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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
4
A critic argues Coca Cola addiction is a mild habit not comparable to hard drugs. The piece notes widespread consumption yet says addicts at sanitariums are unseen, and cites taste and refreshment as reasons people drink it.
A dialog excerpt from Lippincott's features a back and forth between sisters Sue and Sig about climbing and descending hills. The exchange humorously debates whether an airship would be needed to move from one hill to another, ending with Sue cutting off the argument.
Mrs. Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan reports a six month struggle with scalp eczema that covered her scalp and spread to limbs and back. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two applications and saw rapid improvement, becoming completely cured within a month. Sample offers and address for Cuticura are provided.
A Rockwood farmer mocked balloonists as queer while Capt Honeywell quizzed about a horse. As the balloon was prepared for shipping to St Louis, the farmer offered transport. Honeywell asked if the horse was safe, the farmer replied yes but feared automobiles. Honeywell refused to risk his life behind a scary horse.
The essay notes misquotation of scripture by a novelist and argues Sir Walter Scott misreads the Bible. It contrasts the saying about peacemakers with the biblical promise that the meek shall inherit the earth.
A playful dialogue features references to love and daisies, with a pun about peroxide daisies and a remark that he told no lie. The exchange centers on wordplay and light humor in a brief exchange.
Lieutenant Edmunds recalls the night raid ten miles from Seith Lake. A Moro burst into the tent, severing Captain Watson’s head and wounding Edmunds with the barong. The assailant was killed by sentries firing through the camp as Edmunds hid and the camp rallied.
In Chicago, four dogs and two roosters kept tenants at 1535 12th Street awake after work. Neighbors planned a larger sortie, but the owners learned of it. Police were called to quell the trouble and warnings were issued to stop further incidents.
In Indianapolis a goofy romance unfolds after Frank McLain of Whiteland places his name on an egg and a woman, Bertha of 1750 Fenneman Street, answers by post. A planned station meeting fails and a joke cashier at the Traction Terminal tags Frank as the intended suitor, leading to a delayed rendezvous.
A young man wrestles a wildcat by the nape, throws it to the ground, then rushes indoors for his rifle. He searches the area, fires at the animal from a tree limb, and returns to tell his parents as medical aid outfits a wounded shoulder. Sheldon Barry, grandson of pioneer Ransom Sheldon, is linked to Copper Country camps near Lake Superior.
Old Smiles the rhinoceros fought against keeper Billy Snyder in a dramatic bid for freedom. Snyder climbed a ladder into the cage and narrowly escaped as the rhino charged. Bob Horton stunned the animal with a pitchfork and the keeper secured Old Smiles for the annual grooming.
Jeremiah Kramer aged seventy two of Wind Cap road Chartiers township was stung by a swarm while entering his wagon shop. Blinded and overwhelmed by the bees he collapsed and died three hours later despite prompt medical aid. The swarm covered his head arms and neck as witnesses called for help.
The Indiana farm commission seeks land proposals for a fourth state farm with sites from Goshen to Logansport. Cities like Goshen, Delphi and Logansport are in contact. varies landowners from Shoals to Cloverdale have submitted letters. Propositions due by October 1 will be inspected on site for suitability.
A new French loud speaking telephone transmitter and receiver can be hidden inside a vase of flowers or a table ornament, or any inconspicuous room object, offering discreet communication.
Advertises Tyree's Antiseptic Powder as a fast remedy for summer irritants like hives poison oak sunburn and eczema. The product costs 25 cents at druggists with samples available. J S Tyree Washington DC promotes the remedy.
It puzzled him as Newedd asks if she spent much before marriage and she replies yes. He speculates about her father’s reaction when he took her away, revealing tensions over funds and family.
A humorous exchange about a friend named Jasper who has been failed. The speaker notes Jasper feels crushed as if kicked by a mule, then reflects that deaths from mule kicks are possible, underscoring a lighthearted, ironic tone.
A vintage ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It urges careful examination for the “Signature of VPucee” and notes use for over 30 years, with children crying for the product.
The article notes Puritans valued lace despite moral warnings in bob bins. The Cromwell family favored costly lace and ermine, and Oliver Cromwell's corpse was dressed in an especially lavish garment after his death.
Margaret clutches bread and jam and is likened to a little puppy by her grandfather. Pansy quietly asks to be a puppy too, turning to her mother with pleading brown eyes as they share a simple meal.
The article describes a sunny Atlantic City scene with blue sea and glittering sand. Young couples stroll hand in hand along the wind swept promenade as Nat Wills quips that distance enchants, yet summer lovers prefer to borrow from another bank.
A five year old McConnell boy, frequent ballgame attendee with his mother, tells Jack Warhop and George McConnell he won’t talk to them again until they win a game. He calls his father rotten after a rough outing, earning cold reactions and a tense moment in the grandstand.
A doctor said Beford marriage my wife observed in summer and country homes coming in touch with families of varied means culture tastes and discriminating tendencies that the families using Postum seemed to average better than those using coffee.
Senator Lodge remark follows a lobbyist’s failed effort to secure a win. The scene shifts to Mrs. Smythe who arrives for luncheon, finds no invitation, and leaves quietly disappointed, ending with a clipped farewells.
A light anecdote notes a quarrelsome couple arguing over tombstone material. The husband asks what stone he will receive, and the wife quips Brimetone as the imagined answer.
Teething remedy promotes gum softness and pain relief for infants. Claims include reducing inflammation and wind colic with a 2 oz bottle. Note the product is marketed to soothe and ease distress in young children.
A terse proverb-like line notes that haste breeds silence on woes. The saying emphasizes a restless mindset that avoids discussing personal difficulties.
The proverb warns against premature conflicts and suggests waiting until issues mature to avoid unnecessary strife. It emphasizes patience and discernment in resolving disputes.
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