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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
6
Strange tales from jungle life describe infants placed on elephants backs while mothers fetch water or wood. Elephants endure liberties from these children and even carry them to water, with trunks acting as safety islands. As youngsters grow they become mahouts themselves in a curious bond between species.
A whimsical verse describes a narrator teaching a small shadow to dance under a moonlit sky. The playful instruction includes bowing, rising, light steps, and counting 1 2 as the shadow tries to imitate. The tone is light with recurring la la refrains.
The unmarked grave of John Grace, Revolutionary Svent, in South Dennis Cape May County N J, may receive a monument funded by public school children as patriotism lesson. Superintendent Miller approves a plan to raise funds. Grace served on General Washington's personal staff and in an autograph letter Washington stated British gold cannot buy him.
A note describes a simple science trick: pour water into a goblet, color it blue with red cabbage extract, then blow bubbles through a straw to mix air into the water. The carbon dioxide in the exhaled air shifts the tint from blue to red, illustrating gas diffusion.
Professor Bartholomew, Independence horse educator, advocates gymnastics to lift trotters toward faster mile times. He claims proper training could push a horse toward two minute miles, with winter workouts and muscle discipline improving endurance and speed. He compares horse conditioning to prizefighter training, noting the need for a full gymnastic regimen to develop back muscles, leg strength, and overall toughness.
After years of study a claimed sure remedy for chronic and acute inflammatory rheumatism lumbago sciatica neuralgia and allied diseases is advertised as unmatched. It is touted as a blood purifier for eczema psoriasis scrofula and glandular enlargements with cures claimed in five to eighteen days. Sold by Daugherty Bros Indiana and W I Moore Homer City.
An advert claims a “Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia” cures in 1 to 3 days. It states the remedy removes the cause and the disease disappears after the first dose, selling for 75 cents through Herrick Brothers Drugists in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
A Russian artillery officer, Lieutenant Pestitch, famed for expediting munitions to Sevastopol, led a nighttime raid on a Simferopol caravan to avert siege shortages. Caught after, he faced a court martial but was acquitted by Prince Gortchakof and Prince Menshikoff. He later advanced in rank and became a distinguished artillery officer. The obituary notes his death and the army’s loss. A separate medical advisory promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds with local distributors listed.
An old promotional text touts Castoria for infants children and adults, claiming continual use from birth to motherhood. It promotes quick relief for urinary issues and alleges Cure by a “Great South American Kidney Cure,” with advocacy for both male and female users and references to a Bres. address.
Price Collier praises the moral tone and responsibility of English newspapers. He contrasts their cautious balance with sensationalism, noting that even public figures would be unfairly scrutinized abroad. The piece lauds fair play, restraint, and respect for private life.
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