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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the result of scientific chemists at the California Fig Syrup Co. It stresses pure medic inal plant extracts and correct proportions, claims only the genuine product is made by an original method, and warns to avoid imitations by checking for the full company name on the package.
A Yukon Oklahoma mother recounts curing her two year old son’s severe rash with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after months of itching and bleeding from scratching. The testimonial dates back to 1908, noting lasting relief. Also includes brief blurbs on Japan’s luxurious prison and Spalding Distemper Cure claims.
A collage of vintage ad copy and quips covers cures for teething and stomach troubles, testimonials for popular tonics, a critique of funeral theater, and a joke about an aeroplane safe as a car. Mentions Dr Pierce pills, Red Cross Ball Blue, Allen’s Balsam, and a sharp remark about peanut farming growth.
The British House of Lords voted 350 to 75 to reject the budget drawn by Chancellor Lloyd George and sent back to the Commons. The Liberal government vowed to press the issue, vowing to seek new peers if the people support them in the polls. The move deepens a constitutional crisis, linking finance to broader disputes over tariff reform Irish home rule and land legislation.
The Portland Oregonian reports a major new migration of American farmers to Canada driven by affordable homesteads and safer law, with about 70,000 emigrants expected this fall taking roughly 70 million in cash and effects. Canadian Pacific, Canadian Northern, and Grand Trunk Pacific railways open lands near US routes, aiding settlement. government agents in the US offer information.
The report states Fawhard Brats, a bartender, was arrested on a charge tied to a deadly assault. Arthur Dunn, an official of the Marine Wremen's Union, was discovered behind a saloon with a fractured skull and severe facial injuries. Police believe acid was poured into Dunn’s mouth to suggest suicide, as no carbolic acid was found in his stomach.
A man resembling explorer Dr Frederick A Cook has been seen near a sanitarium outside White Plains New York as authorities say they would unknowingly entertain him if he is indeed there. The report notes the figure rides away on horseback at dawn and returns on foot at night amidst speculation about his presence among statesmen and exhausted actors seeking restoration.
Fifteen citizens of Umatilla County Oregon paid a total of 45000 in the Federal Court in Portland on Wednesday after pleading guilty to defrauding the government of part of the public domain. Col J G Raley, a leading eastern Oregon attorney, paid the heaviest fine of 10000. The others were stockmen ranchers and professionals.
Wes ley McBride, 16, claims he accidentally shot his companion Harry Long, 15, in the jaw during a hunting incident in Omaha. McBride says he then fired two more shots into Long's head to “make a good job of it” while twirling a revolver on his finger and later notified police.
By writ of habeas corpus in Fresno California Miss Minnie Sprong regained possession of her 4 year old daughter Ruth held by Mr and Mrs F D Holland for debt The Hollands demanded 50 for care of the child Judge Church who issued the writ said detention of a child under lien or chattel mortgage is not to be considered in a civilized community.
Riv ers laments memory lapse as Tiooks suggests a comic chain of auto-correct like misremembered tasks. The pair joke about bringing back a razor and finally recalling a request to pick up pork chops, capturing a humorous and rambling exchange in the Tribune style.
Frank J. Civeney, senior partner of Cheney & Co., asserts a one thousand dollar reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attests the sworn statement dated December 6, 1886. Cure described as internal and acting on blood and mucous surfaces.
A pair of dialogue lines depicts a deep water fear response and a tongue in cheek plan to swim away. The scene shifts to an old advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Seething Syrup for teething and pain relief. It markets a quarter bottle price of 25 cents for four bottles.
Mrs Chugwater asks about animal magnetism and Mr Chuegwater explains by combining animal and magnetism. He says it is plain enough. The dialogue uses plain humor to illustrate the concept.
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