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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
3
Washington Post recounts a playful exchange between Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Warren of Wyoming. They compare farming experiences, with Tillman noting early farm leadership from age 17 and Warren admitting long winters of wood chopping.
Unable to Rise Morenci Sept letter from J. Whitehead lauds Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He describes severe pain and immobility, says pills gave rapid relief after seven to eight months of suffering, and urges others to try the remedy to find cure.
A sports observation notes the ball player uniquely remains on duty even when away from his base, highlighting the paradox of action and position on the field.
Local items cover injuries from a Vincennes runaway, a Marion hospital fundraiser, Elwood typhoid cases, a Lafontaine glass plant plan, a Plymouth train fatality, and corporate moves between towns. Reports include courthouse delays, jail funding, and a Logansport railroad accident among other county happenings.
A collection of comic and odd insurance claims is cited, including misdescribed injuries and mistaken medical notes. Examples feature a starched collar scratch to the eye, bicycle collision with a fence, finger accident, and cryptic statements like death symptoms due to a crepe and notices in paper.
The ad claims over fifty thousand testifiers and presents Samuel J. Taylor of Goshen Indiana detailing a thirty year struggle with kidney issues and a permanent cure after using Doan's Kidney Pills. It offers a free trial by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and lists druggists selling at 50 cents per box.
An obscure witness in a Pennsylvania hearing, described as a green countryman, faced a severe cross examination. The government counsel pressed him to name those who allegedly urged a different account, and the witness implied attempts had been made, while amused remarks about local figures and a pancake ad appear in the Sumerville Journal.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy priced at 75 cents. A humorous dialogue follows contrasting travel and effects, with a man claiming Europe made him short rather than broadened him.
Nickel Plate Road announces summer Sunday excursions from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 dollars. Tickets valid on train No. 5 outbound and No. 6 return the same day. Inquire with Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin I P A Fort Wayne Ind. No 126.
A Chilean naval officer describes visiting Cape Horn to select a lighthouse site. The Chilean hydrographical department has already installed lighthouses at Magellan Strait entrances and placed beacons to aid navigation. The officer notes landing sites protected from west winds and suitable island features for living and building foundations.
Sufferers of asthma hay fever or bronchitis are urged to try Dayne Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. The advertisement promises instant relief from attacks and better sleep with thousands cured where other remedies failed. Free sample packs offered by mail to those sending name address and a 2 cent stamp to Dr R Schiffmann Box 814 St Paul Minnesota.
A mystic proclaims that spirits can be called from the vasty deep while T asks if a policeman can be found when needed. The man hangs his head, and the narrator regrets wounding him but remains tired of esoteric cultivation.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a corrective laxative that aids digestion without harsh drugs. It claims the syrup soothes the stomach, supports natural action, is pleasant tasting, safe for children and adults, and available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes at druggists.
The fragment reflects a view on removing daughters from society for liberal education. It suggests a tension between isolation for learning and the desire to rejoin social life, indicating a debate over upbringing and reform.
A jumble of notes cites Mrs Austin’s Dancakes and orthography questions. It mentions a claim about Italian suicides and an offer for a Self Iaking Dating Stamp from Fort Wayne Indiana.
In a domestic scene Harold resists his mother’s demand to leave the room. A brief aside offers a cooking tip about salt on a coal fire to prevent flames from dripping fat during steak broiling.
Advertisement for custom rubber stamps and self inking daters with ink pads and related supplies. Promotes catalogue from Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
Captain O Bertoletto of the Italian barque Lincelles reports complete stomach catarrh relief after using Peruna. Congressman J Botkin testifies Peruna and Malanin eased long standing stomach issues and constipation. Hartman Sanitarium offers free advice.
At Mrs Amory’s party a taciturn guest named Mr Mackenzie unsettles the room. One young lady notes his unease while he can only converse in sensible remarks, prompting Mrs Amory to quip that he talks only sense.
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