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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
The Westville Chronicle announces weekly publication each Thursday with a $1.00 annual advance. Obituaries over ten lines cost $1. Advertising rates are stated as reasonable and available on application. The issue is dated Thursday December 10, 1896.
The article analyzes President Cleveland’s annual message criticizing extravagance and defending the tariff as a revenue source. It notes his tentative approach to Cuban affairs, neutrality questions, and the stalemate over intervention or recognition amid insurrection and foreign pressure.
A New York Advertiser critique notes the national leader offers little clarity on finances and revenue. The writer argues the country gains no new insight from him on any difficult subjects, rendering his guidance tiresome and ineffective.
Frank J. Cheney sole partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured fails. Sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sent for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The Honorable Herman Stump, Commissioner of Immigration, returns from Italy claiming success in explaining U S immigration rules. He says Italians of a better class may be welcome, while Sicilians linked to crime and poverty are not. Congress should bar more “det rimentals” to curb arrivals.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the One True Blood Purifier claiming pure blood ensures health. It promises system toning appetite strength relief from weakness nervousness and pain and calls Hood's Pills the best after dinner digestives priced 25 cents.
The Mint director laments moments when official figures were suppressed and warns that unlimited silver coinage could turn counterfeit dollars into indistinguishable government pieces. He notes global gold and silver stock, exposes the profitability of counterfeiting, and questions the impact on public trust and policy.
The Crop Outlook in South Dakota for 1897 notes rain deficits ended and a favorable spring ahead. Wheat prices rise locally, land sells for 3 to 15 dollars per acre, and oat barley hay supplies remain ample. Immigration agents in Chicago promote farming land and the growing creamery and stock raising industries for 1897.
Readable items report Jedediah Phelps Austin of Kankakee township dead at 92. Other notes cover Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads, a Hammond beer study, Gilmore band concert, a horse accident in Chesterton, a Rebekahs reception, and a long-winded Romeo tale from a local county paper.
Notice from H. B. Herrold announcing fresh bread available daily starting Saturday September 19 at his location for the public.
A blanket found on the road is available for return to its owner. To claim, contact this office with proof of ownership and pay the notice processing fee.
Schuyler Sigler sues the Westville school board in circuit court alleging contract violation after a school building and furnishings costing about $7,000 were completed and the final payment not made. The case discusses funds, insurance of $3,150 and town valuation, with bonds as the expected remedy.
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills mailed to any address by H E Bucklen Co Chicago. Pills help Constipation Sick Headache Malaria and Liver troubles with vegetable ingredients and no deleterious substances. Regular price 25 cents per box. Sold by Scott druggist. Also two fresh milk cows offered by Jack Tennis and L Deshler near Westville Valparaiso.
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