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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
3
The record notes Pope Innocent VIII allegedly receiving a vein to vein transfusion in April 1492. It cites 1667 trials in France and England, a revival in 1824 by Dr. Blundell proving feasibility, and describes transfusion as a legitimate operation since then.
A historical note describes Burgundy pitch as largely composed of resin and palm oil rather than true pitch, noting it does not originate from Burgundy. The description emphasizes its misleading name and origin.
A humorous exchange shows a speaker testing another’s knowledge with a quip about hunger and sauce. Little Clarence confirms but questions how it spreads, in a playful Puck style bit.
A playful note from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about a circus leopard on tour causing mischief by chasing dogs and children, with the familiar jig of a leopard in a familiar act.
An advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. It claims to cure tired sweating hot swollen aching feet and to ease new or tight shoes. It says the product treats corns and bunions and is sold by all druggists and shoe stores for two cents.
A humorous exchange in a cheap restaurant shows a guest demanding a strong cup of coffee and the waiter insisting the cup is shatterproof. The brief gag highlights blunt dialect and quick wit in a social vignette.
A brief quip from the Boston Post notes a father’s silent reaction to a request, saying he fell on a relative’s neck and wept, capturing a poignant family moment.
A vintage advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 207 package priced at 5 cents, claiming it will whiten clothes as snow.
In a brief dispatch the Pittsburg Post notes the naming of a new royal baby as the day’s highlight. The report conveys the name and its significance for readers seeking quick Rex headlines.
An aphorism notes that cheerfulness is simple when life goes smoothly but true character shows in smiling despite hardship. The quote highlights resilience with a coal in the eye metaphor attributed to the Chicago Record-Herald.
Advertisement notes a preparation called Mrs Winson’s Soothing Syrup for children teeth ing that softens gums reduces inflammation and relieves pain. It claims to cure wind colic and lists a price of 265 cents per bottle.
An English traveler on the Pacific Express in Philadelphia asks the porter to wake him at San Francisco. The anecdote, from Harper's Magazine, humorously notes how minor language and place names reveal American geography to English readers.
J A Dinwiddie of New Market Tennessee reports washing ten white chicks with 20 Male Team Soap and Borax. He claims the birds came out exceptionally white and easy to clean, noting strong dealer support and a booklet offer from Pacific Coast Borax Co Chicago.
The New York American notes that one hundred years ago the sun’s diameter was four miles larger, a thousand years ago forty miles larger, and ten thousand years ago 400 miles larger. Presently it is 60,000 miles wide, and shrinking by 10,000 miles tomorrow would be scarcely noticed by the naked eye, though finer measurements could detect smaller changes.
Miss De Young Stella says she has an engagement every night next week. Miss De Playne counters that many girls cannot get engaged at all in Detroit Tribune framing.
Tess calls a young man she favors likely since he speaks of her as lovely. Jess notes this shows his favorable regard, reflecting how she interprets his interest according to Philadelphia Press standards.
A lively exchange quotes Miss Lacer fearing a narrow passage while a friend jokes about the obstacle not fitting past her waist. The Houston Post capture hints at a humorous roadside or interaction moment.
Cartoon dialogue showcases an artist planning a new Academy work titled Driven to Drink while a friend misinterprets the theme as a portrayal of passion. The artist clarifies the piece depicts a horse nearing a water trough.
The article recalls the renowned Damascus swords forged hundreds of years before Christ, famed for their superior steel and renowned balance and edge. References to the long history of blade craftsmanship across Middle Eastern workshops and its enduring legend.
A man patented a sheet iron clockwork cat with a bellows swollen tail producing loud sounds to wake a neighborhood and fend off midnight prowlers. A second patent covers a pasteboard cat covered with phosphorus to shine in the dark for frightening rats and mice.
A humorous exchange recalls a market scene as a housewife complains of potatoes with black eyes and Marketman Grogan explains the produce mixed with squashes led them to “fightin” in a lively, riverside-market mood.
A brief exchange in a Chicago Record-Herald item notes Janet’s reply that her family does not keep servants but hires many, reflecting local color and social customs.
A concise moral excerpt asserts that following duty leads to learning and resilience, with danger appearing but defeat never prevailing. The line emphasizes steadfastness and ethical conduct as a remedy to peril.
The Wide World Magazine extols Swiss guides for patience humor and skill. Their quick eyes detect danger and prompt actions avert it. On rope and steep ice they inspire security with judgment endurance and nerve.
The passage explains Venus, brightest object besides the Sun, can be seen in daylight if you know where to look and casts shadows at night. It notes Venus shines five times Jupiter’s brightness, ten times Sirius, and a hundred times brighter than typical first magnitude stars. Its visibility lasts briefly as it orbits with three revolutions per two of Earth, then fades.
