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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
7
The column compiles a miscellany of satirical notes and public notices. It cites exam costs for county records, hints at an option law on shop goods, promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin care, and shares brief local anecdotes including a boy's croup remedy and reformatory population shifts.
Mrs. W G Gibson of Lexington Kentucky credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing her three year old daughter's severe bronchitis after starting the medicine on October 18. The child quickly improved and was fully well by October 23.
Police report recovering ten barrels and twenty five cases of bottled beer along with 250 gallons of whiskey and other liquor valued near 1000 dollars. Three wagon loads were moved to City Hall as evidence the liquor was being sold.
Ancient salutes signal respect or submission from the knightly era to modern ceremonies. The bowing sword salute echoes crusader faith with the hilt kissed to the lips, then lowered to show submission or friendship. Forehead raises imply an empty weapon hand though this has weaker support.
An advertisement urges self diagnosis for liver trouble with symptoms such as yellow eyes and pimples. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pensin as a laxative tonic that restores liver function and offers a free test bottle by requesting name and address. The doctor provides free medical guidance and a Monticello Illinois address.
The piece extols seasoned leaders noting Gladstone as a four time British prime minister who expanded the empire and guided policy well into his later years. It cites his work on Ireland as a historic late career task and lauds experience in running nations.
A quip by the Philosopher of Folly argues canvases costlier than paper to keep rank painters scarce and away from putrid poets, noting value in materials shapes artistic merit.
A historical medical ad touts Dr Joshua Emmons as a renowned specialist who developed a liniment and a throat and lung applicator. The device generates a gas from the liniment to reach lung tissue, claimed to heal irritation and cure consumption and lung diseases, even for patients who traveled seeking relief.
An advertorial offer promises free treatments for consumption and lung ailments from Dr. Emmons Throat and Lung Healer Co at the Saks Building in Indianapolis. It claims a home treatment that won’t disrupt daily life and invites distant patients to request a free trial by writing for correspondence.
Lieutenant Vandermuth uncovers a theft of war plans from Captain Comstock's office. Beverly Comstock tracks suspects, reveals a Russian socialist group link, and Decoding the scheme leads to Steven Shivetsky, the culprit, and the safe return of the plans. Vandermuth clears his name with the secret service.
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