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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
2
The Westville Indicator lists publication details for the weekly paper with pricing for obituary notices and poetry, professional cards, and advertising rates. It notes Thursday publication and a post office entry as second class matter with pricing in advance.
The LaPorte Argus prints the Republican ticket headed by William McKinley for President with Garret A. Hobart as Vice President and includes state positions such as ES A. Mount for Governor and 0. Haggard for Lieutenant Governor. The list covers Secretary of State William D. Owen, Auditor James G. Daily, State Treasurer M. Scholz, Attorney General Wm. Ketcham, Superintendent of Public Instruction George E. Geeting, and judges for the appellate court. The piece also discusses party dynamics and financial policy debates, notably opposition to free coinage and support for sound money.
The article reports the Populist state convention at Indianapolis nominating Governor Thomas A. Wadsworth and a slate of statewide officers and judges. It lists the ticket including A P Hanna as Lieutenant Governor Silas M Holcomb as Secretary of State N M Jennings as Auditor F J S Robinson as Treasurer D H Fernandez as Attorney General Thomas W Force as Supreme Court reporter and other appellate judges and officials.
The New Albany Tribune condemns efforts to pit poor against rich and labor against capital. It argues that such campaigns, as used in 1892, threaten the safety and prosperity of the country and accuses Silverists of planning similar actions.
The piece contrasts Bryan and Democrats courting many minor parties with Major McKinley and the Republicans choosing no entangling alliances, counting on the public’s honor and patriotism to win.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persia as a gentle, effective laxative for both mother and baby. It claims the product eases constipation in babies and indigestion or headaches in mothers, available in 10c 50c and dollar sizes from E. T. Scott.
The World's Fair tests found no baking powder equal to the Royal brand for lightness and leavening power. Results questioned claims of any “9 pure” or superior alternatives in the market.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to cure tiredness and poor health. Claims Hood's Pills stimulate the liver and bowels and relieve sick headache with prompt action.
The column notes Sunday visits by Mr. Geist at Hanna and Mrs. Windel returning to Chicago. It mentions local families attending a 60th birthday in Durham and excursions to Grand Rapids and Fennville, with a rustic party at Adam Saliday’s and a birthday surprise at Charley Garwood’s.
The Wabash Railroad offers round trip tickets from all stations to Omaha Nebraska for the August 16 to 24 1896 event. Tickets go on sale August 17 and 18 with returns valid through September 7. For full details contact any Wabash Ticket Agent.
Observes mothers should closely watch and regulate children's habits to prevent long term trouble. Emphasizes keeping digestive organs healthy for present and future wellbeing. Promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia as a safe remedy with twenty doses for children priced 10 cents at E T Scotts.
Announcement for the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in St Paul Minnesota opening September 1 1896 with ticket sales August 30 31 and September 1 at 960 and return option until September 15 plus 15 day extension. Inquiries directed to local Wabash Railroad agents and connecting lines.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers excursion tickets from Chicago to Milwaukee and return at one fare for the round trip during August 23 24 and 25. For tickets and full information consult connecting line agents or write W. B. Kniskern G P and T A Chicago Ti 15-16.
An 1886 advertisement reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a rheumatism remedy via user testimony. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100-dollar reward for unsolved cases and urges readers to buy the remedies from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A temperance meeting at the M E church Sunday evening was led by Epworth League and W C T U. Mrs W Geist presided. A North League choir provided music and talks covered education for children, Hadly Home for girls, and temperance work. An audience member noted the gathering as worthwhile with prayers and song.
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