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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
2
A reflective aphorism notes that applause is merely tongues clacking while self-respect holds greater value than fame. The line, attributed to Antoninus, contrasts external praise with inner dignity.
A vintage advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Tabs as fast relief for sore tender feet and worn footwear, plus Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for daily comfort. Also includes a sampler offer and a joke about boiled shirts.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a reader asking if a comb without teeth is useless and counters with a jab about golf links lacking a clubhouse. The quip reflects light humor in local opinion.
Judge William H. De Lacy uses the family desertion and non support law in Washington to secure support. Deserters may be put on probation with wages sent to their wives. repeat offenders go to the workhouse to labor in Rock Creek Park under government payment to wives.
Col Roosevelt in a New Dog Story recounts how Roosevelt sought to hire a famed Rocky Mountain bear dog. The owner Smith refuses, even after Roosevelt reveals his identity, saying no sale or hire is possible. The bear stories end with bears left sleeping and the bears victorious in a twist of honor.
In a lively Senate session presided by Charles Curtis of Kansas, Bacon of Georgia complained the marble gaveler drowned his speech. Curtis apologized and resumed control as Kean of New Jersey and Warren of Wyoming listened, with Bacon finally yielding the floor.
A flock of swallows flew astray over the Willard hotel in Washington causing chaos as birds entered through windows and roamed upper floors. Hotel staff and volunteers swatted and guided the birds outside, with some casualties among the birds and guests disrupted by the disturbance.
A comparison of royal civil list expenditures and presidential pay details the British crown’s civil list and royal pensions versus the U.S. president’s $75,000 salary plus $25,000 travel funds. It traces reforms from 1782 to George V and notes ongoing high royal costs versus American governance budgets.
Montgomery City residents hear Col. Warner Lewis, a famed attorney and son of a political candidate, recounts his 1868 Osage massacre escape. The account, drawn from a magazine piece, alleges 16 Confederate victims were scalped and buried. Lewis and John Lafferty survived. Lafferty died before the war end. Including an ad for Doan’s Kidney Pills and a cartoon dialogue about a submarine opens.
Clifford W. Barnes of Chicago and Lake Forest, president of the Illinois Voters' league, filed formal bribery charges in the William Lorimer election before the U S Senate. A Yale and University of Chicago graduate, Barnes has long engaged in legislative and social reform work.
A Houston Post excerpt questions stereotypes about Native Americans and swearing. The brief comment contrasts supposed restraint with everyday grievances such as poor phone service and crowded theaters. It probes cultural norms and social expectations in a provocative tone.
S P Keyes of 147 Congress St Boston recounts twenty five year battle with a head neck shoulder skin condition. After costly doctors and hospital efforts failed he found relief with Cutiura Remedies and was fully cured. October 12, 1909.
Wm. J. Sadlier reports pimples disappeared after ten days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He had failed to improve with doctors over several months and now declares he is perfectly well. Address 1614 Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia May 1 1909.
The first summer girl boasts of engagements with men whose names she did not know. The second summer girl counters that she engaged herself to a stranger who signaled his proposal from a passing yacht.
Little Helen, staying with her aunt by the sea, hears her mother’s voice from the city and bursts into tears. The distress shows a child’s worry about distance and separation as she begs to bring mamma home.
Advertises Dr Martel's Female Pills as a longstanding remedy for women's ailments. Claims a quick and permanent result and prescribes the product as scientifically prepared and proven, available at all drug stores.
In a confidential chat Ethel tells Clara she received two marriage offers last week. Clara expresses delight and they discuss a report about an uncle leaving Ethel money.
A literary vignette features Mr. Primly and Miss Cayenne debating civility toward the absent. An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy with slogans about soothing eye troubles and a Chicago company offer, promising patient perseverance and self-forgiveness.
An archival notice urges keeping Red Cross Base Blue in every home with a grocer’s offer of a large 2 oz. package for 5 cents. The piece also includes a political-chemistry quip from Addison about neutrality, and a muddled medical ad for Dr Ploros Fleasa alongside disparate animal multiplication trivia and a note on adders.
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