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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
7
A Denver Times item uses a witty dialogue between a wife and husband about war terms and reserve feelings during wartime. The exchange explains phrases like open engagement and colors of the colors used in military context as the couple discusses whether to go to war if the country demands it.
The debate over adopting French and German dishes in fine American restaurants continues with critics claiming prior cooking was coarse while others doubt the improvement. Yet for the dyspeptic and those with bilious or kidney issues, Hoатatter's Stomach Bitters is suggested as a cure.
An amused Chicago Evening News quip notes Mr Fizzington is a linguist who supposedly speaks three languages. The joke lists horse, baseball, and golf as his tongues, illustrating humorous misunderstanding.
Lake Crystal Minnesota July 31 1897 sworn statement from H E Woods traveling agent for C Gotzian & Co describes a four year old boy badly scalded in April 1892 with skin shed and blood poisoning threatening death. After months of care and grafts Allen's Ulcerine Salve produced rapid improvement and the boy recovered fully over four years. Woods swears to the remedy's effectiveness and recommends its use for ulcers boils cuts and wounds.
A jeweler boasts about a set valued at 400 while his wife explains a visitor’s claim it was her sister in law’s turn to wear the pieces this afternoon. The exchange captures a lively domestic dispute over precious stones and propriety.
A historic ad claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It pledges cure through Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for catarrh deafness cured, and advertises Hall's Family Pills as the best.
A brief exchange in which Lamb asks if Woll enjoys poker with an expert player and Woll replies that he likes playing with a man who calls himself an expert. The dialogue suggests a light fielding of skill and ego between the speakers.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It cures painful swollen nervous smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of coins and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen's foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating callous and hot tired aching feet. Sold by all druggists and shoestores 25¢ Trial package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A Detroit Free Press note raises a question about patient beliefs, asking what illusion most troubles caretakers. It quotes a physician remark suggesting patients think doctors ignore their financial concerns and billing issues in medical care.
Fragmented market notices show old advertisements for Dr. Kline's Nerve Restorer and laxative products promising quick cures. The clipping includes promotional lines about refunds and trial bottles, plus quips from Town Topics and Arc 1803 Globe about engagements and announcements.
Cincinnati gears to host the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in September with rail and hotel rates fixed, 40 000 free quarters planned at Chester Park Camp Sherman to shelter veterans and a tented city to be built. A large committee of business leaders and city officials coordinates lodging meals entertainment and parades.
The Washington Star recounts a speaker famed for polished syntax and soporific rhythm. His wife praises his lectures as highly instructive yet rests during the debate, noting colleagues showed little enthusiasm as most kept their feet on desks.
Emma Rybolt of Milford Indiana suffered nerve prostration and weakness after illness in fall 1896. She improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, gaining weight and strength by May 1897. Mrs E A Rybolt testifies to the pills curing paralysis like symptoms and recommends them.
Mrs Tredway asks her husband for 60 cents to cover car fare and luncheon, hoping to spend the day shopping. The exchange reveals a simple domestic budget moment in Harper's Bazar style.
Grain-O is a nourishing drink sold by grocers as a coffee substitute. It tastes like the finest coffee when prepared correctly and avoids its injurious effects. Aids digestion and strengthens nerves, not a stimulant. Suitable for children and adults, costs about three times coffee, 1¢ and 2s per serving?
A fragmentary clippings set features patrons debating microbes from kissing, marital status, and humor about Piso's Cure for whooping cough. Includes a Brooklyn address and dated quotes from Yonkers and Atchison observations, reflecting late 19th century newspaper style.
A Washington street dealer recalls 1873 inactivity and a curious tale of a man selling corn salve on the ground floor. The anecdote contrasts stairs and street level trade, implying price and status affect who is approached. Also notes the Pioneer Limited train promotion and a couple of light jokes from newspapers.
A moralizing piece urges mothers to properly instruct daughters and seek medical guidance when needed. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies and recounts a Centralia Pennsylvania case where Miss Marie F Johnson improved after following medical advice and using the Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills.
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