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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1903

Page

2

Little Early Risers laxative pills praised in ads

Advertisements tout De Witts Little Early Risers as non purging laxatives that work quietly even in double doses. Housten Texas user W H Howell and Lafayette Indiana resident Bob Moore endorse them for constipation and sick headache. Also mentions possible extension of Lord Curzon as viceroy of India.

W. HH. Howell Houeten Tex Bob Moore Lafayette Dewitt C. E. Elliott

Electric Bitters Restores Mrs. Newson From Ills

Decatur Alabama resident Mrs S H Newson recounts three years of extreme pain from indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. After doctors and remedies failed she tried Electric Bitters and remarkably recovered. The ad urges Electric Bitters for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues with a dollar price and druggist CLE Elliots.

S. H. Newson Decatur Ala Elliots

Summer Vacation Destination Ad and Health Cure Claim

The ad touts a delightful country as ideal for summer rest and recreation with affordable hotels along a route from Chicago via the Illinois Central and North Western lines. It also promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung ailments with a testimonial from T J McFarland of Benterville Va and offers trial bottles free and regular sizes at 50 cents and 1.00.

Coly Vole Chicago Cilvagto Asien Pacific North Western Line W. B. Noiskero Chicais Dr. King T. J. McFarland C. E. Elliott

Study Urges Biological Farm for Heredity Research

Dr. Whitman of the University of Chicago, adviser to the Carnegie Institution, endorses a biological farm as the site for long term study of heredity and evolution.

Whitman The University of Chicago Carnegie Institution

Southern Travel and Experiences in Oil Land in Louisiana

The speaker details travels to three Southern Conferences and duties as Missionary Secretary. Church owns 700 acres in Louisiana rice belt given by donors who suspect oil. An oil company is formed to test the site with a 15-member board, including the speaker. Oil success could fund church missions. failure could reduce surplus. Resident T Jennings of Syracuse is company president and A W Hall treasurer.

Louisiana Rice Ed Meadignal T. Jennings Syracuae N. V A. W Exeter

The Contented Editor Advises Readers Not To Pity The Country Editor

The piece portrays the country editor as content and resilient amid criticism from city papers. It mocks urban editors and praises plain work, detailing the country editor's rough, independent stance and readiness to face disparagement without changing.

Geiger Metropolis Si Green Abaya

Chicago to Denver One-Way Second-Class Tickets Sale Dates

The notice advertises one-way second-class fares from Chicago to Denver with routes via Colorado Springs Pueblo and intermediate points. Sale dates listed May 14 June 2 16 July 7 21 August 4 and September 13, with reduced rates from many eastern points. Contact N M Breeze 185 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio for details.

Hot Springs So. Dak Casper Weo Chicago & North- Western Bay N. M. Breeze Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio

Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Kondul Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for appetite loss, nervousness, headaches, indigestion and other stomach troubles. It claims nourishment comes from the stomach and promotes health and strength through Kedel Dyspepsia Cure, sold by C. E. Elliott.

C. E. Elliott

Tenement Overcrowding in Carlisle Reveals Population Strain

In Carlisle England a crowded city scene shows over 8000 residents living in just one and two room homes, amounting to about one sixth of the population. The stark housing shortage underscores urban pressures and living conditions.

Carlisle

The Hygiene of Old Age and Gentle Care

A discussion on protecting the elderly from shock and overpity while promoting gentle stimulation to vital processes. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as beneficial for digestion and overall health in aged and infirm individuals.

Willeh Caldwell E. Eliiour

Crop Bulletin Notes Rainy Week With Mixed Yields In 1903

The weekly report for the week ending June 1 1903 notes showery weather across the state with excess rainfall in many areas. Wheat heads are short and yields below average due to rust and pests, oats are rapid yet uneven, and corn planting lags while clover timothy and pastures remain short but are recovering. Potatoes and gardens do well with a slight improvement in blackberry prospects.

Drouth

Chimpanzee Consul In London Performs Human Habits

A trained chimpanzee named Consul in London is dressed as a man and imitates human behavior. He eats with knife and fork, smokes cigars, plays football, rides a tricycle, and enjoys posing for photographs.

