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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
15
A man recently released from prison trudges through a wintery city seeking food and shelter. He recalls a drunken past, pardoned by a forgiving mother and her children, and a note of Easter mercy sparks a plan to seek forgiveness with Marthy and the kids.
A British Medical Journal report summarizes Dr Laitinen's 342-animal study testing ethyl alcohol with anthrax, tuberculosis and diphtheria agents. Across varied doses and administration methods, alcohol consistently increased infection susceptibility compared with controls, suggesting alcohol may raise vulnerability to infectious disease.
The value of spirits sold in Great Britain in 1899 exceeded 800 million dollars, 30 million more than the United States. Britain topped global consumption that year, while France had led the previous year. South Carolina’s Tillman law showed liquor sales rising five times faster than population, fueling dealer opposition to prohibition. A German district reportedly serves only whisky or schnapps to children, with scrofula and looming tuberculosis among laborers as concerns.
Advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills as remedies for stomach liver and bowel troubles including dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice biliousness fever and malaria. Promotes 25c price at Dreier & Bro.'s drug store.
Zeb White the Old Possum Hunter of Tennessee recalls a tale of obstinance with his wife that nearly costs him his life. After a night of denial and a gun misfire, wildcats attack as he searches for coons. He survives with his wife nursing him and a lesson about Providence and humility.
In the Chicago News item the dialogue centers on farm life with a hen setting in act one and a farmer's wife setting bread in act two. A young man faces wedding day expectations from Old Gotrox who jokes about dramatic sacrifice.
The scene describes a ship pitching and rolling amid angry surges with spray and smoke from massive funnels. A practical passenger asks if others have sea legs, while a sensitive passenger insists his legs are tuned too sharp. The wind whistles through the rigging as waves bury the bow.
Scribbell and Crittick discuss the idea of gathering material in a small fishing village. Their exchange touches on whether fish as brain food could influence thinking. The Philadelphia Press quoted line frames the humorous premise.
A landlord confronts a poet over rent while Scripps mentions a Shakespeare edition. A professor jokes about a cook's omission as a waiter replies the steak was not done and must be sent back. The Chicago Tribune style narration links these quips in a humorous vignette.
Six art students at Mme M's school share a Valentine scheme that backfires on Amy and opens Miss Graves to kindness. After Amy’s panies note moves Graves, the teacher funds Amy’s remaining lessons, leading to Amy winning the prize and both forming a lasting friendship.
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