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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
1
Mrs H Lincoln recalls a dramatic night with Gen Burnham’s widow in Machias Me. Doctors feared death from pneumonia before morning but Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life and cured consumption. The medicine is advertised as a guarantee for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free at drug stores.
A farmer reports discovering a different crop destroying insect each year, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing pest species and protecting yields across seasons.
J L Richey endorses De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal healer for cures burns wounds and skin ailments. The advertisement urges acceptance of the genuine product for soothing relief.
A concisely phrased proverb notes that poverty attracts unlikely companions while wealth can yield unsettling dreams, illustrating social contrasts.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says her twenty year bronchitis relief came only after using Foley's Honey and Tar, described as a sure cure for throat and lung diseases.
A terse line from the narrative notes that Farth finds no tenderness beyond a pious woman's heart, suggesting emotional restraint or idealized virtue within the character.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsie as a cure for constipation sick headache and tiredness claiming it keeps the face clear breath sweet and head level. It is offered by J L Richey in the local shop.
A civic columnist extols traditional female virtues, praising women for grace modesty and moral steadiness as keys to social harmony. The piece frames womanhood as central to family life and community virtue.
Wake up with a bad taste in your mouth and visit Richey's drug store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One or two doses claimed to relieve biliousness sick headache and constipation.
The statement claims the spoils system is used only by the opposition when it holds power. It argues incumbents avoid such practices, implying the system activates solely to reward allies after elections.
B W Pursell of Kintersville Pa says he suffered 25 years with piles and found no relief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve provided a permanent cure. Counterfeits are worthless.
A compact poetic line reflects on women who eased worries and beguiled care, hinting at themes of consolation and charm.
A Champaign Illinois resident with a year long hacking cough reports spending months with doctors before using Foley's Honey and Tar. The product allegedly cured the cough and prevented further trouble, according to the sender M L Bowmaster, noting the relief after one bottle.
A compact proverb notes that one who desires fine guests should provide a fine woman, reflecting social judgment on hospitality and dignity in guest reception. The adage ties quality companionship to a suitable partner, urging courtly decorum in hosting.
Census Enumerator Clawson editor G A Howe of Howe Indiana writes that after stomach trouble he tried Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and found it unmatched as a stomach remedy. He notes prior failed remedies and reports strong positive results. Sold by J L Richey.
A reflective line highlights female power found in gentleness and restraint as a guiding force for conduct and character. The message elevates quiet stamina over loud assertion in daily life and leadership.
Advertisement claims Whit Wine of Tar Syrup cures a cold in one day if taken in time. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, produced by J. L. Richey, with a February 22 date.
A terse verse fragment asserts enduring rule by Woman over others. It frames social constraint as a sly, rhetorical image, implying hidden power dynamics. The line emphasizes control masquerading as deliberate choice or fate.
Geo W. Lane of Pewamo Michigan declares Kodol Dyspepsia Cure the best remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. He says years of dyspepsia kept him in bed and in agony but he is completely cured and recommends it to friends without payment. Oil and water and a secret matter are noted as hostile properties in a separate line.
Josh Westhaler of Loogootee declares Chamberlain's Pain Kalm saved him from a crippled state and relieves stiff joints contracted muscles stiff neck sprains and rheumatic pains. The product is sold by J. L. Richey amid a note that it also cured partial paralysis. Women need not look at those dear to them to know their mood.
A claim that most serious diseases originate in kidney disorders is presented with Foley's Kidney Cure guaranteed. The notice urges readers to obtain Foley's.
Numerous physicians endorse Kodol Dyspepsia Care as the best prescription to aid digestion. The preparation is claimed to digest all foods and cure indigestion and dyspepsia regardless of cause, as stated by J. L. Richey.
Henriet ta lawyer E. B. Munday recounts persuading his malarial fever and jaundice afflicted brother to use Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cured his brother and continues to say it saved his life. The ad touts benefits for digestion liver kidneys bowels and general health with purchase at drug stores.
A New York bar scene prompts a western man to explain that in Kentucky a drink order named a horn refers to whisky. He traces the term to a Tennessee distillery in Davidson county where patrons called a dram a horn of the heifer, later shortened to horn and spread westward.
A worn garter is valued for luck and brides should wear a blue silk garter. After the ceremony the garter is either cut or hidden. If hidden, the finder is believed to marry soon. if cut, it is shared among bridesmaids for luck and husbands. Sometimes the bride gives garters to the first bridesmaid. In Germany bridesmaids often receive blue white pairs.
Bobby bursts in excitedly claiming new neighbors have a sign reading Wet Paint. He sports sticky smears and a paint like glow, insisting the sign was meant to warn away visitors. His mother scolds him as he reveals the substance is varnish, not paint.
The advertisement asserts Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages and offers one hundred dollars for any failure. It cites internal action on mucous surfaces and constitutional strengthening, urging readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall’s Family Pills.
A cryptic line notes that a doge’s dog stays loyal to one kind and refuses to follow others, hinting at fidelity and exclusive allegiance within a curious social saying.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as a universal cure for la grippe. It claims rapid relief within two hours for the cough and full recovery when taken promptly. Sold by J. L. Richey, February 22 edition.
