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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
3
Yonkers Statesman quotes a tale where a man marries for money, his partner Patrice is described as wealthy, and the couple spends much time in their car while she wears a mask, inviting bemused commentary on appearances and motives.
A brief note from the Washington Star hints at a marriage won by perseverance. The Leap Year Girl faces teasing from William but ultimately achieves a union, with troubles receding as a willful effort yields a path forward.
Bay City Illinois adds testimony claims Dodd's Kidney Pills cure rheumatism after sixteen years of suffering. Advertisements cite uric acid and kidney health, with endorsements from N Y Press and Dr Kline claims of nerve restoration. Other quotes touch on caskets and social questions from various publications.
Ex US Senator M C Butler of South Carolina, a two term senator, endorses Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He notes relief and calls it a wonderful tonic, adding Peruna treats catarrh of the stomach and invites readers to write Dr Hartman of Columbus for free advice.
George T. Tippin argues for smaller blocks of 10 to 80 acres with wide avenues to improve fruit quality, pest control, and light exposure. He notes large plantations foster insect and fungus issues, and emphasizes timely harvest at proper ripeness regardless of season.
Progressive dairymen provide shade in treeless pastures using sheds made from old lumber or pales with covers such as straw fodder or cotton cloth. A fence can form one side of the shed, with cross-pieces laid on posts, offering a cheap, effective shelter solution.
An old note warns that lightning losses from stock deaths are rising due to ungrounded wire fences. Grounding wires every 30 to 40 rods and driving them three feet into the ground can protect pastures, a task a man can complete in half a day using a crow bar and short wire pieces.
The Midland Farmer notes that modern churning and ripening methods should yield gilt edge butter on farms. With improved handling, the churn could produce butter of exceptional quality, boosting dairy farm profits.
Albert G. Eilers of Louisville Kentucky owns a remarkable fowl that is part duck part chicken. The one year old bird hatched from a duck egg and cared for by a mother duck until abandoned by her. It weighs nearly six pounds and has a perfectly formed chicken head and comb with a duck body and webbed feet. The creature quacks and cackles in rapid succession, and its wings enable it to fly a short distance.
Jacob Faith explains how sprouts from Early Richmond cherry trees can produce Early Richmond fruit when grafted onto one year old plum root. He details grafting success rates, root-sprout management, and notes mulberry trees deter birds.
E H Mish of West Virginia builds a home made evaporator from a 6 by 31 2 foot dry goods box with slate bottom, galvanized wire trays, and box stove heat. Corn and apples dry in 12 hours while peaches take three days. spring heat in an oven keeps worms out. Fruits cool and vented in barrels with wire screen covers to deter mice.
A Pall Mall Gazette correspondent analyzes a railway train conversation showing floods of unparliamentary terms. He cites 56 offensive expressions, including 17 lurid adjectives and 7 uses of infamy, arguing education can curb working men’s profane speech.
An editorial argues that American businessmen increasingly take extended vacations and long summers in the country or at country homes. It discusses impacts on manners morals health and patriotism as families mix across regions seeking recreation and social pleasures.
The Joplin News-Herald reports the starter at the Missouri race event employed a harsh racial insult and threatened to strike a jockey who kept snapping the rubber. He displayed a sizable stick on a rope as a warning, causing a tense prelude to the race.
A Cleveland Leader quirky quote notes a florist explaining growth issues in a humorous way. The young wife asks why flowers don’t rise taller and the florist cites hard beds and poor sleep as playful reasons.
Editorial notes shampoos can harm hair and promotes brushing and cleanliness. Recommends washing with Ivory Soap lather and a cool final rinse to close skin pores and help prevent colds. Includes a quotation about men proving the world owes them a living attributed to Chicago Daily News.
Very low round trip fare to Boston offered via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Tickets on sale at Allegheny on 13 12 13 14 with return extension possible to Sept 30. Tickets may be sold via New York if desired. Details available from L. F. Vosburgh or C. G. Daly in Chicago.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Base claiming to cure swollen sweating hot aching feet. It urges trial packs free and directs buyers to Ac cept no substitute. Availability at all druggists for 25 cents. Publisher attribution Cincinnati Enquirer note about matrimonial matches on money boxes.
Mrs Charles F Brown of Hot Springs Arkansas writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her long lasting womb inflammation and fatigue after nine years of misery. She states gains in health and renewed love from her husband and notes a $5000 forfeit if the original letter cannot be produced.
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