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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
3
The Buckeye team defeated the Browns 6 to 3 at Bersch's Grove. Breitenbach pitched steadily, Duffy impressed at second, while Adams struggled with a sore arm, and the Buckeyes pulled away in the sixth inning.
The article extols a modern beauty who thrives on good food and outdoor activity, noting her glowing health and blooming appearance. It mentions using Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative, produced only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Large Sunday attendance marks Miss Mabel Wykoff funeral conducted by Rev Keys and Rev Dashiel. Interment at Springdale Cemetery. pallbearers named Melvin Spotts Delana Bear George Black Edward Slattery Chant Bondurant Wilber Bear. A pistol shot on steamer Sunshine spurred passengers to lower deck as rumor of a landing bad man. Mrs Louise Daily Litson visiting in city from New York Lilnote and Indianapolis at sister Mrs Thomas McGregor’s home. Rural carriers' salaries to rise from 400 to 500 dollars annually.
Farmers urged to unite and hold meetings to combat the Hessian fly. Purdue horticulturist Prof. Troop notes no wheat variety resists the pest and recommends sowing narrow winter strips by September 1, plowing under before sowing the main crop after September 20, to reduce eggs. The fly is described as a dark, mosquito like insect with eggs laid as reddish dots on leaf tops.
The new Mail Line steamer Indiana was launched at Howard's shipyard in Jeffersonville. Commodore Laidley and directors witnessed as the boat was named by Miss Laidley and christened with champagne. It will enter service within six weeks, cost 40 000 dollars, carry 56 state rooms and be electric lit. The hull measures 285 feet by 45 feet with six and a half feet hold. Captain Howard expects twelve miles per hour upstream in good water.
The Courier offers a channel to deliver messages widely and cheaply into homes. It emphasizes the paper as a vehicle for public notices and timely messages, reaching thousands beyond local readers regardless of travel routes.
The rural route collection boxes are protected by United States postal laws just as city boxes are and letters and papers placed in them receive the same safeguards.
Correspondent Liorp D. Spannn of the 33rd U.S. Infantry writes from Cebuagoa, Philippines, after March 12. He notes slow fighting, captures of insurgent captain and soldiers, ponies and supplies seized, and describes daily life including patrols, humor with ponies, and sending home handwoven covers and souvenirs. He mentions news from Madison readers and that much of the reading matter is Spanish.
May 6 entry from Canueas describes midnight return of the Captain with mail including letters from Madison and Denver and a Cuba based friend. Troops E and L left for the front near Bidosa. A patrol searched for insurgents who abducted a wife, finding nothing but burning a dwelling and horses. The doctor Spann and another man arrested a former schoolmaster now aligned with a local force. Rumor of relief soon circulating.
Madison citizens spread word of Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for back ache and kidney trouble. Mrs. Nancy Cannon of Vine Street credits the remedy with stopping pain and improving rest after a course bought at W. H. Rogers drug store. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Corporal Free Jangizs of Co. L 33rd U.S. V. writes from Manila describing cheerful school lessons under Captain and doctor, a wounded Meta negro on retirement, a canteen, good health, mosquito bars, and a minor skirmish at Lape. He also notes not voting this time and hopes for McKinley losses.
A reader from Columbus, Indiana notes another city sharing Madison’s Saturday night promenade tradition. The letter cites Col J R Robinson’s praise of Madison and corrects to credit Columbus with a similar habit of residents dressing up, greeting neighbors, paying debts, and shopping before all go home content around ten to eleven.
Humorous snippets from Collier's Weekly and N Y World show a young man seeking advancement and a punchline about a four o clock janitor post. The quips lampoon ambition and the impossibility of early rise changing fate, highlighting lighthearted social satire.
A Washington Star item extols the tireless inventive mind as the force that, though close to success, faces another genius who produces a new projectile to smash the armor plate.
Dialogue notes a humorous exchange about Mrs Willow walking with Mrs Pumpkin. Meggendorfer Blaetier quips that Mrs Willow uses outings to showcase her figure, contrasting opinions on social walking habits and display.
A dialogue notes Lonleyville Country club members claim the Igwa mower can cover 100 square yards in ten hours or less. The exchange highlights outdoor exercise and efficiency expectations among athletes and club members.
A near miss involving a passing truck startled a Detroit couple when a thunderbolt interrupted their day. The husband recalls his wife being speechless for about 80 minutes after the incident.
A fragment from the Chicago Times Herald reports Mr Gayson allegedly kissed Laura three times at a farewell moment. Laura’s mother recalls nearly dozing, suggesting a hurried departure and tepid exchange.
A playful quip from the Chicago Times-Herald sketches a pair where a man vows daily to lift men’s happiness while a woman jokes about his secrecy and affection. The exchange blends humor with social wit in a clipped newspaper tone.
A defeated candidate is pressed on post convention outlook in a brief Indianapolis Journal remark. The exchange frames established confidence and inevitability in political success amid unspoken rivalries.
Dialog excerpt shows Ada debating commitment with a suitor after a marriage proposal. May doubts his depth of feeling despite his calm proposal. The exchange suggests romantic tension and wavering intent.
The speaker jokes about naming a baby Charles or William Dean, with quips linking names to literary figures. The exchange plays on affectionate humor early in a period feel of War Time literature.
