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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
5
A Swanville Center Maine cat keeps its four kittens split in two groups, bringing two to the house for two days then returning the others to the woods. The second tale, quoted from Puck, tells of a gentleman and lady who die in an inquest after the woman boards a street car and the man offers his seat.
Father Bernard Vaughan labels London as Europe’s nursery of vice, contrasting opinions on Paris Berlin Vienna and Rome with the claim that London harbors more villainy, a remark cited to describe the metropolis.
A reflection on the virtue of good breeding as essential to worldly merit and Christian charity. The text urges constant cultivation of good manners as a visible adornment of merit and a remedy for its lack. Lord Chesterfield emphasizes living by respectable conduct as the true measure of character.
Nelson and Reish advertise mechanical perfection in horse shoeing and blacksmith repairs. They also sell adhesive plaster to seal hot water bag leaks, noting it stays in place and can be renewed. A testimonial praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills from Blue Front Drug Store. The piece mentions a wife returning to work after 24 hours of marriage and contrasts earnings.
An odd ad fragment touts laundry prowess and domestic or high gloss finishes. It challenges readers to try the service, asserting superior results and inviting bold customers to test the offer.
An Augusta Maine man was tried on an indictment accusing a nuisance for keeping dogs cats and foxes around his home that disturbed neighbors. The jury found him guilty after brief deliberation.
The Jacob Myers Elevator Co shows quotes at press time with No 2 Wheat at 89 cents per bushel No 3 Wheat 89 cents No 3 Yellow Ear Corn 35 cents Yellow shelled corn 35 to 40 cents Mixed corn 35 to 48 cents No 2 Rye 68 cents No 3 Rye 68 cents Buckwheat 60 cents White oats 40 to 45 cents Mixed oats 36 to 43 cents Fertilizer note warns against excessive growth in pot plants and advises balanced use.
The piece notes warm days inviting outdoor activity and children emerging from winter housing as coats come off. It warns of a spring cold wave and pneumonia risk, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, with claims of cures and child friendliness, sold by City Drug Store.
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