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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
8
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for female weakness prolapsus and leucorrhea with a $500 cash guarantee for any uncured case after a fair trial. Includes Lotion Tablets directions, pricing, and mail order details from the World’s Dispensary Buffalo New York.
Indiana notes recount a possible Inter Ocean consolidation rumor in Chicago and a $34,000 bond sale of the Eastern and Northwestern Railroad to Judge William Johnson of Valparaiso. Other items report Lake county tax cuts, municipal debt status, and a Valentine-era humor about a Valpo couple at a St. Louis hotel.
A Missouri editor refused to publish obituaries for those who did not subscribe to his paper, claiming unloved readers have no news value. The piece notes 1000 American teachers in the Philippines, 2000 primary schools, and 3000 native teachers. It mentions Milwaukee car shops building long 84 seat passenger cars and compares them to the Great Northern. It contrasts Japanese eating habits with American abundance and cites The Commoner on self-reliance and government reform.
An old newspaper column promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble and urges readers to request a free sample. A separate Superior Court case Mary Joyce vs Pennsylvania company concerns alleged negligent handling of a corpse transport from East Chicago to Latonia, with delays and added costs. later dismissed.
Movement to form a new county from parts of Hamilton Clinton and Boone counties backs Sheridan as the seat. Sheridan leaders push the plan as the town rapid growth makes it the second town in Hamilton county. Opposition expected from the three counties that would supply territory.
Monon announces Christmas and New Year holiday rates one and one third fare for round trip in Central emigrant territory. Sale dates December 24 25 26 30 1904 and January 1 2 1905. Good return through January 2. Through tickets on foreign roads need two days advance order.
Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as a remedy for kidneys and bladder. The product is offered for sale by E. T. Scott with an urging not to delay purchasing.
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