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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
4
Kansas City society figure Mrs W H Simmons recounts a year of social strain and illness. She credits three months of Peruna with restoring health, nerves, and social standing, highlighting concerns of nervous breakdowns among society women and praising Peru na as a shield.
A battlefield vignette shows female warriors halting at the brink of combat as a war correspondent asks why. The commander quips about powder on noses, followed by a moving picture scene of puffing and mirrors. A joke about a cook’s claim and a punchline closes the brief item.
The National Arbitration and Peace conference in New York, led by Andrew Carnegie, opened real work with crowded Carnegie Hall sessions. President Roosevelt and Secretary Root urged practical aims, while Carnegie praised the Kaiser as a peace figure.
Comedian Raymond Hitchcock, after a day at the races in New Orleans, was approached by a stranger who claimed hard luck and asked for car fare. Hitchcock agreed to help but quickly sought his car and left, the man’s Vancouver address providing a sharp streetwise sting.
Mrs Egbert Sheldon of Woodville Conn relates how her year and a half son suffered severe sores on face arms and chest for about a year and a half. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two months the sores fully healed and never recurred.
A Manitoba farmer describes 1906 crop results and finances. He lists 186 acres purchased three years earlier near Swan River, with 80 acres wheat 30 oats and 12% barley cropped. Receipts include 2400 bushels wheat 1200 oats and 300 barley plus various stored crops. Net assets and liabilities total 7747.50 with 125 acres ready for next year. He notes age 26, single, and promotes western homestead options.
The Great Northern west bound Oriental limited derailed at 1 15 Monday near DartlettND while traveling 40 mph on a straight track from St Paul to the Pacific coast. Five dead and over twenty injured as a gas tank exploded and seven passenger coaches burned. Some evidence suggested track tampering though officials reported the rails appeared in first class condition.
The steamer Louis Pahlow struck rocks at Clay Banks six miles south of Sturgeon Bay during a blinding snow storm Monday afternoon and began breaking up. Its consort Delta managed to anchor nearby and may be saved. Coast guard lifeboats evacuated the crews. all are reported safe.
Rohrbaugh, wealthy Ottawa Col. S. resident, died Monday in Excelsior Springs Missouri. His will left large gifts to Baker University Baldwin Bethany hospital and The First Methodist church of Ottawa but after execution he transferred nearly all property to relatives of his sister in law.
The North Atlantic fleet of 14 battleships and three cruisers under Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans anchors at Norfolk and Hampton Roads to greet foreign fleets at the Jamestown exposition opening.
A Monday blaze in Hastings Ontario destroyed the town's principal business section. Loss estimated at 80000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames to protect remaining structures and nearby properties. Local authorities investigate the cause as residents assess damage and begin rebuilding efforts.
Heavy rain floods Nine teenth Street as a sewer under repair clogs turning the street into a river. Cellars flood and three dwellings suffer damaged foundations due to the rush of water.
Brussels report states George W. Roosevelt the American consul general here died suddenly. He was a cousin of President Roosevelt and his death came unexpectedly.
A laborer Bedasne from Unionville Eure et Loir rode to Melun with two pounds, spent it on liquor, then feigned collapse in a third class carriage to reach Paris for free. He pretended to be attacked, misled staff, was hospitalized, and finally confessed to authorities, ending in prison.
An eminent but frugal NY stockbroker, a longtime customer of Van Schaick & Co, has died at age 95. Known for visiting the firm to inquire about the market, he remained connected with Wall Street nearly to the end, with friends such as Rus sell Sage recalling his sharp wit and affectionately calling him kid.
Ed Howe notes a town belle alighted at a small town between Atchison and Topeka last night. She greeted locals with a left handed shake, wore a bold hat and loud clothes, chewed gum, and drew smiles as she stepped onto the cinder platform. She was good looking but talkative at all times.
A large new automobile mart devoted to selling autos and accessories is planned in London. The project aims to create a centralized hub for motor vehicles and related gear in the capital.
The fragment surveys vintage ads and quotes on dyes, cigars, and gentle health rhetoric. It includes a Lewis’ Single Binder cigar pitch, a Peoria Ill factory reference, a Garfield Tea herbal health claim, and Ruskin on a softened heart and living peace.
Allen's Foot-Ease offers relief for hot sweaty feet with calluses and swelling. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package. address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The department of agriculture estimates last year’s crop was produced and gathered at a saving of 685 million dollars versus the cost of raising an equal crop 50 years ago. The gain is credited to modern farm machinery and implements.
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