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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
7
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt notes women fear mice, citing Civil War era spy deception, a Chicago physician's tremor at mice, and a cellar fright that drove one woman to insanity. The piece uses sensational anecdotes to lampoon gendered reactions and mouse lore.
A historic Leadville incident describes two Chinese travelers who faced a silent, uneasy welcome. A mob of miners and hoboes gathered after they arrived by coach, then the men were quietly escorted away toward Malta. The piece notes broad Colorado sentiment and a lone Santa Barbara quoted line.
The article surveys the 1906 presidential race with speculation on candidates and a note that politics is overshadowed by war. It asserts popularity drives choices and praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an outstanding remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, claiming it builds vigor and vitality and can improve life.
A Chicago Tribune item notes an elderly Essex woman died with fame for kissing Queen Victoria for a shilling, a deed she paid, and the nurse earned about ten dollars. The infant Victoria faced schoolgirl attempts to kiss her, later reprimanded by the Duke of Kent for accepting less than a guinea.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthful coffee substitute made from pure grains. A testimonial claims it improves after one week of use and can be enjoyed by children, offering a nourishing, strengthening drink. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold.
A Japanese school experiment has pupils reenacting parliamentary sessions with a principal as prime minister and teachers as ministers. In Sendai the opening debate on abolishing exams lasted seven hours, featuring lively interruptions and playful satire, signaling growing interest from Europe.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine Touse as a universal remedy curing stomach weakness and indigestion with immediate results. It promises safe, pleasant relief from the first dose and lists Hetrick Bros. of Indiana Pa as sellers at 20 cents. A separate editorial mocks an old newspaper critic for condemning a young couple’s midnight embrace and defends sympathy with the girl.
Tour departs Philadelphia August 12 with a chaperone for escorted ladies. The all inclusive price of 100 dollars covers rail and boat fares, parlor car seats, meals, hotel entertainment, transfers, and carriage hire for the trip to Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Quebec Montreal and more. Contact Pennsylvania Railroad tourist agent 1196 Broadway New York or ticket offices in Brooklyn Newark Philadelphia for details. Do not tobacco spit and smoke your life away. No-To-Bac claims to quit tobacco easily with a guarantee and free booklet and sample.
F T Anthony former postmaster of Promi City Indiana says he found relief for rheumatism from a product he purchased. He claims the remedy worked better than others he tried and notes it is sold by many traders.
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