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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

4

Jewish Population of United States Hits Estimate

The latest estimate places the U S Jewish population at 3 083 674 people. This figure reflects counts by demographic researchers and touches on community size across states and cities.

United States

Fortunate Thumb Doctor Metzger Gained Fame in Europe

A Saxony physician known for a right angle thumb that cannot bend earned immense wealth and fame. He aided European surgeons in intestinal disorders, treated royal clients including Romania and Sweden, and moved from suspected quackery to respected expertise during a celebrated career.

Saxony Metzger Europe Roumania Sweden

Resemblance in Sports Banter Sparks Pinwheel Joke

The exchange notes a runner nicknamed human pinwheel due to rapid repeated movements. He regains speed and ends where he began, generating playful commentary about endurance and consistency.

Eve Declares Victory After Embracing Clothing

After realizing clothing was proper, Eve remarks with a knowing "I told you so" signaling confirmation of the change. The line captures a moment of acceptance and assertion in the evolving attire norms.

Eve

Senator Sorghum Reflects on Finish Over Public Life

The biographer asks what started Sorghum in public life, but he declines. He says he has no time to dwell on beginnings and focuses on how he might finish his career.

Ufe Senator Sorghum

St. Louis Police Emphasize Coat Fit On Duty

The paper reports St. Louis police are instructed to keep uniform coats tightly toned while on duty. It notes clever watch thieves in the city and implies heightened vigilance.

St. Louis Egbert

Her Regret Dialogue from Boston Evening Transcript

A brief exchange shows a woman lamenting what she missed if her lover had given up after rejection. He replies he would have kept trying regardless, suggesting persistent pursuit and playful banter.

Boston Evening Transcript

How to Win Her Heart A Six Year Old Teasing Insight

A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a six year old boy who explains his teasing in defense of friendship. The mother admonishes him for rude play yet he argues that teasing keeps his partner engaged and asserts she wants to be teased.

Billie Cleveland Plain Dealer

State fair party to be organized for centennial show

Indianapolis speakers urged a large centennial exposition with a month long fair to showcase Indiana agriculture and industry. Lannes McPherridge urged a grand exhibit, subcommittees to run the state fair party will be appointed by Chairman Smith.

Smith Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Lannes McPherridge State Board of Agriculture Indiana McPherridge International Association of Dairymen State Association of Dairymen Andrew Smith Bert Essex J. E. Rehm Rehm

Indiana Clothiers Hear About Compensation Act

The Indiana Retail Clothiers Association met in Indianapolis to discuss the workmen's compensation act passed last session. C. R. Hughes explained the law set to take effect September 1 and answered questions about its impact on the clothing business. Officers named include C B Steed, L V Myer, Walter Caplinger, and L K Bing.

Indiana Retail Clothiers’ Association Indianapolis Indiana Workmen’s Compensation C. R. Hughes State Industrial Board Hughes Claypool Kahn Tailoring Company Capital Avenue C.B. Steed South Bend L.V. Myer Flora Walter Caplinger Madison L. K. Bing

Business notices from Indiana and surrounding states

Articles of Incorporation list Carbie Manufacturing in Minnesota with 50000 capital and Indiana 2500, naming C A Duncan D C Duncan O Mitchell. Galveston Grain and several dissolution and extension notices. Fellwock Sales Evansville with 10000 capital. Eller Leonard Ditches Association Ocusola. Park Saving and Loan Indianapolis reduces directors from nine to seven. Frisinger Co Decatur 12000 for horses and livestock.

Carbie Manufacturing Company Minnesota Indiana Carbie” Carbide C. A. Duncan D. C. Duncan O. Mitchell Galveston Grain Company of Galveston Marion Lumber Company Marion Paul & Octmeyer Company Evansville Fellwock Sales Company A. BE Fellwock J. F. Fellwock J. W. Fellwock Eller & Leonard Ditches Association Ousciola C. Crull M.J. Laing C . Gover Math ‘Park - Saving ‘and Loan Association of Indianapolis Frisinger , &. Co Decatur J. M Frisinger Bowen Meal ii Singer

State Conference of Charities and Corrections Program

Richmond hosts the State Conference of Charities and Corrections from October 30 to November 3 with sessions on state charities courts rural life child welfare and local charities. Notable speakers include Amos W Butler Edward T Devine Samuel M Ralston and Julia C Lathrop with leaders from Hanover DePauw Indiana and Cleveland.

