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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
5
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item reports a high society wedding that turned into a farce when the minister revealed no license had been obtained. The couple delayed a proper ceremony at the bride’s home after obtaining the license the following morning, witnessed only by the family.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes of eight years with asthma and life threatening attacks. She says Foley's Honey and Tar provides instant relief and is sold by John Rifford.
A Philadelphia Record note discusses Bryn Mawr and other college girls embracing masculine physical culture but failing at baseball and cricket due to a physician's claim that girls cannot throw strongly or accurately. He cites rigid arm movement and a larger collarbone as reasons.
N E Palmer of Kirkman Iowa reports a woman burned by a gasoline stove was unseen by doctors but Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully healed the running sore. The advertisement touts the salve as infallible for cuts corns boils bruises skin diseases and piles. 25cat EK Eliott's.
A young Polish immigrant at Ellis Island astonishes officials and onlookers by opening a black bag to reveal a horn and playing the Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. The performance earns heartfelt applause and a government agent offers passage to Fall River, charging meals to the commissioner, illustrating a lesson in competence for both immigrants and natives.
Marie Louise Morelli known as Queen of Jaguars in Mr. Bostock's company was mauled by a leopard during a training cage incident in April at Indianapolis. She suffered a severe stomach wound and arm bites, was treated at a hospital, and underwent an operation after a leopard tooth migrated. doctors reported the operation a success and she could leave the hospital soon.
Advertises a cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. Claims nine of ten cases cured and offers one hundred dollars for any incurable case, with testimonials and instructions to send for free circulars.
The Hartford Courant notes eight salmon caught this season in the Connecticut River and questions why not more, citing pollution from sewage. The piece compares the 1904 shad flavor to earlier years, suggesting pollution has not yet spoiled the fish, while recalling a time when salmon were sold alongside shad.
A Washington Virginia editor reports a severe ankle sprain improved after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He credits rapid relief and a complete cure, sold locally by C B Elliott.
A vivid portrait of female resolve and resilience in daily life. The piece highlights women saying no, enduring hardship, maintaining dignity, and managing social expectations with quiet strength. It emphasizes inner power, endurance, and perceptive self control.
An Idaho wife wins a divorce citing her husband would not take her to the Paris Exposition. He testified he feared water and even baths, claiming seasickness. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin available at C. E. Elliott's.
A New York News letter explains the Panama hat is not from Panama or Colombia but from El Quator or El Quidor and sold as Guayaquil hats across Latin America. Common hats cost 40 cents. luxury Panama hats range 20 to 150 dollars, worn by both sexes for their sun protection and waterproof weave.
A local advertisement urges readers to treat stomach illness with Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide. It claims stomach problems cause most illnesses and promotes buying the remedy from Colin Gifford.
London buyers favor American shirts over English for fit and style while English cloth is praised for quality but criticized for cut. A large wholesaler notes high American demand last year and slow English supply this year. Also an advertisement touts Dr White's Electric Comb as a money making opportunity for agents.
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