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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
4
An unsigned fragment discusses a long period of catarrh and praises a rising statesman, noting his consecutive terms and leadership roles. The text references Hartman and Kiewit and mentions a letter to a director.
David Meekison, Member of Congress, says he benefited from Peruna for head catarrh. He believes continued use may fully eradicate a thirty year disease.
An unsigned fragment promotes a patent remedy sold by Allen Soinetedd in Leas New York claiming cure for stomach and teeth issues. The ad mentions Mother Gray and a bottle over fifty cents with free soup pinta offer.
Cincinnati Enquirer recounts a Memphis trotting meet tale by trainer Peter Tiffin. He ferried five horses by box car Denver to St Louis after a railroad settlement, shares escape of a detective seeking a Pardee murder, and shelters a pregnant, abused wife seeking safety near Maryville Missouri while caring for his horses and dog Jingo. He notes five children, all mirroring their mother.
A London letter reports a sharp swindling a jeweler over a fifty seven pearl necklace valued at £2000 claimed for Madame Tortajada the Spanish variety queen. The thief vanished to London with the necklace while another suspect faces legal action. The tale ties to Tortajada’s notable past episodes and a dramatic railway duel in St Petersburg.
An article notes how French papers ridiculed English Lord Kitchener during early Boer War caricatures but later lionized him when he visited Paris. Journals hailed him as a model for French soldiers and praised his devotion, contrasting with earlier depictions of him as brutal.
A strange caller claims a recent game at Gildrey's Golden Palace featured a single player who twice executed a royal tush, challenging the editor to prove it. The editor notes no man living can perform such a feat, but hints there once was.
The article recounts the legend of El Dorado at the headwaters of the Orinoco. It describes "The Gilded Man," a powerful figure said to live in a gold rich land where his body is oiled and sprinkled with gold each morning to shine in the sun. It notes the country has never been explored by a white man.
A terse street scene unfolds as a miner seeks damages after slipping into an open coal hole. Weary Wiggles explains his trade as a specialist in accidents, while Mrs. Kindart offers a courtesy quarter. The Philadelphia Press captures a slice of urban life and unlikely legal humor.
A Washington observer recounts a case of alleged supernatural disturbance in which a woman and her niece awaken to a mysterious hand like touch and a clanging mandolin in its locked case. The elderly music teacher later dies by suicide, coinciding with the events, leaving questions about natural versus supernatural causes.
A boy dressed as a baker’s apprentice halted the Emperor Francis Joseph’s carriage to hand a plea pleading hospital admission for his incurable mother. The Emperor paused the procession and two hours later an ambulance carried her to a charitable institution for care.
A Philadelphia Press item recalls a boy named Johnny who avoids mysterious treasure by claiming he was not out with the boys on Halloween. The anecdote pivots on the line about carrying off the gates of Gaza being beyond his actions or alibis.
In a Columbus Journal item a player nicknamed Jester-Sniper is praised for a splendid golf shot after claiming a base hit. The report mentions a remarkable long strike and a mock exchange about accuracy with Jimson.
Authorities in St. Petersburg ban outdoor musical performances in public spaces citing noise concerns and safety rules. Municipal officials say unauthorized events will be halted and violators may face fines or penalties. Local organizers are advised to seek permits for any permitted performances.
Mrs James Beck of Rome New York testifies to eight years of kidney trouble with back and head pain, says five boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills cured her. The ad offers a free trial by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York and lists druggists selling at 50 cents a box.
If the earth were equally divided among its inhabitants each person would receive about twenty three and a half acres.
An 19th century advert notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children's teething. It claims gum softening reduces inflammation eases pain and cures wind colic. Prices stated as OF cents per bottle. Also a separate claim that Belgians are the greatest potato eaters and the Irish come second.
Royal edict announces very low round trip fares from all points on the Big Four and D. & W. R. to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola. Sale Feb 17 22 1902 with last return date Feb 28 1903 and extensions to Mar 11 1905 by 50 cent fee. Information from agents Warren J. Lynch W P Deppe and H M Bronson Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
A movement seeks to place two monuments on Cape Cod outer point to honor the Pilgrim compact, regarded as a early democratic charter. A rugged obelisk 200 feet tall would stand on a high point, visible to ships passing the cape.
A playful dialogue references a Bible teaching on loving neighbors. Little Miss Upperton-Mamma discuss whether love applies to people on back streets as well as those on the avenue.
A brief quip shows Henpeck fears returning home after telling his wife not to trump Henry’s ace. Henry asks why, and Henpeck recalls her sweet thanks. The exchange centers on a card game dispute and domestic tension.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quip questions if a man facing suicide has no alternatives and responds with a terse joke about marriage as a potential option. The remark reflects a dated, provocative stance on personal crisis.
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