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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
3
At the Conversazione a bystander identifies a man as Mouldypast claiming he unearthed an original manuscript by Martin Farquhar Tupper. The crowd, including literary men and critics, press him to suppress the find.
A clipped exchange features a director musing on throat glands, while Miss Woodby quips about stylish coating. The dialogue pits serious concern against wry humor in a brief press snippet from the Philadelphia Press.
The Geneva Red Cross conference calls for laws to ban commercial use of the Red Cross insignia in the United States within five years. Barber shops, pharmacies, and medicine manufacturers would face fines up to 5000 dollars or imprisonment for misuse. Proceeds from penalties would go to the American National Red Cross. The act aims to protect the emblem for wartime care of the sick and wounded.
At the Argentine government house in Buenos Aires President Alcarta hosted a banquet for Secretary Elihu Root and the diplomatic corps. Root spoke of enduring U S friendship with Argentina, noting historical ties and a shared pursuit of liberty and justice without forming alliances. He affirmed constant good understanding and mutual support with South America.
A collage of political items notes ex Speaker Reed in Angusta Maine and Mayor Fitzgerald ordering roof work limits in Boston. It mentions Gov Harris as a total abstainer, Hannah Sharp campaigning for county recorder, and various anecdotes about Senators Garnier and Bourne plus ex Senator Chandler reflecting on a country drive.
At the biennial convention in Chicago the Piano Organ and Musical Instrument Workers International Union drew over 10 000 delegates from across the U S and Canada. President Charles Dold of Chicago presided and is noted as a major trade union official with prior roles in cigarmakers and state labor federations.
Emma E. Wilson of Liscomb Iowa reports a severe eczema outbreak spreading from chest to face and limbs, cured after using Cuticura Remedies. She states symptoms recurred years later but were resolved again with continued treatment and remains free of relapse after five years.
A fragmentary notice mentions travel and rates via Nickel Plate Road, Sept 16 to Oct list inclusive, with contact C. A. Metin, T. P.A., Fort Wayne, Ind. The garbled text includes names Esmeralda Gwendolen and Jack and references a travel offer or agent information.
The report notes the champion rootblack is dead with a terse exchange about death and a shining mark amidst a line of sharp, period-tinged commentary reflecting the magazine’s voice.
Advertisement notes a question on the origin of tetanus in playful patriotic tone. It promotes a Cleveland round trip by Nickel Plate Road for Sept 6 departing Fort Wayne 6:30 AM and returning Cleveland 7:00 PM, with tickets valid on regular trains and full agent information provided.
A Kansas farmer offers a hired man a choice between six dollars a day plus three of his daughters’ kisses or three dollars a day with six kisses. The punchline suggests the worker could take all in kisses if desired.
The New York Tribune reports the Canadian government asserts dominion extends to the north pole. It argues all lands discovered in the high Arctic are under British flag, regardless of who explored them, while noting disputes over discovery versus occupation as title.
A Washington family reports coffee caused stomach troubles and a sallow yellow complexion. After a days with Postum Food Coffee, they claim improved digestion skin and nerves, and say they now use Postum exclusively. The Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
A study on conserving water in semi arid Colorado soils. Intensive cultivation and a finely pulverized seed bed create a soil mulch that slows evaporation and helps the soil absorb and retain moisture during sudden rainfall. The article compares moisture movement in soil to capillary action and uses a sugar analogy to illustrate evaporation control.
Mrs A Taylor of Wharton New Jersey suffered severe kidney pain backache and feverish headaches with burning while passing sediment. After trying Deans Kidney Pills her symptoms vanished and her strength and health returned after eight boxes. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
At the night class the instructor asks the meaning of the phrase government pow. The student replies with a sharp quip that the phrase refers to hogs fattening in the official sty.
Travel deal advertised for Aug 28 29 with return by Sept 4 and Homecoming of W J Bryan Aug 30. Contains agent contact C A Melin Fort Wayne Ind and a separate ad for Allen's Foot-Ease free sample with usage claims.
Miss Leopold and several Wisconsin residents report dramatic recoveries after using Peruna. R I Leopold of Menasha credits the tonic with restoring health and strength after a long run-down condition. Mrs Hettie Green of Loka reports relief from catarrh and improved appetite and weight.
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