State Conference of Charities and Corrections Richmond Haas Commercial Club Amos W. Butler Board of State Charities of Indianapolis Committee On State Charities David C. Peyton Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville Samuel M.ralston Board of State Charities Edward T. Devine New York School of Philanthropy New York City Committee On Courts and W. C. McMahon Lake Circuit Court Crown Point W. H. Hickhorn Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Edna G M. M. Feuerlicht Indianapolis Children’s Aid Association Julia C. Lathrop Children’s Bureau Washington, D. C

Moore dies of heart neuralgia at boarding house

Jeffersonville engineer Oran D. Moore age forty three of 1541 Hoyt avenue Indianapolis died suddenly after heart pains. He was a Big Four engineer with 20 years service. Death attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Widow and one daughter survive. Also noted Rochester and South Bend items about Eastland disaster and Free Methodist camp meeting with converts.

Jeffersonville Oran D. Moore Hoyt Avenue Indianapolis O. P. Graham Moore

Individuality as a Factor in Human Nature

The piece argues individuality cannot be fully defined by ego or character since character changes while individuality remains constant. It cites Bishop Butler on things being what they are and notes a landlord’s preference for chess players highlights deliberate, infrequent movement as a sign of thoughtful temperament.

Bishop Butler New York Globe

Hair or No Hair Ad Promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment

An advertisement touts hot shampoos with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment rubbed into the scalp to clear dandruff soothe itching and promote healthy hair growth. Claims the products are better cleaner purer and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept XY Boston.

Cuticura Dept. XY Boston

No Place for That Boy

A grocer questions his new helper Joseph about long hours in the back room. Joseph replies he was picking dead flies from currants. The grocer dismisses the notion Joseph is cut out for groceries and jokes that he should study for the ministry. london opinion

Joseph London

Luck in the Flood as Japhet and Noah Discuss Danger

Noah notes the coming deluge will bring great danger and discomfort yet calls it lucky that submarines have not been invented yet. Japhet questions what is lucky. The dialogue centers on surviving a flood without modern underwater threats.

Noah Japhet

Dialogue Silences Repair Talk Prompted by Scrapp

A terse exchange shows Mrs Scrapp and Scrapp debating silence during repairs. The dialogue hints at fatigue from discussion and a suggestion to stop talking to speed up the process.

Denison Coffee Ad Sparks Husband Talk in Houston Post

A brief clashing exchange from the Houston Post features a Denison coffee slogan linked to pairing health claims with a husband’s boastful remark. The dialogue hints at a light domestic quip amid the ad style copy.

Barred Stock Tales From a Minnesota Exile to the Canadian West

A. Meyer reports from Saskatchewan and Alberta that migrating Bagley residents arrive with full barns, fertile land, and strong crops. He notes lower costs for flour and groceries, higher kerosene, and promises of farm independence, while praising weather, land quality, and opportunities for settlement.

A. Meyer Minnesota Bagley Independent Saskatchewan Alberta Clearwater Polk Minn T. T John Dahls W. J R. D. Holt Martin Halmen Ole Halvorson Wm. Walker Geo. Colby Bagley Meyer

Ghost belief question dodged by Mr. Erastus Pinkley

In a cautious exchange, Mr. Erastus Pinkley declines to answer when asked about belief in ghosts. He adds he won’t discuss anyone behind their back, not even a ghost.

Mr. Erastus Pinkley

Moving Picture Theater Inspires Humble Jitney Millionaire

A tireless patron declares inspiration from a moving picture theater. He notes the splendor supported by the humble jitney and that a few coins in his pocket make him feel like a millionaire.

A Germ Crank. The Author The Lady Exchange Jibe

A witty dialogue centers on a theatrical villain expelled by a fatal bite. The Lady condemns the plan as highly insanitary and mocks the creator’s framing of the scene.

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