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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
3
Deatrice Hanscom writes of a social whirlwind sparked by Kittie Snow’s engagement to Ned Carew. Tom’s flirtations fade as Deatrice and Tom discover shared values, finding happiness in charity and mutual respect after a winter of gossip and longing. The piece frames romance as a moral tale of growth and sincere affection.
Travelers from beyond Morada reach Baladoongie and join a circle around the thana fire. Ram Deen’s arrival brings news and the group debates rain signs from a legendary frog in Lal Kopal while tension hints at jungle danger and a tiger story unfolds.
In a frontier tale a young sahib shoots a tiger to save a brave jawan who shelters on a mail cart. The Lame One dies as the tiger falls. the narrator reflects on duty, fear, and taxes to the Faringis while recounting the hunt.
An ad touts a kidney and bladder remedy promising pain relief within six hours for both sexes and quick control of water retention. Sold by Hetrick Bros. at Indiana, Pa, with claims of rapid healing and broad applicability across urinary complaints. Also includes a humorous anecdote from Pick Me Up about a temperamental husband and a wife’s timely quip.
A vintage remedy claim promises to cure La Grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, offering a refund if it fails. The advertisement cites E. W. Grove on every box and notes a 25 cent price. It also markets ladies shoes described as flats for street wear at Shacretts.
Victoria arranges a German duchy for her grandson in Saxe Coburg and Gotha, a 750 square mile realm with over 200000 people. The Prince of Wales renounced his rights. the Duke of Edinburgh lacks a male heir. the heir is the late Duke of Albany’s son, a fifteen year old schoolboy who will move to Germany to study and serve in the army. The arrangement keeps royal influence and wealth within the family.
A Ellis county farmer regains a lost diamond ring when a hired man and two road knights haul cornstalks to the house for dinner. A young visitor finds the ring while nibbling corn. The farmer then buys more rings and presents hers with the find. The Rev. Charles Andrewes Raymond discusses Simon Aleyn as vicar of Bray in an Irish Bray parish context clarifying Wicklow’s Bray parish.
A Chicago Times Herald quip notes genius as hard work while contrasting a ludicrous image of riding a tandem with a fat lady, illustrating a satirical take on the concept of genius in a witty exchange.
A testimonial promotes Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee alternative. It claims better nourishment for all ages, tasty and healthful, with a 18c and 25c price. An accompanying classified advert offers a complete soda water factory for sale in a 6,000-population town, with wagons, mules, machinery, bottles, and nine years of trade.
A northern candidate explains why he sought work in the bishop's diocese. The bishop questions the examination panel, revealing that half the candidates were rejected at that exam. A story from The Nineteenth Century illustrates scrutiny and standards for Protestant orders.
An aged Santo Domingo episode recalls a plot by prominent youths to kill Heureaux and spark rebellion. Arrested after a staged coup, the conspirators faced a firing squad, then the president spared most, granting mercy with a stark warning about future plots.
An odd ad for No To Bac and a long, fragmented anecdote about a professor and his wife at a reception ends with a joke about reunions held once every four years. The Detroit Journal quote notes some men lack elements of success and would not set the world on fire even if insured in their favor.
Exposed to public sale at the late residence of Wm Cameron in Green township on October 18 1899 at 1 pm. Items include horses cattle farm implements household goods and more. Also sale of 4 yearling cattle and 5 pigs belonging to John I Dunwiddie. Terms to be announced day of sale. Auctioneers S S Greson and Jonny I Doxwippre. Rea sonable credit noted. Also sale of RE Long property south of Taylorville on October 27 1899 at 1 pm. Items listed include horses cows harnesses buggies wagons sleighs cultivator windmill stove bedstead cupboard fodder and other articles. Terms on day of sale. S Greson
Public sale advertised for Saturday October 14 1899 at 12 30 PM one mile north of Mechanicsburg Brash Valley Township Indiana road listing mare wagon buggy harness cattle hogs sheep farm implements and household items with terms one year security at Benjamin Findley and Zenia Fisher residence Cockport auctioneers Joan Axep and educators Casearets Candy Cathartic ad included.
A Brilharts sales notice lists Decorated Dinner Sets on sale and new Decorated Toilet Sets priced at 1.98 3.95 and 5.45 per set. The ad promotes lamps lamp trimmings glassware an 8 day clock priced 2.33 iron presses wagons and screen doors plus brooms brushes and baskets for home furnishing needs.
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