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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
The speaker argues that Bible lands differ from Africa where wives are bought and sold, comparing marriage practices to American views. He claims Christianity ends such abuses, highlighting a school for boys and girls purchased for marriage rights, and envisions Africa’s eventual redemption by Christian faith.
A critique of word misuse cites examples like supercilious from supercilium and notes that words such as pessimist and optimism are moods of mind. It questions newsroom phrasing in relation to the Schley investigation and argues tribulation retains its sacred meaning, warning against banalizing etymology.
In a French dame school a thief is exposed using a lampblack covered duck. The method reveals the guilty child by how the duck quacks and the pupils’ reflected touches, a form of ideal retribution termed nemesis by Dr. Richard G. Moulton.
Shaw's Pure Malt touted as absolutely pure and valuable in sickness. It was promoted as essential at home and sold by Jas. Be. Osborn & Co.
Attorney C Griffin of Sheridan Indiana endorses Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a superior tonic for weak nerves and overall strength. He notes relief from digestive irregularities and urges faithful use with packages bearing the doctor’s portrait and signature. Sold at 50 cents a box at Elliott's Drug Store and by the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
An Ohio editor declares he would not exchange a bogus trade dollar for any man's autograph. He adds that if offered on a check or railway pass he might reconsider his stance, but remains opposed to the practice.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio praises Chamberlains Pain Balm after his wife suffered eight weeks with agonizing back pain. He reports her relief after a few days and a full recovery before finishing the bottle. The liniment is sold by C E H Elliott.
Russian and other miners are being employed in English coal mines and agitation against their employment is being considered. On first sign of kidney trouble stop it by taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by John Gifford.
The Philadelphia Times warns that voice tone and inflection shape meaning more than words. It argues education should curb provincial accents, promote courteous inflection, and teach children to speak well before singing.
An old newspaper ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollar rewards for any failing case and invites testimonials, naming FF Cheney & Co of Toledo and urging readers to buy Hall's Family Pills from druggists.
The Chicago 400 illustrated travel publication from the Chicago and North-Western Railway is praised for its tinted half-tones and high quality press. It offers free delivery or mail order for two cents postage to any address, via W. B. Kniskern, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
Chronic bronchial trouble and summer coughs can be quickly relieved and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by John Gifford.
A short essay urges gentle care for the elderly and cautions against overprotecting them. It touts Dr Caldwell's Lyrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as beneficial for aged and infirm, claiming it aids digestion, tones the system, and prolongs life with gentle action. Sold by At-C. E. Elliott in 40c and $1 bottles.
Police protected garrison troops in Athlone Ireland by escorting them to their bar racks to shield them from hostile townspeople during the riots.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis. Her niece recovered from advanced consumption after using the medicine. The ad touts its efficacy for coughs and colds and notes trial bottles are free with guaranteed 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
A vintage notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that cures colds and prevents pneumonia. It markets the product with medical claims and names the treatment as a safe household remedy.
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