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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
A humorous, nonstandard dialect exchange notes Jim Johnson arm conversion and a claim about meals at his house during the last few months. The wording focuses on conversational speech and a playful tone rather than a formal report of events. The piece centers on local conversation rather than verifiable actions.
Miss Sara Burnett describes a three year struggle with widespread psoriasis unresponsive to doctors. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with Resolvent her itching subsides and lesions clear, allowing her to stop wearing gloves and regain confidence. She endorses Cuticura and notes availability worldwide.
A Camden lawyer entered a restaurant to order chicken. The waitress asked how he was. He asked how she was and she cheerfully replied I am all right how are you.
The notice describes a humorous scene with Binks seeking buried treasure and an expedition to Asia Minor to locate Methuselah’s birthday gifts. It mentions household ailments and promotes Hamlins Wizard QOil as a cure, urging readers to keep a bottle in the case.
Extraordinary session opens with Democrats in control of the House for the first time in years. Champ Clark of Missouri elected speaker on party-line vote. James R. Mann leads Republicans as minority. Officers named: clerk South Trimble, sergeant-at-arms U S Jackson, doorkeeper Joseph J Sinnott, postmaster William M Dunbar, chaplain Rev Henry N Couden. Senate presiding officer is Vice-President Sherman.
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled against the Lehigh Valley Railroad and other anthracite roads, ordering the sale of coal lands and allowing the government another chance to seek an injunction against coal transport from owned mines under the commodities clause of the Hepburn rate law. The decision also declined to aid efforts to enforce price cutting in proprietary medicines, citing risk of unlawful monopoly.
John Henderson of Indianapolis aged eighty one long illness ended his life at his daughter's home on Monday. He is credited as an early friend who helped start Whitelaw Reid's rise to prominence and his later role as American ambassador to Great Britain.
A blaze swept a residence in Iowa during a heavy snowfall causing damage to the home and suspected burns. Fire crews battled flames as residents evacuated and no serious injuries were reported.
An advertisement touts Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as the best kidney and bladder treatment asserting quick results within 24 hours. It invites sufferers to ask their druggist for a free sample and offers 25 cent packs with a Michigan laboratory origin.
The tale recalls former Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky in youth agreeing to duel. At sunrise the participants met to discuss terms but the duel never occurred. The reason given is that after Blackburn spoke the moment became too dark for a duel.
A Brooklyn man details his long battle with heart palpitations tied to coffee. After 30 years of drinking it he tried Postum and found the change convincing, noting a period of unsatisfied results before improvement.
A Detroit doctor offers a free home remedy recipe claiming to cure cramps breath sleeplessness and despondency without side effects. The advertisement promises quick recovery and asks readers to write for a copy sent by return mail.
An assortment of cure claims and endorsements appears, including Resinol Ointment for itching and its alleged permanent relief after three weeks, Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and references to Garfield Tea for blood purification and rheumatic relief, with mentions of horseshoes used in the British army.
The Judge questions the preacher about conscience in sending innocent men to life in prison for a fee. The preacher asks how that would work, prompting the judge to reflect on guilt and motive.
Better teeth fever warns decay from food particles. Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is promoted as a germicide that whitens teeth, prevents tartar, and saves dentist bills. Instructions say a glass of water rinse and thorough brushing, plus deodorizes false teeth and bridgework. Available at druggists or by mail from The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston.
A youth declares he will abandon poetry for medicine, arguing that a medical prescription earns far more respect than verse. The exchange contrasts artistic pursuit with professional status and social legitimacy.
A brief exchange records Judge humorous remark about a snack described as a dime's worth of salt with peanuts, reflecting a light moment in court. The line captures regional speech and a small human detail in a legal setting.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for relieving foot pain and bunions, promising easier walking and urging substitutes be refused. It also promotes Garfield Tea as a natural laxative and includes a proverb about speaking wisely.
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