28 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
1
The text advises that thin babies may reflect improper feeding or weakened digestion. It urges using common sense over medicines, suggesting corrective action may be needed from past mistakes, and hints at adding a small amount of an unidentified remedy to help nourish the child.
An advertisement claims Scotts Emulsion improves a baby's digestion when given three to four times daily, with benefits starting the first day. It also suggests that nursing mothers should take the emulsion for the mother and child, claiming twenty five years of proof and offering a price of $1.00 at all druggists. SCOTT & TOWNE Chemists, New York.
Readable ad text announces the sale of the entire stock of jackets and capes at first cost despite ongoing advancement of goods. The message emphasizes urgency and questions affordability for buyers.
The La Porte Odd Fellows nine tied 12 to 12 with Westville R of P at Cattron Hall after Westville refused to finish a game. Westville’s chivalry kept the match a draw while locals noted hospitality and expenses borne by Westville players and supporters.
Notice to creditors. All parties knowing themselves indebted to me are requested to call and settle without delay and oblige L. C. Miller.
Notice from Geo L Thompson urges all persons owing him to call and settle on or before January 1.
B D Blanton of Thackerville Texas paid doctors over 300 dollars in two years for a leg sore. They proposed amputation, but he cured it with Bucklen's Amnic Salve in one box. Guaranteed cure for piles at 25 cents a box sold by E T Scott.
Two letters from Tracy and Gleason Station arrived too late for publication. They must be received by Wednesday noon for inclusion.
Carl Johnson and Warren Hixon save a home from a fire to spend the holidays. Miss Kate Gormly of Kingston Missouri visits her cousin Mrs. David McKellips. A large Christmas gathering fills the McKellips house with relatives from Michigan City Laporte Westville Union Mills Wellsboro and New Durham. An autograph keepsake from Jock Cathcart and wife marks the festive day.
Diphtheria fears ease after Dr. Darling of Laporte offered his expertise to combat the microbe. Local deaths and illnesses include Mrs. Kaselki’s sudden passing after a three day illness near town and Roland Phillips of Haskell facing severe diphtheria. The community also notes missing pocket-book and two recent marriages at local residences and church.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio suffered two years of worsening lung trouble described as consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery he reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The remedy has 25 years of proven success for throat chest and lung troubles. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Scott’s drug store.
A vintage medicinal ad promises cure for grippe in two days with Bruno Quinine tablets. It notes a money refund if no cure and bears B. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Grain-O is advertised as a non stimulant coffee substitute made from pure grains. It is claimed to nourish, cheer, and help sleep, suitable for nervous persons, young people, and children. A package can be bought from grocers for 15 and 2c.
J. W. Gardner of Idaville Indiana endorses Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He reports renewed appetite and strength after using the remedy, which Scott’s drug store sells for 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee.
The piece argues that high tariffs boost domestic trade and exports, citing Treasury data and factory managers. It notes abundant orders in cotton, woolen, rubber, and footwear sectors, with exports to the United Kingdom and other regions rising. It debunks free trade claims about trusts and price burdens, portraying protection as driving unprecedented industrial activity.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward offered if it fails. Testimonials are promised and address given at Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective preventative and treatment for croup in children, noting hoarseness and a rough cough as early signs and claiming twenty five years of constant use without a failure. It states the remedy is widely used in homes and sold by E. T. Scott.
Land up for sale on the outskirts of a thriving town. Prairie land in cultivation with a modern two story house and a barn. Includes 20582 coro cril details. Seeks quick sale due to current market conditions.
A Christmas cantatta at the Christian church featured a winter scene with Santa Claus, brownies, and children enacting scenes of the Nativity. The program included a home scene with stockings, toy-making by brownies, and a toy gift distribution led by Rev. Stokbarger and F. P. Herrold.
The Christmas night service at the M. E. church drew a crowded, cheerful audience. Dr. T. Travel is a beloved fixture alongside Santa, as children imagine a cabin interior with a warm fireplace and a room full of gifts and toys.
Promoters claim Dr. King's New Life Pills boost stomach and liver action, sharpen the brain, and raise ambition. A 25 cent box is advertised to refresh and renew, with E. T. Scott as the selling druggist.
The Chicago and Northwestern announces a thrilling tale titled A Brave Coward about Malate, La Loma, and the Tenth Pennsylvania in Luzon. It highlights the war against Aguinaldo with featured regiments and love romance, available by mail for 6 cents in postage.
State Republican Chairman Hornley calls precinct meetings for Friday or Saturday January 12 or 13 to elect one committeeman per precinct and to elect delegates and alternates to the Hammond district meeting January 16 for the selection of a district committeeman.
Nickel Plate issues holiday travel offer good December 23 to 31 1899 and January 1 1900. Round trip fare is one and one third with return allowed through January 1 1900. The line promotes its daily express trains and dining car service as incentives.
Foreman Henning's postal construction force arrived from Chicago last week and will string two additional wires along the line to Indianapolis. They stayed several days to assist local experts assembling the cross arms knocked down, then left to continue work.
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