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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
7
Kidney Pills Help NeKoma Man Return to Work
In NeKoma Illinois April 18 1904 a 1901 case of kidney disease and backache is described. Albert E Larson used Judd s Kidney Pills and quickly improved enabling him to work again. He reports lasting strength and permanent relief since 1901 and praises the remedy highly. Ram s Horn line appears but not central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeKoma
Albert E. Larson
Judd
Jodd
Dodd
Cuticura Resolvent Pills Offer Complete Skin Remedy
The ad touts Cuticura Resolvent Pills as part of a twenty five year laboratory tested treatment for humors of the skin scalp and blood with hair loss. A complete external and internal package for one dollar includes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills claimed to cool and cleanse the blood and cure often in a single set. Prudery is noted in a puzzling line about a bald character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood
Atlanta
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Braces Health This Season
Don’t use stimulants for a seasonal pick me up. A gentle yet effective tonic, Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin improves liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. Avoid fake nostrums. buy genuine Syrup Pepsin in 50c or $1 bottles from your druggist. Chesterfield adage notes men seek praise when asking advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Hoxie's Croup Cure Purported Life Saver for Children
An old registered advertisement touts Hoxie's Croup Cure as the life saver for children priced at 50 cents. The note emphasizes politeness as a social virtue and cites branding from Chicago Daily News and Putnam Fadeless Dyes promising bright and fast colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxie
Portable Fence Tie Device To Prevent Jumping Cattle
A simple preventative device for jumping or crawling cows is proposed using a common tie chain and a halter ring. Loop the chain around a light fence post set 18 inches from the post end, secure with a staple, and attach to the cow as usual. It is light, cheap, and more comfortable than existing methods, per Rural New Yorker with illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Introduction of screens in creameries urges improvement
The Farmers' Review notes widespread use of screens in progressive creameries and reports from a western state dairy commission. Inspectors' questions push managers to adopt screens, as flies spread disease and dirt through butter, cheese, milk, and cream in factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy and Food
Feeding for Quality Milk Yields in Dairy Herds
Prof H H Dean advises that to improve herd quality and milk output, cows must receive ample, digestible bulky food and a ratio of eight pounds of meal per 30 pounds of milk produced. Proper feeding complements breeding and weed-out practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Dean
Cows Prefer Skilled Milkers And Short Nails
A Farm Journal note says cows favor certain milking hands and that short well pared finger nails reduce nervousness or kicking. A good milker keeps nails trimmed, ensuring cows are content to be milked and owners gain profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Parchment Paper for Butter Packaging
An article notes parchment paper keeps butter air proof waterproof and grease proof while not sticking to butter and protecting it from impurities. It argues parchment is cleaner cheaper than cloth and can be bought under 1.50 per thousand with printed labels.
National aid to roads gains support in U S interview
Col Brownlow of Tennessee, pioneer for national road aid, says the good roads movement is making gigantic strides. He cites letters from officials and farmers supporting government help as a federal duty and notes a proposed 24 million dollar three year appropriation. He expects federal cooperation with states soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Brownlow
Tennessee
United States
W. H. Moore
National Good Roads Association
J. H. Bruner
Hiwassee College
Tenn
Postal Department
Fire in hospital as Ocidental hotel blaze rages
At St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis an overnight fire panic trapped patients on the third and fourth floors. One nurse or patient died, another in critical condition, and 27 nurses and patients were guided to safety by James Dawson before he collapsed from the strain. About 100 physicians responded to aid in the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Occidental Hotel
St. Vincent's Hospital
Harriet Leahy
Katherine Beach
James Dawson
Tried to Cheat Justice Neidemeier Feigns suicide in jail
Chicago April 18 Peter Neidemeier one of the car barn bandits sentenced to be hanged next Friday attempted suicide in his cell at 1 30 a m groans heard by George Hoeder a death watch member he was taken to hospital expected to recover a box of matches and lead pencil opened a vein with blood loss reported in the jail notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter Neidermeier
George Hoeder
Neidemeier
Neidermeier
Breaking a Furrow Comb and Dairy Tips
Instructional tips describe using a drag behind a plow to break up furrows before they harden. A 4x4 piece forms a drag, with rope tension to pull the outer end, enabling one tool to cover three furrows. Additional notes advise gradual milk feeding to calves and caution about locked barns deterring thieves.
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James H. Merrill
Four Years’ Sentence for McGarry in Water Deal Case
Thomas F. McGarry, prominent Allegan attorney, convicted of bribery and turning boodle funds to former City Attorney Lant K. Salsbury in the Lake Michigan water deal, was sentenced to four years in the state reformatory at Ionia. His conviction was recently affirmed by the state supreme court, making him the first of the water deal arrests to receive prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegan, Mich
Thomas F. McGarry
Lant K. Salsbury
Lake Michigan
State Reformatory
Ionia
McGarry
State Supreme Court
Murderous Wife Slaying and Self Inflicted Wound Near Knoxville
A Millertown farmer Huston Jennings allegedly killed his wife by ax beheading then shot himself. He is in critical condition as officers pursue him. Jealousy over his wife's Knoxville trips sparked the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Millertown
Here
Huston Jennings
Jennings
Michigan Mayor Praises Peruna Medicine Company
Hon Nelson Rice mayor of St Joseph Michigan writes praising Peruna as a reliable tonic and specific for catarrhal difficulties. He notes many grateful patients in the county who have been cured and praise the medicine above others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rice
St. Joseph
Michigan
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
St. Joseph, Mich
Peruna
Peruna Promises Spring Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Peruna as a spring tonic to ease ailments common with season change. It claims a balanced circulation, calming nerves, and strengthened bodily systems, offering free medical advice from Dr. Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
One Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Nic
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Piso
Clark and Liberty Streets
Warren
Qi Aiser
National Aid
Tennessee Farmer
Candy Gathartic
Aera
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Fitz
J. Tower CO
Tower Canadian CO
Istonmassusa. Limited
Toronto
Boston
R. Paxton CO
Pepe Bldg
Mass
Wien
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