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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
3
A collage of humorous clippings and witticisms from various papers. Jokes about love and marriage, a donkey of jokes about courting and mistaken affections, and light social quips from New York World Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Record and others.
A Paris burglar linked to jewel theft was caught when a whiff of eucalyptus on his garments matched a reported odor from the crime. A pawnbroker alerted police after recognizing the scent on a suspect pledging jewelry from another burglary. The case highlights scent as a surprising crime clue across incidents in India and elsewhere.
If the United States and England should form an alliance there would be little chance for enemies to overcome us. When men and women keep up their health with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters there is little chance of attacks from dis ease as it steadies the nerves and increases the appetite. Try it.
A notorious bore visits a lawyer and learns only that Mr. B died last night. He quickly shifts to selling Piso’s Cure for Consumption, praising its cough and cold cure with the claim of no equal, in a terse, consoling tone. John F. Boyer of Trinity Springs, Indiana, dates the snippet February 15, 1900.
A playful exchange between Dorothy and her father in Chicago News notes the desire for great wealth. Dorothy imagines being so rich she could snub people yet remain agreeable, highlighting social satire on wealth and manners.
Ack Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease. A powder to strike Into your shoes, It rests the feet. Cures Corns, Hunlons, Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet and In growing Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Said by all druggists and show steres. 25c. Sample miailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Levy, N.Y.
The dialogue notes condensed milk from a small cocoanut and declares Carter's Ink as the best ink, claiming it is the largest sale of any ink in the world. A warning to never loan what you cannot afford to lose.
Grain-O offers a coffee alternative made from pure grains with a rich seal brown color. Advertises safe use for children and adults, claiming ease on delicate stomachs. Priced at 15 0 and 25 cents per package and sold by grocers.
A Chicago Record snippet notes chatter about Jack Fitz-Jackson marrying into wealth and his newly launched department store. The exchange hints at motives and social circles surrounding the venture.
The Nickel Plate Road announces a slight time change at stations with No 4 leaving Chicago at 3 30 p m and departing intermediate stations about thirty minutes later. Through sleeping car service improved both east and west. Dining and club meals offered from Chicago to Bellevue and Buffalo, with daily trains. Contact R J Hamilton or C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne for details. Also note: India rubber nails being used in Germany where metal nails corrode.
A testimonial cites Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for a tired feeling caused by weak blood. The author claims renewed appetite, better sleep, and increased energy after using small doses, describing improved strength and ambition. W. E. Baker of Milford Ohio signs the note.
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