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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
3
Scott's department store showcases the new Tiger plush and new holiday goods while Booths of books and various notices fill the INDICATOR page. Benj Henton returns from California. the county counts on charitable events, insurance updates, and Christmas gatherings with neighbors and local clubs.
Advert says several trustworthy gentlemen are sought to travel with a Tetians establishment group. It notes reliability, lodging, salary, and expense coverage.
Rev and Mrs James Watson of Paoli Indiana will commence a series of meetings at the local M E church next Sabbath. The public is invited to attend these gospel services and hear the renowned preachers. Come now let us reason together saith the Lord N F Jenkins
A briskubscription note by Austin Abbot, dean of New York University Law School, extols practical study for future lawyers. It warns against relying on cleverness and highlights broad mental training to apply facts, win cases, and succeed in law.
Christmas Eve services at the M. E. church featured a well planned program arranged by Dr. T. Fravel with decorations including a Star of Bethlehem. A ship scene opened the gift distribution after a sequence of songs readings and class performances concluded with a benediction.
An 1890s-style advertisement asserts nervous fatigue stems from impoverished blood and targets fatigued homemakers. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy to purify and enrich the blood, claiming renewed strength and vitality for the nervous system and body, with a testimonial from Mrs. S. T. Walker of Waverly, New York.
A collection of short notices lists local happenings and movements. Mentions include Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder winning top honors at the World’s Fair, various visits and vacations among residents, social hops, farm rentals and familial visits across Beaver Dam and nearby towns.
H B Herrold warns debtors to settle accounts immediately or face attorney collection. The notice stresses the urgency of payment and plans to pursue legal action for any unsettled balances.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as providing immediate relief from hacking coughs. The copy attributes the claim to E. T. Secatt and emphasizes rapid results and safety.
The Youth's Companion publishers offer subscribers a free four page 1896 calendar lithographed in nine colors. New subscribers receive the calendar plus free weekly issues until January 1, 1896 and the Thanksgiving Christmas New Year double numbers plus 52 weeks to January 1, 1897. Address THE YOUTH'S COMPANION Boston. Also One Minute Cough Cure by E T Scott advertised as a harmless immediate remedy.
On and after Jan 1 1896 the creditor, H W Konrz, will conduct a cash business. Parties owing him are requested to call and settle on or before that date. 34 35 H W Konrz
A rustic verse encourages perseverance through hardship with repeated keep a goin in rain, hail, crop failure, or setbacks. It contrasts resilience with quitting and urges continued effort amid rough times. The text shifts to note sample copies from major periodicals including the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and Cosmopolitan.
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