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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
10
A detailed plan for a country barn gathering featuring hay, Japanese lanterns, Jack o lanterns, corn decor, and a fiddlers’ platform. It envisions old-time dances like the Virginia Reel, apple games, and a grand improvised supper room lit by lanterns and full of garden produce, flowers, and rustic table decor.
A lament on mothers teaching daughters home skills to ensure happiness and peace in marriage. The piece argues a mother should train daughters in cooking and housekeeping with patience, noting a wife’s value rises when she can manage meals and chores, while a mother-in-law’s supportive role matters.
A New York Sun item cited by a naturalist notes how wild animals rarely die a natural death and tells a tale of a creature whose life ended abruptly, illustrating the harshness of wildlife survival.
A Boer bound by a vow will not cut his hair until the British leave South Africa. Prisoner of war status drew attention to his long hair, which may remain uncut despite the war’s end, as the vow is regarded as sacred among his people.
In Douglas County Washington the paper touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble. John Higgins is highlighted as a notable patient who reports drastic relief and high recommendation after using the remedy.
An Alderman questions an orchard owner about growing two kinds of apples on one tree. The owner explains grafting as the method, while the Alderman interrupts, claiming knowledge of grafting during vacation talk.
Witness of owner compels sale at a sacrifice. Edward D. Dreiberbiss, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also notes free 15 cons and a claim that 550,000,000 acres of U.S. land are vacant public land. Ad for Self Iaking Dating Stamp for 756 cents. Fort Wayne addresses appear among other ad copy.
A parson asks what the Little Boy will do when grown. He answers he will become a detective and must follow pickpockets to catch them, revealing a humorous and sharp response about his future career.
The notice advertises a condensed weekly news summary and nonpartisan editorial approach for busy readers. It offers a 1903 volume upon request with a special 1902 remaining issues package, including the Companion Calendar lithographed in twelve colors.
A collage of anecdotes and promotional lines from an early 20th century page. It mentions Besil-Did, Burdock Blood Bitters, a mortgage and feuds, Astoria’s origin, a Flan recipe fragment, a quote on self-improvement, and railroad notices plus a printer tip about Eagle Linen Paper.
Linotype School offers instruction for new linotype operators with six new machines for hands on training. Details mailed to applicants. Classes held at Rooms 110-111 World Building New York.
Nickel Plate Road offers summer Sunday excursion tickets Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 on train No. 5 outbound and No. 6 return same day. See Ticket Agent C A Asterlin J P A Fort Wayne Ind No 126. A rich man needs a wife to help him spend money, and a poor man needs one to help him save it.
Classified style notes offer a free rheumatism cure by mail from John A. Smith in Milwaukee and promote Donn's Ointment at 50 cents. Additional lines tout remedies for scalp eczema and infant teething with generic claims and prices.
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