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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
A critique questions Peruna's use for chronic catarrh and asks for proof. Citing the United States Dispensatory, hydrastis canadensis is noted as a mucous membrane remedy, corydalis formosa as a tonic, and cedron seeds as a bitter tonic for dysentery and intermittent diseases. Readers are invited to request a free testimonial booklet.
The Whitley Circuit Court docket shows 615 cases with 78 criminal. A deal to sell Wawasee Tan Lake property to a Chicago syndicate promises summer resort plans. Fires destroy Nelson’s house and outbuildings. the stable fire causes two horses and two carriages to burn. A 12 year old suffers abdominal wound from a hunting knife accident. Intense storms harm Sunman area with a destroyed barn and two injured daughters.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a pleasant natural laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debilitating after effects and requires no increased dosage over time. The copy urges buyers to purchase only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
Farmers and dairymen seek a reliable cleaner for milk and butter utensils. Borax is pitched as a cheap, effective solution that disinfects and sweetens, with mixing ratios for udder washes and utensil cleaning. The ad promotes 20 Mule Team Borax and offers a free Jingle Book with proof of purchase.
A profile of John G. Johnson, renowned Philadelphia attorney, details his pivotal role in anti trust cases before the U S Supreme Court and his defense of the 2 cent rate law as unconstitutional. The piece notes his extreme frugality and extraordinary influence in shaping railroad litigation.
A noted naturalist and former businessman ponders the fate of all the cor placed in nature as he studies deeply. His dialogue with a laboratory assistant hints at the puzzle of nature and the limits of human understanding.
This item quotes Uncle Eben on striving beyond handouts with a folksy line about earning a living. It then notes Pettit's Eye Salve advertised in a 1807 gift box and claims sales rise yearly, attributed to Howard Braos druggists in Buffalo New York.
A Baltimore American remark laments the lack of genuine literature in this era and questions where searing words can be found, suggesting corporate books as a source when needed on the witness stand.
In a Boston Post excerpt a barber quips about a razor in poor condition after a ball night. The amused victim responds with country speech noting the blade needs care and humor follows.
A hopeful citizen asks if his insurer is operating more economically, noting it now sends far fewer blotters and calendars than in the past. The Washington Star quote highlights cost-cutting as a point of concern.
The crowd grumbles as Noah complains about the swimming hole and theater acoustics. Mrs Lap sling notes she was ahead but heard nothing from the actors, hinting at agnostic theater issues and lingering confusion.
A fragment recounts Captain Kidd burying treasure and joking about storing it in a safety vault to keep it hidden from others. The text also includes unrelated lines about clothes whiteness and a literary note referencing Transatlantic Tales.
A clipped wartime aside has Uncle Sam noting many irons in the fire and urging a bold push to press the Standard Disult despite crowded priorities.
A Denver woman at 2855 Lawrence St writes Mia praising a female tonic from Lynn Mass. She claims relief after an operation and years of health issues. The letter urges other women to seek guidance and try the product, citing thousands cured.
Dialogue captures a bride and her intimate friend recalling nerves before the preacher as she and Rodney stood up, with the bride stating she felt most self possessed and determined in her life.
Uncle Allen Sparks notes a foot race tends to defy betting odds as bets shift expectations and outcomes. The remark underscores how wagering often yields surprises contrary to predictions.
A witness recounts that after a blaze nearly destroyed a home the gas meter remained active, clicking away as responders reached the scene. The account highlights the meter’s persistence amid the fire disaster.
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