29 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1891
Page
1
The fragment shows a jumble of orations and quips from experts and politicians. It references a Boston playwright, a Turkish Bath farce, and a debate over public manners and national projects. It also notes a Montreal widow marrying her coachman and Ghia suing for money over a Fourth of July speech.
Fragmented Western Point reports describe minor crop damage to wheat and corn from frost and fog, with isolated losses at Aber deen and Watery Dina. The Paris Letter notes hospital cases and a general sense of fever absence, while a long discussion hints at a large scale industrial project and a Sunday business rush.
Special to The Evansville Courier from St. Joseph Missouri notes a storm wave crossing from the Pacific coast toward August 27 30 and reaching the Atlantic coast by August 31. Very hot weather precedes the storm with potential severe local storms, drought, and frost risks in northern corn belts around September 7. Local rains will be sporadic and cloud bursts expected.
A man and wife with a seven week old baby live in a large dry goods box in an open field near Mountain street at the Worcester Holden division. The wife aged twenty one says they have been living there for about a year and a half after moving from Greendale where her husband was a farm laborer. The baby was born in a boarded house and the family remains in the box shelter despite the cold. Weather and clothing will be sold at Lyon's big house in Evansville during August to meet buyers’ needs.
A sorrel horse wandered onto a Northern Pacific trestle 600 feet long and 639 feet high above the Union Pacific roadbed. Spectators watched as the animal narrowly avoided a fatal fall, slipping twice but regaining footing with a rope and assistance before tumbling down the bank. No serious injuries reported.
A 91 year old Wayne, Michigan farmer worth 230000 lost his wife four years earlier. He pursued a 22-year-old brunette, proposed, offered his will and then deed of all property, but she rejected him. He grew desperate and attempted to hang himself before being sent to an insane asylum.
The L. E. and St. L. A. R. announces round trip fares to western regions with sales on September 25 26 and 29. Tickets are valid for return within thirty days and offer stopover privileges. For rates and details contact a local agent of L. B. & St. B. R. or write to R.A. Camepers GP. & T. A. Evansville Indiana.
In a church scene TI remarks on Percys size while Percy apologizes for staring at a girl across the aisle. He explains there was such a pretty girl in view that he could not help fighting the urge to look.
A minister proclaims the collection will cover his travel costs for health reasons, noting it will allow a longer stay. In Indiana shoppers learn Evansville August sale offers clothing at Lyon’s level of cheapness, with top suits and garments on offer.
J M Crow describes San Diego county's Encinitas area, noting fertile valleys, varied soils, and abundant fruits and vegetables. He outlines irrigation methods, water access, and annual sunshine, with prices from ten dollars per acre. He invites friends to visit Boonville and nearby readers.
An article highlights Dr Franklin Miles of Indiana disputing stomach related heart issues. Wilde's offers the Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine, claiming wide sales and relief for nervous and organic heart diseases.
SPECIMEN CASES describe patients from New Cassel Harrisburg and Newcastle who suffered neuralgia asthma stomach and liver distress leg ulcers and fever sores. Three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Salve cured most conditions with one case nearly killed in Newcastle. Sold at G O Wilde's Drug store.
This item touts Restorative Service by Dr Miles for nervous diseases and coughs with trial bottles at Wilde's drug store. Includes promises of cures for blues and sleeplessness, plus Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds. Mentions local names like Wilde and Carr Goshen and a rural note about a Bartholomew county couple.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Valve as the greatest medical wonder speedily curing burns bruises cuts ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter and all skin eruptions. Priced 25 cents per box with money back guarantee. Sold by G. O. Wilde at 9 Apry.
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