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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
8
Passion Flower was named by early Spanish settlers who saw twelve parts in the blossom. They imagined it symbolized Our Lord's passion with crown of thorns nails cross wounds spear and hammers. The plant is native to warm American regions and bears large beautiful flowers.
A middle aged tramp asks for food and the woman dismisses his age. He proves clever and is offered food from her pantry. The Chicago News frames the scene as a wandering con man seeking sustenance after a deceptive pose.
A playful dialogue compares a woman using a sewing machine to twelve workers. He states speed and focus explain the efficiency, while she asks why. The joke hinges on busy, time saving work and the discarded chatter of other workers.
A jury sealed a verdict then reconsidered after sleep, illustrating how rest can influence decision making. The piece endorses Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters for insomnia and stomach issues, claiming it promotes sound sleep and improves digestion.
The excerpt captures a dialog about Vienna women and American admiration in a humorous exchange. It shows social impressions and cross cultural tone reflecting early 20th century attitudes. The passage highlights fascination with Austrian society and American visitors.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as essential for daily bowel movement and overall health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and cures sick headache, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Ropes in twenty knots are used in military engineering. In addition pontooning and spar bridging employ several forms of lashing and bracing.
An Atlanta Georgia firm led by H. H. Green and sons offers free treatment for dropsy claiming to be the world’s greatest specialists. The advertisement urges readers to compare themselves and read their ad in another column.
The week shows improved sentiment in iron and steel despite some unsettled areas while general trade remains steady. Merchandise movement stays strong with exports at high levels and a good crop outlook easing stock liquidation pressures. Grain markets are nervous amid mixed crop prospects and Europe crop damage.
A Cincinnati regular reports on a Philippine beverage called Reno or "tuba" made from coconut sap. It resembles water and tastes like rice liquor, requiring a pint to intoxicate. Soldiers crave it after tasting. heavy use leads to madness, with cases requiring restraint and hospitalization. Government bans attempted sale, driving it underground. Prices vary from 3 cents in southern islands to 50 cents near Manila.
Rear Admiral Ahmed Pasha warns that Russia would crumble under internal decentralization if fear subsides. Kansas educator Dr. Oscar Chrisman urges girls be educated for marriage and motherhood. Secretary Wilson discusses tropical agriculture studies for islands to boost US purchases of up to $200 million in tropical products annually.
A pamphlet claims catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, is advertised as the only constitutional cure, taken internally with a $100 payoff for any uncured case. Druggists stock the remedy at 75.
Readable passages note locals in southern Europe and Barbary States eat locusts and that travelers praise their taste. Goliath beetles in Africa are similarly consumed by natives and described as good, reflecting unusual regional diet habits.
Try Grain-O the new grain based drink recommended by grocers as a coffee substitute. Suitable for children and adults, it has the rich seal brown look of coffee yet is made from pure grains and gentle on stomachs. Priced at 15 and 25 cents per package.
A parquet lived fifty two years in the London Zoo without drinking water. Some animals and reptiles can survive long periods in arid places with no water. The report notes remarkable endurance of species in dry environments and captivity.
Colorado Special leaves Chicago daily at 10:00 am and reaches Denver by 1:20 pm next day with routes to Colorado Springs and Manitou the same evening. No car changes and dining car meals. A second nightly train at 10:30 pm. New book Colorado mailed for four cents. Ticket offices listed in Chicago.
A fragmentary exchange questions the man accused of stealing a horse claiming the craft or job is ruined by automobiles. The dialogue hints at social ruin and shifts blame to modern transport rather than the thief.
An 1900 Ocean Grove notice promotes Piso's Cure for consumption as a fallible medicine for coughs and colds. N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey advertises the remedy dated February 17 1900.
A collage of 1900 era ad lines promoting Allen's Foot-Ease for foot comfort and shoe fit, Red Cross Bull Blue, Jell-O desserts, and miscellaneous promises. Includes travel rates from Nickel Plate Road to Des Moines for the Annual Convention Music Teachers' Association with travel dates mid June 1900 and contact details for agents in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Train 460N departs Fort Wayne at 9 05 PM daily with through drawing room sleeping cars to Nimnato and New York and a dining car Fort Wayne to Bellevue and on to Buffalo then New York City arriving 7 25 PM next day. An Observation Car from Buffalo offers scenic valley and river views. Sleeper space may be reserved in advance via any Nickel Plate agent or C A Asterlin Fort.
A brief dialogue depicts a wife scolding a husband for lateness with a schoolteacher punishing him by writing lines on a slate. An advertisement touts the Eagle Linen Writing Table with 100 sheets, claiming superiority and noting prices for Letter and Note sizes.
Offers special low rates to Milwaukee Wisconsin account Biennial Meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Tickets on sale June 1 to 4, refundable until June 7 or by deposit through June 30. Contact R J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Indiana or C A Asterlin T P A Fort.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Teething Syrup as a remedy for teething pain in children. It claims relief for gum irritation wind colic and general discomfort with a scented bottle option.
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