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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
4
A tip warns that damp matches fail to light far from stores. Dip matches in very hot melted paraffin, let cool, and they become waterproof without damage to usability. Paraffin coating protects from dampness and keeps matches usable in ordinary light weather.
An ad promotes Cuticura products for scalp and skin care. It claims Cuticura Soap provides comforting self shampooing and Cuticura Ointment soothes dandruff and itching. A free sample by mail offer includes a book and postcard address in Boston. Sold everywhere.
A museum manager notes a human fly act is unavailable as the attendant explains the stunt is canceled due to a domestic issue his wife is causing by swatting him.
A fragment discusses the Comeup family and their pedigree, noting a prize spaniel. The lines imply social status tied to lineage and a valued dog, with a hint of prestige surrounding the family.
A quoted exchange from the Detroit Free Press questions whether marriage fails when a man marries for money. The dialogue frames money as a primary motive and hints at social commentary on matrimonial motives.
A humorous exchange questions sympathy as Mrs Jiggs asks about furnace smoke and is told the blame lies with her husband. The short quip notes that all popular stories don’t hinge on personal tragedy.
156 acre farm rate to contain zinc at 8100 per acre. N Crotaenburg Carthage Missouri owner will sell 1655.Gner Coon Country at Rest box 604 Marysville Kansas. Office irrigated forty joining Wellington Colorado for sale by owner. Also quarter near Fosston Colorado. Box 23 Berrytown Kansas.
A prominent lawyer, exhausted after weeks in Jackson during a land case, seeks calm in Kentucky hills. He asks an old darky the time, getting the reply that the sun and railroad time differ little, since both are far from here.
A witty exchange from the Boston Transcript features Professor Skinner and a clerk debating earnings. The clerk cites a promised $40 weekly rate, while the professor notes the actual cap at $20 and questions whether the clerk feels he earns twice his pay.
A terse exchange wonders if a woman’s odd behavior signals possession or engagement. One speaker suspects a change in her status and fate, while the other offers a practical alternative explanation.
On a warm day the conversation turns to how cool and lovely the fur coats look. The exchange highlights style and personality over weather, with light humor in a social setting.
A wry theater sketch riffs on character and mood as a stern man softens through a sequence of chancy glances. The brief piece hints at psychology and social interaction in a concise, observational tone.
The Croton river feeding New York’s water supply was named for an Indian chief. A married man imagines he is having a good time when he does anything his wife would not approve of.
A seismograph designed by a Japanese scientist records seismic activity with a velocity increase claimed to be two hundredfold, illustrating dramatic quake motion and instrument sensitivity.
A brief note highlights Belgium as the site of pivotal European island battles across centuries, underscoring its strategic role in regional conflicts and military history.
The Norfolk and Western railroad electrifies 100 miles of its line in West Virginia. Electric locomotives weighing 270 tons apiece pull a 4,000-ton train up a two percent grade at 14 mph, outperforming former steam hauls.
Cadler jokes about his photo in Bobby’s sister’s frame on the mantel while Bobby explains the rush to fit it before Tom arrives, revealing a humorous domestic moment.
A witty exchange recalls a misbranding pun as a husband is branded glucose not honey. The anecdote highlights a playful misunderstanding with a sharp line about affection and science.
A compressed-aid syringe is introduced to remove grease and dirt from machinery using gasoline. The report also notes social observations about girls relegated to certain class roles due to appearances.
Reader testimonial highlights relief from backache headaches and general fatigue after using Dean's Kidney Pills. A cited case describes persistent kidney discomfort and nerve weariness improving with the remedy.
Twelve men from the Joe B. Manta whaling voyage were rescued after four days without food or water. Their harrowing journey saw two boats chase a whale off Virginia, battle sharks for two days, and lose the catch before rescue by the Norwegian steamer Skard and the Piedmont. They arrived in New Bedford via Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.
An advertisement by Denison Coffee Co. Chicago touts F C Harwood as a leading coffee connoisseur. It warns that importers may sell moldy, impure coffee and promotes Denison’s pure, hand-picked berries. It urges readers to ask grocers for Denison Coffee.
Charles Bays fifty one walked into the Vincennes police station asking if he was wanted at Michigan City for parole violation. A telegram from Warden Fogarty confirmed Bays was wanted and to hold him. Bays had been sentenced in 1910 from Dubois county for theft of a half pint of whisky and served three years. his term extended after failing to report on parole. Local interest grows toward appealing to the governor for a pardon.
In Everett Washington S P McGhie drove an eight cylinder car to chase a cougar along a cliff edge road near Mount Rainier. The big cat rammed the road to escape as McGhie’s car closed in in a dramatic roadside showdown with Mr and Mrs S J Pritchard and Mr and Mrs C H Graves in attendance.
In Fine Lakes township seven miles south of Floodwood Minnesota a bear battled a two year old bull in a pasture. The bull was killed from the injuries after the long fight. The bear escaped into the woods as the family arrived. Later John Foote shot a she bear nearby and captured a cub, which he released due to its friskiness.
Patrolman Helmuth accused Mrs. E B Frost of Philadelphia at 110 South Dorset Chelsea of loud horn noise likened to Jericho trumpet. Recorder Gaskill warned five dollar fine but urged muffling the horn to maintain city quiet.
The navy studies sea sleus a half motor boat half hydroaeroplane that skims the surface. A 24 foot craft reached 36 miles per hour in tests and officials seek a boat capable of 55 to 60 mph. Proponents say 200 of these craft could be built for the price of one scout cruiser and would be more effective.
Billiard tables set on massive concrete bases extend through floor openings and rest on bedrock, making them as steady as if part of the island. The house sits on an island in the Puget Sound San Juan archipelago, showcasing vibration free tables.
A humorous family exchange catches a girl named Ethel replying she cannot remove her hair, remarking she has it just like her mother. The lighthearted line toys with self image and parental resemblance in a domestic moment.
A concise reflection urges embracing hardship to prevent repeating mistakes. It stresses that learning from difficulties shapes wiser choices and resilience for future challenges.
The article argues aeroplanes will aid exploration from Shackleton to Amundsen, enabling rapid travel into unmapped regions. It envisions aerial discovery of lost cities in Venezuela and Guatemala, search for Leichardt in Australia, and venturing across Sahara Arabia Alaska and Brazil. It ends with a cutting aside about a mean woman refusing doctor bills.
A caller pretends to interview Indianapolis congressional hopeful Tom Shipp revealing a staged scene. Shipp learns the caller seeks his lobby location at the Claypool Hotel and struggles with whether to trust the voice.
A humorous exchange from London Sketch where The Nervous Curate assumes the Introduced is married and probes about a wife. The Introduced clarifies he is not married, prompting a comic misread on singleness and social timing.
A remark credits Jim with organizing an aeroplane business and predicts easy success in keeping its stock rising.
A perforated rubber fly swatter has been developed claims to prevent scratching furniture. The design emphasizes gentleness while maintaining fly control and could influence household bug tools.
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