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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
3
A man from out of town entered a Tenderloin drug store and asked for a telegaone. He argued about payment, questioned the slot, and declined to use the coin mechanism, declaring he was not seeking a Savings bank. The clerk insisted on calling a number and inserting a dime.
In a Kansas City Journal quip, two women joke about nerves and wrecks with one claiming to be a bundle of nerves and the other declaring herself a perfect wreck, a light libel style witticism reflecting period tone.
The Cleveland Leader reports that young McNacy attended a stag event and returned badly drunk, staggered and unable to walk straight. The item underscores his untidy behavior after the outing.
A local report says the Stewarium of T1i4 North Illinois has undergone investigation yet remains described as legitimate and successful in treating whiskey and drug habits by physicians and ministers from various regions.
An 1886 sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co Toledo asserts a one hundred dollar reward for every catarrh case cured with Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason confirms the oath. the advertisement promotes the remedy and related products sold by druggists.
A collage of quips from classic authors and a handful of consumer notices. Advertisements promote BromO Quinine laxative, Red Cross Ball Blue, and Mrs Winstow’s Syrup for teething, alongside a whiskey habit treatment at Stewart Sanitarium in Indianapolis.
An old bell-ringer waits for midnight as memories of Ruprecht flood a cathedral bells scene. A distant musician returns on New Year’s Eve to play a message of reunion guiding the family home to Elspeth and awaiting motherly joy.
The article traces the Christmas tree’s origins beyond Germany to sun worship in ancient heathen societies including Ireland and China. It links evergreen trees and lights to old solstice celebrations, notes the tree’s symbolism evolving through Druid and Gallic traditions, and cites practices such as lamps, lanterns, and ceremonial trees in various regions.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece notes that alligators possess an exceptional digestive system, able to grind hard substances like brickbats and pine knots. The author compares their grinding ability to logs and goats, suggesting the saurian may outdo many animals in digestion.
The piece describes a common con where a visitor is placed in a dark office with the conman facing away, making it easy to read the visitor while the stranger cannot match the conman’s eye color. A wary older man grows suspicious after repeated losses to sharp promoters, noting a clock and chair trick as a long running scam to fleece him.
A lighthearted note from the Saturday Evening Post recounts how the Times staff placated editor Mr. Storey by staffing the elevators with inexperienced youths. Each morning he accused the “idiot running the elevator” and demanded someone be discharged, a tactic that eased his wrath but rough on the boys.
An amusing scene has a brave sojer drawn up in reverse arms during a drill for a funeral service. He led the line solemnly and then challenged his men to show more rapid mourning, roaring for an express display of regret as he paused to judge their behavior.
In a New York suburb a lawyer reflects on his son Freddy after a church fire. Freddy arrives breathless and angry, saying the Episcopal Church burned and onlookers helped extinguish it before firefighters could arrive, questioning the fire department's value.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet Willie complains about school. His mother defends the teacher and vows he will not return, as Willie grins and exits.
The judge said he would not propose to Maud Muller citing a lack of social philosophy in the twentieth century. Whit tier then revised the tale with a different version as quoted by the New York Sun.
A Detroit Free Press sentiment praises effort over mockery, urging cheers for those who try even when they fail. The piece argues support inspires persistence and character in readers and society.
Mrs Algy Cockburn of Shiloh reports her son Clyde covered in eczema for a year. Physicians failed to help. after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent he slept first time in months and improved within six weeks. Leading physician recommended Cuticura for eczema. Jane 11, 1907.
A quoted exchange features Plunkville Polonius warning his son about being misquoted as he responds with deference. The dialogue echoes themes of caution and concern for reputation.
The Stewart Satttar at 1114 North Illinois Street in Indianapol is reported to have success in treating the whiskey habit with cures that take effect without requiring payment until they work.
An advertisement promotes Pazo Ointment promising to cure itching bleeding or other skin conditions within 6 to 14 days with a money back refund if not satisfied. The copy uses dubious medical claims and emphasizes guaranteed results.
A fragmentary newspaper item mentions Volgarheim and Josephine with odd phrases about a spoon and pocket holes. It then cites Dr. Stewart offering “Pay when cured” at his Sanatorium in Indianapolis, hinting at a moral reflection and a quirky guest remark.
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