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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

3

Stuttering Man Masters Tongue Twister Lesson

A man who stuttered badly visits a specialist and after ten lessons can clearly say Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Friends praise him as he notes the difficulty of fitting such speech into ordinary conversation.

Peter Piper Everybody’s Magazine

Dangers in Mercury to Life and Teeth

Mercury poses health risks to those making mirrors barometers or thermometers with nitrate of mercury affecting teeth gums and body tissues.

Korea Size Compared To Kansas

A note compares Korea to Kansas noting both cover about 82 000 square miles in area as a geographic fact. The comparison emphasizes the large land area of Korea and its similarity in size to a U S state.

Korea Kansas

Whiskey and Drug Treatment Hits Indiana

The Stewart Sanitarium at 1114 North Hingis Street Indianapolis has been investigated and found legitimate by physicians and ministers from across the state for its success in treating whiskey and drug habits.

Stewart North Hingis Street Indianapolis

Politeness in Tibet Signaled by Hand and Tongue Gesture

In Tibet a polite greeting involves raising a clasped hand and sticking out the tongue. This ritual gesture serves as a cultural sign of respect during introductions and first meetings.

Tibet

One Day Cold Cure Claim by Sanative Brom O Quinine

Sanative Brom o Quinine marketed as the world over cure for a cold in one day. Signature shown as ER. WI Grove and Zoe attributed. no verifiable medical authority provided.

WI Grove Zoe

Rhododendron Native Regions and Discoveries

The rhododendron native range spans temperate North America and India's mountains. Dr. Hooker and colleagues found many splendid species in the Himalayas and introduced them to Europe.

North America India Himalayas Dr. Hooker Europe

A Son Proclaims Marriage To His Beloved Bride

A young man tells his mother he will marry the fairest, loveliest, and noblest girl in the world. She struggles to smile through tears and utters a bittersweet blessing, My poor boy. The scene unfolds with tender emotion as a mother reacts to her son's announcement.

Chicago Herald Czarowitz Atchison Kan Globe

Whiskey Cure for Lame Back Prompts Medical Debate

An 19th century note discusses using whiskey for lame back rheumatism as an almost infallible cure when mixed with Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparida Compound. The formula prescribes tablespoonful doses before meals and at night. Toris Compound is sold by Globe Pharmaceutical Co. of Chicago, with other ingredients available from druggists.

Globe Pharmaceutical Co Chicagea

No man is master of himself quote

A reflective line asserting self mastery hinges on controlling inner guests of the heart, suggesting discipline over thoughts and emotions as the path to true personal authority.

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cure Advertisement Notice

One hundred dollar reward offered for catarrh cure success not met by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and company vouched by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. available from all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised. Aristophanes quote included.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Elias Seana California Fic Syrup Co

Tortured Six Months By Terrible Eczema Baby Healed

Mrs. Louis Beck of San Antonio Texas recalls her child Lezema suffering for six months from eczema. After trying two doctors with no relief the Cuticura remedies brought sleep within a week and clear skin within two months. The child is now two and eczema free. Insights from 1907.

Louis Beck San Antonio Tex

Duty and value priced warning quote

A reflective note contrasts the virtue of starting duties late with the cost of underpaying for essentials, urging full value and seriousness in commitments. The fragment frames thrift against obligation, quoting Dionysius as a caution against incomplete effort.

Real cure for the whiskey habit found at Stewart Sanitarium

A claim cites Stewart Sanitarium at 1114 North Illinois Street in Indianapolis as a real cure for whiskey habit.

Soldier Grinds Sword to Plowshare Amid Plow Trust Claim

A soldier, shaping his sword into a plowshare as a prophecy urged, is warned by the Plow Trust that they own patents on every plow related item. He muses that there is no hurry, yet notes that violent acts may be needed to defend property rights in the future.

Plow Puck

Kidney Pills Restored Ailment In Corydon Man

David Price of Corydon Iowa suffered kidney trouble with weakness and back pain. One week after starting Dean's Kidney Pills he walked without a cane and gradually recovered. Seven years later he remains in good health. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

David Price Corydon Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Items of Interest Show Broad World Facts and Local Giving

A杂 miscellany covers crime mortality, weather pegs, and biology. It notes Italy leading Europe in murders and Russia in suicides, plus a quip about cypress birds facing wind. It mentions Norway Sweden pines living 507 years, German oaks about 300, and odd ads on health. It cites a Chicago camp for consumptives, a Litchfield tomb inscription, land use stats, and Towanda tree donations by Dr. Heinrich C. Leonhardt.

Italy Europe Russia India Norway Sweden Germany Harriet Fulmer Chicago Gads Hill Highland Park Lake Michigan Litchfield Conn Mary John Buel Towanda N. Y Heinrich C. Leonhardt

Quick Observations on Marriage and Morals from Atchison Globe

A satirical collection of wry lines on domestic life and social pretensions. It jokes about favors, dining, gowns, succession, widowhood, musical taste, and the quirks of marriage with a sharp, tongue in cheek tone.

Anecdote of Wagner by Reisenauer at Parsifal rehearsal

Alfred Reisenauer recalls a Bayreuth Parsifal rehearsal where Wagner, in high spirits after a superb garden scene, hugged artists then barked like a dog and balanced on his head. Liszt quips that the pose is the hardest to hold, while the group struggles to keep straight faces and Wagner seems secretly pleased.

