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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
2
Editorial commentary denounces the endless chain myth used against Grover Cleveland and his successors, defends President McKinley on trust opposition, and notes the 1899 budget surplus, treasury balance, and bond retirement progress as Congress convenes.
W. E. Curtis reports Roberts a Democrat and free trader who opposes expansion and trusts. The House Republican majority is under 15, making expulsion unlikely without a two thirds vote. Democrats vow not to turn the issue into a party question.
The president outlines key topics including the disposition of the Samoan Islands to be settled by Congress after order is restored, calls for Cuba to be free when prepared, and urges legislation for Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico, reflecting his approach to territorial questions and self rule.
Mr and Mrs Orlando Barnard thank friends and neighbors for comfort and help during the death and burial of their daughter, noting appreciation for kindness shown in this difficult time.
A Thursday performance of Ruth and Boaz drew a large, appreciative audience at Cattron Hall with amateur cast members delivering strong vocal depictions Miss Miles praised for a demanding role. Rose Cattron accompanied on piano as proceeds exceeded ten dollars after expenses and a newspaper discount noted.
A fragment notes a druggist offering a refund for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The text suggests the product fails to cure and mentions an eight signature mark on each box and a price of 5250, attributed to E. W. Grove.
Medical advertorial describes kidney function and warns against overwork. It links aches and heart feeling to kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. A free sample bottle and pamphlet are offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Try Grain-O the new food drink from pure grains that tastes like rich mocha or java. Safe for children and adults with delicate stomachs. Sold by all grocers at 15c and 25c per package.
Outskirts property offers a two story modern house with barn corn crib wood house and wells. 20 acres prairie land with 50 fruit trees and a cistern plus a cellar. Priced at 2600 with quick pickup expected. inquire at office.
Colle and Diarrhoes cured and corrected by Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The remedy restores natural action of stomach and bowels and is better than remedies that merely check symptoms. Sold and recommended by E. T. Scott.
The State Board of Health report filed with Gov. Mount shows deaths from communicable diseases in the state led by tuberculosis 2279 typhoid 667 and diarrhoeal diseases 537 with 309 under five. Dr Hurty notes existing funds for vital statistics are insufficient and urges a state sanitarium for indigent consumptives and a decade old laboratory of bygene at 10000 dollars.
An Idaville man praised Electric Bitters for restoring appetite strength and vitality. The ad claims relief from liver kidney and blood poisons and lists improved well being after use at 50 cents per bottle with guaranteed satisfaction.
The Indiana Railway company plans a large bond issue by January first to retire debt of 105000 owed to J J Burns and fund major extensions. Plans include building Goshen to Waterford Mills, while Laporte county residents will be surveyed. Northern Traction claims Laporte to Michigan City franchise but fails to attract investors, and Indiana Railway seeks a Laporte franchise to connect South Bend to Laporte and Michigan City. The Northern Traction offer to sell its franchise to Indiana Railway was rejected.
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