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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
5
Milky roars and political squabbles mix in an early 1900s advertisement page. DeWitt’s Little Risers and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Valve claim health benefits while public notices critique administration and discuss McKinley’s reception on tour. G A Baas and G A Raas sign endorsements.
A jumble of advertising claims for dyspepsia cures from G A Baas Elwood Ind and a political note about Secretary Hay and a proposed Isthmian canal treaty with Great Britain. It mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and public concern over England's credit and loan subscription.
A long exposure touts Snuffles as the only complete catarrh cure claiming to reach diseased membranes and stop discharges. Priced at one dollar per month’s supply, with domestic and international mailing from Philadelphia.
A collage of opinions and ads touches on public policy and wealth. It notes Dr Parkhurst and the negro question, warns about cigarrette licensing costs in West Virginia, cites ex Governor Hogg’s oil wealth, promotes Chamberlains tablets, reports beet sugar growth and factory plans, and includes a croup cure testimonial from A L Spafford of Chester Michigan.
Former Senator Pettigrew, once accused as a traitor in the U.S. Senate, is reported to have earned a million through speculation. The transition to wealth is described as more satisfying to him than his former political disgrace.
A ten year struggle with indigestion is relieved by Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia according to Charles Parr a teamster from Muncie Indiana who endorses the medicine as the greatest remedy for stomach trouble. The Cubans in Washington hint at Platt amendment acceptance affecting Cuba’s government timeline. The ad also promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming they soothe stomach disturbances tone the liver and regulate bowels with sales listed in Batesville and Sunnaman.
A columnist comments that juries are needed to convict kidnappers as much as laws. He hopes San Francisco reforms its police more successfully than New York. North Brook resident Baxter reports relief from fifteen year piles after using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The South shows it knows how to receive President McKinley despite warped voting judgments.
It claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a six month running sore on P. A. Danforth’s leg in five days and calls it the best salve for ulcers piles and sores with a 25 cent price. Also notes Harriman’s birth in New Jersey and interest in racing horses. Mentions political figures backing Hill-Bryan and urging supporters to attack.
A Civil War veteran from Winchester Indiana writes that his wife’s long illness was cured by Dr. King’s New Life Pills. He says they always work and cost 25 cents at Baas’ drug store.
Michael Benz trustee of Laughery Township announces weekly Saturday office hours at Benz Bros. in Bitesville. Citizens with township business urged to call on that day for meetings and transactions.
The article extols Major's Cement as far superior to rivals due to using expensive, high grade materials. It cites costs of raw elements, claims retailers profit from substitutes, and notes Major's Rubber and Leather Cements plus mail delivery and long history since 1876. The ad urges readers to insist on Major's and repair boots and leather items at home.
A cough signals dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. early treatment cures exist. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as effective with widespread sales, cost only if no benefit. For sale by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman. German actions in China provoke suspicion of German professions there.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington VA recalls a severe ankle sprain and credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with quick relief and a complete cure. He notes its value for frost bitten feet and recommends it for all in need of a first class liniment, sold by G A Baas Batesville and Libney Co Suniman.
Military authorities in Manila pursue and punish petty threats linked to sensational fraud rumors in the commissary department, acting with commendable promptness that aligns with expectations of Gen. MacArthur’s command.
Statesville Indiana December 21 190. A man reports three year sore leg suffering and poor health until Dr S B Townsend treated him since September. He claims improvement and urges others to seek his care with visits in Batesville Versailles Milan and Osgood and at his office by South Milan. Fees payable at treatment.
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