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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
8
The reading room of the British Museum houses about 20 000 reference volumes on open shelves and distributes roughly 4000 volumes daily. The library’s strongest sections include religious literature with about 300 volumes, topography, history and biography, essays and criticism, and philosophy, with naval and military works rare.
An old Country Calendar notice warns dog owners to watch for hydrophobia signs rather than mouth breath symptoms. It describes a drooping head, quiet greeting, and a warning look as the animal senses danger. It advises humane, safe handling and to corner the dog if needed to keep distance.
The Second Dragoon Guards known as the Royal Scots Grays have a proud motto Becca ta none and worldwide fame. Their long history dates to the time of Charles II and includes Waterloo and the Fight For the Standard. Sergeant Ewart captured a French eagle in a famed brigade action.
A reflective passage laments using three as a scarce coin in language. The author contrasts a rich linguistic heritage with a modern habit of cheap slang and worn phrases.
A dialogue explains how long a jiffy lasts varyingly by speaker. A woman’s preparations may stretch from fifteen minutes to two hours while a man’s jiffy ranges from two to five minutes, highlighting differing perceptions of time.
Readable lines show a fragmented exchange mentioning Willie England Mescherob and a Cleveland leader. The text includes quoted phrases about nationality and clothing with unclear context and attribution.
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe non opiate remedy for brain nerve strain causing headaches neuralgia and stomach upset. The ad claims quick relief without after effects and offers a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana with price 25 doses for 25 cents.
A reader writing as AN OBSERVER criticizes an article in the Review about oiled school floors. The letter argues the floors reduce dust and ease cleaning, denies increased fire risk, and defends oiling as better than daily mopping despite concerns about slips and wear on footwear.
In Dakota territory a name dispute for McKenzie county ended when John Winn and Jud La Moure used a 500 chip poker game to decide. After eighteen hours La Moure won with a full house and proclaimed the new county name, drawing crowds and lasting in county archives.
The passage recounts General Arthur aboard the Dispatch at Newport during summers of his presidency. Secretary Chandler pushes for naming the ship Concord to honor colonial resistance. Arthur prefers Dolphin for speed while Chandler suggests Concord with local pronunciation. The Dolphin is named while Arthur’s influence wanes, and Concord appears later.
A New York American assessment lists foreign city rules for women cyclists. Russia restricts ownership without royal permission. France allows many cyclists but requires a husband’s signed consent for joined touring clubs. Germany demands a police examination and license display. Vienna bans lifting hands from handlebars. Florence requires two bells for warning pedestrians.
Robert Fowler portrays an elderly Welsh house with sanded slate floors a long legged table oak settle a table piano and chairs. tall clocks strain at midnight and a wall displays portraits verses and family memorials while a reader and baker fill the lamp lit room. outside wind stream otter owl and a looming mountain outline complete the scene.
A brief ad notes a sallow complexion and dull eyes come from poor digestion and a sluggish liver. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels to smooth and clarify the complexion. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take. Houseworth Bros.
A local ad lists bicycle repair and enameling services at 108 Jefferson Street. It also notes the sale of six percent gas bonds at par with accrued interest, through Perry L. Turner, and mentions Haskins Home Made Fried Cakes at 19 Haskins' Home.
The text describes global distribution of ants and colony division into males females neuters and soldiers. Males are smaller and winged. females are larger and winged in the original state. neuters are wingless workers. soldiers are identified by head armor plates.
The historian Froude showed a love of work during a final illness from cancer. A doctor noted improvement, and Froude asked if he could return to work. Upon learning return was impossible, he said he did not wish to live.
Fragmentary notice states George N. Schaff and others face removal actions. Details are incomplete. document references property or parcel and a court or official order.
An ad from Elkhart Gas Co at the foot of East High Street urges homeowners to switch from burning coal to a gas heater for economical heating this season. The message promotes faster warmth with less fuel usage.
Colonel John M. Fuller of Honey Grove Texas says he was near death from liver and kidney trouble before using a 50 cent bottle of electric Bitters. He praises the remedy as the best medicine and thanks the makers for curing dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease. Houseworth Bros. druggists advertise it as guaranteed.
The theory proposes that bright coloration in snakes, insects, and animals serves as advertising of poison or unpalatability. Supporters point to the wasp Eclava, the coral snake, the horridium fish, and the Gila monster as examples of warning coloration.
A brief comic note from the Philadelphia Press reports that Mr and Mrs Marie Henpeck have settled their differences about visiting cards. The exchange hints at a humorous domestic compromise without further detail.
A fragment notes tires on and carts connected with Baty carriages and references Turnock in a brief local report.
In a midwestern report a teacher argues a sponge is a living animal, noting the proof that a sponge, like many men, is a living animal. The judge and scholars discuss the question with emphasis on zoology and observation.
Fragmentary item notes a debate about what constitutes a child and the meaning of adulthood. It cites varied opinions from observers and critics, referencing phrases such as true children and childish behavior without a clear conclusion.
The excerpt surveys the history of writing materials from papyrus to parchment and paper. It notes papyrus production in Egypt, parchment invented by Greeks, linen rag and cotton fibers in early papers, and ancient to medieval usage including dates and origins of regional manuscripts.
