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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
3
Letters from women published in this paper claim the medicine helps preserve roundness of form and freshness of face by keeping the entire female organism healthy through natural crises. It is presented as a safeguard for women’s health.
In a warm Chicago afternoon the city rests in calm as a man named Fitzmaurice gazes at Gwendolin and plans a trip to the circus. He asks about choosing an afternoon show and leaves to buy tickets with a lingering embrace.
A renowned doctor declares stair climbing the best exercise when done correctly noting its health benefits and proper technique to maximize fitness and safety.
A statewide survey shows nearly 1000 miles of proposed electric railways in northern Indiana have not progressed beyond plans. The Logansport to Kendallville line remains the closest to reality, with funds reportedly available yet no earth moved. Promoters fear election volatility and high iron prices may push delays into next season.
A tornado tore through southern Marion damaging homes and public buildings along a narrow path. Raynard Floyde, Ivlancis Mills and Mrs Mills suffered injuries as their residences were wrecked. The State Normal College was unroofed and the church and school buildings partially damaged. The Marion Driving Association amphitheater and surrounding fence were also destroyed as high winds caused widespread destruction. The article also recounts various other local incidents and state briefs.
Former United States Senator John J Ingalls dies in East Las Vegas New Mexico after a long throat ailment dating from March 1899. Born 1833 in Medford Massachusetts he served Kansas in the Senate from 1873 to 1891 and later pursued literary work and lectures. He leaves a widow and six children.
A concise guide translating common Chinese place and family names from dispatches. It explains that terms like Tung east Si west Tien heaven and Yang ocean link to place names such as Shanghai and the Yangtse river, with notes on government terms, bridges, provinces, and the empire name Ta Ts’ing Kow.
Sparks from the Wires reports a looming water famine in Brooklyn as the city faces severe shortages and private service curfews from 11 p m to 6 a m.
The Washington Post notes the decline of the dime novel cowboy and argues the practical cow puncher remains hardworking and vital. L. Hatfield of Texas recalls the frontier man with a sombrero, but says the true cowboy today guards cattle and supports a ranch family, not a roaming terror.
The government will devote 25000 dollars to experiment with flying machines for army use. The piece compares this to the much larger sums spent on dyspepsia cures and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for constipation and stomach disorders.
A playful exchange quotes a man praising a woman’s bicycle skirt as the wittiest. The woman reacts with surprise and a closing line notes brevity as the soul of wit, ending with a literary flourish from the Chicago Evening Post.
Best for the bowels. No matter what ails you headache to cancer you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help purature cure you without a gripe or pain produce easy natural movements cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. Cascarets Candy Cathartic genuine metal boxes each tablet stamped C C C beware of imitations.
The Indianapolis Journal quotes gossip on class and marriage, noting a wealthy heiress, a landed proprietor, and a cigar maker as examples. It mocks appearances with remarks on Mrs. Austins dress and a society typewriter girl seen in work attire.
A 75 cent price is listed for Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. The text notes descendants of missionaries in the Hawaiian Islands make up about one twentieth of the white population excluding Portuguese.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a wholesome coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs 15¢ to 25¢. encourages health benefits with higher consumption.
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 25c Sample sent Pece Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y Luncheon between meals or nibbling at food from time to time is said by physicians to be one of the most harmful practices that can be indulged.
A short recipe pitch extols Jell O as a quick healthy dessert ready in two minutes with hot water and cooling. It lists flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry and notes it is sold at grocers for 10 cents. The piece also states the Orange Free State covers about 72 000 square miles with over 7 000 farms.
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as promoting daily bowel movements for health, with claims it gently affects the liver and kidneys, cures sick headache, and lists prices 25 and 50 cents. It also mentions digestion details and a dress inquiry, plus travel notices for Nickel Plate Road excursion tickets and contact info in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Improvements on the Northern Railway of France bring Calais Pier to Paris Nord in 185.5 miles under four hours with some services averaging over 50 mph. The deluxe train covers the route in 3 hours 15 minutes without stops. London routes show similar speeds, while the Empire State express travels 444 miles in 8 hours 15 minutes. An interjected Punch cartoon lines hint at a separate anecdote about a torn exchange of affection.
The Nickel Plate Road offers tickets to Chicago for the G A R encampment at one cent per mile traveled on Aug 25 to 29 with return by Aug 31 or deposit by Sept 30. Tickets available via nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
William Watson of Kew notes the first English greenhouse was built in 1684 in the Apothecaries' Garden at Chelsea with glass sides. A 1717 Belvoir Castle glass-roofed house heated by floor furnaces followed for foreign grapes. Steam appeared in 1788 and hot water soon after in Paris at Jardin des Plantes.
Fitz and a farmer exchange lines as Fitz asks about anything worth shooting, and the farmer responds that nothing stands out until Fitz arrives.
Try Grain O the new grain drink sold by grocers. It mimics the taste of mocha and java with a ricelike brown seal, but is made from pure grains and gentle on delicate stomachs. Priced about coffee level per package. Also mentions an automatic photography device for shops.
Nickel Plate Road offers excursion tickets to Chicago for the 34th Annual G A R encampment from Aug 25 to 29 at one cent per mile with return options through Aug 31 or deposit through Sept 30. Messages advise contact methods and agents in Fort Wayne Indiana. Also contains ad copy about Jell O fruit dessert and other household items.
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