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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
7
The Toledo Blade notes a 46 year history for Pierce's Pleasant Pellets a sugared granule remedy claimed to regulate and invigorate stomach liver and bowels. The item also cites a humorous exchange about a nephew's marriage and a baseball player.
Natalie and Esteelle discuss whether he had the courage to propose or not. The exchange hints at hesitancy and possible restraint in expressing romantic intent.
A Wisconsin creamery manager reports health and business improvements after switching from coffee to Postum. He notes better digestion, fewer stomach fullness sensations, and relief from heart palpitations, with sharper mental clarity and improved office work. The letter endorses Postum as a top table drink and mentions The Road to Wellville booklet.
Purdue University expert Prof. C. G. Woodbury outlines a statewide horticul tural revival emphasizing proper pruning to ensure young fruit trees thrive. The article covers root care, soil bedding, staking, layout, and specific pruning methods for apple and peach trees to avoid death and promote balanced growth.
F G King from the Animal Husbandry Department argues cheap cuts of beef are nutritious and palatable when cooked properly. He notes price shifts have reduced prejudice against cheap cuts and explains why loin rib and rounds command higher prices despite similar nutrition. Emphasizes breeding for straight backs and well developed hind quarters to maximize value.
Little Paul believes he is perfectly formed except for his crooked head. He recalls his mother’s teaching that God made him and he should be grateful for his perfection. He finds his reflection in a stove reservoir and laments his head’s misalignment as his father’s fault.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment promote clear skin soft hands and good hair at low cost. The ad urges warm baths and gentle applications, offering a free Cuticura book by mail from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Boston Massachusetts.
A brief quip contrasts a man’s lack of wit with a borrowed ten spot. The exchange features a speaker noting the other man’s foolishness and admitting to lending him money this morning.
The London Times reports a juror claimed exemption from service claiming deafness. The judge whispered to the clerk then asked the juror if he was very deaf. The juror answered yes and the judge noted he was not whisper deaf and advised him to take the stand.
A fragment from Harper's Weekly quotes Lollerby and Dubbleigh discussing Hawkins and his reaction to punishment. The ad copy touts Garfield Tea as a liver regulator and purifier and mocks women's disappointment in unmet expectations.
A country household border laments no letter from a postman. Melba the pet wanders in with a large chip of worms for Miss Alice, delivered by a cheerful child after a knocking at the door. The worm gift spares a garden forage.
A whimsical exchange imagines Rembrandt and Michelangelo playing checkers under a sunny tree in the Elysian Fields. The Italian asks about the price paid for a painting, Rembrandt replies he had money for good canvas, and the game continues with Mike to move.
Varnish is praised as a sanitary fixer that cleans easily, keeps dust and microbes from the air, and makes floors wholesome. A booklet titled Modern Floors is distributed free by the National Association of Varnish Manufacturers to show how to keep floors attractive and sanitary. Varnish is cheaper and more satisfactory than carpet. The piece ends with a reflective quip on marriage and brains.
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