Wagner Alfred Reisenauer Lizst Reisenauer Bayreuth Liszt Harpers Weekly

Imitation Dinner Set Prompts Deceit Claim

A Philadelphia Press report recounts a salesman touting a dinner set for 150 dollars. Mrs Richley agrees to label it Imitation Price 6.90 to mislead their servant girl.

Little Willie and Little Bob Speak of Grandfather

Dialogue from Tom Watson's Magazine features a playful exchange about pride in a grandfather and a humorous remark about his past. The snippets highlight family affection and light humor.

Willie Bob Tom Watson

Senator Butler Praises Peruna Medicine

U S Senator M C Butler of South Carolina commends Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble in a Washington letter. He describes relief and calls Peruna a wonderful tonic and internal catarrh remedy. The notice promotes Peruna Almanac 1909 and mentions Vinson's soothing syrup for children.

United States South Carolina Peruna Hlon. M. C. Butler U. S Washington, D. C Peruna Medicine Co

Pearls of Thought Epigrams from Eve's Epigrams

Acollection of humorous aphorisms and witticisms about life love and human folly. The quotes touch on egotism aging perception kindness and how people craft stories and manners of living. Attributed to Eve in the New York Telegram.

Wales Leads Britain in Mineral Wealth Per Acre

The text notes Wales as the richest part of Great Britain for mineral wealth with over 20 dollars per acre, while England yields about 10 dollars per acre and Scotland slightly under 10 dollars per acre.

Canada Scott Ottawa W. H. Rogers Traction-terminal Building Indianapolis Ind Wales Great Britain England Scotland

Garret Bard Seeks Inspiring Atmosphere for Work

The garret bard prefers an atmosphere heavy with the aroma of beefsteak and potatoes. A literary figure in Chicago notes inspiration follows such surroundings while another believer in conducive atmospheres weighs in.

Chicago News

Yellow Clothes Remain White with Red Cross Bat Blue

An old ad claim promotes Red Cross Bat Blue for whitening clothing. It notes large 20z packages sold by grocers at 5 cents. The quotation from Marcus Aurelius appears as a moral aside about self-reliance.

Red Cross

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money refunded. The text also contains an unrelated line about improving the breed by polishing brass on a harness.

Illinois Street heals whiskey habit without charging until cured

Quote from Plato on treatment ethics appears in a local clipping praising Illinois Street Indianapolis for its successful whiskey habit cure charging no money until the cure is effected. The note underscores a philosophical stance on medical care.

Fog Stories From Justices Harlan Taft Golf and Fishing

In National Magazine a tale has Justice Harlan recounting a fogbound golf drive that drops into the hole after a caddie locates it and Judge Taft counters with a fogbound fishing tale. The two anecdotes end with a silent beat as the men share their fog stories.

Justice Harlan Taft Judge Taft

Cure a Cold in One Day Prop Ad Claims Remedy

An old advertisement touts laxative bromoquinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears B W Grove's signature. The snippet ends with a quote about crime and law.

B. W.grove

Gordon Press for Sale Bargain 10x15 rebuilt unit

A 10x15 Gordon Press in good condition is offered for sale by J. B. MANY at 2313 Talbott Ave Indianapolis. The seller promises a bargain. Dr. Stewart claims “Pay when cured” for whiskey and drug habit sufferers at his Sanitatrium at 1114 North Illinois St Indianapolis.

Gordon Press Wilk J. B. Many Talbott Ave Indianapolis Stewart North Illnois St

Table Talk Sparks Honeymoon Hint at Chicago Dining

A woman whispers for less terms of endearment at table warning that such terms imply a honeymoon. The young man protests saying the bill shows the portion ordered costs over three dollars, reported by Chicago News.

Chicago News

Cause and Effect in Digestion and Grape-Nuts

An article notes that heavy greasy foods cause indigestion and mind discomfort, urging self observation of cause and effect in diet. A New York woman shares relief after using Grape-Nuts, claiming digestion improved and appetite returned, endorsing Grape-Nuts as strengthening.

N. Y Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

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Dodds Aia Carters Western Cascarets Fred C Witten Newark N. J Sterling Remedy Co N.Y Piso Aristophanes God Diogenes Dionysius Stewart Sanitarium North Ilinois St Sunflower Philosophy M. C. Butler Allah New York Telegram Marcus Antoninus Illinois Street Plato Antiphanes Gordon Press For Sale New York Kansas City Journal Slicker At Tower CO Boston USA Camabam CO Limited Toromto, Cam Paxton Toilet CO Mass Petra I. N. Y. Indianapolis Silverton Mining Silverton Mining Company San Juan County Colorado North Star Sultan Mountain Silverton San Juan M. F. Levy N. State St State Market North State St William L. Springer North Ave North Chicago Roofing Company John Mackin Walter J. Gibbons Ashland Block Edward G. Merz Superior St G. Merz & Son H. Heimann N. Clark St Jacob Weber Wells St Weber’s James T. Morrison Racine, Wis The Racine- Sattley Co C. C. O'Malley Cresco Iowa Ashland
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