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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
7
A merchant's motto reveals greatness by staying inside while others are outside. The door slam seals the lesson as the New York Sun reflects on the hidden method of achievement.
A passenger recalls being operated on for appendicitis when the doctor mistook a stomach ache for the ailment. The exchange unfolds as a straw vote quip about Hearst for president.
A mother comments on her daughter Mamie’s persistent admirer who has courted her for nearly a year. Mamie replies that the young man shows no signs of breaking the ice but rather seems determined to wear it out.
Frank M. Russell of Cox Wisconsin credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing kidney disease and enabling him to walk and work again after tried doctors and remedies failed. He reports strong energy and no fatigue after two boxes, calling his case the most wonderful in Chippewa County.
A conversation recalls the thrill and terror of racing, noting that dozens could have been killed. The dialogue contrasts horse race wonders with dangers of automobile races on the way to the park.
A dialogue fragment shows Mr Tucker accusing Tommy of telling neighbor boys to stay off his burned roof or face harm. Tommy replies he hoped to save his father trouble, leading Mr Tucker to say he will have trouble burning for the next six months.
A voice notes that a tale being told is not new, recalling reading it a year prior in a cheap weekly. Borus, the trait writer, exclaims that every publisher he sent the story to returned it to him.
Fragmentary text shows children reacting to loud arguing and competition during a political convention. A parent warns against coarse talk as some participants quarrel and imitate others while a door-guard fails to shield attendees.
A playful piece critiques end-seat hogs with playful verse about swine habits and seat saving. It urges readers to carry conscience and heart to avoid selfish behavior in shared spaces.
A Georgian recounts switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee as a cure for headaches and weakness. He claims weight gain and symptom relief within days, urging others to abandon coffee and try Postum, with endorsement from local merchants and Bank of Carrollton.
The article explains tree respiration likening leaves to lungs and describes how leaves take in oxygen and release water vapor. It details sap flow, spring and summer wood differences, hollow trees, sap wood and heart wood, and how trees grow in height and diameter over time.
A writer in Leslie's Monthly Magazine claims the turtle has one true enemy, man, and that only the sperm whale shares this fearlessness. The piece notes the turtle's mysterious nature, ability to stay submerged long periods, and unusual eating patterns defying simple categorization.
The article describes baby sea turtles immediately fleeing to the sea after hatching, seeking gulfweed shelter, and feeding as their armor hardens. It notes danger fades after reaching about twenty five pounds within a year, with predators unable to injure them once their head withdraws into the shells.
An American in Seville witnessed a bullfight involving imported Texas steer stock. A steer attacked a picador, scaled the audience barrier, tossed several spectators into the ring, and was shot dead by a Mauser rifle as attendants intervened. The incident marked a rare, disturbing departure in Spanish arenas.
Boaston mayor Patrick A Collins listens to schoolboys on a saloon near the public school. After a sharp exchange, a twelve year old says the saloon blocks boys from becoming mayor, prompting the mayor to order the saloon closed immediately. The boys cheer and depart triumphant.
The tale recalls explorer Stanley crossing Africa with seventy three books in three packs weighing one hundred eighty pounds. After three hundred miles he discarded many books until only the Bible remained which he read through three times on the journey. The Bible is portrayed as enduring and meeting humanitys deepest yearnings and stands as the enduring guide for the soul. To restrain prayer is to retain care.
Isidor Wormser Jr. arrived with wife Isidor Wormser Sr. in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He wagered $500 he could beat the Cherbourg express to Paris. He won easily, reaching Hotel du Rhin in Paris after four hours fifty five minutes, two hours five minutes ahead of the train.
A New York Press anecdote describes visitors seeking Charles R. Flint at the Broadway Exchange summit. A boy manages the desk and reveals Flint’s lunch habit, noting he typically takes an hour and twenty minutes for lunch as the visitor learns.
Dr. Richard T. Gottheil of Columbia University cites a Persian tale to illustrate persistent pessimism. A visitor praises a bountiful harvest, but the farmer complains that such success harms the soil, a satirical view on steady worry.
James Whitcomb Riley recalls a deserting farmhand who hoeed potatoes with little zeal. when challenged he cited moderation. at dinner he ate abundantly until told his text conflicted. he then showed a worn Bible and read whatsoever thy hand findeth to do do it with all thy might. continuous humor from the New York Times
At a London dinner Theodore Watts Dunton recounted that painter Turner and Dr. Augustus Pritchard lived together for a year in Cheyne Row. They tended a fine garden but Turner nailed the gate after it refused to open, prompting Pritchard to remark he cared only that Turner not paint it.
A Philadelphia Ledger cartoon shows a Democrat and Republican trading lines about voting straight tickets. The Democrat asserts intent to vote straight, the Republican congratulates then accuses the other of choosing the right candidate, claiming the other party’s choice is crooked.
A discussion contrasts wealth from the fountain pen with spiritual cost. Hicks notes the inventor's riches, while Wicks questions the value of worldly gain against the soul, citing a biblical proverb.
A brief dialogue notes differing views on spending for clothing. Howell asks if it pays to invest money in outfits. Powell responds that it matters less if one has a wife who handles attire.
A garbled excerpt shows a candid exchange between a sanctimonious Mr Pigget and a good natured angler at a river, debating religious belief and restraint from swearing while fishing on the Sabbath. The Philadelphia Press records the odd dialogue tone and humor.
A rigid business sign spills into a comic exchange as a caller seeks permission to marry the daughter but meets strict paternal caution. The scene captures a tension between formal procedure and romantic pursuit in a small social setting.
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claiming it cures the disease by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. It offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and provides testimonials and a Toledo address for F. J. Cheney & Co. to obtain the product.
A woman cries for restraint as Lawrence tightens his hold in a deranged embrace. The distant roar of the city’s last car interrupts the scene, adding urgency to the tension.
Advertising copy promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening fabrics. Describes a large 2 oz package with scents and urges readers to use it for beautiful clear white clothes.
A Washington Star quotation contrasts a ready made philosopher and a practical man about riches. The philosopher notes riches have wings while the practical man cites coal burning in winter and ice melting in summer as evidence of wealth's fleeting nature.
Ask our Dealer for Allen's Foot Erase a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching preventing issues with tight shoes. Allen's Foot-Hase makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample mailed FREE Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A jokey remark notes a western state young lady owning a postal card with 3541 legible words written by herself. A humorous set of adages follows including a testimonial claiming Piso’s Cure cured a cough and lines on independence and honesty.
Advertisements urge advance bookings for World's Fair lodging with direct transit, featuring first class hotels five blocks from Union Station and $1 per day water and bath services. Listings include tour options to Niagara Falls and various excursions via Pennsylvania, Lake Erie & Western routes, with contact details for agents in Indiana and St. Louis.
The article notes dogs raised with cats imitate behaviors such as licking paws and washing the face. It cites a cat that dips its paw into a milk pitcher to lick cream, an action learned by her kittens as well.
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