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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
8
An English naturalist recently visited the floating gardens in the lakes near City of Mexico. He describes them as paradise and explains how peat moss rushes and grass are held by stakes, a moss rich mud added, and the surface becomes a thriving market garden.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for tiredness back ache and loss of appetite blamed on kidneys. It cites Mrs. William Wallace of Concord New Hampshire claiming Bright's disease in early stages was cured after using two boxes. A free trial offer and mail order to Foster Milburn Buffalo NY are noted with price 50 cents per box.
A young woman persuades her father to let an artist paint her portrait. The father dislikes the painter, arguing the style suggests repose. The artist counters by proposing to depict her as The Sleeping Beauty, prompting further discussion.
A Philadelphia Record quote notes government action to replace worn coins with new ones. A trolley conductor recalls improved coin quality as banks discard worn pieces and the treasury redeems them. He compares U S practice to England where bank notes are kept crisp by recall.
The piece recounts historic salary figures for U S lawmakers including a former congressman paid 6.4 per day plus 6 per mile for travel, Speaker with double pay, President salaries rising to 50000 and later, and Delegate Jonah Kalanianaole traveling about 10.40 miles round trip with mileage of 2180.
A nostalgic piece extols outdoor picnics with luncheon on grass under trees. Fresh air boosts appetite for simple foods and paper ware. Libbys canned meats are praised for easy opening and fresh taste, ideal for carefree picnic meals.
In a Chicago Tribune exchange, Ward Teeleor vouches for Squiggins honesty and fidelity, noting rivals offered him only half the salary.
An advertisement promotes Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a 2 oz package claiming to make clothes white again. The text includes informal quips and mock dialogue mentioning social gatherings and a spinster, with casual banter about why and happiness in conversation.
A collage of humorous lines and tips from a 1900s page. Mentions Allen's Foot Ease, Piso’s Cure, and moth oil in laundry. Includes a travel promo for Nickel Phite Pond round trips and a note about an eclipse-related remark by an astronomer.
The text notes a forty second hoist from a 1520 foot level. It also mentions clothing quality with Crows Ball Blue and a reference to the Czar’s life becoming strained, though details are unclear.
Tickets go on sale via Nickel Plate Road for the Chicago convention. Sale dates June 16 17 18 20 at one fare plus 25 cents for round trip. Return June 20. See any agent or address C A Astorinn, T P A, Fort Wayne Ind.
Mrs Brown describes relief from womb inflammation and generalized renewal after three months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites improved health, restored vitality, and renewed marriage happiness, urging other suffering women to try the remedy.
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