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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1892
Page
4
The Saturday Review explains how Chinese letter writing uses vertical columns and selective omissions to insult targets. It notes risks for officials who misplace honor terms such as Your Excellency, and cites a censor punished for an imperial memorial lacking proper elevation to the dowager empress.
A garbled 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It lists Toledo suppliers West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin, claims internal blood action, and includes testimonials. Miscellaneous quack cures for headaches, bronchitis, toothache, and other odd lines appear, with dubious endorsements and stray quotes.
A trusted writer notes common remedies fail for catarrh while local treatment is essential. Ely's Cream Balm is praised by physicians and druggists for quick action, targeted cure, safety, and pleasant use.
A Boston Commercial Bulletin editorial urges the superintendent of streets to reform his conduct and address ongoing municipal maintenance concerns. The piece frames the call as a public duty to improve city infrastructure and accountability.
The Indianapolis Journal extols Syrup of Fig as a pure wholesome laxative that pleases the taste and gently cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims widespread approval and asserts it is the best and only remedy for millions.
A puzzling 3 inch display ad appears this week from The Jor Harter Medicine Co. claiming every new poster uses a single unique word. Readers are invited to find the word. those who name it receive lithographs or samples as a prize.
A quirky snippet from Texas Siftings notes a humorous mix up in drink measurements with playful wordplay on drachm and dram. The piece hints at a social scene with a second-table ritual and sealed rites.
Fragmentary item notes a bronchial irritant used to ease coughing and mentions boxes and a Ram's Horn publication. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret but centers on a remedy or treatment and a consumer comment about self-obsessed people.
An old advertisement from the Binghamton Republican touts Breenan's Pitts as a remedy for headaches and liver issues claiming it acts like magic on vital organs. The item mentions wealth and boarding-house futures in a dubious promotional tone.
A testimonial from C H Dear of Washington House Washington Virginia says August Flower relieved years of indigestion after first dose. He claims immediate relief and complete cure allowing unrestricted eating and a weight of 165 pounds.
Senate sponsor Cullom introduces a bill setting eight hours as a day for all laborers hired by or for the United States or the District of Columbia and for contractors. Penalties for violations are outlined. The House reports the Bland free coinage bill and moves to investigate the pension bureau. Various private and military bills follow with limited action.
Indiana news items report deaths from wrecks and burns, paroled prisoners, grain for Russia, Sunday butcher bans, and local happenings. Notables include Joseph Eldred killed in a Goshen Kendallville freight wreck, Nancy Russert burned, Gov Case urging aid for Russia, and Brakeman Brooks linked to 1871 Logansport murder.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed remedy for women’s ailments. It claims to strengthen overworked or run-down users and to cure functional disorders and “female complaints” with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for headaches, biliousness, constipation, and liver stomach bowel derangements.
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