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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
4
A vintage advertorial claim extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the only sure preventive and remedy against dyspepsia, languor, constipation, rheumatism, nervousness, and kidney taints. The text urges systematic use to ward off bodily afflictions and maintain comfort.
An old negro heavyweight applicant to a local patronage dispenser claims his qualifications are that he is all wool and a yard wide. The remark reflects the humorous boasting used in early 20th century political content from the Atlanta Constitution.
Many readers seek a coffee substitute Grain-O made from pure grains. It is not a stimulant, aids digestion, avoids nervous effects, and claims to improve sleep. Sold by grocers at 15c and 25c per package.
The article notes gold and silver weld easily when cold, with ductility and malleability increasing in the order gold silver platinum iron and copper tin. It cites feats like an ounce of gold leafing 100 square feet and a grain made into a 500 foot wire, and platinum wires drawn to a 130000th inch diameter, per St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
A period piece extols St Jacobs Oil as a sure cure for rheumatism in any stage. It argues weather fears are uncertain but readiness with the remedy is certain and widely known among readers. The ad style emphasizes universal benefit and confidence in the product.
In a witty exchange Willie Washington insists perfection is possible only to be labeled a bore by Miss Cayenne who called him a perfect bore this morning, the Washington Star reports.
The Wabash will resume the California Flyer on Wednesday October 20 1907 offering premier through service to California via the Wabash and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe connecting at St Louis and Los Angeles First class vestibuled sleeping cars run through from St Louis with nineteen hours faster time than rivals and no change. For details contact any Wabash Ticket Agent or C S Crane General Passenger and Ticket Agent St Louis Mo.
A Chicago Post quip notes that a horse once valued at 107 dollars rose in value after being killed by a railroad train, illustrating a paradoxical price change. The remark plays on memory and humor about perceived worth.
The notice lists hunters rates via the Nickel Plate Road to designated points in the Northwest and Southwest as well as local points in Western Ohio and Northern Indiana.
At Greytown on Nicaragua's eastern coast the yearly rainfall reaches 207 inches, while the Pacific coast averages only 65 inches, highlighting a stark contrast in precipitation within the country.
Across numerous papers, editors condemn brutal discipline at Fort Sheridan, calling for reform and a civil approach. Critics highlight drag-and-heels punishment, military officers' roles, and public outrage as the case prompts debate on army conduct and accountability.
A short promotional note claims GRAIN-O made from pure grains replaces coffee in grocers. It suits delicate stomachs and costs at most a quarter as much. Children may drink it with benefit. Packages priced 15c and 25c.
Promotional notice offering three or more travelers lower fare to local points on Nickel Plate Road routes in Western Ohio and Indiana. Also single tickets available to destinations in the Northwest and Southwest. The source concludes with a quoted line about human miserliness.
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