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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
4
Public notices describe publication schedule and rates for obituaries poetry and professional cards. Submissions must reach the Poet Office by Wednesday noon for Thursday issue and all ads and correspondence are accepted at listed rates and terms.
A critique of how moneyed interests, railroads, labor, and universities shape state lawmaking. The piece notes recent exposures of rottenness in legislatures, cites Polk as prosecutor in St. Louis, and argues for clean, independent lawmakers regardless of occupation. It also critiques the Union newspaper's attacks on political figures and reports local political maneuvers in Michigan City and Monticello.
A Michigan City column notes a lenient justice for Michael Cunningham with a suspended fine after joining the Salvation Army. It reports up to 9.75 million dollars spent on city improvements over four years, street work, and a growing demand for lots, plus the departure of A Witzig from Indiana Tailoring Co. The piece covers railroad belt line plans to connect Chicago belt lines, mayoral races in Michigan City and Laporte, and mentions delayed new steamer Indianapolis and naturalization inquiries.
John B Norton enters the Democratic nomination contest for Laporte city treasurer challenging incumbent Treasurer Freeze who has opposed the mayor and council on office policy. The Argus Bulletin promises a sharp outlook and potential climaxes as the situation develops.
J. E. Payne and A. J. Shunk are the Republican recipients for the township trustee nomination. On the Democrat side Gaylord Jessup Ed Snyder and David Hannon are mentioned. The assessorship appears not to have attracted attention yet.
The Chesterton Tribune marks its twenty year milestone with Arthur Bowser earning praise. The piece notes the Tribune as one of four thousand, and references Hans Bielefeldt near the county clerk’s office. Ed Wells, former deputy sheriff, is discussed regarding the Laporte marshal nomination.
A collage of ads touts California Prune Wafers as a quick remedy for constipation and biliousness, promising 100 for 25 cents. It also promotes Holister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, and other wares, with notes on a Chicago judge, Hearst’s paper, and U S labor figures interwoven.
A city weekly preference is echoed by a man recalling large boots bought at low cost. The Senate approves an amendment to the post office bill boosting rural carriers salary by 120 dollars and allowing carriage of merchandise and subscriptions on request without hindering duties.
M. M. Austin of Winchester faced his wife’s grave stomach and liver troubles when physicians could not help. He used Dr. King’s New Life Pills, giving her immediate relief and eventual cure. Only 25c at E. T. Scott Drug Store.
The Advertising World announces a monthly publication offering information, plans, suggestions and ideas for advertisers. It is in its eighth year and contains 24 to 32 pages. Free sample on request or a four months trial for ten cents. Address: The Advertising World, Columbus, Ohio.
An advertising notice promotes a $50 round trip to California aboard The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line from Chicago April 23 to May 1 with two through trains daily and personally conducted tourist car excursions. It invites readers to request the full itinerary and details on a special train leaving Chicago April 26, addressed to A. H. Waggener, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
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