Poem fragment of longing for companionship at door
A poem speaks of a speaker asking to be led inside by a loved one and to sit together in quiet companionship. The speaker seeks closeness and shared stillness with the beloved.
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
A poem speaks of a speaker asking to be led inside by a loved one and to sit together in quiet companionship. The speaker seeks closeness and shared stillness with the beloved.
A known rheumatism expert claims a simple home preparation eases pain and swelling. The mix uses Fluid Extract Dandelion Compoun d Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarcaparilia taken after meals and at night. Ingredients are said to be safe vegetable extracts available from pharmacies at low cost and can be mixed by local druggists upon request.
The October issue highlights a fine picture in Halloween colors on the front cover and promises enjoyable contents. The usual departments are present and about 90 illustrations illuminate the publication from Sprague Pub. Co., Detroit, Michigan.
A millionaire balks at a limousine price while an agent touts a carriage with twenty five coats of paint. The process spans eight weeks and includes whitening oils, ten rough coats, four color coats, pumice rubbing, varnishes, and a final finest varnish. The dialogue highlights the care behind the carriage beyond the price.
London observers note a shift from traditional No Admittance signs to an invitation for the public to view the Oxford Street project. Builders provide a safe platform where thousands have watched the rapid erection of a large store using a steel frame and white stone.
A humorous exchange recalls John D. Rockefeller's quip about envy in response to an Irish neighbor Foley who upgraded a bright house blocking neighbors’ view. The line frames poverty and prosperity with a sharp comeback about others’ envy.
A report notes the mock snail, made from veal fat stuffed into empty snail shells, expanding in Paris eateries as Burgundy escargot wanes. The decline prompts calls in Cote dOr for a close season April 15 to July 15 to protect real snails.
The Indianapolis News lists six top American women Julia Ward Howe Jane Addams Helen Keller Maud Ballington Booth Frances Cleveland and Helen Gould for patriotism reform perseverance upliftment wifehood motherhood and philanthropy respectively.
The 92 706 shade trees in the District of Columbia include 3 329 planted in the last fiscal year with a net increase of 755. Pin oak led plantings with 849 trees. Norway maples 637. sycamores 447. sugar maples 275. Lanham urges establishing a permanent municipal nursery and annual trimming of larger trees to keep them in good condition. He seeks 15000 for topping unhealthy trees and notes 2042 removals last year due to curb growths and other causes.
A writer in Commercial Poultry argues that farmers neglecting pure breeds miss profits. Pure breeds yield more eggs mature sooner and are quieter. cockerels become fine birds and pullets winter-layers. Switching costs are small and a year can produce a thrifty, productive flock.
The silo should not be filled with very green crop. Corn must reach hard dented kernels and partially dried husks. A week to ten days of full feeding value improves packing. adding a little water helps pack better rather than cutting early.
Professor Hornbury of Wisconsin Agricultural College argues that combining advertising with intelligence and enterprise raises the farm as a respectable business. He urges naming the farm and branding stock and produce to build customer loyalty and long term patronage.
Kansas Experiment Station Bulletin urges strict safeguards to stop hog cholera spread. Keep infection from local herds by restricting dogs birds and entry to premises, quarantine new hogs two to three weeks, disinfect shoes, cover feeding areas, avoid streams fed by other farms, and use ample slaked lime around hog houses.
A Japanese parasite that lays eggs on gypsy moth caterpillars hatches and burrows into them, killing the larvae. The parasite spreads to other caterpillars and may greatly reduce moth numbers, with expectations of similar success in the United States as in Japan.
The article urges farmers to keep hives not only for honey but to boost pollination. It notes fruit tree yields improve with pollination and alfalfa seed may rise with bees. Small farming actions can make farm life more profitable and pleasant.
The season for selecting seed corn is at hand. Careful selection of well matured ears of the desired type and proper winter storage will greatly improve both quality and quantity. The Farmers Advocate notes that corn, like livestock, can be bred to type and the effort will pay off.
The article compares a hen laying 200 eggs per year to a cow producing fifteen pounds of butter per week, noting both provide a strong margin for the farmer. It frames the hen as the cost effective asset alongside dairy cattle.
A wide array of brief items covers global curiosities and local feats, including Jared facts about Jerusalem gates Russia’s death rate Helgoland lighthouse Nuremberg lamp tech early US Jewish cemetery in New York Yukoghirs in Siberia Consul reports from Chungking Chinese population to Tibetan border New England apple crop 1908 Vermont lead Inventor in Louisiana lumber measurement case of self harm statistics smallest Shetland pony in Massachusetts a bridal taxi incident coping with a groom’s payment and a missing husband in New York department store Chinese soil fertility and fertilizer need Monte Rosa steinbok protection concrete tanks Rotterdam pile ignition and a 1631 warming pan Mrs Johnson as nurse and ship captain Gregorian chants funerals plan Archbishop O Connell Boston South Portland small dog Tiny Yorkshire terrier prize and a public voice practice limit notes about Dorando and Olympic marathon reception.
A printed notice promotes ZemMo, a vegetable liquid remedy claimed to draw germs to the skin and destroy them for eczema pimples and itchy skin. The ad cites E W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis and Cambridge City agent Geo E Callaway offering free trial packages.
The statement contrasts following others with choosing a personal path. It emphasizes that observing correct methods does not guarantee one will adopt them personally. Individual direction matters beyond external guidance.
A proverb-like remark notes that fear of man diminishes when love of wealth wanes. It frames greed as a root of anxiety and suggests spiritual discipline as remedy. The statement links material attachment with social fear.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble after costly doctoring and now keeps him strong and well. Sold at Callaway's drug store.
A terse remark about the subject’s vanity surfaces in a brief, reflective note. The writer questions the value of focusing on a person who esteems themselves highly, hinting at the vanity of public opinion.
A note warns that a husband who lets family take anything other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. It states Foley's is the best remedy with no opiates and a yellow package. Geo. E. Callaway.
Report notes a belief among many that sanctification comes from personal smugness. Observers describe a self-satisfied stance influencing community discussions and moral judgments.
Farmer W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2 Empire Georgia says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He declares it worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at Callaway’s drug store.
A reflection on charitable efforts beginning with domestic acts yet frequently not taking shape. The piece examines social norms, motivation gaps, and practical barriers that hinder early volunteer initiatives.
A well dressed woman disrupted a political speaker by continual coughing. The note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure and warns against substitutes, claiming the genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package from Geo. E. Callaway.
A straight statesman expresses confidence in facing any inquiry as investigators form a committee. The stance signals readiness to answer questions and uphold transparency amid scrutiny.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dr King's New Life Pills. The product cleanses and tones the system gently and costs 25 cents at Callaway's drug store.
An advertorial claims kidney trouble leaves people half alive and promises Foley's Kidney Remedy will restore health and vitality. It urges readers to refuse competing products and contact Geo. E. Callaway for the remedy.
A reflective line notes that life will fail often but refuses to linger in failure. It emphasizes resilience and forward motion, urging persistence beyond setbacks.
The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cough remedy that strengthens the lungs and wards off colds. It urges purchasing the genuine product in a yellow package and names Geo. E. Callaway as the seller.
A bare assessment labels the subject a poor fruit grower who isn’t skilled at grafting.
Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and consumption after months of illness. She says three bottles completed the cure and notes the remedy is sold at Callaway s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00.
A Wisconsin man credits Foley's Urine Laxative with saving his three year old boy from a high fever and severe illness after two doses. He reports the next morning the child was well and fever had dropped. The testimonial mentions geographic locations Casimer and Callaway.
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