Senator Philetus Sawyer of Wisconsin rarely wrote letters due to spelling woes and dictated most. As former chairman of the House Commerce Committee he drafted the river and charter bill and could recite annual appropriations for public improvements to a copper. His memory matched treasury records in accuracy.
A Colorado woman delegate asks her husband for serious guidance at a convention. He flatters her, and she insists on discussing labor policy before choosing what hat to wear. The Philadelphia Ledger captures a light moment in political proceedings.
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes a remark praising a man’s cheerful nature while job hunting. The exchange notes he is happiest when looking for work, implying his lack of employment brings him purpose rather than misery.
A Washington Star quip has Farmer Corntes sel recalling his great great grandfather bought the place for a song. The line highlights the family’s longstanding prejudice against music.
An irate boarder asks about mosquitoes while Farmer Circumstantial replies that there are mosquitoes present, clarifying the prior claim. The exchange reflects rural tensions and humorous miscommunication.
A Chinese writer notes bamboo tubes used to convey natural gas long ago and describes boxes that imitate voices of the dead, resembling a primitive phonograph in concept.
A short Philadelphia Press item notes a man planned to ask for a proposal but refrained due to prudence and family concerns surrounding his father in law. The piece hints at caution in romance within family dynamics.
A Chicago clerk describes how health decline from overwork and poor diet damaged her income. After adopting Grape-Nuts meals, she reports relief from brain fatigue and dyspepsia and can keep her job. The ad copy closes with the familiar line There’s a Reason and a notice about testimonials.
Two men discuss killing without bodily harm and tell the true story of Lang Ting Fung known as Charlie Fung in San Francisco. He is condemned by a secret society for revealing methods of smuggling Chinese into the U S and a staged execution foretells his true death as posters haunt Chinatown and drive him to suicide.
A historical narrative alleges royal involvement in murders and accidents. It recounts a Servian peasant whose son was killed by a handgun misfire blamed on a crown prince, and details a Vienna hunting party where Prince George of Bavaria reportedly shot Baron Krieghammer, with official denials later contradicted by court whispers. The piece also notes royal family intrigues around Austro-Hungarian and Parma nobles, including Princess Matilda and a brood of unmarried Parma duchesses.
The London correspondence notes royal spinsters no longer face hardship as they enjoy steady incomes, health permitting a quieter life, and roles within royal households. Princess Victoria remains close to her parents, travels little, and avoids excitement while maintaining autonomy.
A catalog of women's skirt patterns listing model numbers 2495 2481 2477 2485 2491 with details on gored designs, lengths, trims, fabrics, and available sizes from 22 to 36. Each description notes adaptable materials such as linen, pique, flannel, mohair, or serge and notes maternity options for model 2491.
Fashion editor in Indianapolis offers a Paris pattern service with a request for payment and address details. The note indicates an enclosed 10 cents and asks for size name and address to proceed.
A study notes that as men age their speech becomes less colored with adjectives. Researchers suggest cognitive changes and conversational efficiency drive this shift.
A New York World note recounts a party wire tale among the Alstons Hammonds Winstons and Chapins. Eavesdropping and misreports fuel jealousy and broken engagements, prompting quarrels and eventual withdrawal of phones by three families. The Alstons keep their line amid bitter rifts.
The piece cites Charlottenburg and Paris medical schools arguing that ancestors with alcohol abuse block the transmission of greatness. It claims only a small portion of humanity can produce superior offspring, and cites Caesar, Aristotle, Shakespeare, and Napoleon as examples of lineage unaffected by such weakness. It suggests Napoleon's father’s potential tippling does not alter the overall atavistic argument.
George Stadelberger of Highland Beach New Jersey recounts a fishhawk diving in eel grass by Shrewsbury River. The young hawk grapples with a large eel whose writhing wraps around the hawk, forcing a midair struggle. They plunge into the river where the eel appears to gain the upper hand before the hawk finally breaks free.
A Buffalo Times report notes the U S treasury vaults are heavily protected by an armed guard, hourly patrols, secret service in plain clothes, and alarms. Officials say tunneling would crush any intruder, and burglars would gain little compared with the heavy gold reserves.
The tale traces silver weddings to the time of Hugues Capet. A gracious king rewards an elderly peasant couple with a dowry and a husband for the woman, declaring a silver wedding after twenty five years of marriage. The idea spreads across France, making silver anniversaries a fashion.
A London Throne item describes a homeowner and his companion hearing a burglar in the drawing room. The man vows to intervene, believing the intruder may be unable to move the piano without help, while his companion urges caution.
A wry Epicurean note laments that the originator who first spread butter on bread remains unknown. The quip praises the simple pairing as tastier and more wholesome than any invention by scholars.
