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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

7

Promotion for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women

An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted cure for weak nervous overworked women. It claims the formula is printed on each bottle wrapper and endorsed by leading medical authorities from multiple schools. A free booklet of ingredients and endorsements is offered by mail from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Addreag BY. Pierce Buffalo, N Sarah E. Heavrin J. P. Heavrin Circuit Court W. D. Nowlin Third Baptist Church

Local notices mix in town life and industry links

A mix of farm oil prospects near Petersburg, factory closures, reopens at Ferdinand, and local notices cover elections, church plans, and medical ads. Reports note Stafford farm oil prep, Wet or Dry vote chances, Kitten shops lease, and river name trivia Pat O Kay. Local ads tout DeWitt’s salve and ManZan pile remedy.

Stafford Petersburg Ferdinand Newton Stewart Orange Crawford Pike Gibson Pat O’kay Pat Ochre Jasper Herald

A Mild Laxative For Baby's Bowels

A doctor warns against dangerous purgatives for babies and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for all ages. Testimonials from parents claim relief for infants and dyspepsia, with endorsements from Weathers and others. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 per bottle. free samples offered by Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois. sale by T. C. Basye.

Dr. Caldwell Safe ‘Weathers Indianapolis Mattie Crouch Tiptonville Tenn Almon Willis Jamaica A. B. Cunningham Fresno Calif Flora Hebrew Bow Creek Kan Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello T.C. Basye

Good Cough Medicine for Children

An editorial urging care for child illnesses cites diphtheria and scarlet fever risks from colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted non narcotic option. Ripley resident FF Starcher reports consistent satisfaction with its use for his children. For sale by T C Basye.

FF. F. Starcher Ripley W. Va Chamberlain T. C. Basye

Imaginary Holidays Delight a Man with Travel Dreams

A Hearth and Home note describes a man who cannot travel yet finds joy in travel. He learns costs, outfits, and schedules, then picks excursions in books and imagines distant places, turning reading into a captivating hobby.

Beware of Frequent Colds and Chamberlain's Remedy

A warning against neglecting colds to avoid chronic catarrh and a promotion of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee praising relief and restored throat and lungs after use. Sold by T. C. Basye.

Chamberlain T. C. Basye

Old Maguire Hines Declines Syllabub Dessert

In a dining scene Sylabub appears as dessert. Old Maguire Hines, speaking with a soil language of his own, examines a saucerful and declines. The hostess urges him to try it, but he quips that it looks pretty yet he never could eat wind.

Old Maguire Hines Mr. Hines

Just a Little Cascasweet Advertised for Babies

An old ad touts Cascasweet as safe for cross babies, claiming it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drugs Law, promising endorsement by mothers nationwide.

T. C. Basye

Popular Men Borrowers Highlighted in Somerville Journal

The Somerville Journal notes a curious class of men whose popularity makes it seem a privilege for others to lend tobacco to them. The piece wryly observes social dynamics around generosity and status among men in the community.

Somerville Journal

Their Prettiest Girl Makes Two Hearts Smile

Ned Bellingham and Crosby Maurer share a bachelor apartment and a comic misread of a nearby woman who captivates them both. A twist reveals twin nieces of Mrs. Foster, Alice and Phoebe Bayard, making room for two romance paths as their living situation shifts.

Maurie Ned Maurer Ealuly Dhactor Maurer Mater Old Man Gordon Europe

Slang That Isn't Slang in Language Use

In a New Orleans Times-Democrat discussion a reader argues slang is misapplied to many words and phrases. The piece notes faze is proper English and not slang while lie down, though seemingly casual, has non slang meanings.

Thomas A Kempis George Ade New Orleans Times- Democrat

Stark Trees Offer For Aggressive Salesmen In Louisiana Missouri

Wanted salesmen to sell Stark Trees with an 83 year proven record. OTARK BROS NUBLins Louisiana Missouri territory. Earn big money with cash weekly. Also mentions DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills 50c sold by T C Basye for backache and bladder issues.

Otark Bros Nublins Louisiana Missouri DeWitt de Wittt T. C. Basye

Viewed from the Rear at Cafes and Chairs

An observer notes people at cafes fail to consider their feet seen from behind. He points out a girl whose feet are tucked under a chair, exposing more leg than needed, a sight he calls cute from his vantage. He wagers she would react with nerves if she knew how she is seen.

Pike County Winslow Dispatch Gusley Taylor W. W. Taylor Boonville Standard

Kodol advertised as cure for dyspepsia stomach trouble

An advertisement urges readers to eat freely and quit dieting while claiming Kodol digests all foods and strengthens the weak stomach. It touts natural digestive juices, guarantees relief, and notes sale by T Basye.

T. C. Basye T. Basye

Auld Brig Relic Preserved as Sacred History

In Burns' Land the Auld Brig is protected as a historic relic though no longer used Tam o Shanter’s tale a new bridge now spans above it over the Bonnie Doon.

Tam O* Shanter Bonnie Doon

Epidemic Label Sparks Debate Among Reporters

Three people share the same disease prompting reporters to call it an epidemic. observers argue that labeling the situation as an epidemic may be an exaggeration and reflect sensationalism rather than science.

Wood Liver Medicine Promotes Liver Health And Relief

An early 20th century tonic sold by T. C. Basye promises liver regulation and relief from headaches constipation stomach ache and kidney disorders. It claims gentle laxative effects and tonic benefits felt after the first dose with a dollar bottle offering double the content of a fifty cent size.

T. C. Basye

Date of Buddha Nirvana and birth year set

A latest writer on Buddha places his Nirvana at 487 B C and, given a 0 year life period in tradition, suggests birth in 567 B C. This aligns with available inscriptions and Ceylonese chronicles.

Might Be Worse The Boss Angrily Scolds Delayed Office Visit

In a tense exchange the boss rails at James the office boy for arriving late after an hour of ringing. The boy retorts that arriving later would not have stopped the caller from waiting longer. The dialogue highlights impatience and sharp exchanges in the office.

James

Golds Cough Syrup Aids Colds For Children

Golds contracted at this season of the year are quickly relieved with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxative quality rids the system of the cold. Pleasant to take. Best for children for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold.

T. C. Basye

Breathing Exercises Benefit Parisian Students

Breathing exercises were introduced in some Parisian schools not long ago, and beneficial results were soon manifested.

World Growing Letter Gets Cited By Washington Post

A quotation from the Washington Post notes that some men believe the world improves as they observe the growing good done by others. The remark reflects optimism about collective progress and moral progress in society.

Washington Post

Pineules for the Kidneys Offer 30 Day Trial

Small golden kidney pills promise quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. The advertisement markets a 30 days trial for $1.00 and claims to purify the blood.

T. C. Basye

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