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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1894
Page
2
The report predicts a stormy July with rising temperatures and frequent electrical storms across western to eastern regions. Storm periods peak on the 2nd–3rd and 6th–10th, followed by cooler air and more heat by month’s end, with wide variations and storm bursts in July.
Local notes report Mrs. Davenport improving slowly with others ill. Grandfather Miller nears completion of a new house amid social calls. Church painting starts this week as doctor Huffman serves in Hustington court. Harvest begins, rains refresh farmers, and a smallpox scare triggers caution. A traveling barber jokes about politics, ending with him wandering toward Osgian in confusion.
Transfers shown include William Rath to George Heckadorn in Bluffton for 135 dollars, John G. Dettinger to Beggie Hostetter in Vera Cruz for 200, Grant M. Thomas to Philip Hatz in Ma. Weep jee careder, Estella Jarvis to Zackashong in Mad- Guxville for 400, and multiple other deeds with varying sums and parties noted in scattered local additions and aliases.
A late paper clipping from the Boston Journal shows County Commissioner Guptill signing a laconic note. The editor notes Guptill remains active and his humor highlights the unnecessary extra commentary beyond his signature.
An old advertisement touts a cure for cuts bruises sores fevers and skin eruptions with a promise of satisfaction or refunds. It claims relief for piles and other conditions, priced at two cents per box and sold by Cuaries & Deam.
An advertisement touts a throat and lung remedy as the best cure for coughs colds bronchitis asthma consumption whooping cough croup and related diseases. It claims thousands of cures after other remedies fail and notes the price of 25 cents at J E Sturgis 2313m.
Dr Kings New Discovery has stood the test for twenty five years and millions testify to its curative powers for throat chest and lung diseases. Each bottle guarantees relief or money back. Trial bottles free at Charles Deams drug store large sizes 50c and 1.00. Norris English Stable Liniment claims to remove lumps galls scratches rheumatism and deformities from horses and cattle. Sold by J E Sturgis. 233. If bad women are in the majority the devil is omnipotent.
Drummond's Lightning Remedy for rheumatism receives unqualified endorsement from the medical faculty as safe and remarkably effective. The two bottles cover a month and cost $4, with delivery by express on receipt of payment. One treatment is claimed to cure an ordinary case.
A Providence resident offers $100 for a Battle Mrs. 8. B. Winship after using one bottle of Drummond's Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism. She praises the cure and urges others with rheumatism to send $5 for two bottles to receive a month's treatment, with agents wanted.
Irving Texas Illinois man Fred Miller suffers long kidney trouble with back pain and bladder issues. After trying many remedies he began Electric Bitters about a year ago and found immediate relief. The ad claims the tonic cures kidney and liver troubles and offers a large bottle for 50 cents at AC Dean's drug store.
Means impure blood and overwork cause strain on braid and body. The only cure is feeding the nerves with pure blood. Thousands certify Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier nerve tonic and strength builder. Hood's pills cure constipation by restoring peristaltic action of the alimentary canal.
In a reflective chronique the author notes many wives envy old maids, revealing tensions over marriage choices and social expectations in a changing era. The piece blends humor with admonition about domestic roles and status.
Patent medicine ad claims Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure prevents distemper and coughs in horses sheep and dogs. One dose prevents one bottle cures in three to six days. Recommends sending for a treatise and breeder testimonials. Address Wells Medicine Co LaFayette Indiana. 2313. Women are smarter than men in taking advantage of opportunities.
The passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring appetite and strengthening the digestive system. It asserts loss of appetite leads to weakness and disease, claiming user testimonials prove the medicine purifies blood and improves digestion, urging untried readers to use it this season.
A short adage notes that men acquire maturity by seeing actions rather than hearing warnings. It emphasizes learning from observations and experiences over spoken instruction.
For over six years I suffered constip ation and biliousness and was often unable to work. At a friend's suggestion I tried Simmons Liver Regulator and am now free of these troubles. Hearrison Tarleton endorses the remedy. Your druggist sells it in powder or liquid. The powder can be taken dry or made into tea. Patent leather shoes may conceal mighty dirty feet.
Attention farmers to improve poor appetite and condition in horses using Morris English Stable Powder. One package promises a ten dollar value increase for a rundown horse with rough hair and low flesh. Full pound packages 25 cents or five for a dollar, sold by J Sturgis.
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