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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
3
In Lowell a large mastiff owned by General Ben Butler earned fame for raiding butcher carts. When a butcher asked Butler to pay for meat his dog stole, Butler offered to pay $2.50 but charged $5 for professional advice, and the matter was not pursued.
A Salem Missouri man, Robert R. Watts, details a five year battle with kidney disease. After trying various doctors and remedies, he used Foley's Widney Cure and reports a complete recovery after less than two bottles. Sold by John Gifford.
The Chicago 400 illustrated travel journal from Chicago & North-Western R'y receives high praise for its half-tones and letter-press, featuring California scenery. Copy is offered free on request or mailed for two cents postage from W. B. Koniskern in Chicago.
A Boston man who recently married a sickly rich young woman is happy after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills claim to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and various liver and stomach troubles. Gentle yet effective and available for 25 cents at C K Elliott drug store.
Cheap railroad excursions offer low rates from Chicago to Northern Wisconsin Michigan North Western Iowa Western Minnesota Nebraska North and South Dakota with dates from June to October. Promote farm ownership and send a 2 cent stamp to W B Knaiskerd for copies. Inquire at nearest ticket agent for details.
A brief note announces a tonic called Rocky Mountain Tea sold by C. E. Elliott. The ad promises vigor and honeyed affection for the buyer, portraying the product as a personal uplift.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure and urges readers to request testimonials from I. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Callat EKilient's drug store offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad claims the pills improve appetite, digestion, and liver function, and help dullness after meals. A few doses will restore vitality and renew health. Samples free at C Ko Ennett's drug store.
George Gray Ward in San Francisco announces plans to lay the Pacific cable and says the United States will do business with Honolulu by wire by next Thanksgiving Day.
D Scott Currin of Leighton PA declares One Minute Cough Cure beats all other medicines for coughs colds croup and throat troubles. The remedy is praised as safe and immediate with mothers noting its benefit for children. It is said to yield to croup and is pleasant to take and sold by C Elliott.
Thomas A Edison in West Orange says a steel nickel storage battery with alkaline solution can power 5,000 mile endurance tests. He reports 62 miles on heavy roads with 17 percent speed loss and 85 miles before failure on rain affected roads, touting lighter weight and no daily attention. He plans mass production in Glen Ridge New Jersey and tests on bicycles and other autos.
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware touts DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve as an effective cure for piles and skin ailments. The ad claims the product cures all kinds of wounds and disease, warns against counterfeits, and asserts that operations are unnecessary.
A Sheridan Indiana citizen Mr. Chas McKinzie of Liberty Job Printing Co. reports relief after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. He describes chest and stomach pain nerves and rheumatism improving with better digestion and no remaining pain. Pills sold 50 cents a box with A W Chase portrait on package.
The publisher offers Livingstone's Africa works as a premium for 75 cents to new subscribers or those paying one year in advance. The book retails for $1.50, provided with a year's subscription for $1.75. A sample copy is available in the office for viewing.
Residents of Croydon near Bristol Pennsylvania oppose a proposed Chinese farm school model farm and cemetery on forty eight acres. The plan includes Chinese style buildings a Chinese temple and a cemetery occupying about fifteen acres with a new school to teach English starting with fifty Chinese residents.
An advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as an invaluable specific for female complaints and blood impurity related diseases. Sold by John Gifford.
First class train service from Chicago to Wisconsin and Michigan enhances the fishing season. Summer tourist rates are in effect with direct Chicago connections to southern and eastern lines. Inquiries to A. H. Waggett Jr. at 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois. Foley's Honey and Tar offered by John Gifford for bronchial trouble and coughs.
Luxurious fast trains depart Chicago at 10 00 a m 8 00 and 11 30 p m daily for Salt Lake City Ogden and return until September 15 1902 with a return limit October 31 Tickets and information from A H Waggen er 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ml
Henry Norman an English MP was born in England attended a tutor in France studied at Harvard and completed two years of post graduate study at Leipzig University.
A remedy promises to break up a cold within 24 hours without interrupting work. It claims to prevent colds if taken at first symptoms. Price 25e. Sold by John Gifford.
An old run of gut aid claims to cure constipation indigestion and stom ach troubles urging readers to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach relief.
Among 163 graduates of the New York Trade school at First avenue and Sixty-seventh street a North Carolina boy won honors and was cheered by his comrades.
A local advertisement urges readers with kidney or bladder trouble to use Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming it cures all kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by John Gifford.
A brief discussion on caring for the elderly, warning against overprotection while stressing gentle activity to keep vitality. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild tonic aiding digestion and bowels, claiming broad endorsements. Available in 50¢ and 1 bottles at C. E. Elliott.
The text notes a calendar quirk: January and October share the same weekday to begin the year. It also states April and July start on the same weekday, as do September and December. Additionally February March and November begin a year on the same day of the week.
Purporting to be absolutely pure Shaw's Pure Malt is promoted as a dependable health remedy for sickness. The ad claims it is not safe to be without in the home and lists Jas. E. Osborn & Co. as the sellers.
The young queen of Holland, like Queen Victoria, insists on understanding every document before signing. If she cannot decipher a form, she calls the minister from the relevant department or another competent official to explain it.
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