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Newspaper
Flora Enterprise Sentinel
Location
Flora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
4
The piece contrasts outgoing Governor Durbin and incoming Governor Hanly marking a political transition in Indiana. It praises Durbin’s retirement and lauds Hanly as a modest, capable leader, noting speeches delivered at the inauguration that reveal their character. It recalls Civil War era loyalties and Indiana’s public service tradition.
An advertisement urges customers to buy Paracamph with a money back guarantee via their druggist. It claims quick relief for rheumatism neuralgia sore throat skin diseases and inflammations and offers refunds if the product fails when used as directed. Bottles sold at 25 50 and 1.00.
In a solemn pledge four years ago the governor affirmed a record of service and accountability. He recalls saving the Union, expresses humility, seeks public support for four years of leadership, and vows to rely on God and the people of Indiana as he assumes the chief executive role.
A collage of aphorisms and quotes touching on crime jail terms labor costs social behavior and public figures. References include a jokey remark on time and money a spoof about jail terms a theater of celebrity mischief and a note on Dowie exposing Zion City.
Citizens are urged to elect capable leaders in their district with voting day set for tomorrow. Health guidance notes a practice for better sleep and the risk of mouth opening at night for some individuals.
The item mocks the idea that advertising never pays by presenting Milton Garrigus of Kokomo as a persuasive defender of promoting products. The brief notes his stance and hometown.
A Lake City physician announces a new medication he claims surpasses castor oil for treatment. He asserts notable improvements, stressing it as a superior choice though details and evidence are not provided.
A Campen girl and a Cutler girl exchanged a playful quip on the rain about Christmas gifts. The Cutler girl said she found a fountain pen in her stocking, and the Campen girl replied that she also received a stocking full of gifts, noting the humorous contrast.
A wry scene on a cold Sunday night shows boys making remarks on church steps as girls enter. A self confident man wandered for two days in the woods despite a compass, later found by friends after failing to trust directions. The tale ends with a moral about being convinced one cannot be mistaken.
The undersigned truste s of Momrue announce official business on Wednesdays and Saturdays at their residence. St Vincent's Infant Asylum Chicago shelters homeless waifs awaiting adoption with nearly 490 babies. Sister Julia praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs noting it contains no opiates and is safe.
The advertisement from Foley & Co. Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the genuine throat and lung remedy and warns that many imitations exist. It claims no opiates, mild laxative in 1¢, safe for children and delicate people, and lists E. Nobes as a seller.
The Dammaras of Africa reportedly count beyond three by using fingers for four and cannot count all beyond five. In bargaining they price each sheep or animal separately, and exchanges illustrate a cautious approach to true payment, with sticks of tobacco serving as barter and verification.
In the Empire Review, B Kitchen describes locusts in South Africa as tiny two to three inch insects with armored bodies and giant jaws. They travel in dense swarms that darken skies and strip vegetation, while scouts hover like red dust clouds and the main swarm forms an endless screen across the landscape. The wing fanning yields a cooling breeze and a sea like ozone scent is noted.
The excerpt notes the hyena’s wary nature and the use of plant stems in traps, countering the idea of deliberate decoys. It also cites Charles Kingsley on the virtue of cheerful, hopeful men who navigate life’s ups and downs with a steady outlook.
A collage of wit from early 20th century columns includes a young lawyer’s eloquence in court, playful exchanges about milk and tears, and casual banter about veterans and postmasters. The Kansas City Journal piece blends humor with sketched social scenes and mock courtroom dialogue.
London Tit-Bits notes the cochines insect has been seen as medicine in some cases and historically held to wonderful virtues. It explains honey and wax are insect products and galls used in medicine for astrim gent properties and the gallic and tannic acids they supply, all derived from insects.
A humorous exchange quotes Mr Younghusband-Darling being teased by Mrs Younghusband- Horse radish. The wife asserts his importance by prompting tears and a playful remark on male vanity. The exchange appears in a lighthearted local sentiment in the Waubee Sentinel.
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