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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
4
The passage notes Sir Rufus Isaacs as the first Jewish person to hold England's lord chief justice position. It contrasts with Beaconsfield, who was Jewish but served as prime minister.
Mr F C Case of Welcome Lake Pa reports relief from back ache kidney trouble and related symptoms after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy and invites publication for others doubting its merit. Pill price set at 50c per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Free Household Hints Recipes and National Anthem music offered.
A witty cartoon caption notes why a new cook quits quickly as boarders mobilize, implying tension and urgency in a boarding house setting. The scene hints at social nerves and a hurried departure driven by collective activity among residents.
A brief dialog from the Boston Evening Transcript features a quip about taste and wealth as Alice asks about a preferred air and Betty mentions a millionaire.
A reader declares there is no such thing as failure in the cultivation of the forbidden fruit crop, implying sustained success or resilience in its production and market.
A discussion on betrothal and limits to affection cautions young women against overindulgent kissing before marriage. It urges balancing romance with future plans, inviting friends and relatives during engagement, and notes women supporting families deserve honor while highlighting enduring home life and maternal heroism.
A reflective piece on unseen heroines, women who endure hardship within marriage and poverty while supporting families during wartime. It contrasts public praise of active war relief workers with the quiet bravery of wives who shoulder caregiving and labor as husbands fall ill or struggle to provide.
The piece urges wives to cheer husbands overwhelmed by war news by creating a brighter home life. It suggests limiting war talk, avoiding costly outings, and boosting home cheer with music and treats to keep spirits up during wartime.
Joseph E. Boudwin of Claymont Delaware could not lose his collie across the Delaware River by a five mile diagonal crossing and a fast boat. The dog swam home after being left on the New Jersey shore then was finally hidden on the Delaware shore until it was found three hours after returning home.
In a fragment from a report, the Cannibal Chief notes women are preferred over tough male missionaries, praising the tenderness of women for gaining the tribe’s attention and yielding submissive listening.
A clipped text fragment presents boiled ham as a useful meat form with odd phrasing and repetition. The tone hints at recipe or culinary commentary but lacks clear full context or structure for a complete summary.
The article discusses Ray Lankester’s critique of telepathy and brain waves as a method of communication. It notes the lack of a detectable brain receptor, a translating mechanism, or a shared code, leaving the theory unproven while not denying the possibility.
Eugene Field born November 7 1860 in Amherst Massachusetts. He was a newspaper writer poet and editor who worked in St Louis Kansas City Denver and Chicago. Field produced child friendly verse and maintained a notable rare book library.
A Weymouth New Jersey garden owner A C Stewart saw a herd of deer invade his winter cabbage supply as hunting parties nearby fired shots. Local sportsmen report the closing season as excellent with over thirty bucks bagged within ten miles, a high deer density aided by heavy foliage.
Senator Root displays extraordinary concentration as he remains engrossed in his papers for three minutes before a scheduled 11 o'clock appointment. A clerk alerts him that Mr. Soandso arrives for the 11 am slot, and Root calmly directs to admit him at the hour.
Norway depends on its apple crop and Servia on prune supplies for winter fruit. This season Norway faces a light apple crop and war-disrupted prune imports from Servia, creating an opportunity for American fruit exports. Consul General Hendrick notes Americans already sell green and dried fruits there, but not yet imported directly from the United States.
Confusing phrases about handling an account surface in a note to a bank teller. The message hints at a promise to pay under $100 but lacks complete details or a clear action, leaving the intent unclear.
The article urges American settlers to move to Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta or British Columbia via 160 acre free land offers and easy settlement rules. It highlights open prairie and park country, low land prices, rail company lands, and the appeal of wheat farming amid postwar demand. It notes Canada’s voluntary military service and many Canadian volunteers, inviting Americans to fill idle farms as others depart.
A dialogue fragment shows Allied and Soviet or other wartime figures debating Russia stopping pursuit of Germans to claim influence in Turkey. One ally remarks while the other questions the mood, noting the scene is not a festive Thanksgiving moment.
For skin torturers babies a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and light Cure ointment gives relief for eczemas rashes itchings burnings scalings and crustings of the skin and scalp. Free sample offer via postcard to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold everywhere.
Discovery of England's first oil field at Kilham Nottinghamshire reported after drilling reached 2440 feet while searching for minerals. The find marks a new energy source in the region.
A man aims to wed soon and saves diligently to buy a suitable frame for the wedding photo. He emphasizes frugality and steady preparation to secure a proper keepsake.
A panhandler begs for a dime and claims to fight for France. Judge Dinglebat sighs that he cannot aid belligerents due to national policy, declining the request in a scene of wartime restraint.
Physicians advise against hair stains and dyes. Hay's Hair Health uses air and a contained element to bring back natural color. Claimed results include preventing gray roots, improving scalp health, and stronger hair with a refund if unsatisfied. Available 25c 50c and 1.00 at drug stores or direct. Philo Hay Specialties Co. Newark N J.
A remark notes that the gi raffe is considered entirely dumb and unique among animals for its lack of speech.
An attending surgeon and nurse discuss an injured football player muttering about Latin as injuries raise concerns his mind may be slipping. The scene captures a tense medical response and doubt over cognitive recovery.
A speaker confesses that an apartment house investment performed poorly. The remark frames the venture as a notable financial misstep and underscores the risks of property speculation.
A Pittsburgh Post quip has the owner warning to stop the car as three women cross the street. The chauffeur quips he can dodge through but notes the risk of one moving forward another back and the third going up in the air.
The notice urges mothers to examine each bottle of Castoria for the signature of the maker and notes Castoria is in use for over 30 years. The message implies it is a safe remedy for infants and children and mentions children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A humorous line from the Youngstown Telegram about Sarah’s new suitor entertaining with a ventriloquial trick in the parlor. The exchange includes the family’s light banter and a sly joke about the noise escaping beyond reach.
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