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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
5
A Philadelphia Press report notes a decade of change in bootblacking from roaming boys to stand based work. Today most polishers are men, notably Italians with many Negro workers, owned stands leased by contractors, and earnings estimated around $500,000 annually in the city.
In winter use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into shoes to ease discomfort. It warms and rests feet, relieves perspiring smarting and tight shoes, cures blisters corns bunions and chilblains. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c trial package mailed free Allen 5 Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
An elderly man arrives to see Tim Reagan on behalf of the Knights of Labor but Mrs Reagan refuses. She vows Tim would quit daytime work if not for her keeping him going and asserts his exhaustion shows no strength left.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds. Drugstores refund the purchase if no cure is achieved. Each genuine tablet bears the mark L B Q for authenticity.
An advertising manager resigns amid claims that poets are born not made as a senior member laments the loss of a valuable man in the publishing house. The Washington Star notes the firm's internal satire on literary talent and recognition.
An old advertisement bundle touts Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar as a cold remedy and promotes other patent medicines. It mentions Druggiate Pike's Toothache Drape Cure and Ripans testimonials while noting telegraphy and swimming skills for Vienna police. It cites teething sales for children and claims broad health benefits and wind colic relief. It also oddly states world potato production at 80 million tons.
A letter promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female health issues. It claims women suffer from nervousness and low spirits due to diseased organs of generation and cites a testimonial from Mrs F S Bexxert of Westphalia Kansas who recovered after using the product. The piece urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance. More than a million women have benefited.
The dance groups form rows or small clusters with performers stamping or prancing while moving slowly. A chant accompanies the performance and rhythm comes from drums or stick rubs, bull roarers, rattles, and shells. Turtle shell rattles tied to knees add hoof-clap rhythm as dancers stamp in unison.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O made from pure grains tastes like coffee, costs about a switch, and is sold by grocers for 15 cents.
The Evening Chronicle of Virginia City Nevada recounts Captain Dave of the Pluto tribe of Indiana famed for his sharp wit. When white men tease him about identifying tribes he replies with a single laconic question and a flawless pronunciation clarifying language and identity.
The notice, signed by a Toledo notary, promotes Cheney Co single bottle and two bottle quantities of a medicine claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It states a payment of one dollar per dose and references a health claim with petty advertising language.
A Krefeld inventor modifies incandescent gas burners to supply gas at three and a half atmospheres. A single ordinary jet then emits over 1000 candle power, allowing fine print to be read from 150 feet.
An 1890s style advertisement bundle touts Kemp's Balsam with free sample bottles and claims of instant cough relief, listing 25 and 50 cent sizes. It includes dubious testimonials and sensational lines about danger in delaying treatment, plus a separate note on grave robbery under harsh local law.
An Ohio reader from Columbus writes to Dr S B Hartman detailing relief after using Pe-ru-na for catarrh. The letter cites multiple bottles and endorsements from prominent men, asserting Pe-ru-na as a certain cure and a public good, with druggists selling it.
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