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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
2
Notices request publication by Wednesday noon and outline obituary formatting. The item references advertisers and readers attention, with guidance on timing and placement for obituaries and notices in a period newspaper.
A 1907 reflection on how commerce and publicity distort values. The writer contrasts the shallow fame of wealth or notoriety with the steady virtue of ordinary Americans who toil in homes and workshops, urging discernment between celebrated scandals and true honor.
The Otsego Journal endorsement claims Dr Niapgs New Discovery is the most popular remedy in Otsego County. Editor W M Dietz praises its infallible cure for cousins and evicts and says it helps treat a range of troubles. ET Scott’s Drug Store guarantees satisfaction with a promotional price and free offer mentioned.
The letter recalls Powell’s half century in La Porte County journalism with Westville Herald beginnings in 1859. He cites declining health including a cataract and near blindness, plans to move to Niles Michigan to live with Fred Powell, and a hopeful farewell asking readers to meet again beyond.
Mrs Leslie Dodds and family returned home from Chicago on Sunday. Orlando Barnard and Clara Parks spent Sunday in Michigan City. Florence Price and children are visiting Ed Jardine's. George Baker of Chicago spends the week with Chas Barnard. Paul Greening and Grace Johnson were Sunday guests at Chesterton with Ders Michael. Mrs Chad Barnard Ramona Martin and Mary Thompson visited Valparaiso on Wednesday. John Livingston of Chicago spent a week with his brothers and sisters here.
A medical note argues human life could extend beyond current limits with greater knowledge and better care between ages 50 and 60. It recommends Electric Bitters as Nature’s best helper after 50, a tonic claimed to revitalize the body, endorsed by I. T. Scott.
Miss Vona McCarthy visits grandparents in Atchios Kentucky and Mrs Gene Loomis hosts about twenty ladies for a gathering in honor of Mrs Kippax. Mabel Wakeman visits brother Roy in North Judson and returns with parents toward Goldsmith. A fall from a barn injures Mises Snyder. Miss Rubs Stozers of LaPorte visits her mother Mrs W B McCord as family guests travel with Mrs A J Welch in Weetsile.
A testimonial notes that after trying various medicines the speaker’s wife found Chamberlains Salve best for eczema and relief. Sold by B. P. Seatt in Seattle.
A fragmented passage notes Michigan farms and church influence shaping a tight, industrious community. It contrasts quiet rural life with hints of wealth and social divisions, mentioning clannish behavior and the role of church in local affairs.
Notice notes postcard production in good style at town route. A. J. Remmert signs the message, indicating a finishing capability and services offered.
A historical note describes a thermo electrical apparatus measuring temperature rise in wounded plants. Wounded potato shows a small fever peaking after 24 hours, while an onion shows a large, whole-plant fever. The fever arises from increased oxygen absorption.
The Columbus Dispatch reports convicts in the Ohio penitentiary earn up to 50 or 69 dollars monthly from overtime. About 200 men in the bolt shop share over time wages, with some earning over 80 dollars monthly. Convicts work eight hours daily and surplus pay is credited to them. A few workers, running a so called ad perfect mil, make nearly 30 dollars monthly.
The text explains kidney trouble as the root of many ailments from pains and rheumatism to rapid heartbeats. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a proven kidney remedy sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, with a free sample offer and a pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
A jumble of community notices from Chesterton and nearby towns includes a workman Joe Janowski struck by a spike, visits from Chicago and South Bend, and family entertainments. The item also mentions a Kansas editor on wedding notices and a critique of government trusts and price increases affecting consumers. The text references local residents Gust, Reynolds, Weiseman, and Kosmutin with various letters and places including Nebraska Wisconsin and Chicago.
A Whele flood reveals the white headed stork among unusual Ugandan wildlife found by Sir Harry Johnston. The bird’s enormous whale like beak gives it a striking, not beauty enhancing feature and scientists remain puzzled by its evolution and function.
In 1906 there were 462 national banks with capital of 23,492,500 dollars. At year end 725 banks remained, with authorized capital of 82,016,775 dollars. Liquidation of 73 associations and failures of four produced a net gain of 285 banks and an authorized capital rise of 43,4700 dollars.
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