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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
4
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria UL promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigar for its rich aroma and easy draw. Wrapped in tinfoil, it stays fresh from factory to smoker, with nationwide demand reaching over nine million sales this year despite no traveling sales force.
A humorous kitchen relief scene shows a hungry customer and waiter with no beefsteak available, the punch line about having a sheriff, while a mock ad endorses Defiance Starch for better washing and fabric care.
In a Chinatown tenement, Ah Oi and neighbor children share tales of the foreign devils gods and a Christmas feast. Lu Chan, a poor student from beyond the sea, arrives to claim Ah Oi, ending her long await.
Ah Yeung recalls leaving a shrine and following a man who boasted of a more beautiful temple. They approach a large structure with a wooden roof symbol and lights around multiple god shrines. The man declares it as the true temple of his fathers.
A sculptor finishes the Apollo Belvedere but laments that the statue is too beefy for the team, realizing he has fallen short of masculine perfection.
A quotation heavy exchange contrasts views on airing knowledge. The dialogue suggests frequent sharing guards against moth eating ideas and keeps knowledge fresh.
A brief exchange shows a skeptic replying no to going to the races this fall. He declines helping improve horse breed but cites bookmakers as the disincentive.
A humorous exchange between a father and son. James asks what a man who writes comic operas is called. The father distinguishes between composer and magiarist as the punny answer.
A fragmented village exchange reveals neighbors speculating about a stranger weighing about 300 pounds. The overheard dialogue hints at social scrutiny and local curiosity in a small community setting.
A damaged text fragment presents a puzzling interior monologue with scattered punctuation and incomplete sentences. It mentions a person named Ben and phrases about a walk and a matter under investigation.
Hiram Center of Lake City Minnesota reports severe kidney trouble with back pains dizziness and eye problems. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he says he enjoys perfect health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A group on a cold train car shares whisky. A clergy man drinks from a bottle held by a drummer, pours whiskey into his boots, hoping his ice cold feet will warm quickly. The scene features camaraderie and comic bravado among travelers.
The advertisement touts Defiance Starch as free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. It claims high strength to require half the usual amount for a perfect finish, implying superior results versus old goods.
Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama reports four years of black itchy facial and body splotches diagnosed as eczema. After two doctors failed her husband bought Cuticura Remedies which stopped the breakouts and left no symptoms for three years. October 2 1905.
An advertising block touts Defiance Starch as superior to patent staples from 25 years ago. It emphasizes a new ingredient for greater strength and smoother texture while omitting injurious chemicals.
A pedestrian faced a female thief who demanded his hands. He replied with a gallant remark about holding hers. She called him rude, then lowered the weapon and the incident ended without harm.
Advertisement urges careful examination of every bottle of Castoria a trusted remedy for over 30 years. It underscores the signature of the maker and the familiar slogan the kind you have always bought to reassure mothers of safety and reliability.
The wealthy Boston globe girdling automobilist Charles J. Glidden says his next goal is balloon ascensions in many countries. He is an insatiate traveler and holds the world record for automobile mileage. Also mentions cleaning milk pans with Borax and water and various ad lines and quotes.
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