Elkhart Truth circulation sworn for August 1909
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the bona fide daily circulation for August 1909 was 3658 copies. The figure excludes samples spoiled in printing or unsold day by day. Notary Louis A Dennert verified the oath on September 15, 1909.
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William D. Hazelton
The
Elkhart Truth
Truth
WM. D. Hazelton
Mgr
State of Indiana
Elkhart County
Louis A. Dennert
Truth on sale at three local shops
Truth is advertised as a sale at Timmins Opera House Bookstore and Knevels Bookstore and B D Millers Southnd Drugstore located at the corner of South Main and St Joe Streets.
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Timmins’ Opera House
Knevels
B.D. Miller
Southnd
South Main and
St. Joe Streets
Notable 18th and 19th Century Public Figures and Events
A digest of historical milestones including How crossing the Selingskill in 1777, Lewis and Clark returning to St. Louis in 1806, Freeman Walker dying in 1827, and a 1854 reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. Also noted are the deaths of Francois AchilleRAzaine in 1888, Wilkie Collins in 1889, Queen Victoria’s long reign celebrated in 1896, and Farwell’s death in 1908 along with a 1908 tuberculosis conference in Philadelphia.
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How
Selingskill
Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
Northwest
Freeman Walker
Georgia
Boris
United States
Canada
Francois Achille Razaine
France
Metz
Madrid
Versailles
Wilkie Collins
Victoria
Ee Haying
England
Front Royal Vva
Charles J3. Farwell
Tlinois
Philadelphia
Birthday Note on Louis R. Taylor
Louis R. Taylor born September 23, 1873 in Gilmen Illinois. He rose from printer’s apprentice to journalist in Chicago and the West before moving to Washington to work as a government proof-reader. He studied law at George Washington University at night and graduated with high honors last year.
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Louis R. Taylor
United States General Land Office
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ilings
Dulan
Gilmen
Ilinois
Monmouth
Tinois
University of Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Government Printing Office
George Washington University
Editorial Thought on Humorists and the Comic Profession
A Denver News column argues humorists face exacting standards. The piece notes that even gifted jokemakers rely on audience willingness and requires a precise set of specifications for sustained success in crafting comedy.
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Denver News
When a Man or Woman Finds Sickness Coming On
The fragment hints at a call to attention for early signs of illness such as indigestion weak eyes and kidney trouble urging individuals to seek early care and awareness.
J Bixler Reported in Fore Court
Sakae or: tf BEN J. BIXLER Cl fore 1 gention. The fragmentary OCR mentions J Bixler and appears to reference a court or fore context, but the text is incomplete.
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Sakae
Permit Fight Over Pinchot Reserve Road
A debate over building a road through the Pinchot reserve sparks a call for prudence and public sympathy. The advocate stresses character and practical sense, noting the value of thoughtful language and real humor over clever wit.
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A. Pinchot
Getting Married
The piece argues that bachelor men and maidens delay marriage not from lack of partners but from a lack of desire to marry. It contends anyone who wants to can marry and that the common claim of not finding anybody is false and foolish. It emphasizes that people seek a specific partner, not just anybody.
Japan's Rise as a Global Trade Power
Japan emerges as a trading nation with modern industry, cheap labor, and ample capital. Its aim is commercial and industrial predominance in the Orient, potentially challenging European and American manufacturers.
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Japan
Huropezn
Orient
Nonsense and Wit Elevate a Man's Fame Across Ages
The piece argues that humor and quick retorts boost a person’s renown more than serious work. It cites Rabelais, Sheridan, and others, recalling witty exchanges in Parliament and scholarly retorts. The anecdotes illustrate how clever replies endure.
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Rabelais
Sheridan
House of Commons
Burke
Porson
Dr. Porson
Dr. South
New York GOP Convention Names City Ticket at Noon
In New York on September 28 the Republican city convention met at noon to name a city ticket for the upcoming election. Delegates approved a slate likely including mayoral and council candidates, setting a campaign board and platform priorities.
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New York
Bridge Builders Link Nations In American Style
A Harpers Magazine excerpt describes American bridge workers on global projects. It portrays a cosmopolitan crew seasoned by travels from Montana to India, Egypt, Peru and the transSiberian rail system. The scaffolded crews, proud of their craft, blend patriotism with world experience.
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Thebes
Egypt
City
Harper’s Magazine
What Champerty Is In Legal Ethics
Champerty means taking lawsuits on speculation by a lawyer who bargains for a percentage of the winnings or who prosecutes at his own expense for a bulk of the winnings. It is a punishable offense by common law and often by statute and is an abuse of judicial processes. The suspension of Attorney Shay serves as a warning against this ethics breach.
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Champerty
Joseph A. Shay
New York
Shay
Sale of Old Army Rifles Stopped After Public Outcry
The United States halted disposal of discarded rifles to dealers who sold them cheaply. Rifles previously went to South American republics and then to department stores in major cities, including Chicago where police warned such sales risked riots or strikes. Public protest and policy shifts led to a prohibition on sales to non patriotic organizations.
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United States
Chicago
South America
Organ Replacement at King's Chapel Boston
Workmen assemble parts for a modern organ to replace the 1756 instrument at King's Chapel Boston. The original organ was imported from London and has stood for over a century before the new model is installed.
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King's Chapel
Boston
London
Fragmentary note on delayed project and social references
A garbled report mentions work commencing in a few weeks with completion expected this year. It notes crowding once started and a discussion about Greeks wearing breeches. It also references whooping cough and children under five versus scarlet fever.
Chief Wagner’s Airship Voyage Thread of Investigation
Fragmentary OCR text hints at an investigation into a chief named Wagner and an airship voyage. Unclear details but suggests officials probing dangers or elevation aspects related to the event. Further readable specifics are not present.
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