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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
5
An article extols American medicinal roots and two Dr Pierce preparations, Golden Medical Discovery and Farites Forma, as cures for indigestion heart and pelvic disorders. It asserts alcohol free formulas with ingredients listed on each bottle wrapper and offers a free booklet from R V Pierce, Buffalo NY.
A compilation of brief items from Hawesville and surrounding towns covers product ads for DeWitt's Salve and Cascasweet, local crop optimism, a political candidate’s arrest, Kodol digestive aid endorsements, peach farm sales, oil boom updates, a New Albany to Corydon auto link trial, factory plans in Jasper, and a U S government pulp breakthrough using corn stalks to aid paper mills.
Advice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and a preventive against pneumonia. Claims no opium content and safety for all ages, with sale by T. C. Basye.
A historical ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for all ages, highlighting its gentle action, digestive benefits, and claim that it relieves constipation without harsh purgatives. testimonials from Mrs. Cooper and others endorse its use and a free sample offer is extended with purchase details.
A well known authority on rheumatism presents a simple home mixture using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Readily available from prescription pharmacies, the blend is claimed to ease pain and swelling after several days without stomach harm. Local druggists confirm ingredients are harmless and can mix the preparation on request.
Perkins, the loyal maid, foils a romance plot of a sixtyish heiress in Nice. The count’s yacht engagement ends when Perkins foils the scheme with a dramatic breakfast eruption and forces the wedding plan to collapse. Perkins remains vigilant, safeguarding the estate and overseeing the heiress’s safety.
A humorous London Answers spoof portrays a sunburned cyclist pedaling toward Stratford on the Avon. He asks a passing youth if he is near Shakespeare's House, and the youth replies that Shakespeare is dead, implying no rush. The vignette uses playful wordplay about travel and fame.
Dialogue fragment reflects a chopped exchange about a solitaire ring and a mock gift, attributed to Chicago News. Mabel remarks the ring does not match the one Tom had hoped to give.
The piece describes lama pilgrims in Tibet and Hindoo practice as they trek sacred mountains. Sven Hedin notes lamas lie to mark the path, then rise and move forward, equating one long journey to thirty normal ones. Some lamas immure themselves in caves, fed through a ground hole, a sign of death if the dish remains untouched.
In a London Express anecdote a group tests an ear trumpet for Mr Borrows. Joe, eager to collect a debt, speaks a line through the device but Borrows rejects it, declaring the contraption useless. The scene ends with a disappointed sigh from the old man.
A Philadelphia Sunday school superintendent invited a visitor to speak to a class of young children. The speaker, known for long talk, started by defining epitome as a synopsis, explaining the term to the tender-age audience.
Diamonds can explode when brought to the surface or warmed by miners through increased temperature. Larger stones are more prone to bursting, and some valuable stones have been destroyed. Dealers sometimes protect gems by placing large diamonds in raw potatoes during transport from South Africa.
A dialogue excerpt shows Lang and Strang discussing a mistaken identity gag with Mrs Vane and her daughter. Lang recalls attempting the same line with the daughter, but it failed to land with the audience or the parties involved.
A Philadelphia Press brief humorously captures a classroom moment as a teacher asks Johnny to name the fiercest polar animal and the boy mishears pol ar as polecat, producing a tongue in cheek exchange about bears and the pole polecat.
A playful missive from Little Dot to Mama turns on a cracked teacup found during tea time. The child explains the flaw is not a hair but a crack, prompting a coy, domestic exchange in Pick-Me-Up style.
A whimsical exchange from Philadelphia Prose about an elderly woman preparing to sew. The old stocking and scissors chime in with a light remark as she retrieves her needle and yarn for darning.
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