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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
Indiana entry shows second class mail at Denver Indiana with annual subscription one dollar. Editor and Publisher S A Gordon oversees operations as listed in the notice.
In Peru on Thursday May 18 1905 a note on boom fever circulates with a rural editor delivering a sharp quip about domestic virtue and divorce. The crack about a woman who excels at butter making socks and cooking hints at social attitudes of the era.
The text argues that greatness overcomes temporary obstacles through steady duty and earnest effort. It rejects luck or fate, asserting that persistent action activates the natural law of cause and effect driving success.
An exchange jokes that e is the most unfortunate letter in English for being in debt and danger, yet always in peace. It claims e begins existence, eases life, ends trouble, and without it there would be no meat life heaven earth or delinquent subscribers.
An exchange remarks that a timely act may forge a friend yet mere favors rarely yield lasting ties. The more worthy the recipient, the greater the obligation until the debt is paid, and when paid the basis of friendship vanishes. If the debt burdens, the reaction grows stronger.
A moral pledge urges boys to be frank polite prompt and obliging. It stresses obedience to parents tidiness avoidance of bad company respect for the elderly kindness to siblings and the vulnerable and refraining from coarse jokes or sharing unworthy stories with a mother.
A humorous tale from a newspaper exchange says a Missouri man, described as the stingiest, married a bride in a ceremony performed by a justice of the peace paid in turnips. The couple traveled to Richmond in a lumber wagon for a wedding trip and shared a modest meal of bologna and crackers, then bought candy for the journey home, considering saving the rest for the children.
C G Grayson of Lula Mississippi reports relief after using Dr King's New Life Pills for indigestion. He says the medicine cured him and ended stomach and bowel disorders with its tonic laxative action. Available at Piper's drugstore for 25 cents guaranteed.
The column argues Peru's claimed growth threatens Denver and county towns, warning overblown promises but urging high aims to continue progress. It encourages Denver to respond to Peru beyond Courter and keep advancing as a community and region.
The L E and W announces Sunday excursion tickets to Michigan City for 1.50 good for going and returning on the sale date only. Agent A M Brown notes the Tribune availability.
The Lake Erie and Western Railroad advertises low one way second class fares to California and the Northwest from March 1 to May 16 and Sept 15 to Oct 3 1905. Reduced Indianapolis fares for Turnfest, sale dates June 20 21 22 23 1905 return by June 27. Info from H J Rhein G P A Indianapolis. Also special rates for Epworth League Convention in Denver July 5–9 1905 and National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Sept 4–7 1905 with agent assistance available.
Pacific Coast points to Portland and Los Angeles with special low rates. Wa bash R R will sell round trip tickets from May 23 1905 onward and for the Knights of Columbus convention in June 1905. For rates routes and full particulars contact Leolin Moon Peru Ind.
May 29th and 30th with returning Wednesday May 31st noted. Inquiries for full information should be directed to D. G. Edwards Passenger Traffic Manager Cincinnati Ohio.
Solid trains run between Sandusky and Peoria Indianapolis and Michigan City Fort Wayne and Connersville through tickets sold to all United States and Canada Passenger trains from Denver depart Northbound at 10 17 am 9 52 pm etc and Southbound at 58 am 2 04 am 4 24 pm 8 44 pm Daily and Sunday services listed H J Rhein G P A Indianapolis Ind
East bound trains No. 46 leaves at 8 10 am No. 48 at 6 20 pm West bound trains No. 47 at 12 08 pm No. 49 at 6 20 pm A. G. P. A St. Louis Mo listing J M Cuesporoucnu provides the timetable
Schedules show Train No 2 daily except Sundays at 12 15 pm for east and south bound. Train No 4 daily at 5 40 am. Train No 6 daily at 4 train 1 2 05 pm for west and north bound. Train No 3 daily and Train No 5 daily except Sundays at 11 45 pm. Rates and particulars from L A Pond Peru or W B Calloway Cincinnati Ohio.
Wabash Railroad timetable lists eastbound trains from Union Station Peru with departures for Eastern Mail Exp at 3:58 am, Eastern Express at 4:83 am, Buffalo Mail at 7:20 am, Mail and Express at 10:17 am, Continental Limited at 3:40 pm, Atlantic Mail Exp at 4:39 pm, Pittsburg Buffalo Express daily, and westbound trains including Kansas City Mail at 6:53 am, St Louis Express at 7:17 am, Mail and Express at 11:30 am, Continental Lim'd at 12:33 pm, Fast Mail at 6:33 pm, Western Express at 10:30 pm, and St Louis Express at 12:34 am. ticket agent Moon.
An old newspaper advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts and cures heart disease. It includes a testimonial from a patient who recovered after taking five bottles, notes availability at local druggists, and promises a refund if not effective. The piece emphasizes symptoms and a dramatic recovery.
Piper the Druggist advertises direct wallpaper purchases from manufacturers claiming savings for customers.
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