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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
An elderly woman questions a young couple about marriage and finance in a Chicago Daily News piece. The girl explains the man works in a hat factory and they plan to keep house with modest wages and a few servants, while the woman warns of hard realities of married life and housekeeping.
A Pearson's Weekly tale recalls Louis XIV scorn over a window at Versailles. Louvois disputed the king’s claim, sparking a rift with rival powers that contributed to war and costs, ending only with the 1697 peace of Ryswick.
A wandering evangelist and a druggist discuss future rewards in a brief Chicago News item. The druggist quips that he does not need a harp and crown, just something as good, highlighting a light moral aside.
A brief verse from the Chicago Record-Herald extols the snail for staying within its shell and avoiding gifts humans claim. It presents a light moral about restraint and prudence.
Mr. Lawhead asks why he is treated coldly and why his note from last Thursday went unanswered. Miss Brushley replies that she has nothing more to say and rejects his approach, noting he began his note saying he would drop a line and that she is not a fish.
A Tit-Bits joke features a doctor telling a husband his wife is very ill and likely to die, while the husband quips she has a new dress and has yet to try it on, reflecting light banter about illness and outlook.
A Chicago Tribune quip recalls Cyrus and Emily debating letter mailings as Cyrus admits he did not stamp or mail a letter Emily handed him before leaving home. The exchange highlights mixed duties in a domestic routine.
Akron mother reports her infant's skin eruption cleared in two weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trips to three doctors. She notes the child’s face and body became clear, praising the products and claiming they would be worth five dollars though cost seventy-five cents.
A wedding in progress at the Little Church Across the Street includes organ music with Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. The sexton reveals both spouses have been married three times, prompting a sudden musical shift to Just for Today as the ceremony continues.
The piece traces the nickname Uncle Sam to Troy New York during the War of 1812. Inspector Uncle Sam Wilson supervised army goods labeled E A U S for Elbert Anderson. Workers misread U S as Uncle Sam, kept the name, and it spread as a symbol for the United States and its government.
A testimonial from a Wise woman details how dyspepsia and weakness improved after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She regained strength, could speak clearly, and resumed normal meals, crediting the product with rebuilding her health and nerve function. There is a reason. Read The Road to Wellville in the packages.
An item notes aDodger evading creditors with clever moves and an auto car hire. A Boston Transcript mention follows. Garfunkel Tea promotes a laxative claim and health benefits. A widow asks about massage and bottle pricing from Mrs Skimmerhorn.
Regina writer Mr. A Kaltenbrunner discusses his grain crops in Central Canada. He details 70 acres of wheat yielding 20 bushels per acre, 30 acres fallow at 25, and 9 000 bushels of oats from 160 acres with 90 bushels per acre on 80 fall plowed and 30 on 80 stubble. He notes selling oats at 53 cents per bushel and asserts Western Canada crops cannot be checked despite adverse conditions. He advertises free homestead land information from Canadian Government Agents.
In Philadelphia, a new baby arrives at Mugley residence and is said to resemble the mother. Knox notes surprise while Gaussip remarks on Mrs Mugley, prompting laughter.
The quote from the Houston Post presents a joking exchange about the word obey in the marriage church service. It notes the word is seldom used, likening it to a joker in a deck of cards.
A Columbus reader cites relief from kidney troubles after using Dean’s Kidney Pills. She describes back pain, irregular secretions, nervousness, and fatigue improving with treatment. Advised dosages include drinking four to five pints of water daily.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wise laxative choice. It claims gentle action, no debility, natural relief, and physician approval, urging purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and carried by leading druggists.
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