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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
5
Local notes warn about kidney irregularities and promote Foley's Kidney Cure. A tale of two strangers attempting a wagon brake patent scam ends with a costly lesson for a Vincennes farmer. Insurance ads, a cautionary tale about a biased critic, and a domestic anecdote conclude the clippings.
The Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis last week offered little beyond repeated deploring and condemning phrases. The piece mocks the party for seeming to boast only in alarm and turmoil, contrasting it with broader American concerns.
An old ad claims many have kidney trouble unseen and describes a simple test with water sediment. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co. of Binghamton New York.
Attorney D. F. Seacat of Alton delivered a memorial address at Shawneetown during an I. O. O. F. Decoration. The Gallatin Democrat called his talk one of the ablest and strongest fraternal addresses heard in town.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Advertising copy notes price four times daily dosage and reliability claims for relief from cough and cold symptoms.
A Washington Star feature extols a truly square man as an ideal of steadiness and consistency. The piece compares him to kiln dried lumber: uniform, free from defects, and resistant to warping or shrinking. It emphasizes integrity and adaptability to fit situations without changing himself.
Notice states it will redeem all outstanding county orders drawn against the county fund issued before June 1 1895 with no interest after 30 days from the date of notice. English Indiana June 11 1902 D F Davis Treasurer C C
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa reports long battle with asthma and limited relief from many cures before Foley's Honey and Tar provided immediate improvement. He endorses the product and says it should be in every home.
Col H C Cemmings of the United States survey reports Pennsylvania elevations rising by two inches to over 24 inches since earlier measures. He notes increases across Hone Brook Chester County Columbia Lancaster Gettysburg Adams Newville Harrisburg areas, tying changes to Martinique and southeast Caribbean seismic disturbances.
A compact notice lists latest styled straw hats at 25 50 and 75 cents. Swell line of samizuer shirts. Imported fabrics in fancy stripes black and white and plain white at 1.00. Dim itr in colored Madras 50c worth 1.00. Summer underwear 25 54 50c gar ment. Genuine Lisle suspenders summer weight all colors 25 50c. Florenza silk drop stitch sox 2c. Fancy colored sox 10 15 25e. Nice line stylish neckwear.
Advert says a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails. E W Groves signature appears on each box. 2dc.
Advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Promotes circulars from F. J. Coesey & Co. in Toledo Ohio and notes Hall's Family Pills at 75 cents.
Mrs. D. K Swanks thanks the Modern Woodmen of America and Forest Camp No. 4189 for timely payment of a $2,000 certificate held by her late husband David K. Shanks. She notes the help for caring and educating her daughter and thanks Salem Camp for sympathy during illness and burial.
Executor of Harbin L. Morgan estate announces sale of real estate in Boone township Crawford County Indiana by order of Crawford Circuit Court. Sale June 28 at 1 PM on Lakes Mill Little Blue River site. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest. Joseph Seacat executor and ay L. Suddarth attorney.
A reader notes that Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic lists its formula on every bottle revealing it contains iron and quinine in a tasteless solution. The claim questions the product’s claimed medicinal qualities and the public presentation.
152 acre farm within 41 miles of English with 190 acres usable. balance wood land and pasture. small orchard. barns 32 by 40 and a good dwelling. price 1600. Trade for acres or town property with good improvements and orchard. also an 80 acre farm for 462. Good buildings on 60 cultivated acres. rest pasture and woodland. Cash trade. farms priced 21000 to 1400. Three dwellings for sale in English.
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