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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
The Indicated notice lists a weekly newspaper published every Tuesday at Wes velle Indiana with annual subscription and advertising rates. It notes that notices over ten lines are charged and professional cards are available by year.
Officers enforcing the new compulsory education act report a large number of children not attending any school. The act requires children ages 8 to 14 to attend public private or parochial schools for 12 weeks yearly, with exemptions for completed eight years or incapacity. Penalties include fines and possible jail time. aid is provided for indigent families. The piece also notes Baroness de Hirsch's $10,000,000 donation to improve tenement life and education for the urban poor.
The article promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A report to post office departments shows forty four rural post offices backing rural free delivery. While expenses are high the plan reaches farmers daily with prompt letter delivery and is seen as valuable, with Indiana counties already testing the scheme.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It instructs on a urine test method and claims relief from back pain, frequent urination, and liquor aftereffects. It offers sample bottles and pamphlets free by mail to readers who mention the INDICATOR.
Wm Punsky’s shoe shop was broken into Thursday night for the second time in two months. Goods valued at 150 dollars or more were stolen through a front door panel removal. Authorities suspect the same party may be responsible and hint at a forthcoming development.
The Wabash will offer round trip tickets from the Wabash to Warsaw Indiana at one first class fare for May 17 to May 25 inclusive. Tickets valid to June 5. Also Presbyterian church meeting at Winona Assembly Grounds May 20 to June 2. George Switzer of Hudson township adjudged insane by a county court and admission to Logan Sport asylum sought.
Miss Alta Tuley and Mr. Sam Patterson, employees of Tecumseh Facing Mills, are congratulated by the News for their many friends and shared good wishes from the community.
To Arkansas Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Indian Territory via the Cotton Belt Route. Tickets on sale Apr 6 20 May 4 18. One fare plus 32 round trip with stop over on going trip. For full information write W A Mcquown TPA Louisville Ky 16 2.
A historical overview traces the Odd Fellows in the United States from its 1819 Baltimore origins to its 19th century growth. It notes early London roots, the 1817 Manchester unity, UK and US independence, hall construction in 1831, and 1893 revenues and membership figures.
William Wheeler of Hebron Indiana reports a nine month trial of grip treatment that left him weak, then Hood's Sarsaparilla improved his health and strength for spring work. Hood's Pills touts as the popular cathartic. 25cc.
Over 400 000 acres of land offered by the North Western Line for sale in Northern Wisconsin at low prices and easy terms. Land seekers excursion tickets go on sale April 20 May 4 and 18 at reduced rates. For maps and land descriptions contact the nearest ticket agent or the C N W Ry office in Chicago. Address G W Bell Land Commissioner Hudson Wisconsin for details
Christian Mann fought a 23 year pension delay based on technicalities. A year ago he won an 8 per month pension under the new law. Yesterday his attorney W H Love secured allowance of the old claim and back pay of 2069 dollars to Mann.
Wm. Br. Hayes of Payne Indiana reports rapid weight gain from 150 to 177 pounds after four months using Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He says he feels better than ever and endorses the remedy. Available in 10 cent, 50 cent, and one dollar sizes at E. T. Scott's.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to New York City from April 23 to 26 for a round trip fare of one and a third the one way rate, in honor of Grant Monument Ceremonial. Tickets are valid for return from New York until May 4 and stopovers at Washington, D C are allowed on the return. Contact a B and O ticket agent or L S Allen for details.
The advert praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for rapid popular adoption. It claims relief from constipation indigestion and sick headache and urges a 10c trial size with larger 50c and 1.00 offerings offered by E. T. Scott.
Condensed testimony from multiple attestants across the country praising Dr King’s New Discovery as a superior cough remedy. Statements from Chas B Hood of Columbus J D Brown of Ft Wayne 3B Merrill of Baldwinsville and Mrs Heming of Chicago tout reliability cure and quick relief with free trial bottles at Scott’s Drug Store.
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female ailments and general distress. It claims to restore strength and tone, easing appetite loss, constipation, headaches, fainting, nervousness, insomnia, and dizziness with health and strength guaranteed. Available at E. T. Scott's Drug Store for fifty cents or one dollar.
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