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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
7
A tearose ad explains how to test kidneys by a glass sediment result. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidneys liver and bladder issues, claiming relief from frequent urination and pain. It offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A practical guide from Outing explains that cramp is not fatal if a swimmer stays calm and floats with chest inflated. By turning onto the back and floating, the cramped limb often relaxes and the swimmer can regain buoyancy without panic.
A distressed immigrant named Pat, seeking quick money in America, attempted suicide by rope. His landlord confronted him, correcting the method and prompting Pat to reveal his plan to choke himself.
A famous artist overheard a farmer and wife deriding his farm scene painting. He challenged them by asking if they know art. The farmer replied he knows nature, noting that a cow rising on forefeet first is not how nature behaves.
The account notes Miss Kutt and Miss Gadeby viewing new dresses while Miss Snarl dismisses the gown as cheap. Miss Kutt counters that the gown matches her own outfit, reflecting a light social exchange from the Ohio state journal.
A discord between Grymes and his wife over their infant ends with the revelation that the baby is a twin. The Brooklyn accent hints at the community setting and adds a local flavor to the case.
A satirical note contrasts rigidity and stubbornness as a father explains to his son that gender does not define firmness. The piece appears in a Chicago News humor column.
Hewitt notes the tragedy as Gruet suffers the loss of a leg in a railroad accident. Jewett agrees it is a deep disappointment, recalling his frequent hope of “getting there with both feet.”
A New York Press piece recounts an old doctor advising doctors to use placebos to maintain patient trust. He argues that disguising medicines and portraying them with solemn ritual can yield cures or relief even when real remedies are unnecessary.
Salpiglossis is a pretty an nual easy to grow and well suited for gardens. The birch grows farther north than any other tree followed by Siberian larch and fir. A bean blossom center dark spot is near black. Sunflowers transplant easily on rainy days or cool evenings. Preserve a green lawn center to set off flowers and provide relief. Miznouecite is unobtrusive and scented with garden beds of mignonette. Lime solution helps small white worms in soil, and it is never too late to set out roses, though frost timing matters.
A lizard called Moloch horridus intrigues with fearsome spines covering its body. The Australian reptile appears ferocious yet is vegetarian and can absorb and dry up water, a curious trait noted when a specimen absorbed water from a shallow dish.
The article notes seven thousand year old unions in Nineveh and Babylon with strict rules and even death penalties for violations. Similar labor organization existed in Pompeii with inscriptions showing official appointments to guilds, led by a powerful Fishermen's guild.
In a rustic exchange, Hun Higgins jokes about dog names provoking calls for a law. Dusty Rhoads asks what’s wrong as Higgins recalls a woman threatening to call Fido if he stayed in her yard. Fido, a brindle bull, fails to react.
Dialogue from a Philadelphia Press item humorously compares a large bonnet to a pelican. Mrs Spenders calls it a "Guck" while Mr Spenders suggests "pelican" due to its size.
Records from Phoenicians Assyrians and Persians show perfume use was widespread across these ancient nations. The note highlights how fragrances were ingrained in daily life and ceremonial practices across multiple cultures.
The production and planting cost for young salmon runs under ten dollars per thousand fish. Efficient rearing and targeted stocking help keep expenses low while expanding stock distribution.
An evocative travelogue hails old Panama with Quinones style prose. It paints a promenade by the esplanade near the prison, Moorish towers and Mount Ancon, La Boca hamlet and the Rio Grande, plus vivid images of palmette trees and a now vanished city. It recalls Morgan buccaneers and the historic clash that ended Panama’s golden era.
A quip from a Washington Star cartoon recalls a couple toasting marriage and admitting they talk too much. Mrs Grumps asks a memory question and Mr Grumps confirms their shared trait with humor.
A playful line shows Sammy admiring his newly arrived twin sisters and asking if they were cheaper by taking two, in a Smart Set style moment.
A reflection on how courtesy originates from a good heart yet can become a dangerous tool in the hands of a villain. The saying contrasts benevolent behavior with potential harm when misused.
Antrim cautions readers with a wry aphorism about balancing wit and prudence in daily life.
In Japan, fish are sold alive with ped dlers carrying them in tanks through crowded streets. The vivid scene shows live seafood commerce bustling as vendors display tanks and buyers inspect stock.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Indiana reports two one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured a two year kidney complaint.
Special one way late to California dates of sale Sept 1 to Oct 31 1902 36.60 Greensburg to San Francisco or Los Angeles stopovers via agent N A Crawford. Wallace Show Shelbyville Aug 29 tickets on sale Aug 29 good returning Aug 30 9c round trip Greensburg. Wallace’s show North Vernon Aug 30 sale Aug 30 110 round trip Greensburg returning by Aug 31. Labor Day Batesville Sept 1 1902 tickets on sale Sept 1 good returning Sept 2 45c round trip Greensburg. International Mining Congress Butte Sept 1–5 1902 sale Aug 6 to Aug 25. Return Sept 30 49.00 Greensburg. Johnson County Fair Franklin Aug 26–30 sale Aug 26–30 return Sept 1 115 Greensburg. Shelby County Fair Shelbyville Sept 2–6 sale Sept 2–6 return Sept 7 65c Greensburg.
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Sandusky residents Cal Harrell and wife spent Sunday in Greensburg. Sam Scott and wife visited at Smith's Crossing Monday. Forty one tickets were sold here for Marion Thursday. A C Thorpe and wife spent Sunday with friends in North Vernon. Rader and Harve Golay of Milros are visiting grandparents here this week. Rev Loren Edwards preached to a large audience last Thursday night. Miss Bessie Clingenpeel of Greensburg visited her parents here part of last week.
Claiming to boost vitality and cure blues the ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills. It asserts improved digestion and general well being with a sprightly appearance and urges readers to buy at Grover and Bonner's for 25 cents.
Clarksburg weekly notes many residents and visitors including L D Hamilton at Winona India Kincaid Elwood visiting relatives Prof H C Doles in the state capital and numerous trips to Greensburg Brookville Metamora Marion Rushville and Indianapolis Miss Lucy Young Greensburg Indianapolis relatives Dora Smith and fever recovery Dave the cranberry merchant and many travel updates mark the social scene Also Rev John McKee to Pittsburg farewell sermon and summer revival at the Methodist church with Evangelist Aura Smith and wife
A GOP convention met at Carmel school house last Saturday afternoon. Harmony prevailed as John Young was nominated for Justice of the Peace Newt Brown for constable and Wilder Linville for road supervisor District No 1.
Names listed include Co. N. Bones Carl Eliott Joe Baillinger Hannah Elliott Linion Taylor Amy J. Brown Mrs. Brédis McCoy Mrs. Jane Gaudy Mrs. M. J. McCoy and Mrs. Mary Freeland in a historical notices compilation.
Mrs O E Dutton of Danville Illinois says her two children suffered with whooping cough. A small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and saved a doctor's bill.
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