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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
7
Best for the bowers. No matter what ails you you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature cure you without a gripe or pain. Produce easy natural movements cost you just 10 cents to start getting your earth back. Cascarets Candy Cathartic genuine put up in metal boxes each tablet stamped C C C beware of imitations.
An English steam automobile completed in 1854 drew attention as a curious achievement. The contraption embodied early experimentation with self propelled road travel and reflected the era's fascination with mechanical innovation.
Ad claims Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures female ailments by toning health and regulating menstruation. It asserts relief from backaches and nervous strain and boasts a constant record of cures with letters from women in the paper.
Indiana oil field report shows a 44 percent drop in new wells and a 59 percent fall in new derricks, with about 200 workers idle as July nears August. Prices for junk and related materials, plus winter prep, curb drilling and raise costs, while the decline is uniform across districts.
Tramps flagged a Chicago and Southeastern freight at Lapel and boarded it taking possession. Conductor Lambert was badly beaten during a figit. Brakenson jumped off near Lapel and notified Anderson police. The group forced the engineer to drop them near the city limits and fled into the woods.
An explosion at a Brazil bar involvement injured four youths aged 15 to 18 as they played with a keg of powder. John Mattin died from wounds while John Scnabber Rolly Portester and James Ambrose are reported to be in critical condition with severe burns.
A batch of brief items notes epidemics in Indiana towns including dysentery in Muncie and smallpox across thirteen counties, measles death of Mrs. Julian in Muncie, and a train fatality in New Albany. Other reports cover robberies, a factory milestone, and local violence as communities face health and crime pressures.
Government crop report notes drought relief across Atlantic coast districts due to local rains except southern Florida. Corn progress rapid across central valleys and Carolina Virginia oats delayed by rain. winter wheat harvest nearly done. spring wheat thriving in Red River valley and northern regions. North Dakota mowed due to short straw. Oats damage reported in West Virginia Indiana Illinois.
Caleb Powers testifies in Georgetown Ivy stating he heard of Goebel's assassination on the way to Louisville and that a derisive remark was false. He claims one Breckinridge County official spoke incendiarily and says he planned flight to avoid an unfair Franklin County trial. George F Weaver, accused of perjury, is said to have been in Colorado and not in Frankfort during the incident.
Anneslie magazine notes the Rocky Mountains originate moisture and cold, spawning cyclones and blizzards that affect the plains and cities. Storms are sharp and brief, differing from the long, catastrophic Swiss Alps. A single day can swing from sun to rain to sleet to snow, with brief thunder and lightning.
The article contrasts the endurance of American and Chinese workers. It claims the average American laborer is superior, likening it to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters being the best among dyspepsia cures. It asserts the tonic also treats constipation indigestion and prevents malaria.
The text traces the origin of pawnbroking from 1462 in Perugia with Monti di Pieti run by Franciscans. It notes no interest initially, permission to charge interest granted by the Pope in 1515, and a Winchester bishop’s noninterest lending. Regulation began in 1756 with licenses issued in 1783.
Advertising copy touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made of pure grains. Claims it tastes like Mocha and Java, is safe for children, easy on the stomach, and priced 34 the price of coffee, 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
The German Emperor addressed troops at Bremerhaven before their sailing for China declaring no quarter and no prisoners if they close with the enemy. He urged discipline and claimed to pave a path for Christianity, vowing blessings on banners and urging courage, devotion, and the upholding of German arms.
In January the body of Gambetta will be exhumed in Nice and transported to Paris for placement in the Pantheon.
Nickel Plate Road offers one cent a mile travel to Chicago for the G A R Encampment with tickets on sale Aug 26 to 29 and good returnings until Aug 31 or by deposit Sept 30. Write wire or call nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind.
The transport Hancock left San Francisco at 10 o'clock Sunday bound for Taku China via Nagasaki carrying four batteries of the Third artillery totaling 475 men under Capt. Charles Humphreys. A dispatch from Gen Niedermueller at Stretensk reports Col Schwerin has occupied Moho, the headquarters of the Chinese gold mine industry.
A tiny man pleads with the Paris fire chief to delay spraying as moving picture equipment is late. The chief agrees and waits, preventing an immediate order to fight the blaze at Theater Francaise.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O a grain based drink for children to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O is nourishing tastes like coffee and costs about the same. Available from grocers in 15c and 25c sizes.
In 1898 Chinese ports saw 52 661 vessels totaling 34 233 580 tons enter or clear. American ships numbered 743 ships aggregating 230 152 tons, reflecting the nation’s relatively small share of traffic.
Do your feet ache and burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet At all druggists and shoe stores 2c Sample free Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Advertises Lane's Family Medicine as a daily laxative product claiming health benefits for liver and kidneys and relief from headaches. Prices listed as 25 and 50 cents. Ends with a Longfellow quotation about happiness and colorless rays.
Jell O debuts as the new family dessert with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry priced at 10 cents and available at grocers.
Nickel Plate Road announces its 18th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 14 with a stop at Chautauqua Lake. Optional Toronto tickets cost 1.00 extra and Thousand Islands 8.50 extra. Tickets valid for return in 12 days on Peerless Trio trains. Sleeping car reservations urged. Availability via agents CG Asterlin Fort Wayne. Air Cushion Rubber Stamps offered by Luck Box 219 Fort Wayne.
The Nickel Plate Road will offer Chicago tickets for the 34th Annual G A R encampment from Aug 25 to 29 at one cent per mile with return options until Aug dist inclusive or by deposit until Sept 30. Contact nearest agent or G A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
Dialogue excerpt shows Nell and Bess quarreling over a failed proposal. Nell asserts no girl could refuse him, while Bess counters that he should have it down by now from practice. The exchange hints at romantic tension and social jest within a household.
At Chicago the 34th Annual G A R encampment, Nickel Plate Road sells tickets at one cent per mile on Aug 25 to 12 inclusive. Return until Aug 31 or by deposit until Sept 30 on Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains stopping at their schedule. Contact agent or C A Asterlin I P A Fort Wayne Ind.
Scientists state sunlight fails to reach beyond 200 feet underwater with complete darkness at noon in the sunniest conditions.
Family daily question answered with a quick dessert option. Jell-O is described as delicious and healthful, prepared in two minutes with no boiling or baking needed. Simply add hot water and set to cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at groceries for 10 cents.
A Chinese custom requires an inferior on horseback to dismount and wait as a superior passes. The practice emphasizes ceremonial respect and social hierarchy in formal movement between riders.
An assortment of ads notes Carter's Ink praised as affordable and essential, Congo region walking sticks export value stated, Red Cross Ball Bluelisted as top and priced 3 cents for a large 2 oz. package. Announces eighteenth annual excursion via Nickel Plate Road to Niagara Falls on Aug 14 with tiered travel extras and agent contact. Eagle Linen Writing Table with ruled and unruled sheets marketed, Letter size 25 cents Note size five cents. dealer urged.
Nickel Plate Road offers one cent a mile excursion tickets to Chicago for the 34th Annual G A R encampment. Travel Aug 28–29 round trips until Aug 31 or via deposit until Sept 30 on Peerless Trio daily Express Trains. Contact agent or Fort Wayne Asterlin. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, 5? cents a bottle.
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