A woman observes neighbors on wash day and forms judgments based on the appearance of their backyard displays. The brief notes social tension from domestic routines and neighborhood image standards.
A collage of testimonial excerpts promotes Foley's Kidney Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers with claims of cures and benefits. Notes from Atwater Ohio Port Huron Michigan and Springfield Pennsylvania appear alongside generic moral lines and promotional lines for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire says a cough doctors deemed incurable disappeared after taking One Minute Cough Cure. He reports the first bottle relieved him and subsequent doses nearly cured him, leaving him well today.
The report notes weak security concerns as a person considers visiting a bank to seek a loan. It highlights how lax protection may affect the decision and potential risks involved for the borrower.
G A Stillman of Tampico Illinois reports remarkable results from Foley's Kidney Cure claiming cures of incurable cases and a dramatic personal health improvement. M L Bowmaster endorses the remedy in similar terms.
The passage describes Chinese commerce with weight and measure pricing, signboards bearing mottos, and bargaining as a rule. It notes slogans such as One word hall and a child two feet high would not be cheated, and that binding contracts require the fastening penny before they take effect. While sometimes seen as dishonest, once paid the buyer can generally rely on the bargain even at a loss.
A tobacco dealer explains that cigar curling is not always from bad construction but from a left handed cigar rolled by the maker’s left hand. He notes ambidexterity in making and bias cutting of wrapper leaves, with twisting by a right handed smoker turning the wrapper and causing it to loosen.
The otter described as a water kite is a deadly fishing tool. It floats on a board with one edge loaded to stay upright. Poachers wade a loch or river bank and deploy line flies as the otter extends toward the center, fishing vast areas at once.
A preacher glances up from his desk to see his rude son in the gallery pelting the congregation with horse chestnuts. The boy shouts that he will keep the audience awake while the father delivers his sermon.
A playful exchange notes Hungry Horace asking for a bite, claiming he has not eaten since the day before yesterday. The Kind Lady asks what he ate last, and he responds he ate nothing but the market report from an old paper.
A brief humor note contrasts self grown vegetables with those who merely plant them, attributed to a Puck style quip. The snippet reflects suburban attitudes toward home gardens and self sufficiency.
Adults with colds chest bronchitis throat or lung troubles may call at J S Richey’s to receive a free bottle of Kuschee’s German Syrup. One bottle per person, no children without parental order. The sales pitch claims a long history and physician endorsement, with a 75 cent bottle as proof of cure.
A reflective piece urges responsibility for upcoming generations and planning to avoid repeating past mistakes. It emphasizes foresight, resilience, and collective action to secure better outcomes for communities.
An advertisement urges readers to take DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to maintain liver and bowel health. Claims the pills “never gripe” and should be used before issues arise rather than waiting for chronic constipation.
Mrs. Jas. Forest of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin writes of a running leg sore lasting seven years that she treated with hundreds of dollars in remedies. Two boxes of Banner salve completely healed the wound.
A local boy, described as American, counts one long before his time to vote, signaling the start of a civic moment in a small community. The fragment notes his early involvement amid a broader focus on upcoming elections.
An advertisement promises to cure bilious eyes blur and a blurry swim for your dad with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepper. It guarantees a refund of the purchase price if not satisfied and notes J. L. Richey as the seller.
The remark emphasizes that capital lacks direction without intelligent leadership to steer investments and policy. It suggests that prudent governance and strategic planning are essential for productive use of financial resources.
Dr. A Kellett of Wilisford Ark reports a railroad laborer suffered a severe foot crush but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the injury quickly. The remedy is praised as a champion healer for burns, sores, piles and skin eruptions with a cure guaranteed and widely available at 25 cents from druggists.
A witty line asserts that a woman’s lips are made for kissing and that a man is meant to kiss them, reflecting a playful romantic sentiment likely from a column or verse in the era.
A Pennsylvania traveler recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after sudden illness before and during a long bicycle trip. The remedy allegedly cured diarrhoea and dysentery problems and enabled the journey to continue. Held by J L Richey.
Professor Bar rett Wendell recalls Dr. William Everett on a Brockton night. Everett invited him to sit on the platform as he prepared to speak to a hall that initially thinned out. Word spread that a great speaker was coming and Brockton filled to standing room with listeners.
An English clergyman who owed his appointment to a pun is tutor to a nobleman’s son. At a rector’s funeral the patron asks if the grieving curate is related. The tutor quips that the curate weeps for the living, not the dead, pleasing the patron who then grants the living to him.
A reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Kenody claiming three years of bronchitis relief after trying doctors and patent medicines. The writer credits his wife for obtaining the remedy and notes it is sold by J L Richey.
A saying contrasts enduring court matters with never having stood at the altar, suggesting resilience in marriage decisions. The quote frames the value of experience in婚 relationships and choices.
Advert says the busiest little product ever made by Dr. King. Pills claim to turn weakness into energy and drain into mental power. Promoted as a health builder, available for 25 cents at all druggists.
