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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
6
The Indicator criticizes the Argus for partisan views on trusts and the 1890s tariff debate. It argues hard times favor capital and accuses the Argus of hollow arguments while defending trusts as economic power and urging careful political handling of corporate power.
Opinion notes the indicator opposes trusts due to their harmful influence on legislation and individual effort. It calls for exposing this influence to the people free from political prejudice, so the public can appreciate the issue.
The undersigned offer to refund the money on two 2 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter's Man drake bitters if it fails to cure constipation billiousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaint or other listed diseases. It is promoted as a spring tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles and tablet in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. E. T. Scott.
East or west routes via the Nickel Plate road provide through trains to New York and sleeping cars to Boston with direct connections at Chicago for all western points. Modern coaches and luxurious sleepers ensure comfort, and dining cars serve refined tastes. service quality remains unsurpassed. No. 16 47-50.
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing alternative to tea or coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, costs about a penny per cup, and is sold by all grocers.
E. T. Scott guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone not satisfied after using two thirds of the contents. It is touted as the best remedy for lagrippe and cough and is safe to take, with claims it prevents a cold from developing pneumonia.
For sale a nine room residence at the corner of Washington and Ridge streets in Westville Indiana. Features a large lot with shade and fruit trees, a wood and chicken house, stone walkways, a cistern and well. In first class condition. Price nine hundred dollars one third cash, balance to suit purchaser. W M Hunter 33 Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Wis.
A reader from Andersonville Indiana writes the remedy cured their fever cold and troublesome cough after using less than half a bottle. The Herald notes the product is sold by E T Scott.
A book on cage birds offers over 150 engravings and a lithographic plate showing various Fancy Canaries. It provides full information on song canaries, breeding for profit, disease cures, parrots and talking, plus aviary building. Mailed by Associated Financiers in Philadelphia.
A neighbor recalls using Chamberlain s Pain Balm after a rheumatism attack that left his wife bedridden. The Nickel Plate Road touted its express trains between Chicago, New York and Boston. John Iseminger of Porter county Indiana died aged 64 near Alida Laporte county after a long life as a farmer with a large family and church membership. His funeral was held at his home and he was interred in Westville cemetery.
Davidson & Porter advertise a large affordable line of muslin underwear including ladies drawers from 15 cents, corset covers from 10 cents, trimmed nightgowns from 39 cents, and children’s drawers from 10 cents. Also notes that many in communities credit Chamberlain’s remedies for saving lives and curing diarrhoea.
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station reports rapid sugar beet expansion in the United States with eighteen factories active and nine more under construction. Michigan leads growth due to high bounty, while Indiana shows strong potential and tests results ready for distribution. Seed quality is emphasized. high grade seed supplied through the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be distributed to Indiana farmers with planting guidance. Applications to Purdue Station Lafayette Ind. H. H. Huston, Chemist.
Advertisement extols Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It claims grain based formula suits nervous and young people, children, and all ages. Available from grocers with a price of 15 cents and 2 cents.
The advertisement claims Grain-O made from pure grains offers a coffee substitute that even delicate stomachs tolerate. It promises ease on the stomach, benefits for children, and prices of 15 or 25 cents per package.
A good fresh cow of the half Jersey breed is presented by E. S. Smith. The animal is described as robust and ready for milking, suitable for herd improvement and dairy production in the local farmstead.
Readers can obtain a sterling silver bracelet or other item by sending name, address and three 2c stamps to American Seed Co. at 335 Broadway New York. They will receive seeds, coupons worth $1.00, and full particulars.
Catalog note advertises ladies and children's muslin undergarments with prices. Ladies drawers from 15 cents and up, children's drawers from 10 cents, ladies gowns 39 cents.
To Mr and Mrs Chris Arndt a son born March 29. To Mr and Mrs Eli Pinney a son born April 3. To Mr and Mrs Fred Warnka a daughter born April 2. To Mr and Mrs Ea Jardine a daughter born date not given.
In a detailed church notice program readers learn of Bible school at 9 30 with seven teachers, sermons at 10 30 and 7 30, and the Easter evening at the M E Church. The event lists numerous recitations readings and songs by many children including Warnke Small Bonny Lena Mona Mary Mona and many others with names noted among the infant and primary classes. The document reflects a community celebration of faith and youth participation.
The Shinabarger family extends heartfelt thanks to those who offered help and kindness during their recent bereavement.
Governor Mount defends a new exemption law allowing up to 9700 of mortgage debt to be deducted from assessed value. He calls it a strong measure to reduce double taxation and encourage home investment, noting it may reveal hidden mortgages. Clerks report no sworn exemption statements yet filed. filings are due in March or April.
The Ladies Home Journal continues its pattern of featuring leading religious figures. Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, contributes a series on The Secrets of a Happy Life written over more than a year prior to his move east.
A request offers a 25 cent book on poultry disease by John E Diehl through Associated Fanciers Philadelphia detailing management, ailment detection and treatment methods. In Chesterton Porter county petition seeks election to incorporate the town with surveyor Rankin providing a map.
Henry A. Wolf of Wanatah Indiana defends his honey business in a letter to the editor. He states he sold about 100 pounds of honey extracted and comb, with buyers satisfied and 1000 pounds remaining, and warrants every pound as pure and genuine amid slander.
An advertisement urges readers troubled with rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Pain-Balm. It promises a free trial if it does no good, claims fast relief for sprains bruises cuts burns frost bites quinsy and chest pains, and notes each bottle is warranted with 25 and 50 cent prices sold by E T Scott.
The county commissioners may order voting machines at the upcoming election if costs allow. Proponents hail faster results once polls close, with totals shown on the machines and relayed to headquarters immediately. The sole objection is expense, to be investigated. if costly, the old method may continue.
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