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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
The Weetville Ind Indicator notes strong Republican backing for McKinley with confidence in his presidency. It asserts Democratic opposition is small and that McKinley’s reelection seems as certain as sunrise.
The piece argues the 1886 Town platform foreshadows the national one with heavy Democratic infighting and Republican strength. It critiques party divisions, notes Bryan Palmer era influences, and comments on France Dreyfus affair rhetoric and Indiana crop bulletin trends amid seasonal farming updates.
The Dreyfus case dominates national attention as Rennes prepares for a new public retrial under hostile court scrutiny. The army’s influence and anti Semitic sentiment confront President and cabinet upheavals, elections, and widespread public fear of a potential army revolt or revolution. Friends of France insist justice will prevail amid a tense political crisis.
Generous makers report giving away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. They claim it cures thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Free trial bottles available from local druggists with a money back guarantee.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio declares Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in his 20 years in the business. The tonic tones the stomach liver kidneys and bowels purifies the blood strengthens nerves and builds up the system. Only 50 cents and sold by E T Scoot Druggist, guaranteed.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related symptoms like back pain sleeplessness and uric acid in urine. It claims worldwide reputation and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, noting the Westville Indicator reader benefit.
If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. Also helps cuts, burns, frost bites, quinsy and glandular swellings. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by E. T. Scott.
Energetic reliable man wanted to sell machines and collect assets with a small bond and no capital required. Singer Manufacturing Company offers a liberal contract from 192 Van Buren Street Chicago Illinois. Nickel Plate Railway advertises special low rates to Philadelphia for the G A R annual encampment with tickets on sale Sept 1 2 3 and 4. Wabash depot hosts Homeseekers' excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October to western regions with routes excluding Duluth Superior Washington and Oregon. National Encampment G A R in Philadelphia September 4 9 promises cheap Wabash rates through scenic routes east of the Rockies. Agents available for details.
All persons owing H. B. Herrold for groceries are urged to settle before August 1, 1899 to avoid collection action. Unpaid accounts will be turned over to a collector.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy are praised as prompt cures. It is sold by E. T. Scott and has become a favorite with readers everywhere.
H P Johnson, a farmer at Bippus, while plowing, unearthed an egg shaped object that opened to reveal a nest of thirty three blue racer snakes. He destroyed most of the eggs and released a snake slithering away.
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