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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
3
The verse describes autumn as shy and sorrowful with brown eyes and silken hair, her soft tread unseen as she returns to the scene. Leaves turn gold and crimson while cricket songs drown the creatures of noise. Cupid and winter loom as summer fades.
In Simla, Miss Beighton, daughter of a modest district judge, attracts Commissioner Barr-Saggott with lavish wooing and a diamond bracelet prize. The ugly, powerful Barr-Saggott eyes the girl, while her suitor Cubbon loves her honestly. An archery tournament promises the bracelet and possible marriage, as social rules tempt a match.
Rudyard Kipling recounts a tense archery match at Annandale where Miss Kitty Beighton defeats Barr-Saggott for the bracelets amid nervous spectators. Cubbon steadies Kitty as Barr-Saggott grimaces, Mrs Beighton weeps, and the crowd observes a dramatic, scandalous finish.
A fragment includes an ad for Otto's Cure claiming cures for coughs and lung diseases with many agents listed. It also cites Armenian church history and Chalcedon era shifts, mentioning saints and the monophysite controversy. The text references Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials and Hood's Pills, plus a note on the Indiana Progress and New York Tribune subscription price.
A concise discussion on medical topics deemed highly relevant to women. The piece notes that men admire wholesome-looking women and express preference for wives from that social class.
Promotions for Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to cure menstrual suppressions and irregularities and prevent ill health in women. The ad promotes use before and during the menstrual cycle and during the change of life, promising improved milk in pregnancy and relief from backache and fatigue. It warns of consumption risk if untreated and targets mothers with daughters nearing puberty.
An article warns that a girl’s fading youth signals serious illness. Dull eyes, pale complexion, and sluggishness indicate disease if not promptly treated to enrich blood and restore life. It stresses parental responsibility as daughters reach their bloom.
A country old man and a worldly man debate courtship costs versus alimony. The exchange ends with a jab about cheaper alimony. An ad promotes Olive Blossom as a cure for female weaknesses, claimed by Mary Harca of Columbus and sold by Daugherty Bros.
Indian Eisen Saxe cures heart disease in 30 minutes and Palpitation and related symptoms. English Spavin Liniment treats horse blemishes and lameness, saving costs. Testimonials from Smicksburg Pennsylvan ia praise Indian Herb Cure for rheumatism with a cited endorsement from James Anderson of Indiana Pa.
The ad claims men with dull faculties or weak health from overwork worry or early indiscretions can take Dr Williams Pink Pills to regain lost nerves and vigor, rebuild blood, repair the nervous system, and prevent insanity as a consequence of excesses.
From the Press New York City the tale of Mrs A Mather of 43 East 112th Street who suffered fifteen years of anemia and nervous prostration culminating in paralysis She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health after three boxes She now keeps the remedy at home and recommends it The Pills are made by Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY sold in boxes at 50 cents each and two dollars fifty cents for six with no bulk sales through druggists or direct by mail
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway plans four home seekers excursions to the West North West and South West on March 10 April 7 21 and May 5. Fare is two dollars more than one fare for the round trip with return allowed on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days from sale. Tickets and details via coupon agents or John R Pott district passenger agent 486 William Street Williamsport Pa.
Claim for a salve promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheam fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. States satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and lists sellers T E Hildebrand Indiana W I Moore Homer City and M G Miller Blairsville with 25 cent price per box.
Advertises a remedy called Mystic Cure that claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in three days. The copy asserts immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose, promotes substantial benefits, and lists Herrick Bros and Tom E. Hildebrand as druggists in Indiana. The price is 75 cents.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt relief for bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in male or female. Sold by Herrick Brown Indiana Pa. Also lumber doors sash mouldings and roofing materials advertised with cash prices and custom work by Kznxgpy Hambrox & Co.
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