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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
A Minneapolis Journal summary notes rural free delivery expands the market in rural towns, prompting saloon keepers and merchants to argue it hurts trade by reducing the daily town visits. Merchants mostly agree the system increases temperance among farmers and aids local commerce.
A garbled dialogue about flattering photography appears alongside scattered facts. The fragment references a New York Times quote and odd caps text, then notes body bones and a pancake ad. It lacks coherent event or clear subjects beyond a brief reference to Mrs. Austins Pancakes and ear bone facts.
A review of Uncle Sam’s trade booklet shows where US imports come from, tracing beeswax from Cuba and Santo Domingo, onions from Egypt and England, cheese from twenty one countries, eggs from China, pepper from Germany and the West Indies, and other goods from Sweden to Denmark to Malta, illustrating a global web of supply for holiday tables.
For the first time Yale University has a president playing in athletics. Arthur Hadley, as a faculty member, faced the Yale team. His side lost five to three, but Hadley defeated his opponent in straight sets. Anson Stokes, Yale secretary, was winded at the end.
The passage describes canotie, the small canoe boats used by Martinique boatmen’s sons. Makers repurpose an American lard or kerosene box into the hull, tar and varnish it, and train two boys per craft. The craft are stable yet easily upset, with no seats, and racing scenes draw admiration from locals for their swift paddling on calm seas.
In a brief exchange a man starts with a formal address to Miss Kitty-Darling, but she interrupts and requests no long pause between her first and last name. The playful moment centers on manners and characterization.
Fragmentary quotation from a historical Atlanta Constitution item noting a speaker asking if Brother Williams ever sold a vote and a reply denying it while alleging candidates misled by money. The excerpt reflects political corruption themes in a period piece.
The Oolitie Sentinel reports cases showing Dodd's Widney Pills curing Kidney and Bladder trouble. Grocer W. A. Terry shares relief after four months of suffering and notes improvement by the second day. The piece promotes the remedy alongside home tips and ads for dyes and pancake flour.
One of these handsome dresses will be given away to ladies selling five of our patterns. This offer is good for thirty days only. Write for particulars. Wright and Leece, 194 Broadway, New York.
The notice advertises Dr Kline's Great Serve Restorer claiming a permanent cure with a trial bottle offer. It markets a 62.00 trial bottle and treatise from Kline Ltd of Philadelphia.
Health claims urge women to start Peruna at first cold symptoms to prevent chronic catarrh. The ad quotes testimonials from Miss Elizabeth Uber and Mrs. M J Brink among others, stating rapid improvement after taking multiple bottles and urging readers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice.
Sibyl A Hadley of 26 Malin Street Huntington Indiana describes a winter cough that worsened to a sore throat. She reports ordinary remedies failed and cough syrups caused nausea before trying Permna and experiencing relief.
The St. Louis Star cites Osage Indians of Oklahoma as the richest nation on earth with 8 million dollars in cash deposits in Washington and 5.5 million acres worth 28 million. Realty holdings yield about 4000 dollars per person, and annual interest in Washington gives roughly 390 dollars to each member.
The passage notes paper being used for artificial teeth uppers for boots and shoes. It speculates on paper hats and even patent leather rivals made of paper, with Boston firms weighing paper hat manufacture and the paper age possibly surpassing prior eras in astonishment.
A stranger greets Rip Van Winkle as he emerges from twenty years of slumber. Rip responds in his customary cantankerous fashion, claiming he slept badly and never slept a wink all night, a line echoing the Boston Post’s humorous tone.
A humorous dialogue exchanges notes that beauty standards vary over decades. Cynicus claims confidence in looks while Tempora Mutantor boasts, highlighting shifting tastes in society and satire of fashion norms.
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