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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
6
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls mother’s old fashioned pumpkin pies from childhood. The speaker longs for a single slice, recounts being teased by siblings, and drifts into dreams of the familiar kitchen with the buttered shelf of traditional pies. Philadelphia Times tone evokes homespun comfort and memory.
Miss Polly, a stern misanthrope, inherits Dorothy Carew from a distant relative. Dorothy’s arrival softens Polly’s heart as the two bond over a restored home. Dorothy restores the house with music and care, and Polly warms to a gentler, brighter life sparked by Dorothy’s kindness.
Advertisement touts a patent remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming relief in six hours for both men and women. It asserts rapid relief from urinary retention and lists Hetrick Bros. druggists of Indiana, Pa as sellers. The piece also includes a humorous anecdote about white petticoats and a father's ire at laundry chores.
A newspaper fragment recalls chronic coughing and weak lungs and promotes Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a quick help and cure. Personal testimonials from A W Howerton and others claim relief from bronchitis catarrh and breathing difficulties. The notice also mentions Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure from James Anderson and a satirical riff on Sage and a director’s pear with wax.
Frederick the Great demanded campaign plans from generals and Hans Joachim von Ziethen drew a black ink diagram showing a large central blot with four smaller blots at the ends of two lines. The king scolded him until Ziethen explained the enemy could strike from any direction and he would meet them.
An advertisement touts a "Myotic Cure" claiming radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the system is affected instantly, with the first dose offering great benefit and the disease vanishing soon after. The price is 75 cents, available from druggists, Indiana. It also promotes slippers and digestive tonics in a jumble of line items.
A Milwaukee couple split after 15 years but remain neighbors and exchange greetings. they celebrated their silver wedding anniversaries separately with two church ceremonies held at the same parish as their wedding and hosted joint receptions at adjacent homes, sharing the same friends. The item blends with a Washington Star quote about Senator Sorghum praising Dewey but noting the risk of not running for office.
A 1900 catalog entry promotes a wide inventory of pianos, organs, machines, mandolins, banjos, violins, sheet music, skates, and gramophones. It promises deep discounts for cash, a stock-clearance before January 1 1900, and a $18 gramophone offered against any $100 model, inviting customers to hear it perform Sousa selections.
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