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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
4
Mrs. Eliza Thoms of Easton Pa says two city doctors offered no relief for two years before Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash cured her lingering ulceration. She slept better, works again, and praises the treatments. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice to suffering women.
A Washington Star observer reports a Patcreon resident recalling a town carpenter boss Hebartinh seeking an honest worker. The candidate asks about preferred tunes and general whistle songs to gauge character. preferring old folk songs over modern pieces.
A New York bartender vacationing in Maine hid in a Peebld hotel room when a fierce storm hit. Wind and hail shattered the pane, leaving him shaken but unharmed and asking the proprietor for help. The tale reflects a rough night during travel.
A distorted note from a frightened writer seeks publication as a path to a fresh start in life. He recounts a criminal past with multiple arrests and sentences, including years in and out of jail, plus family troubles, all hoping that exposure will lead to a new beginning.
A humorous line about a Russian general and a referee during wartime reconnaissance is recalled. The vignette contrasts light banter with the grim subject of war noted at a Hague conference.
A string of old quotations remarks on a learned man who spoke ten languages and married a wife who blocked conversation. Separate lines mock a new comic opera with the remark the title character was realistic but the lines were too catchy.
A sermon by Dr. Talmage reflects on Jesus’ miracle at Cana, inviting the world to the wedding as a symbol of festive faith. It extols Christ’s abundance, the dignity of household joy, and the right of believers to enjoy earthly and heavenly blessings without guilt.
A sermon passage describes Jesus coming in extremity to comfort the believer in tragedy. It imagines future biblical weddings and heavenly feasts with figures like Esther and the Queen of Sheba, praising the bridegroom and the enduring faith that secures a heavenly mansion.
A dog named Pat, a Highland regimental mascot described as a smooth-coated Jittyke, served through Afghanistan and Egypt with two masters. He outlived hardships, was sheltered by officers, faced heat and illness, and was buried in Midlothian with a tartan coat in a crown niche at the City of Winds.
The household head arrived well after midnight his mood described as very jealous The hall clock struck three as he entered from being out with a companion his wife reproached him for his absence The fragment suggests domestic tension and a late night confrontation in a family setting
Henry Widmayer, a Wall Street trader, fainted in his broker’s office during a market swoon and faced $700 loss. Addison Cammack, on the short side, collapsed on Wall Street from Tuxedo, then recovered to end $1.25 million ahead as brokers chased short bets.
A New York Tribune account notes Bombay as a modern city scarred by plague while detailing social contrast. It cites Hindu beliefs attributing the curse to a Yogi and recalls historical fires and cholera as successive plagues, stressing faith over disaster.
In Paris theaters a production of Robinson Crusoe features four animals: a goat a monkey a parrot and a dog named Faro who plays Toby the faithful companion. The dog answers to Toby on stage and retrieves birds for Robinson before handing them to Fri Gay who plays the coon.
The article draws a parallel between West Australia’s postwar tensions with mining immigration and the Transvaal conflict with uitlander demands. It notes rising exports to Asia and Oceanica surpassing 100 million dollars, driven by cottons and foods, and quotes a Times-Herald suggestion that Missouri mules may aid Kansas harvests after the South Africa war.
Congressman Hank Smith from Michigan entertained the pension committee with a gag about widows pensions. He proposed an amendment to allow widows over 100 years old to receive the pension, sparking laughter. The bill then moved forward favorably.
None can foresee the outcome of the quar ter between foreign powers over the division of China. It is interesting to watch the going to pieces of this ancient but un progressive race. Many people in America are also going to pieces because of dyspepsia, constipation, blood, liver and stomach diseases. We are living too fast, but strength, vigor and good health can be retained if we keep off and cure the above diseases with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
A Chicago Times-Herald quip recalls a young couple in a tender kiss interrupted by the girl's father, who stood behind them and acted to end the scene. The exchange preserves a humorous note on romance and parental oversight.
If you have pimples tetter eczema or any skin or mucous membrane disease that is reachable by outward application it can be cured by Palmer's Lotion the great beautifier and Skin Curer kept in every household for emergencies Lotion Soap will aid in curing such afflictions. If your druggist does not keep it send his name to Solon Valmer 374 Pearl Street New York and receive a free pamphlet of testimonials with sample of Lotion or Soap.
Via M K & T Ry and ML K & VF from Kansas City on July 7 8 and 9 travelers can buy excursion and one way tickets to Texas at discounted round trip prices. Denison Sherman Gainesville Wichita Falls Dallas Fort Worth Waco Temple Belton Taylor Houston Galveston listed with specific fares. Tickets valid to July 30 with ten day return and stopover in Texas. One way prices are 1.00 less than round trip rates.
In a Boston Transcript vignette a job seeker tells an employer that wages depend on the presence of a cash register. If a register is available the applicant asks $25 per week. without a register he would accept $15.
Advertisement asserts Cascarets cure all ailments by correcting bowels with natural movements. Promotes metal box packaging with CCC stamp and warns against imitations while pitching low starting cost to regain health.
Cora asks if a proposal happened after Blanche-I teased Harry last night. The caper centers on a playful exchange and a suggested romance moment.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. In makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures corns itching neuology hot callous smarting sore and sweat feet. All druggists and shoe stores. 25 cents. Sample sent free. Address Allen S. Olmszied Le Roy N Y.
Applicant offers to work at a salary while the merchant insists there is nothing for him to do. The Philadelphia Press presents the brief exchange as a small labor market vignette.
An ad claims The Beat Prescription for Chills and Fever is Guove s Tasteless Con, an iron and quinine tonic offered with no cure no pay and OTC pricing. A Varied stamp hobby note and a Humorous quip about alarm clocks appear in the Somerville Journal.
A collage of pill ads and quotes from early 20th century papers promotes laxatives and remedies. Mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine, Piso's Cure for Consumption, Catarrh Cure, and Kisme Gum with skeptical asides about money and social advice. Many lines are ad copy or aphorisms, with incomplete attribution and dates.
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