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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for nervous breakdown symptoms caused by impure blood. It cites Mrs. E Bradley of Rochester who recovered after six months of doctor care and several boxes of pills. The copy promotes health benefits for rheumatism neuralgia St Vitus dance partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia and lists pricing and availability.
The Hopi, near equality and female-headed households define Topi society where daughters inherit through the mother and homes are owned by women. Wives care for children while marriage reflects female governance, praised for purity and common sense by observers.
A Massachusetts doctor extols Grape-Nuts for its digestibility and health benefits. He claims four heaping teaspoons satisfy the cereal portion of a meal and that the food nourishes across ages from babies to adults. He notes its readiness, versatility in dishes, economy, and references The Road to Wellville to explain its value.
London exhibitor Louis Brennan unveils a monorail using a wire cable bridge and two rapidly spinning wheels. He predicts larger cars, higher speeds, and far fewer accidents, while noting the gyroscope would continue spinning in a vacuum for hours to allow evacuation or repairs.
An article explains how pulleys multiply strength from 100 pounds to 1600 by using single and double blocks. It describes rope elasticity, pulley arrangement, and lubrication, citing Levins of Bruges as demonstrating pulley power.
A former building contractor recalls receiving a cantankerous mule as debt payment. The animal earned a bad reputation at a lumberyard and wagon work, until a worker offered to cure or kill it during a material shortage at a factory chimney job. The tale ends with permission to proceed.
The article explains pulley use to lift heavy loads, from buildings to chymneys, and shows how multiple pulleys increase capacity. It recounts a Cincinnati Enquirer tale where a mule is hoisted to a top platform, proves stubborn, then proves productive, illustrating humorous state lore.
A New York capitalist recounts meeting an Americano exile who rules a Kongolese settlement led by “Alexander Fisher.” The account describes the settlement near Buma with 400 Kongelese residents, exotic fauna, a trading store, and Fisher’s comfortable exile. The tale ends with a quirky aside about keeping cigars with apples to preserve flavor.
A seasoned businessman notes keeping apples in a desk drawer with cigars. He claims the practice imparts a fine distinct flavor to the cigars and preserves the fruit’s freshness.
A quotation about John Quincy Adams compares his enduring energy to a powerful steam engine. A steamboat captain cites a zinger about removing the engine from the old Adams and placing it in a new hull to match youthful vigor.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a peculiar safeguard dialogue about a hotel. A speaker reassures a friend that the hotel won’t burn, noting it isn’t fireproof and then explaining the reason is the absence of insurance.
In Yonkers hometown chatter neighbors discuss cold weather delaying garden work. A playful exchange mentions hens and yeast as excuses for seeds not yet sprouted. Local tone captures small town humor among residents.
A Baltimore American line notes a remark about a public service corps known for wearing four fatigue uniforms. The quoted line asks who they are and names Messenger Soys as the group.
A short dialogue shows a character named John questioned about raising a window and concerns over speaking softly by morning. The Boyston Texas Post quote reflects a viewpoint on fairness and reciprocal treatment in human interactions.
The article recounts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, a nonethanol extract from native medicinal roots like Golden Seal, produced with glycerine and heat. It includes endorsements, claims of efficacy for indigestion liver issues and throat illnesses, and cautions about not curing advanced consumption.
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