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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
The excerpt notes that Eskimo babies are born fair but develop a dark round spot on the back that gradually spreads, making them as colored as a well smoked meerschaum pipe. It adds a similar observation about Japanese babies.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for all ailments from headaches to cancer by restoring bowel function. Claims include painless natural movements and a 10 cent starter cost with genuine metal box tablets stamped C. C. C. Beware imitators.
Amsterdam professor Camphausen created a bomb that releases fumes capable of making breathing difficult within 100 yards of the blast center. Public safety officials warn the device poses severe inhalation risks and requires containment.
Havana hardware dealers report a surge in business as model farm machinery reaches small Cuban farms. The spread of new equipment is described as rapid and beneficial for local agriculture.
Coughing leads to consumption says the ad for Kemp's Balsam. It promises to stop the cough at once and offers a free sample bottle from the druggist. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once, delays are dangerous. It notes a satirical aside about Eden.
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervara as a vital tonic supporting workers across classes. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves and blood, partners with Nature, and helps prevent premature decay while sustaining daily labor and wealth preservation efforts.
A Mr. John D. Smith of Lynn Mass testifies that Nervura cured his long illness after doctors failed. The ad claims Nervura strengthens nerves and blood, improves circulation, and builds up weak spots without shocks. Dr Greene offers free confidential advice at 35 West 14th Street New York City via mail or in person.
Summary of various Indiana local items including fatal accidents and injuries from Madison to Evansville and Elkhart, a burial robe factory startup by Cambridge City Robe and Lining Co, a Franklin County Bank charter, a large oil storage tank near Clay City, a pastor’s policy on funerals, the Hoosier National Guard budget and unit growth, and a Wayne County court ruling on a justice of the peace vacancy.
A narrative describes a hive besieged by a large swarm of wasps. Bees make sorties to repel them while wasps launch furious attacks. After two days the bees evacuate and the wasps take possession. The piece weaves in other notes on weather almanacs and assorted ads.
Grocers offer Grain-O a grain based drink for children and adults with rich mocha like flavor. Priced 15 and 25 cents per package. Also notes Spain bought sixty seven vessels in England in 1900 and other brief items.
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