In a New England town meeting, the chairman growled at the group for keeping members late and criticizes the town drains. He calls the delays and public works friction “barefaced” and says it won’t do as he vents frustration at Harper's Weekly.
A playful snippet from the Philadelphia Record shows a conversation about a hen sitting on an egg to hatch it. Tommy jokes that sitting on a hatchet would hurt, highlighting rural life humor.
A brief Brooklyn Life dialogue notes a flirtatious exchange as one party urges more frequent visits while the other half-playfully protests. The lighthearted exchange captures urban humor and evolving affection in the city.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a playful exchange about geography and travel within a National Geographic Magazine page. No clear event dates or proper nouns beyond the magazine title emerge to form a full news item.
A literary fragment describes a tree with a tall canopy casting shade at its base. The image evokes a sense of shelter and quiet along a grounds’ edge.
Indianapolis Civic Improvement association moves toward a state exposition to mark Indiana’s 100th anniversary. A resolution calls for using the state fair grounds and improving them with a landscape gardener for the event.
Logansport Indiana September 13 The defalcation of Elder F Obenchain ex treasurer of Cass County will cost the county a loss of 30110 15 or 50 percent of the amount taken by the official when he disappeared months ago County commissioners accept a bondsman offer mandating half the shortage be paid by them with Obenchain assets to the bondsmen Bondsmen to pay 15000
Two masked men robbed John Ortman, storekeeper at St. Maurice, seven miles northeast of Greensburg. They forced five or six customers to surrender money, fired several shots, then took about $30 from the cash drawer and shoppers. Ortman resisted briefly but was overpowered.
Farmers in Harrison township Clay City Indiana alarmed by reckless hunters and trespassers intruding on 75 square miles of land. Landowners warn intruders to desist or face prosecution through local newspapers and other channels.
Noblesville Indiana September 13 Henry Ebberts a leading local farmer fatally shot his son in law Daniel Young at his home four miles southeast of Noblesville. The killing stems from a long standing feud between Ebberts and Young with tensions rising recently.
In Newton county central and northern taxpayers denounce the county council action to finish the partially built Kentland courthouse. They cite a 75 percent petition against the appropriation and warn that a lengthy and costly legal battle will ensue.
Crawfordsville Indiana September 13 Fred Birchfield is back in jail and the sheriff says extra precautions will be taken to prevent a repeat escape. Birchfield was captured at his father’s home near Crawfordsville Cliff McKinzey who escaped with him is still missing and has not been located.
The fifty fourth annual session of the Northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened in Michigan City Ind and will close Monday. The conference counts about 40 000 members with nearly 200 pastors and 37 000 Sunday school pupils.
Evansville Indiana September 13 the Evansville and Mt. Vernon Traction Company won city approval for a franchise to enter the city. Grading was finished earlier but council delayed final grant until it satisfied local residents.
Jasper Ind September 13 Gerhardt L. Gecht twenty five years old with two horses was drowned while attempting to use a reek near Schnellville.
Chicago reporters note the Freight Handlers Union demanded a 10 percent wage rise or arbitration and a conference, but the twenty two Chicago railroads refused. General managers informed union president P J Flannery that negotiations ended. Members react angrily and plan mass meetings to push action as railroads prepare for a potential strike despite optimism after talks.
National League results show St. Louis 2 Pittsburg 8 and 2 1 in the doubleheader while New York 3 Brooklyn 2 and 5 8 in the second game. American League Philadelphia 4 New York 3 and 4 1. Detroit 4 Cleveland 3. rain in Chicago St. Louis. American Association reports Columbus 5 Indianapolis 3 and 4 7. Louisville 0 Toledo 2 and 5 8. Minneapolis 3 St Paul 0 and 1 7. Milwaukee 7 Kansas City 1.
President Roosevelt on Oyster Bay declares he will receive no callers from today until he returns to Washington on the 30th unless for urgent official business. He has been heavily occupied with major affairs and seeks rest and quieter time during the remainder of his Sagamore Hill stay.
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrives with Major General Corbin Rear Admiral Train and others. They are greeted by American Minister Rockhill his wife Baron De Schwarzenstein Wu Ting Fang and Liang Fang among others. Miss Roosevelt will stay with Minister Rockhill and family.
A conference in Milwaukee between Congressman Charles Townsend and J J Esch concluded the Townsend railroad rate bill will be reintroduced next session in nearly the same form as it passed the House in the last session. Townsend of Jackson Michigan and Esch of LaCrosse Wisconsin led the effort.
Vienna reports General Baron Fejervary the Hungarian premier told Emperor Francis Joseph that he resigns his cabinet. The interview followed and the resignation is said to be placed in the emperor's hands.
Reports from St Petersburg dated Sept 18 indicate continued firing around the Black Town area of Baku and rioters carrying out arson and looting at Balakhan as clashes persist.
Yellow fever figures in New Orleans as of 6 p.m. Tuesday show 43 new cases, bringing the total to 2370. Deaths reach 319 with 12 new foci, 314 cases under treatment, and 1737 cases discharged.
Grain and livestock values across multiple markets show varied prices. Indianapolis wheat No 2 red 83c to 81c for Wheat Wagon. corn No 2 around 54 to 5414c. oats No 2 mixed 24 to 34c. Cattle, hogs, sheep and lamb prices range widely by region and grade.
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