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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
7
In Westfield Massachusetts on November 27 1899 Mrs Geo R Brown writes Genesee Pure Food Co praising Grain-O after trying it during a vacation. She says she weighed 103 pounds last winter and now weighs 120 pounds and feels stronger with a better appetite. She recommends it to everyone.
The advertisement claims the product cures a wide range of female ailments including uterine and ovarian troubles kidney issues ulcerations tumors and discharges. It asserts the remedies restore health and happiness by addressing troublesome reproductive and associated ailments.
The advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has a long record of cures and constant success for thirty years with thousands of women vouching in letters printed in this paper.
A Canal street merchant reports a curious disturbance in his shop showing window. He notes a mirror behind a plate glass attracting women who touch their faces, leaving white powder dust on the ledge as the powder blends. The dust increases with each cleaning.
Opinion piece argues the United States and England should form an alliance to deter enemies. The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming it steadies the nerves, boosts appetite, and preserves health to resist disease and attack.
A Jamaica creeper is nicknamed the tooth-brush plant. Natives cut and fray its stems to make brushes. They also prepare a tooth powder by pulverizing the dead stems to accompany use of the brush.
John F. Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana endorses Piso's Cure for Consumption as a remedy with no equal for coughs and colds in a February 15 1900 public notice.
A satirical exchange notes hesitation over official appointments in new island possessions. Brown fears a sought honor might mask unwanted control, while Jones questions whether a government truly values or disposes of its officials. The Indianapolis Journal typifies the era’s political humor.
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into shoes. It rests the feet cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and growing nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores Zoic sample mailed free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
The German government intensifies efforts to suppress the slave trade in its African colony. Police forces have been augmented to enforce new measures and curb illicit activities.
A compact dessert idea for the family invites Jell O as a quick healthful option. No boiling or baking required, just hot water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Husband asks what was taken at the booth in the bazaar. Wife replies asking if he means amount or quantity.
Special low rates to Milwaukee account Biennial Meeting Geral Federation of Women's Club. Tickets sold June 1 4 inclusive, returning until June 11 or by deposit until June 30 inclusive. Call or address R. J. Flamiston Agent Fort Wayne Indiana or C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
A recent probe into the burial site of President Lincoln's mother in Spencer County finds no certain spot to mark the grave as Indiana plans a monument and grounds work. Conflicting opinions over which grave bears the remains led to an uncertain headstone placement.
Mrs F W Goulder of Rock Island Illinois reports marked improvement from Peruna after years of catarrhal trouble. Dr Hartman promotes free advice and treatment for women with female derangements and writes that his books Health and Beauty and the medicines are affordable and available at drug stores with costs within reach for any woman.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute costing about 3 cents and suitable for children. It also details Nickel Plate Road time changes and through sleeping car service from Fort Wayne to Chicago, Bellevue, Buffalo, and New York, with booking contacts and promotional notes.
A letter from W H Kinkade of Alameda Assiniboia Western Canada is authenticated as genuine. It details homestead costs land prices and advice on emigration. It notes land near stations costs and describes climate prairie conditions and opportunities for independent farming with careful planning and labor.
A brief comic exchange features Cowless Milk asking about milk from a coconut and Penn replying with condensed milk, delivering a playful linguistic punch.
Nickel Plate Road offers a single fare round trip for the German Baptist Dunkards annual meeting. Tickets valid May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles and May 31 to June 5 within 100 miles of North Manchester Indiana. Return by June 10 or by deposit to July 5. Contact R J Hamilton Fort Wayne or CG Asterlin Fort Air Cushion Rubber Stamps. Mrs Winslow’s Lo... Syrup for teething 25 cents.
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