London

His Last Hope Realized In Oklahoma Settlement

An early settler in Oklahoma recounts a near fatal bout of diarrhoea in June. After severe heat and bad water, a neighbor offered Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which rapidly eased his agony and led to a complete recovery within hours. Sold by C. E. Ehnott.

Oklahoma Fortune Chamberlain C. E. Ehnott

Sheep Scab Risks From Stock Yards Warned by Purdue

The season to buy sheep for fall feeding carries scab risk as stock yards spread infection. Regulations require dipping diseased sheep twice or once for healthy sheep before shipment. Of 4 506 scabby head cases, 4 161 came from stock yards. 345 were farm produced. Farm dipping advised. avoid purchase.

Bureau of Animal Industry R. A. Craic

Two Berlin Teens Die By Self Inflicted Gunfire

In Berlin two boys aged 14 and 15 died by their own hand using the same revolver. The incidents appear linked by time and method, with investigators examining the youths' circumstances and potential connections.

Berlin

Foley's Kidney Cure Claim on Urinary Health

A historic fragment promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming to restore kidney and bladder function. The terse item implies a medical remedy with bold assurances but lacks verifiable evidence or modern medical context.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Quick Cure

An old advertisement claims to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if not effective and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Local Grocer Tops Fresh Eggs With Banter

A comic exchange at a grocer's shop has a customer asking if the eggs are fresh. The grocer replies with a joking claim about laying hens and timing. The ad then pitches Poles's Kidney Cure as a remedy, sold by Johnny Giteford.

Fpoles Johny Giteford

Editor offers prize for best essay on duties of a wife

A weekly Australian newspaper invites submissions from readers with a contest offering the editor as the prize for the best essay on the duties of a wife. The unusual offer aims to provoke essays on marriage roles and domestic responsibility.

Australia

Foley's Honey and Tar Relief Praised by Asthma Sufferer

Jatin Gilford of Cnierville Iowa reports severe asthma coughs improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recalls trying doctors in New York and other cities with little benefit before the remedy provided immediate relief and now vows to keep it in his home.

Dante Cnierville Bowa New York Foley Jatin Gilford

First to Test Chloroform Dies at 69 in England

At Newton le Willows Lancashire England Dr J W Watkins aged 69 has died He was the first human to be subjected to chloroform in a historic medical trial The report notes his pioneering role in anesthetic research and his death follows the procedure.

Newton le Willows Lancashire England J. W. Watkins

Irrigating Ditches and Canals in the United States

The number of irrigating ditches and canals in operation in the United States exceeds 20 000 and their combined length is not less than 40 000 miles. Major waterworks support agricultural supply and regional development across multiple states and municipalities.

United States

Wasting Away Recount From Salem Patient

A Salem reader describes years of iguvy disease and fever with no relief from various doctors. After taking Puley’s Kidney Cure, the writer reports complete recovery and renewed health, crediting the remedy for his restoration.

Rede R. Watts Salem Leried Puley John

Soldier at Thirteen: Kimball’s Union Army Service

William W. Kimball of Oshkosh Wisconsin joined the Union Army at age thirteen. Now fifty two, he recounts his early enlistment and service experiences.

William W. Kimball Oshkosh, Wis

Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimonial

Ten years bedridden in Oakville Indiana due to kidney disease. After exhausting medical care, Jey's Kidney Cure is praised as a Godsend and prescribed by Dr. Gray. Sold by John Gitford.

RCA. Gray J. P. Oakville Ind Jey John Gitford

Spain presses olives as February harvest month

In Spain February marks the peak for olive pressing with the 1902 oil yield estimated at about 12,789,000 gallons. The figure reflects a substantial production level for the season and highlights the country’s prominence in olive oil output.

Spain

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Strength and Digestion

An advertisement touts Kodol as a cure aiding digestion. It claims the product nourishes blood nerves and muscles, relieving indigestion and stomach disorders. Sold by C F and other agents, with claims of general nourishment and vigor.

Iorg Elliott C.fans Vrro

French Author's Ghastly Relic Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions astronomer Camille and a disciple tied to a bound book relic. The line is garbled, offering no clear event, date, place, or organization to anchor a full summary.

F . Flami Tench Camille Ing «Arion

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