06 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1889
Page
1
A fervent prose fragment laments drink as a universal scourge crossing ranks and ages. It cites Father Mathew and historic figures to illustrate ruin, noting clergy and citizens alike fall to intemperance and its social costs. The piece urges prohibition as a remedy to lift oppressive burdens from families and taxpayers.
The 1873 legislature allowed counties to vote for or against hotel and saloon licenses. Potter County had rejected a license and did not vote. The record lists each county's vote for that year, reflecting the licensing stance across the state.
A moral battle over liquor traffic as a crime against life property morality and justice. The piece argues voting is a duty to God and man and that supporting licensing profits crime, urging readers to oppose saloons with statistics on deaths costs and social damage. Includes letters from Hliasia editorials about temperance and a county institute update on education efforts.
A dated claim states strong coffee may counteract onion toxin effects. The text mentions 3,000,000 women earning their own livings, implying economic independence linked to the statement.
A local drug store reports huge trade gains from free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases quickly. Trial bottles are free while large bottles sell for $1 and are all guaranteed.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores eczema rheum fever sores corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by T E Hildebrand Druggist. Electric Bitters praised as a great health restoring remedy credited with transforming lingering sickness into robust health.
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