Day Allen Wiley argues Greenland is the world’s icebox, noting its vast size compared to New York State and glaciers moving away from the center. He cites Greenland as the birthplace of most icebergs feared by mariners, a claim grounded in geography from St. Nicholas.
A husband criticizes women for lacking thrift while claiming they enjoy labor. He cites his persistent curtain lectures at lodge nights and suggests modern inventions like the phonograph to illustrate his point. The exchange highlights gender roles and resistance to change.
A brief exhortation from Frederic Shelford to young men aged 25 to 35 to leave home, travel to distant countries, learn languages, see new sights, and pursue work abroad for growth and adventure. It praises independence and the value of exploring beyond home restrictions.
A classic adage is reinterpreted by swapping money for title, implying that a daughter should not be given to one lacking status. The New York Press notes the shift in reading from wealth to social standing.
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt a boy argues with his mother after receiving two cakes instead of four. He laments the missed chance and complains he was too easy to please. The dialogue captures a stubborn, humorous exchange over expectations.
A Southern woman reports severe itching and burning skin, with tetter like sores on her face and neck. She credits two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment with curing her, and notes the remedies also helped her uncle's baby and another child. The testimonial lists address in Chattanooga Tennessee and date February 16 1907.
A Pittsburg Post cartoonish quip about a man bragging of his zeal while his wife remains silent about better suitors. The exchange juxtaposes public praise with private doubt, reflecting language of social satire.
A brief Chicago News quip notes a man asking for more but receiving far less, yet expressing gratitude if he at least gets a show. The item mocks appetite versus outcome with a wry tone.
Cannel coal once served as candle substitute due to its ability to be cut into blocks or strips and burn with a clear yellow flame. Its real name is candle coal.
Under federal law any United States court judge who reaches age seventy and has served ten years on the bench is eligible to retire with full pay. The item contrasts with household shopping notes mentioning Red Cross Ball blue laundry product priced at five cents for a 2 ounce package.
A gunboat neared an estuary mouth and hailed a small collier. The reply joked that the captain’s best shirt hung out to dry, implying the flag bore a personal message rather than a true signal.
An authority cites a sensational claim about a mole starving in a day. A boarder questions the assertion while a boardinghouse matron defends the remark, reflecting a tense exchange reported by Yonkers Statesman.
A Lake City Minnesota resident describes kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and eye strain. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for restoring health and notes he has enjoyed steady well being since. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A brief poem speaks of a cherished chaperon whose gentle voice and sidelong glance charm the speaker. The piece notes affection deepening daily and features the lines Pick-Me-Up as a recurring image or nickname.
A proverb-style item notes that a woman who gossips is bad yet a man who listens is worse. It warns that failing to look ahead with reverence leads to backward regret.
The piece argues that many surgeries performed on women in hospitals are unnecessary and could be avoided, noting widespread dreads surrounding surgical operations and questioning medical practices.
Mrs Barbara Base of Kingman Kansas and Mrs Arthur R House of Moorestown New Jersey credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving and restoring health after years of female troubles and threatened operations. The ad claims thirty years of use and lists conditions cured including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains and backache. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
Citizens discuss a so called milk in the cocoanut as Little Willie questions its nature and Waterlike appearance ends with Philadelphia reference.
A Baltimore American quip suggests Miss Gadabout seek an electric runabout. The column playfully notes a carriage theme and offers cheeky guidance on a suitable electric vehicle choice.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer remark highlights Von Fluffie's unusual appeal and talent, including a humorous claim about his graceful ability to crawl under an automobile.
The article notes that English belles in Henry VII’s era wore small hand mirrors on their girdles, a custom also common in Elizabethan and Jacobean times, where mirrors often formed the centerpiece of fans and ornamental accessories.
A humorous exchange between Mrs Premiere and Mrs Seconde from the Woman's Home Companion centers on wardrobe plans. Mrs Premiere notes the habit of acquiring a new gown before travel, while Mrs Seconde counters with a prior visit. The light dialogue reflects social customs surrounding dress and social visits.
A New York Sun quip notes Knicker-Edison claims four hours of sleep suffices for everyone. Becker counters this would work if one could sleep after waking.
The smoke from London in certain wind states condenses on the sea and blacks the water for miles, reaching as far as Devonshire and affecting the maritime surface.
A girl in blue laments the lack of eligible men at a inland resort. She sighs the morning after arrival, noting three hammocks and no suitable partners on the premises.
A reflective line notes that worrying about immortality serves little purpose in a life’s meaning and prompts consideration of lived experience over endless afterlife concerns.
A short remark notes that as a man ages he tends to spend more time examining a contract prior to signing, suggesting increased caution and deliberation with greater experience.
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