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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
Turmut spots a boy in an apple tree and roars to come down. He waits as time passes, then receives a note claiming neighbors steal his apples from the other orchard. The missive ends with a boast of “Grate victory for sence.”
Mrs. Alice Kirlin from Circleville Ohio described severe scalp itching burning and sores from pimples spreading over her child. After months of failed remedies the second Cuticura Soap application brought relief and complete cure. Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertised with Skin Book offer.
Mrs P appeals to Potts a plumber after needing urgent cistern repairs. Potts arrives late and finds another knight of the soldering iron already fixed the issue. Potts jokes about an impostor and the job being done by someone else.
Britain outlines a growing navy with one torpedo-boat destroyer each week for nine months, a light cruiser every thirty days for twelve months, and a superdreadnought of the latest type every forty-five days over the next eighteen months.
A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York offers Allex foot ease antiseptic powder to heal tender aching feet bunions and corns and make walking easier. Sold everywhere 2c. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package available by mail.
A playful exchange on secrecy and marriage unfolds with quips about wives and practice. A lawyer is criticized for prying into others affairs while an ideal husband belongs to another woman.
A long list of local items reports accidents, verdicts, and arrests across Indiana towns. Notable entries include deaths from wrecks and traumas, burglaries, lawsuits for damages, and criminal cases involving assault and overdoses.
The text advises on reaching safety when ice breaks. Use a long board ladder or tree limb to crawl out, or push toward shore. If no support is found, lie flat and crawl to reduce weight. Do not walk toward a person in danger. If you fall through, avoid reentering the broken edge. Stay on the edge and wait for rescuers.
R M Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana describes a 25 year kidney ailment that worsened to bladder inflammation. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills he took two boxes and recovered, endorsing the remedy and inviting others to write for more information and a free Household Hints booklet and recipes.
The largest ice cave in the world lies in the Dachstein mountains of Austria. It spans about 6,500 feet with vast halls including King Arthur’s dome, features an underground river and lake, and contains icy formations rarely melting except in warm rain conditions.
An immigrant in Middletown New York faced a citizenship exam where he was asked who the governor of New York was and who Martin Glynn is in relation to Sulzer. The examiner noted that the papers were issued, illustrating a shift toward focusing on real merits rather than technicalities in courts.
News from Portage Plains Manitoba notes high wheat yields with Noah Elgert attaining 61 bushels per acre. Other farmers like Geo E Stacey 54 J T Hall and John Ross 50 lead strong regional harvests. Reports from Marquette Binscarth and Dauphin confirm thriving harvests with No 1 Northern grading and strawberries.
Dr Charles A Mercier argues against mislabeling conditions as insanity. He says giddiness epilepsy fear of spaces do not prove insanity and distinguishes disorder of mind from disorderly conduct. He warns that added brain disease may mask true delirium and criticizes nostrums.
The brief note reports prompt treatment for sore eyes and granulated eyelids, with a reference to Roman Eye Bal Bam Adv. as the remedy or product involved.
The demand for information bureaus exceeds supply as public access strains resources. Officials cite backlogs and limited staffing while expanding outreach and processing capacity to meet community needs. Experts warn of delayed responses and emphasize prioritizing urgent inquiries.
Owners of Stoddard-Dayton Columbia Gasoline and Electrics Everitt and other models urged to overhaul vehicles now. Maxwell parts plant in Newcastle, Ind claims 1.75 million investment, 122000 owners aided, 24 to 48 hour shipments from order.
A Washington Star quip captures public skepticism about road quality. A man whittling a pine stick questions the value of local roads, reflecting broader rural or small town reluctance to invest in infrastructure.
A wife describes suffering from caffeine related symptoms and a medical warning to quit coffee. She switches to Postum and reports relief and a favorable family response. husband initially resisted but later agrees to try Postum after noticing her improvement.
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