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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
8
The Rochester Sentinel notes a rapid drop in the appeal of large political rallies as readers think for themselves and resist influence. It calls the big show costly and labor intensive, leaving party leaders fatigued by public spectacles.
An advertisement proclaims Dr. King’s New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Sold by Scott, the druggist, with a money back guarantee if not cured. Also notes Nickel Plate Route excursion tickets to Chicago for G A R annual encampment at one cent per mile with travel Aug 25 29 and return by Aug 31 or by deposit to Sept 30 via daily express trains written by agents including C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas recounts Ty’s severe colic attack cured after two doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes a neighbor relieved after using the remedy, contrasting with doctors. Sold by E T Scott and Low's Clothing Store Laporte offering extensive shirt selection.
Shirt waists and various washable dress goods offered at about your own price by Davidson & Porter. The ad highlights affordable fabrics and ready to wear items for shoppers seeking value.
The piece argues crime statistics from prison reports are unreliable indicators of moral trends. It cites distorted early data, notes state variations in punishment, and shows that stricter laws can raise inmate counts without implying rising vice. It concludes that deep moral crime may have decreased even as offenses rise.
Frank J. Cheney and Co. of Toledo pledge to pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. L. Gobason, December 6, 1886, attests to the sworn firm claim. The remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Prepared by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. price 75 cents.
At Hobart on August 27 the Bloody Ninth holds its annual reunion with attorney Joseph Couroy delivering the address of welcome and Col. I. C. B. Suman responding. The 73rd regiment plans a reunion at Camp Rose, South Bend on September 5 and 6.
A westbound Wabash freight derailed near Kimball Cut four miles west of town after colliding with a small bridge fire. The engine and seven cars were damaged and two sand cars burned. No. 1 Continental Limited narrowly avoided collision and returned to signal for help as crews battled the blaze and the wreckage was cleared.
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. It has a rich seal brown appearance like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and comforts delicate stomachs. Prices are 15 and 25 cents per package sold by all grocers.
A classified notice offers a last season Cassidy gang plow for sale at a low price. Listed by Seymour Clawson, the ad notes the unit is 13 feet four inches in size and ready for purchase.
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