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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
A baldheaded gentleman is approached by a woman with hair streaming down her back who asks if he has a comb. He describes looking at her sadly and removing his hat as part of the incident on the Republic, told in the Boston Herald.
A surgeon admits in a New York Herald exchange that he has never previously performed the operation in question while the doctor questions his experience. The dialogue captures a moment of professional curiosity and caution in early medical reporting.
A factory manager leaves for New York amid talks to sell merchandise. The office boy asks for a half holiday to watch a big baseball game, is refused, and a telegram about a $500 offer is sent with a child added line. The reply allows $500 and William the afternoon off, prompting a reprimand but sly admiration for the boy’s enterprise.
A humorous exchange about rising gas bills and late homecomings. The dialogue features an older man and his friend George noting the mounting gas costs and the wife waiting up, typical of urban newspaper humor.
In a courtroom mood, Wel insists only a fine against the corporation is proper, while the prisoner argues no personal punishment can be imposed. The exchange echoes a satirical frontier trial with a witty back and forth.
A sharp exchange in the New York Telegraph quotes a hero taunting a villain about reaching the end of his rope. The villain counters by tossing the butt and claiming he has another.
An ad notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gum soothing, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and wind colic cure with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
A rural advice note promotes Sloan's Liniment as a treatment for hog cholera. It instructs isolating sick hogs, fumigating pens, and administering a milk mix with one part Liniment to two parts milk for three days. Endorsing letters claim quick hog recovery and a free booklet offer from Dr. Earl S. Sloan.
From New Idea Woman's Magazine, a cautionary essay on the risk of chasing every promising venture. The author uses an ancient farmer tale to warn that constant pursuit of glittering chances can exhaust body and purse and ruin steadiness in work and savings.
A Sunday School newcomer Charlie explains to his mother that he was the only student who knew what the collect was. He tells the class it is a pain in the stomach, revealing a humorous misunderstanding.
In a Plain Dealer report a cook examines an egg and declares it bad, then drops it as she concludes it is worse. The brief item notes a cautious judgment and a quick action.
A historical note states five pounds of oats provide the same nourishment to horses as ten pounds of fresh clover. The guideline links cereal grain to pasture feed, reflecting practical feeding ratios.
A reflective sentence defines a martyr as a man who presents himself as a virtuous exemplar within a close knit community. The statement suggests local ideals shape perception and praise while masking complexities.
A Baird Texas resident recounts how quitting coffee and starting Postum improved health. He describes relief from dyspepsia kidney and bowel troubles and says his bowels regularized and pains vanished within two weeks. He credits his son’s similar gains and notes his family now uses Postum. There is a call to read The Road to Wellville and a note that new letters appear periodically.
An old soldier and several others report relief from chronic constipation using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad claims the product gently tones intestinal muscles, offers a permanent cure, and contrasts it with harsh purgatives. Free trial bottles are available by sending name and address to Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello, Illinois.
Sermon text explains James 3 1 12 on controlling speech. Teachers face stricter judgment if words offend. Bridle the tongue to govern the body, as bits steer horses and rudders guide ships. The tongue, a small member, can set the course of life and moral judgment.
Munyons Dyspepsia remedy acts quickly on gastric juices to tone the stomach and aid digestion. It soothes irritated stomachs from drugs and offers a refund if not satisfactory. sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a playful exchange about telling lies, noting that clever lies may be forgiven if convincing enough. The dialogue centers on a child and his father discussing consequences of lying.
A concise note claims Tartars possess the strongest voices while Chinese voices are the weakest. No further context or data is provided to explain this assessment.
A short clipping notes global coal production and includes two quotations about wisdom and life. The piece cites ninety six percent of coal being north of the equator and presents proverbs from Rochefoucauld and the Bible.
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore hot calloused aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Mrs. William Williams of Adlen in Wicomico county reports a table that jumps around the room after deaths in the family. She claims witnesses can attest to the habit and hopes the heirloom remains in the family for generations despite the strange behavior.
Eastern Colorado offers land from 10 to 20 dollars per acre with fertile crops, attracting farmers from older states. Lincoln County is highlighted as a premier agricultural area with W. S. Pershing of Limon advising on land surveys for the U P Railroad and the Government. A sales pitch notes rapid price increases and strong investment appeal.
The advertisement touts over fifty years of public confidence and popularity for Hamlins Wizard Oil as the world’s standard remedy for aches and pains. It emphasizes merit as the sole reason for its enduring success.
A physician urges walking while a patient protests he already owns an automobile. The doctor insists on getting another one, reflecting a comical push toward increased mobility.
An advertisement for Pettit's Eye Salve claims instant relief for irritated eyes caused by dust heat sun or wind. The product is sold by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
A brief note states twenty minutes is the maximum time a sperm whale can stay under water and adds a caution that a man rarely belittles others unless they are physically larger.
H A Kruts koff of 5714 Wabash Ave Chicago Illinois recounted a painful eruption that started as small pustules, spread across his body, and caused intense itching and sleepless nights. He credited Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills with stopping the itching within days and removing all traces of the eruption in about three weeks. Potter Drug offers Cuticura remedies from Boston.
James Greenman of Ionia Michigan recalls a severe kidney attack that left him bedridden for three months with back pain, weakness, dizziness, and weight loss. He avoided surgery, used Dean's Kidney Pills, and passed about forty kidney stones, then recovered fully.
Mrs Spriggsworth pleads with a physician to see her husband promptly noting he has not been ill and shows no obvious symptoms yet fears a hidden illness. The doctor plans an evening or morning visit pending a thorough examination and possible operation to prevent future illness.
An advertisement promotes Murine eye remedy claiming relief for red weak weary watery eyes. It asserts physicians compounded the formula and that it conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws and urges readers to ask their druggist.
Local readers learn of Bob Green of Orchard Farm who buys a phonograph with blank records. He plays animal calls to lure geese and ducks, bagging several birds at a Marais Roche thicket, then speculates Theodore Roosevelt is departing for Africa reported by the Chicago Inter Ocean.
At the dinner party a man compliments her thoughtfulness and she quietly implies others have nothing worth saying. The exchange hints at a deeper reason he believes nobody else would contribute meaningfully. The scene appears in the San Francisco Examiner.
Fresh Student column explores Mabel’s fashion choice as long sleeves trend returns. The note hints she may fear arrest for carrying concealed arms, reflecting campus humor and safety worries.
The anecdote recalls Wellington being dubbed the Iron Duke after battles, with a remark about resisting bronze statues as a sculpture crew ponders portraying him. The Chicago Tribune notes the humorous tension between public reverence and self perception.
A concise reflection on freedom as self binding to a noble duty, framing liberty through personal obligation and moral responsibility.
A reflection on how true comfort to others arises from sharing empathy rather than seeking self solace. The idea emphasizes outward acts of support as the source of genuine consolation for both giver and receiver.
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