Anti-Treating Bill proposed to General Assembly by Agar
A reprint of the Anti-Treating Bill discussion questions the proposed law banning giving drinks to others and saloon sales to nonpayers. It notes four sections with penalties and a proviso for heads of families to supply alcohol to family members, prompting debate on rights and consistency. The piece argues the proviso weakens the ban and asks whether the law should be reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Agar
Gibson County
Paracamph Promises Relief for Rheumatic Troubles
Advertised remedy Paracamph claims to cure rheumatic and neuralgic conditions by skin absorption. It asserts internal medicines harm digestion and nerves, touts gentle topical action with oils, and offers 25 to 100 cent bottles plus a free testimonials book from The Paracamph Co in Louisville Kentucky USA.
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Sree
Louisville
U.S A
Law on drinking and family protection debated
The text critiques a proposed bill that would allow a man to influence his household through alcohol rules. It argues the bill would be dangerous if enacted unless a key provision is removed. The discussion centers on protecting families from excessive drinking influence.
Centralization and salaries dominate concerns over school quality
In Carroll County and surrounding areas agitation grows over education reforms aimed at centralized schools and higher teacher salaries. Proponents argue better pay attracts capable teachers, while critics warn many district teachers are underqualified or lazy. The piece praises Monroe township teachers but condemns excessive overpayment and halfhearted work during vacations.
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Wagard
Carroll County
Longfellow
Monroe Township
Local Man Sues Over Hug Causing Rib Injury in Buffalo
A Buffalo man sues a young woman for 20000 damages claiming a tight hug cracked a rib. In Evansville, Matiipa Corns applies for divorce on grounds of spousal abuse. The terse note ends with a wry line about the pain of corn injuries.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Matiipa Corns
Evansville
Paper weight lands on new leaf era for newsroom
A compact note marks the completion of a fresh phase in the publication’s archives as editors secure a stable unit to support ongoing digitization and preserve fragile pages for future study.
Michigan authority on marriage sparks old rule talk
A Michigan official argues women should marry only when able to support a husband, recalling a historic Indian view. A Pennsylvania judge rules that a hen is not an animal, prompting commentary on women and gossip.
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Michigan
Pennsylvania
Room in Woodville for Democratic Party, says Buvan
Quote attributed to Buvan asserts ample space for the Democratic Party in the country and even in Woodville. He suggests late returns show there is room for a sawmill in that town as well.
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Buvan
Democratic Party
Woodville
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Oaklandon Indiana resident F G Huntley reports his wife’s recovery from consumption after three doctors gave up. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols with curing her and keeping her strong. One dose saves. Guaranteed 50 cents and $1 by C E Nobes druggist. Trial bottle free.
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F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
C. E. Nobes
Loganport State Bank Offers Five Per Cent Money To Loan
The Logansport State Bank located at Fourth and Market streets in Logansport Indiana advertises five per cent money to loan and pays interest on deposits. Wilkinson and Suiru are listed in the notice.
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Logansport
Wilkinson & Suiru
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Ague And Malaria
An advert touts Electric Bitters as a pure wine medicine that relieves and cures ague and malaria. It claims superiority over quinine and cites E S Munday of Henriette Texas and a brother saved from fever and jaundice. Sold at BK Nobles drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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E. S. Munday
Henrerette
Tex
BK. Nobves Drug Store
Impoverished Soil and Blood Need Proper Fertilizers
A chemist explains soil analysis to determine fertilizer needs for various crops and notes that impoverished blood may require a tonic or concentrated fat food to restore vital nutrients.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Essence of Nourishment
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil promises to nourish and strengthen the body when milk and cream fail. It remains the same taste and benefits, described as palatable and useful where the body wastes from any cause in children or adults.
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Scott
Sound and medium test and a Hall Caine anecdote
The article discusses how sound travels through media including water and wood with examples from Franklin and Colladon. It then shifts to witty quotes and a Hall Caine anecdote about a manuscript submission, noting Caine’s witty response about judging a book’s value and suggesting the writer should have more trust in others.
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Hawkesby
Franklin
Colladon
Lake of
Geneva
The Hunger Sensation Theory by a German Physician
The article explains hunger as a sensation from the blood vessels of the stomach rather than emptiness. It notes that in anemia the stomach is blood congested when empty. It also links stomach appetite to nerve action tied to the tongue and suggests tongue nerve disease can reduce appetite even with an empty stomach.
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Theourth
Splee
Whippers Advertisements Across 19th Century Press
A startling ad from the Press of New Zealand seeks a trustworthy lady to discipline three girls, while a prior London Standard notice by a clergyman's widow offers strict disciplinary lessons to unruly children. Both ads promise references, experience, and varying local terms.
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New Zealand
Gailery
London Standard
Return good for evil lesson sparks classroom reply
A Sunday school teacher asks children how to return good for evil by giving an apple after being struck, but a quick witted girl retorts that the offender would strike again for another apple, illustrating the complexity of the lesson.
Brie in a bet over love refuses proposal
In a playful exchange the girl in blue bets the girl in gray that Brie would refuse a proposer. The girl in gray asks how it happened. The response notes Brie did not refuse when asked, reflecting on the world moving on despite personal drama.
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Brie
Blue
Chicago Post
Ap Author Explains Mrs Marigold Conversation
A Kansas City Journal comic exchange shows Mrs Marigold asking why Mr Author appears brighter. Mr Author replies that criticism of his books sharpens him, highlighting wit over literary depth in a brief humorous vignette.
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Marigold
Kansas City Journal
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Verner Nasé
Cecil
la Bruyuere
Band of Fame
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Caine
Detroit Free Press
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Doubleday, Page & Company
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