Mrs Upperton laments Van Damm lost his inheritance after his father’s fortune vanished. Mrs Flashly asks whom he married, highlighting personal misfortune and social gossip in a Town Topics column.
The Philadelphia Press notes that Spouter’s expressive gestures originate from his earlier speaking days at Jersey camp meetings, tracing a portion of his modern manner to those gatherings.
A clipped dialogue contrasts outward appearance with inward wealth. The exchange notes that matches are made in heaven, reflecting a humorous editorial snippet from early 20th century papers.
The report states that 96 million bushels of wheat will be raised this year in the state, requiring 20,000 extra farm hands to harvest it. The largest prior crop was 82 million bushels.
Mr A Sanders of Cocoanut Grove reports a diarrhoea outbreak there and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with his recovery after four doses. He also recommends it to others and says it is the best medicine they have used. For sale by James Hargar, druggist.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism sprains bruises cuts burns and other injuries. It claims a free trial if ineffective and notes quick relief with one application. Sold by James Hargan, druggist, priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Mr A N Noell of Asherville Kansas spent years treating himself for chronic diarrhoea with no relief and feared death. He then used Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was permanently cured. Sold by James Hargan druggist. Wednesday Friday week.
California shipbuilder Irving M. Scott, famed for constructing the battleship Oregon, is discussed as a possible running mate for William McKinley. The prospect highlights Scott as a potential vice presidential choice amid political maneuvering.
Prof Houton notes in ten years of travel he met more users of Green's August Flower than any other remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation. He says it aids tourism and sales work, is safe with regular use and helps sour stomachs. Sample bottle free at J E C F Harper's with dealers in civilized countries.
A.C. Jackson M D of Goshen New York writes from his office about a grain product from Genesse Pure Food Co Le Roy New York. He trialed Grain-O at home and finds it as good as the best coffee ever drank. He signs with respect in a June dated letter. A closing line notes a pun about money bags at the knee.
Arrangements have been made for a special Indiana contingent train to Kansas City for the National Democratic Convention. The Indiana Special departs Indianapolis at 3 30 p m Monday July 2 arrives Ravens City at 7 00 a m Tuesday July 3 in time for the July 4 noon opening. Delegates and friends are invited to join in Indianapolis with sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars west of St Louis.
Cheap excursion tickets offered by Pennsylvania Lines for a July travel window of July 3 5 6 and 8 with stopovers and through time details provided by agents. Special rate for Yonal Educational Association meeting participants. Apply at the nearest agent. information available June 8 through midweek.
An ad notes the price of Rocky Mountain Tea as 35c, not 25c or 50c, and specifies that genuine product is from Madison Medicine Co. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the real item.
Low rate non transferable excursion tickets for trips to Elwood on June 20 26 and 30 are sold by Pennsylvania Lines for state encampment veterans. Return validity extends to Saturday June 30 with restricted transfer.
The Southeastern Indiana Fair Circuit lists towns and schedules from Osgood July 31 to Columbus September 11 with designated secretaries for each fair. North Vernon Madison Franklin Shelbyville Columbus and the State Fair include specific dates and secretary names such as Chas Gray F H Nauer C R Johnson W S Young C E Amsden Ed Redman and Charles Downing.
A fragment from a 19th century column contrasts social manners with humorous quips about offering a seat to a larger woman. It includes satirical lines from Chicago Record and Baltimore American and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a warming remedy amid social ribbing.
A two day only low rate non transfer excursion to Chicago via Pennsylvania Lines offered June 2 and 21 for National Prohibition Convention with return validity until July 4. June 16 Monday Wednesday Friday through June 27. The National Magazine features frontispieces of President and Mrs. McKinley with autographs. fiction three stories and notable poems. 91 Bedford St Boston Mass.
A saying notes that a poor girl must appear exceptionally attractive to be considered pretty while a rich girl must seem plain to be deemed ugly. The claim contrasts wealth with beauty standards and social perception.
London cablegram reports the completion of the English tobacco trust organization at Liverpool yesterday, while skeptics note tariffs as a potential driving force behind trust formation.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons reports eight years of severe asthma with recurrent attacks and immediate relief from Fury's Henry and Tar. Ira W Kelley of Mansfield credits Kipney Cure for kidney trouble after two years of poor health. Paris city debt cited at nearly 400 million in a disparate note.
Advertisement extols a fifty cent bottle Fetry's Kidney Cunz as protection against Brights disease diabetes and kidney troubles urging prompt care before symptoms worsen. Claims Foley's Kprsty Cure restores kidney health and warns against delay. Includes tag lines from W. H. Roars and others.
A column of short medical notices promotes Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion with testimonials from Muncie residents. It includes cautions about kidney disorders and sale offers, plus a vet veteran death rate note and a Banner Salve plug. The piece blends consumer remedies, tiny city notices, and product endorsements.
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into shoes relieves tightness for new footwear. It claims immediate relief for corns bunions swollen feet blisters callouses and sore spots. Advertises a trial package by mail from Le Roy New York.
A concise ethical statement asserts that one loses legitimacy to act wrongly when choosing a seeming wrong, equating appearance with intent and urging consistency between moral intention and behavior.
The advertisement promotes Pullman drawing room, sleeping, and observation cars along with B and O 8 0 dining cars. Meals are served a la carte at popular prices.
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