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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
2
The issue notes publication details and rates for the Indicator, Westville Indiana, with discussions on state elections in Utah, Kansas governors elect Sredy and Leedy, and a historical note on the first steam printed newspaper the London Times. The piece reflects opinions on ballot secrecy and early mechanized printing advances.
Cuba spans 43 319 square miles with a 1 200 mile coastline and 1 500 000 people. Havana on the north coast is the principal city and port, with about 230 000 residents. Other notable cities include Mantanzas 87 000 Santiago de Cuba 72 000 Puerto Principé 17 000 Cienfuegos 66 000 San Spiritu 33 000 and Cardenas 24 000. Much of the island is timbered and low coasts harbor lagoons, a factor in historic filibustering landings and the maneuvers of Gomez and Maceo against Weyler.
The Farmers` National Congress at Indianapolis endorses bimetallism, sugar bounty restoration, women’s suffrage, rural mail improvements, hog cholera aid, immigration restriction, and a commerce department. The Delphi Journal quotes Charles Landis predicting a special session to repeal the free trade Wilson bill and enact protectionist measures.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior curative tonic bottled with unique power and higher value for producer and consumer. It asserts a long record of cures unknown to competitors and promotes Hood's Pills as the best family laxative and liver medicine.
Editor Morrion of Worthington Indiana Sun praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Mrs Annie Sickle of Chicago recovered from fatigue and weakness after using eight bottles, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar at E T Scotts drug store.
An Illinois Central Railroad stock sale to employees on installments marks a large scale coopera tion experiment. The plan boosts rail men’s duties and savings while discouraging strikes and building support against socialist critics. Large firms show interest in extending the model.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every untreatable case of catarrh. Notary Beal A. Gleason endorses the oath dated December 6, 1886. Cure marketed with testimonials and 75 cent price.
The Marine Hospital Service monitors a possible yellow fever year ahead amid reports of deaths among American sailors in Port au Prince and port cities. Observers note past epidemics began similarly and spread from southern borders, stressing preparedness for next year.
Mrs Ella Calloway of Depuity Indiana reports three year use of Hood's Sarsaparilla easing tired spells and dyspepsia. She says she is completely cured and can eat anything without distress. Hood's Pills are praised as after dinner aids for digestion and headache relief.
Lawmakers hear farmers and towns along major rail lines complain of tramp depredations and theft. A proposed bill would let incorporated towns detain vagrants and require work on streets or highways, while noting many unemployed yet undeserving travelers.
A suburban coal dealer refused small deliveries saying he never ships less than a quarter of a ton. A poor mother pleaded she could not pay, so he ordered a quarter ton sent to her home, charging the bill to the children and wishing her good morning.
Two fresh milk cows offered for inquiry. Contact Jack Tennis one mile west of Westville or L Deshler in Valparaiso for details.
A farmer Beahm plays pranks on his superstitious hired man Yonky with a ghost costume. Yonky flees after a stairway reflection fright, later leaves for better work. The piece lampoons Dr Bowman and Jeems, then shifts to a note about rising demand for short stories and Harper's Round Table promising 1897 contributions from renowned authors and long adventures.
The County Teachers association met at the new high school building with about two hundred teachers present. Superintendent Seelye opened with an address on The Teacher in Society. Prof Henke and Miss Clara Whitehead presented papers on literary interpretation and pupil needs. The session closed after final papers on Culture Real and FANGIED and general business.
Solid Through trains run from Chicago to Buffalo and New York City with Through Sleeping Cars to Boston. The Nickel Plate Road offers the through service with consistently low rates, listed as 412 ga-16.
Notice states fresh bread will be available starting Saturday September 19 and every day after, provided by H. B. Herrold.
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