05 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
1
A brief period note under editor T H Seed outlines the weekly publication cadence published each Thursday. It references the publisher's name and indicates ongoing editorial direction. The fragment reflects a local newspaper card header style from a historical issue.
Electric Bitters advertised as a universal tonic claiming to cure diseases by toning the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promises renewed vitality and strength, with a 50 cent price and advance payment options. Produced and sold by local druggists including Dave Sheridan.
Fragmentary OCR note records Merly Miss Juale Orey in thin cis years of service as salealady for J Jonryh & Sone and mentions friendships formed during that period.
Reports include the death of Mrs. Martha Chapman at age 75 and burial at Piesnant, a 5 year old boy injured by a suspected mad dog on Church street, a marriage between John Hill and Annie Zirkle at the Gipson home in Dirodas, ongoing Building and Loan matters with no new developments, and J B Porter set to oversee secretary duties as Col J W Ingersol sells property on Cherry street and moves to Cincinnati then plans to use the city as headquarters in Indiana.
A newspaper fragment notes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh at all stages with internal use. The note mentions a $100 reward for any failure to cure, cites testimonials, and lists the Toledo address. The scrawled items include a death notice for John H. Wolfe at 68, and local happenings such as a band rehearsal gift and a gravel-road petition in Bulgeron township.
A series of brief items report a man named Thomas E. Brewer near Sugar Creek, land leases for a proposed coal mine, the death of Miss Idy Risley from appendicitis, the illness and death of Mr. David Nowa in Lick Prairie, a $50 fine for intoxication violators, a drowning scare involving Harry Goddard, and a boy’s narrow escape from the river after slipping from a log by the dam.
A health guidance paragraph discusses concerns about a baby’s weight, noting babies grow when fed properly and suggesting a possible pest-related digestion issue. It cautions against excessive medicine and urges common sense, proposing a simple home remedy of half a teaspoon as a general aid.
Scott's Emulsion is promoted for the baby's food and digestion with claims it works from the first day. It suggests feeding the baby four times daily and advises nursing mothers to take the emulsion for joint benefits to mother and child. The ad cites 25 years of proven use, price 25 cents and $1.09, available at druggists.
A fragmented wartime era ad mix promotes health products and medicines, noting Cream Balm nasal spray, Grain-O drink, and Kellogg style remedies. It reports local deaths from pneumonia, self harm attempts, and anecdotes about public figures, with refrains urging readers to subscribe to The Republic papers for news and magazine content.
A local promoter touts Rauoer Salve as the greatest healer of modern times for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. Guaranteed by Dule and Sheridan.
The so called funny bone at the elbow is not a bone but a nerve near the surface. A knock causes tingling in the arm and fingers and a sudden shock can trigger a strong nervous reaction.
A May 2 1800 note in the Omaha World-Herald lists the Chicago Tribune among the five best U S newspapers in overall journalism quality and department excellence. It highlights news presentation and editorial strength while praising readers and tone.
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