21 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
1
A whimsical tale of a hilltop tailor whose sayings reveal Sapolio as the cure for dirt and ignorance. The narrator questions why animals, stars, and myths persist, but the tailor credits Sapolio for truth, cleanliness, and enlightened insight.
An obscure ad-like passage warns that deafness from catarrh can be cured by Klair’s Catarrh Cure with a claim offering one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured. It ridicules competing remedies and references Rudyard Kipling. The text blends medical claims with sensational threats and general advice against “the devil, a monkey or a boy.”
Walter Welman notes in his report that the West shows rising prosperity with leaders emerging from former borrows. He cites high wage levels, strong trade volumes, and abundant bank deposits across agricultural counties, cities, and towns, reflecting widespread wealth and minimal borrowing.
A Washington correspondent notes a federal push for a 53 million construction boom as private investors retrench due to rising material costs. Since 1892, the public buildings program grows with reforms, funding, and extensive new projects nationwide, led by Rep. Mercer and a chain of appropriations across states.
U S Senator Dietrich of Nebraska is freed after Judge Van Devanter orders a not guilty verdict. Dietrich had faced bribery charges tied to his congressional status before oath. Jacob Fisher, postmaster at Hastings, Neb, also gains liberty as indictments against him are withdrawn. The circuit court ruling notes a member is not considered in Congress from election until oath at the bar.
Frank Robison of the St. Louis Nationals allegedly offered Joe Corbett 5000 pounds for next season. The American League denounced the foul strike as the National League saluted it. President Ban Johnson's salary rising to 10000 dollars marked a key outcome of the magnates meeting in Chicago. Rumors link Bergen Poole Beckley to Cincinnati and Burke Barclay to Detroit with 3000 dollars and a big deal in play.
Readables note many mishaps and events across Indiana towns. The list mentions W. P. Lane 87 dying after a fall at Kouts, Mrs. Lucing McDaniels fatally burned at Lodi, coal strikes near Munele and Summitville, a child’s poisoning death near Dunkirk, and injuries or deaths from rail travel, tools, and factory incidents.
Joshua Heller of 796 South Walnut Street Urbana HL reports relief from kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says results were consistently satisfactory since first trying the product over two years ago. Tester Milburn Co Buffalo NY publishes the endorsement and price of 50 cents per box.
A German honest man claims coal oil contains a healing agent with sensational tests. A few applications allegedly cure muscular rheumatism neuralgia headache tooth backache sprains chilblains and severe pains. Dr Bauer's Penetrating Gas? is advertised with money back guarantee.
A Leslie’s Monthly sketch portrays Mr Bonaparte as a major civic actor and reform advocate. He leads government groups, gives commencement talks, supports civil service reform, and stays calm under pressure. A Catholic, trusted by Cardinal Gibbons, he keeps a selective social circle and avoids stock markets.
A Memphis furniture man recalls nervous spells and heavy coffee use. A physician advised switching to Postum, increasing outdoor time, and quitting coffee. After a year his weight rose from 142 to 165, old ailments vanished, and he credits Postum with his health.
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