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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
5
A reflective poem on time as a divine gift guiding humble work. The speaker asks whether the coming year will bring gold or fame, then embraces slow, steady labor as Time’s treasure to shape duties, patience, and acts of ordinary kindness. The angel of parting and coming years presents a call to meaningful, benevolent living.
In a Brown district country school term ends with holiday exercises as measles close the term. Herbert Allen, the devoted young teacher, contemplates his future after a two week absence. He admires Helen Hathaway and clashes with Director Hathaway and Elder Sloane over his continued service.
In Oakville Corners, Herbert Allen faces dismissal by the Brown district board for youth and perceived lack of dignity. After a tense meeting, a petition from students and families prompts a reversal, with Allen offered a raise that he prudently declines while considering the director’s decision. A later letter reveals Allen’s restored riches from the Dolphin’s cargo, making New Year’s faith in him seem well justified.
A dialogue notes smoking as a killer and urges quitting on New Year’s day. The exchange centers on Bounder emphasizing self control and the World newspaper’s casual remark about personal resolve.
Dr Hamilton a Jersey county native born December 1 1847 and Rush Medical College graduate died after a long illness. He served as Army surgeon editor of a medical journal professor at Rush and Georgetown and held leadership posts in Illinois medical affairs and the Northern Illinois Hospital for the Insane.
Senator Frye spoke with a Star reporter on December 27 about peace negotiations with Spain. He said ratification would ease relations and allow new trade treaties and prisoner releases, and that Congress, not the executive, would decide the disposition of the islands.
Arrangements are set to remove about 200 bodies from Camp Wikoff Long Island to Cypress Hills for burial in military grounds. Lieut William F Chase of the Sixth artillery will supervise the operation. Forty coffins were shipped to Montauk with identity bottles placed at grave heads to identify the dead. Removal expected to finish by mid January.
A Texarkana dispatch reports two men named McKnight and Firquin quarreled over a wagon trade near Fouke Arkansas. McKnight shot at Firquin fatally wounding Easley, who returned fire mortally wounding McKnight’s daughter and injuring another. McKnight in custody.
A collection of quotes from philosophers and writers on hope motive greatness envy and repeated learning. Notable lines include Schopenhauer Eliot Pascal La Rochefoucauld and others reflecting on ambition and truth.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts a recurring tipper named Brown who alienated waiters with an extravagant system, believed to corrupt service in the city. The piece notes Brown’s ritual seating and the impact on staff, then shifts to a separate late 19th century miscellany including medical testimonies and humor items from Golden Days and other papers.
A letter from Florence A. Wolfe of Lancaster Ohio praises Mars-Pinknaws vegetable compound and accompanying Liver Pills and Sanative Wash for easing chronic menstrual and side pain after two years of suspected womb inflammation. The user seeks to share the testimonial for others.
The article notes a surge in sales and production, predicting output will double over the previous twelve months. It highlights Hoe tetter's Stomach Bitters as an equally strong seller, expected to cure many cases of dyspepsia indigestion constipation nervousness and weakness.
A Chicago Post excerpt cites a wife describing her husband as the meanest she knows. She recalls the day after their baby was born he shaved his long beard and has not worn one since.
An exchange between Mrs. Henpeck and Mr. Henpeck ends with a rolling pin hitting the mantel and falling harmlessly to the floor. The couple dispute invoking dodging remarks as a defense while preserving dignity in the home.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nonstimulating drink that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It targets nervous persons, youths, and children, saying Grain-O is made from pure grains and tastes like coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
A witty snippet notes that an impresario faces audience taste and jokes about Wagner Grete performing intermission numbers. The mock suggestion implies staged variety and the fraught balance of entertainment choice.
Product description lists Lane's Family Medicine as promoting daily bowel movements and overall health. Claims gentle action on liver and kidneys with relief for sick headache. Prices shown as 25 and 50 cents.
A Boston Transcript quote asserts a yearly demand of about 25 million paper collars in the United States. The line frames the paper collar as a bridge between collarless barbarism and civilized attire.
A quote from the Cornfed Philosopher cited by the Indianapolis Journal argues that a successful statesman must endure much while running, enduring burdens without stressing concurrent capabilities.
A collage of patent medicine pitches includes Kemp’s Balsam claiming to stop coughs instantly with free sample bottles and small bottle prices. Piso’s Cure promotes asthma relief. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise cure in one day with a refund. Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike’s Toothache Drops are also touted.
A compendium of testimonial quips and ad lines touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for frost bite pain sciatica rheumatism and general aches with claims of prompt relief and health improvements.
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