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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
6
Newark resident Miss Kelly writes that after years of illness and daily headaches she found relief using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with addressing the root cause and restoring her health, allowing her to work again.
Western Union messenger boy sought Evans Woolen Press in the Fletcher Trust building. After riding elevators and visiting several rooms he finally delivered the telegram to Evans Woolen, president of the Metcher Trust, in the trust company office.
Aging text promotes Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover. Advertised as easy to use with fingers, a tiny bottle reduces discomfort instantly and helps lift away the corn or callus without soreness.
A dialogue reveals Mr. Hardfax’s claim that his son fled to a city bank and failed to acquit himself. Mr. Timbertop responds that only the county’s best lawyer secured the acquittal.
A brief aphorism set contrasts worldliness with restraint and honesty as a rationale for poverty. The prose frames worldly detachment as desirable while noting men often excuse poverty by citing honesty and virtue.
Navy dirigible B-12, commanded by Ensign Griffin, drifted over 300 miles north of Chatham after rudder failure and loss of ballast. With scarce food, the crew rode out two nights at sea before Swedish steamer Skagern rescued them and salvaged the damaged airship.
In New York the city marshal started eviction for nonpayment of rent when a stork arrival interrupted the action. Eviction postponed.
F B Hamilton of Hominy Oklahoma 35 a woman hater must marry to inherit his uncle D E Hamilton of Polk County Tennessee. The ultimatum arrived via legal papers from Tennessee detailing the condition.
In Woodlawn California Lucia alleges a man claiming to be father of 27 children, 25 living, sought aid after his wife deserted him. He appeals to the probation officer for relief.
An advertisement from McDaniel and Williams of Bay City Texas promises a $1000 return on a $190 investment in the world’s largest sulphur field. It urges readers to write for particulars and details of the offer.
A porch gathering of women on the east side turns awkward as married members pressure a young spinster to marry. The revelation that three of the women are second wives shocks the group, then the hostess tries to ease tension with a wry remark about unlikely marriage outcomes.
Harmless Vader Balm promises fast relief for nervous headache superficial inflammation and pains from mumps hay fever or other causes. Offers free samples or 225c tubes by mail from E. W. Vacher Inc New Orleans with terms. warns against imitations.
Admiral William B. Caperton former commander in chief of the Pacific fleet retired June 30th after a career spanning 1875 naval academy graduation through world war service. He patrolled the Pacific and maintained relations with South and Central American governments and served in Cuban waters during the Spanish American War and Latin America during revolutions including the Mexican disturbance.
A local exchange lampoons dessert updates as strawberry shortcake vanishes and peach shortcake takes its place. The Boston Transcript quote mocks change with a light flourish.
In New York, 13 year old John Shubert died by hanging from a steam pipe in his father's apartment. Police suspect he reenacted a violent scene from a Western book and moving pictures after finding a lurid illustration of a boy buried alive. The incident is treated as a make believe death tied to entertainment.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a gust of wind tore a foreigner’s celluloid collar and slip-in bow tie from his neck. The open window sent the items swirling out as the streetcar swerved and the collar unbuttoned.
Stanley Neville appeared at Sheffield Assizes charged with bigamy while Sophia Redford faced aiding and abetting. Neville, known to Redford’s family as a married man with three children, used a stark disguise by shaving his beard darkening his hair discarding glasses and walking with a limp to claim Redford’s hand. The couple married at the registry office with Redford’s relatives as witnesses.
Mrs Clara C Agnes of Cincinnati proved her husband a showman shaved their baby's head and displayed it as a South Sea infant. She testified he forced her into cages with snakes as a snake charmer. In separate item, Jocko the dog or mascot foiled a truck theft in Kansas City by chasing two men who tried to crank a stolen rig.
Indianapolis police report a boy named John Sharp, 17, banked stolen $4 from Abe's cash register then was held by a bulldog until officers arrived and took him to a hospital. Local resident Napperstick described the scene saying Sic ’em Bill.
A scene recounts a man who buys a 25 cent cigar and steps outside, as the cigar girl tells a customer that he has a polite way of begging for a living. Her quip references oil stock and a blind man with a lead pencil as clues to the man’s alleged motive.
A dialogue shows a character admitting past Bolshevist leanings but claims reform, saying they used to crave joining every new movement while now claiming to be cured and more selective.
Motivational line contrasts the idea that effort depends on mood with the claim that success comes to those who work regardless of how they feel. It emphasizes steady action over whim and highlights perseverance as the key to achievement.
The passage presents aphorisms on service trust and self-reliance, using literary language to advise personal responsibility and caution in forming futures. It emphasizes truth, friendship as a treasure, and warns against depending on others for one’s future.
An old advertisement warns that kidney disease is common and misdiagnosed as heart trouble. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming quick relief within 24 hours and ongoing use to prevent further attacks, with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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