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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
6
A large dog named Lion adopts two orphaned kittens after watching over them in a kitchen. He protects and nurtures them, licking and guiding them as they grow, while the kittens fear the towel incident that allowed him to discover them. The tale shows a gentle, surprising bond between predator and prey.
A New York Sun excerpt recalls Si’s willow whistle making from sap run to final note. Boys carve, bevel, and nick a willow branch to create a small flute whose tone varies with wood size and whistle opening.
A fragmentary exchange shows Mr Figg and a boy discussing a motto about boys. The line suggests the motto disappeared and was supposedly moved to a deer and Gemm orphan asylum in Indianapolis.
The future millionaire pianist Antoni Rubinstein recalls his youth spent in poverty and hunger, grateful for those who supported his genius. A Polish concert failure as a boy led to a life remembered for perseverance and a salon in Peterhof. Also noted is Sheriff Q W O Hardman praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy, with listed local outlets in Indiana Blairsville Homer City Marion Center.
A traditional tea cake method from New England uses one quart flour four eggs melted butter or fat cup warm milk half a yeast cake and soda in hot water beaten eggs with milk butter soda salt folded into smooth batter and risen six hours before baking three quarters of an hour in a buttered dish.
The State Commander of Knights of the Maccabees from Lincoln Nebraska reports that after trying various medicines for a stubborn cough his two children improved in two days with Dr King s New Discovery. He states they will never be without it and urges trials with guaranteed results and free trial bottles at local outlets Tom E Hildebrand Indiana Wm I Moore Homer City Milt G Miller Blairsville.
A tinamou, native to South America, is described as slightly larger than a quail but smaller than a pheasant. It is deep olive with narrow black bands and a red crown, gamy in flavor and selling for $6 per dozen, with potential popularity noted by the Washington Star. Mrs Emily Thorne of Toledo, Washington praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rapid rheumatic relief and notes its availability from Daugherty Bros Indiana M G Miller Blairsville W L Moore Homer City R N Parks Marion Center.
Gregory Ware reports in a secular paper a table showing ritualism has spread in ten years across number of churches in which it is used. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla advert claims health benefits for the body.
A Newark Tribune excerpt explains nominal horsepower as an assumed measure for describing engine size, indicated horsepower as the figure from the indicator diagram, and effective horsepower as the actual work output or the gap between indicated power and engine power needed when unloaded.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the TaHe Great Socre American Kidney Cures. This new remedy is a great surprise on account of its rapid action.
Practical guidance on maintaining ferns and palms indoors with seasonal tips. Alternate pots, proper watering to avoid root rot, occasional refreshing spray, and avoided overwatering in dry weather. Include repotting when needed, washing and pest control with mild soap solution, and placing plants on the floor to reduce heat exposure at night.
An advertisement touts SouTHEAMERICAN NERVINE as a single day cure for nervous prostration nervous ness and nervous dyspepsia. It claims unparalleled relief and safety with a trial bottle priced at 15 cents. Sold by Herrick Bros Druggists in Indiana Pennsylvania dated 23 May.
Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart claims perfect relief in 30 minutes for organic or sympathetic heart disease with rapid cure. One dose proves efficacy. Sold by S G Hartman. 6jun94. The rest discusses vocal training debates and criticizes modern musical ideals and voice development.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves nervous fatigue headaches and indigestion by purifying blood and boosting appetite. It emphasizes ease of taking and overall bodily strength benefits.
A Cassier’s Magazine excerpt argues electric portable fire engines can be practical if power supply is solved. It notes can share city mains via tap boxes, avoiding full plant builds, with flexible cables from engines to distant switchboxes in main streets. Also mentions Olive Blossom patent medicine disclaimer and Columbus druggist sales.
Bucklén's Arnica Salve touted as the best relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions and claimed to cure piles or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Tom E Hildebrand Indiana Wm I Moore Homer City Milt G Miller Blairsville.
Classic advertisement copy traces Castoria’s presence through generations. The jingle links a mother’s care from baby to child to grown woman, suggesting continued reliance on Castoria for every stage of motherhood and children. The shorthand sells safety and tradition with a simple, rhythmic line.
Dr Sadler reviews his last 100 cataract operations with three failures and compares his outcomes to several ophthalmic lists from around the world. He urges readers to consult him at 804 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, for a personal eye exam and to obtain his illustrated pamphlet on cataract.
A West Indiana shop advertises cut prices on staples and shoes to clear spring stock. Items include 13 Ibs dried peaches and peas, 20 Ibs sugar, 25 Ibs Orleans sugar, 14 Ibs Carolina rice, 5 Ibs tobacco, 43 Ibs roast coffee, 5 Iris green tea, and 100 tin cups. Shoes sizes 24, 3, and 34 offered at low prices to attract customers.
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