An aged advertisement asserts that a father of a pretty girl need not run a large cigar bill and promotes Bancer Salve as a universal healing remedy for ulcers open or obstinate sores and piles with claims of rapid cure.
Henry Brayden of Harris North Carolina testifies that he used medicine 20 years for asthma and credits One Minute Cough Cure with the best relief. He says the product did more good than anything else during that period.
A testimonial from E. Elliorr of Elk City Kansas dated December 13 1900 touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for dy pepsia and constipation stating the wife improved rapidly and the writer cannot do without it. The closing line notes a proverb about a short lane with no levers once it turns into the shadow.
Feeble nerves back ailments kidney issues are blamed on a betrayed life. The new remedy Sevens claims to remove the cause, strengthen water passage and membranes, and restore health and potency to adults of either sex. A free test package is offered to those who write.
Howard B. Freeman of Portland Oregon known as the Artist Cyclist is a courteous rider whose summer winnings fund his winter art school tuition. He rose quickly since 1905 and notably broke the world one mile handicap record at Los Angeles with an extraordinary finishing sprint.
Howale W Freeman, 24, 165 pounds, is expected to win a good share of prizes on the Grand Circuit. His 1898 Amrose park victory for the Twentieth Century $1,000 trophy is noted cycling history, and last season he defeated Major Taylor in the one mile championship at New Haven, marking him as an exceptional speed merchant.
Jimmy Moran, nicknamed the Irish pace follower, made a striking New York debut in a 50 mile race against Harry Elkes Arthur Ross the Jersey midget and Bobby Walthour. He later won the Golden Wheel race in Boston riding 75 miles in two hours defeating Stinson Nelson and Champion. Moran previously drove a Chelsea milk wagon and trained after hours rising to professional status this spring after amateur success in 1809 and 1808. He set notable marks including 25 miles in Washington in 40 minutes and breaking Jimmy Michael's record at Vailsburg. He also had a tight finish with Floyd McFarland over 20 miles.
Harvey Parker of Brockton Massachusetts has arranged a catch as catch can bout with Jack Carkeek the English based American contender. Carkeek has been touring London music halls and meets all comers nightly throwing opponents in bouts prior to the signing of articles and forfeits. He recently defeated Mike Callan Lancashire champion in 11 minutes and earned a points decision against Tom Cannon England champion after a 15 minute struggle.
Spanish merchants in Havana dispatch Senor Galbis to New York to arrange introduction of the Spanish game of ball and to construct a wall rebound fronton near Central Park.
In a Washington Star quip, Meandering Mike questions aimless wandering and asserts eight hours of sleep suffices, leaving 16 hours for other activities. The philanthropist asks why one wanders, prompting Mike to defend using time productively.
The customer and Walter discuss a turtle soup order that is taking longer than expected as the traveler notes glow turtles are unpredictable. Walter apologizes, explaining the unique ingredient causes delays.
In Yellowstone National Park Wyoming a northeast ravine known as Death Gulch acts as a deadly trap for animals. The gorge forms a natural shelter with food and water but poisonous vapors rising from the ravine kill any creature that enters.
A labyrinth of massive tree trunks near Ayathla in Siam lures wild elephants with a tame guide. The passage narrows from over a mile to trapping width, looping the animals into a gate where hunters slip restraints. The capture can be deadly if elephants turn on their pursuers.
Through time and through car service to Buffalo offered over the Akron Route. Travel to the Pan Am Exposition may be by cleveland steamer connecting with U A C line trains. Tickets to Buffalo and return available with boat or rail between Cleveland and Buffalo. Apply J E Gray, ticket agent.
Travel between Cleveland and Buffalo via Lake Erie & Western and Lake Shore and Michigan Northern railways or steamer with full conveniences. For exposition visitors, the Pan American route is recommended. E. V. WHELAN, Agent invites inquiries for full particulars.
The Big Four offers half fare round trip tickets for travel to Louisville during the Interstate Fair from Sept 23 to Oct 5. Tickets go on sale Sept 21 22 23 29 30 and Oct 1. Round trip fare applies with return by Oct 7 1911 and a 25 cent joint agent validation fee in Louisville. Call Big Four agents for full rates limits and details.
Special low rate tickets to San Francisco via Pennsylvania Lines offered to General Convention Episcopal Church. Tickets available Sept 1 to 6 and Sept 27 for trains to reach Chicago or St Louis. See ticket agents of Pennsylvania Lines for details.
Big Time at Buffalo promises a major Pan-American Exposition event on the second Saturday in September with a grand parade and demonstrations of transportation from ancient to modern methods. Orator Chauncey Depew will speak, with light displays and fireworks planned and special Akron Route fares to ease attendance.
Fare details for round trips to Cincinnati during September include one and one third fares for the fair festival period and one fare for return within one day from sale. The routes cover Columbus Ohio Springfield Indianapolis Hartford Anderson Columbus Indiana Madison Martinsville and intermediate Penn stations.
Excursion tickets to Louisville via the Pennsylvania Lines will be sold September 21 to October 1 from Indianapolis Cambridge City and intermediate stations. Special agents will handle the 906 local ticket offices.
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