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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
4
The announcement names George Burson as a candidate for Circuit Judge in the 44th Circuit, pending Democratic Convention decision. The notice frames Burson’s bid as contingent on convention approval and reflects party process.
William Sanders declares his run for Sheriff of Pulaski County subject to the Democratic County Convention decision. He frames his bid as a party candidate and notes the approval process awaits the convention.
Sam E. Taylor announces his candidacy for Recorder of Pulaski County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. The statement requests recognition in the party process.
Marion M. Maxwell declares intention to seek the Democratic nomination for County Recorder, pending the outcome of the party convention on June 6. He asks Tribune readers to consider his bid and public service record.
Mothers report relief from sore nipples by applying Chamberlain's Salve right after nursing and wiping clean before the next feeding. Trained nurses endorse the salve, and City Drug Store offers it for sale.
A four character muddle unfolds as Jack and Charles swap costumes before a masked ball, pursued by Mary and Ethel who swap outfits in turn, leading to a tangle of loves and disguises ultimately resolved as the masks come off.
In The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Lt Col Newnham-Davis, Manolito runs a Madrid restaurant. A debtor customer fusses over a meal, and Manolito announces a dish unseen before. He returns with a large dish and lifts the cover to reveal the overdue bill.
A wife questions her husband about caring for their baby Willie. He recalls taking him for an airing but later admits he forgot the child, joking that Willie might be sitting in the post office while he read a science magazine in the parlor.
A mother tells her companion that brown eyed babies are immune to many infantile illnesses. She claims doctors confirm the trend and contrasts brunettes with blue eyed children. Blonds supposedly catch more illnesses while brunettes fare better.
In a village school scene the teacher explains that words ending with stan signify a place. A student cites umbellastan as a humorous example meaning the lace for umbrellas, prompting amusement in London slang.
The article recounts how diamonds form under heat and pressure and how Bar ney Barnato, a South African magnate, identified the idea that gems could originate from below the surface. It tells of yellow earth deposits, blue rock, and a boom where a $2,000 claim yielded diamonds, while Barnato missed the chance, later worth $200,000.
A brief historical note discusses a doggerel puzzle from London’s Gentlemen’s Magazine about ages at marriage. It cites Newton La place and Gassendi as moral scientists and recounts the riddle about Betwixt my wife and me with lines about their ages and a query to Captain David Gray, a known mathematical writer.
A saying from the Atchison Globe notes a link between speech and spending. It observes talkative people open the pocketbook to rogues and quiet misers keep funds tight, while spendthrifts talk too much.
The term Pall Mall derives from paile muaile an old game said to be played by Norman monks on the current Pall Mall site. Pepys notes in his diary on April 2, 1661 that the Duke of York played pelemele in St James's Park, the first time he witnessed the sport.
Porter's Clothier and Furnisher reports a run on spring suits as well dressed townsmen purchase new apparel. The ad notes fashionable styles and suggests Porter's is the source for current city wardrobes.
Stomach and Liver Tablets claim remarkable cures for stomach troubles. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines was cured after a few doses of the tablets. Price set at 2. Burget and Sons advertise bike gears cushion tires automobile seats tops and quick shifting tops at low prices with free samples at City Drug Store.
A sprained ankle normally disables a person for a month or more but Cham berlain's Liniment applied per bottle directions can cure in less than a week in many cases. The preparation gives prompt relief for sprains bruises chronic or muscular rheumatism and is available at City Drug Store.
A garbled OCR list suggests trying diverse drinks and flavors including root beer, mint cream liqueur, cola, orangeade, and a few miswritten names. The text reads like a fragmented advertisement or catalog of beverages.
An advertisement for chick starter feed listing ingredients corn wheat millet kaffir corn and hulled corn to nourish young chicks at Gregera Cash Store. The notice highlights a ready to use feed blend marketed to poultry owners seeking quick growth and better chick health.
Porter the clothier and furnisher seeks to exchange clothings and shoes for eggs tennis slippers for men women and children at Porter the Clothier and Furnisher.
Announcement that the Grieger family business Grieger’s Cash Store is now owned by new proprietor BB KK Grieger. The store continues operations previously run by E E Grieger and J B K Hall.
Horse clipping at Higgins rand Co's seed corn graders priced at 5 cents per pound. Special sale next week at Star Store for fresh roasted peanuts and quarter size Lusitania collars by Porter. Dr. J C Sharrer vacationing at the national physicians meeting in Chicago. Band concert cut short by severe wind and rain. Big town crowd disappointed.
Burget & Sons tout a Sharples cream separator as saving 1 to 3 more cream than rival systems, signaling superior efficiency for dairy operations.
See Us For your window and door screens. Dye and Thompson Lumber Co. Bring Produce and receive Bar gains in exchange. Star Store. Our entire stock must be closed out within 60 days. See the new gliding Swing sold by Burger and Sons. J. W. Burget and Sons Patent Oxfords for babies and children at Porter's Clothier and Furnisher. All machinery closed out. Burget Belts for men and boys in various sizes and colors. Porter the Clothier and Furnisher.
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