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Newspaper
Orland Zenith
Location
Orland, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary text suggests claims about cures for backaches regulating menstruation and easing nerves through a product or remedy. No clear event, date, or identifiable organization is stated. The snippet reads like a vintage advertisement or medical claim from a bygone publication.
A collage of Indiana items reports drownings near Fort Wayne and South Bend, a Kokomo tomato crop loss, a factory mishap in Kokomo, mill and glass industry growth, and public notices. Notable notes include a gravely injured baker, a buried Indian grave near Spiceland, a Whitley mill shutdown, and a Jefferson anecdote about a ride across a swollen creek.
The piece contrasts the endurance of American and Chinese workers and claims American workers surpass them, likening the comparison to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It promotes the tonic as superior for dyspepsia and states it also treats constipation indigestion and malaria prevention.
The author argues that visible church giving boxes will raise short term contributions but later lead some people to feel too poor to attend church.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for many ailments from headaches to cancer. It promises painless, natural bowel movements and claims a 10 cent starter cost. The genuine Cascarets tablet bears a G. C. stamp and warns against imitations.
Rubber culture began scientifically at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in 1876 under Dr. Trimen. By 1897 Ceylon boasted about 250 000 Brazilian trees, marking a rapid expansion of rubber cultivation.
Advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains that children and adults can drink safely. Claims rich mocha like color, gentle on stomachs, with prices 15¢ and 2¢ per package. Sold by all grocers. Also notes scientific claim about darkness 200 feet beneath the sea.
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy priced at 15 cents. Also notes a Chicago G A R Encampment excursion by Nickel Plate Road with dates August 25 to 29 and travel terms, plus a curious line about Chileans believing onion juice cures typhoid fever in early stages.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Base a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures Corns Bunions Swollen Hot and Sweat ing Feet At all dryssists and shoe stores 25¢ Samplesett FRE Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y
In China twelve and a half miles from Lion-Chek, a mountain of alum stands as both a natural curiosity and a source of wealth. Villagers dig from it yearly tons of alum, supporting local livelihoods.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs about 34c to 25c with widespread grocery availability.
A recent statistics compilation shows that U S dealers bought more than 500000 dollars worth of foreign cosmetics and perfumes in 1899.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its 18th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on August 14 with a Chautauqua Lake stop and $1 extra to Toronto and $6.50 to Thousand Islands. Tickets good for return within 12 days on Peerless Daily Express trains. sleeping car reservations urged. A. Asterlin, Fort Wayne Indiana, T P A. Also tickets to Chicago for G A R encampment at one cent a mile.
For the 34th Annual G A R encampment in Chicago the Nickel Plate Road offers tickets at one cent per mile Aug 25 to 29. Return until Aug 31 or by deposit until Sept 30 on any Peerless Trio Daily Express Train stopping at our routes. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
The ancient Chinese emperors rewarded couriers who delivered good news and punished those who brought bad tidings, reflecting a court practice that valued favorable reports and discouraged unfavorable information.
Prompt dessert suggestion for the family uses Jell O as a delicious healthful choice. Ready in two minutes with no boiling just hot water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
The report notes high pneumonia deaths in the German army while convalescent soldiers receive four week furloughs. It also mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as a leading product, and a 2 oz package priced at 5 cents. The French government has freed over 1,000,000 slaves in Madagascar over the past four years.
Eighteenth An Excursion Tuesday via the Nickel Plate Road to Niagara Falls at low rates. Toronto one dollar extra, Thousand Islands six fifty extra. No extra charge for step off at Lake Chautauqua. Tickets good returning for twelve days. Write wire phone or call nearest agent or C A Asterlin TI P A Fort.
The Eagle Linen Writing Table offers 100 sheets in ruled and unruled formats. The Letter size sells for 25 cents and the Note size for 15 cents. Ask your dealer for them and take no other.
The Nickel Plate Road announces excursion tickets to Chicago for the 34th Annual G A R encampment at one cent per mile. Travel runs Aug 25 to 29 with return by Aug 31 or by deposit until Sept 3 on Peerless Trio Daily Express Trains. Contact local agents or Fort Wayne T P A.
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