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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
3
The piece notes two weeks to the senatorial and judicial convention with Steuben holding twelve votes and DeKalb fourteen. It mentions Steuben offering three state senate candidates and DeKalb one, plus a hint of generous past support and a publisher urged to promote town pride.
Town weighs gravel pits as potential power house sites for the electric lighting plant. Some favor a South Wayne Street location with a lawn and flower beds, arguing this would ease wiring and improve appearance, while others question wiring feasibility from current site.
The piece touts curing claims for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar. It quotes Rev A A Power of Emporia Kan and W N McKeehen, praising cures and criticizing physicians while promoting home remedies for colds, coughs, and lung issues. It notes sellers in Ohio and Kansas and mentions a patient recovering after taking multiple doses.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan declares his wife’s five year paralysis eased after using Electric Bitters a claim of restoration allowing her to work again. The ad promises cure for female ailments nervousness sleeplessness and headaches with a 500 price and a guarantee. Also mentions Putnam Fadeless Dyes and local drug stores. A gun accident note reports Harlow Clark Brongon injured by a .22 rifle with a recoverable setback.
A letter from Ma George Tong of Straitsville reports a severe cough and pneumonia attack eased by Dana New Discovery. She credits one bottle with curing her, claiming it relieved throat and chest troubles after prior remedies failed. Trial guaranteed locally.
A fragmented note reports deaths tied to claimed kidney care products and warns against ignoring early symptoms. It mentions Foley's Kidney Care and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as products, with a brief reference to Clarence Sherer in Coldwater and a lake incident at a cement works.
Twenty nine officers and men report Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises cuts and wounds as well as sore feet stiff joints burns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by WN McKeehen, druggist.
At Coldwater last Saturday the South Bend Greens visit ended in a fight. several visitors were fined. Local team details are scarce but the incident highlights the rowdy aftermath of the game.
Dr Ring’s New Life Pills claim quick relief for sick and nervous headaches and promise to purify blood and improve health. Endorsed as a remedy with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied users.
The article warns that counterfeit versions of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve imitate the packaging to mislead buyers. It urges purchasing only DeWitt’s to treat piles and skin diseases and cautions about deceptive branding and dangerous ingredients reported in tampered products.
O P M Holliday of Deming Ind recalls a teething baby in June and July suffering from stomach illness with four daily bowel movements. A dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in water was given and the infant improved immediately. Sold by W N McKeehen.
Obituary notes the death of W G Callen at his Florence Township residence in Williams County Ohio on June 17 1900 at age 70 years 11 months 27 days born in Newville Pennsylvania twice married first to Lydia Shaffer in Dauphin County Pennsylvania then to Rachel Vanfossen in 1862 father of eight children four living. Funeral at Bethlehem Church with Rev G Long. Also includes unrelated testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Banner Salve advertisement remnants.
Es La Fleur of Fort Wayne a manufacturer of a proprietary medicine was arrested for selling his goods without affixing revenue stamps.
Mrs O Dutton of Denville Ha writes of relief for whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. The piece also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Foley's Kidney Cure with various endorsements and scattered notes on politics and local figures.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money refund if unsuccessful. The piece also notes General Frost's travel to Danville Indiana for a Patriarchs Militant parade and describes his long service and honors, including a Grand Decoration of Chivalry.
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