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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
5
A shopper complains about a book with a perceived stupid ending and is informed the item is not a library book. The exchange highlights a mistaken belief about the venue and the policy. No further context provided.
It describes itching and irritation of the scalp and suggests using Cuticura Ointment on the spots, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. It offers a free sample by mail with Boox and provides an address in Boston.
Humphrey Van Weyden, a critic, finds himself aboard the sealing schooner Ghost with Captain Wolf Tarsen heading toward Japan. A brutish carnival of violence erupts as Wolf asserts mastery, muting Hump and forcing fear, while Maude Brewster and Hump reveal budding affections amid shipboard treachery. Death Larsen arrives with renewed chaos as Wolf battles to control the sea and his fate.
Amid a dramatic pursuit the Ghost evades the Macedonians in a fog bank. Wolf Larsen skilfully feints into the mist to outmaneuver the steamship while prisoners are ferried aboard and whisky loosens the crew. Maud Brewster observes with wary fascination as Larsen steadies the voyage.
In a tense sea scene the crew spots the steamer Macedonia as Wolf Larsen dominates the moment with a threat to crush any cry for help. Maud, Van Weyden, and others move through a night of fog and power, while Stevenson’s spy past and literary allusions mingle in narration.
In a tense pursuit aboard the schooner, Wolf Larsen drives the boat to catch the hunter and boat puller. The hunter hesitates to abandon his rifle while steering, and a rough exchange ends with prisoners brought aboard and one wounded pirates. Maud Brewster fears the injury as the fight continues.
Alabastine is presented as the most effective economical and simple wall decoration with 35 years of use. It requires no boiling water no glue and is easy to prepare and apply producing a solid streakless mat surface if ordinary care is taken.
An advertisement touts Alabastine as the most beautiful wall tint with soft buffs greens and blues. It notes the product is sold by druggists hardware dealers and paint stores and urges buyers to ensure the red cross and circle mark on each package.
The article reports that coal recovered from sunken vessels burned better after being submerged in salt water. Experiments on two ton crates raised from 1903 wrecks by the British admiralty show salt water treatment yields nearly full combustion with little ash and no clinkers.
Jane reveals the new cook holds gradual disruption views on China. John asks for clarification as the conversation centers on foreign policy stance.
A health puff promotes daily morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims benefits for digestion appetite and energy and targets constipation bilious spells and poor complexions, ending with a jab about bridesmaids.
An advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as the product that makes clothes appear a beautiful clear white. It mocks drinking and boasts the dye’s whiteness while noting opportunities missed by men who linger in taverns.
A Spokane reader compiles a defense of Canada against negative claims about settlers and government aid. S. L. Wallace recalling five years in Saskatchewan cites land yields, government assistance, and affordable provisions to counter criticism and support Canadian settlement.
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