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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
4
A social gathering at eight ends in a tense exchange as Naggsby and a guest spar over criticisms of in law relations. The friend harshly grills an absent man, while Mrs. Naggsby demands an end to the backbiting. By 11 30 the dispute intensifies.
G B Fisher M D of Big Pool Maryland says his face healed from eczema in 1887 after using Cuticura Remedies. He notes sixteen years of medical practice and recommends Cuticura Tresolvent and Soap, endorsing their merit and allowing publication of the letter.
Copenhagen reports King Christian IX of Denmark died suddenly at Amalienborg palace on Monday afternoon. He collapsed after lunch from heart failure, with Prince Frederick heir to the throne as Frederick VIII to be proclaimed today. Washington sent condolences to Copenhagen on the king’s death.
In Chicago on January 30 Typographical Union No 16 and two of its officers were fined and jailed for 30 days each for violating Judge Jesse Holdoms injunction against picketing. The total fines reached 1150 with appeals planned and bond amounts set at 1500 for the union and 1009 each for Wright and Bessette.
The body of Gen Joseph Wheeler was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Distinguished attendees included President Roosevelt and members of the Cabinet. The funeral followed services in New York and included a large procession and dignitaries from both parties and branches of government.
Fred Barton and Jacko Wilson received 14 years and six months each in the penitentiary, Paddy Carroll 13 years and six months, and John Burns ten years and six months for the Springfield bank robbery. Wilson and Barton were found guilty, Burns and Carroll pleaded guilty.
Paris obituary notes Jules Despecher a leading promoter of transatlantic cable communication between Europe and America has died. He was in his early 60s. Despecher contributed to early long distance telegraph and cable links and helped advance international communications.
Havana January 30. The house of representatives adopted unanimously and without discussion the senate bill appropriating twenty five thousand dollars for a wedding present to Miss Alice Roosevelt.
Springfield Illinois January 30 Thomas McGee and Frederick Casey miners at the Peabody mine five miles north of the city were killed Monday night by a gas explosion after shots were fired in the mine.
The article outlines Swift & Co 1905 distributive sales led by fresh meats provisions and by-products with wholesale wholesale selling. It details packer advantages including location at major stock centers Chicago Kansas City Omaha and others. It notes 26 000 employees across plants and branches, sanitation practices visits for the public, and brand products like Swift's Premium Hams and Bacon Swift's Silver Leaf Lard and Wool Soap products.
The sluggerd returns with a report describing ants endlessly fussing over various tasks and never resting. He complains the constant activity wore him out more than anything. The Chicago Tribune notes the remark as a humorous take on restless behavior.
Two comedians spar over a new act as the audience reacts with a rare wide gaze. The exchange highlights quick wit and shared stage banter in a lighthearted moment.
An advertisement pledges free radish seed to gardeners and promotes Salzer's Bargain Seed Book with surprises and bargain seed prices for the summer season.
The John A. Salter Seed Co. promotes a seed catalogue due to record crops. Send a list to receive radishes and a free Bargain Book, with a Cos mo flower package offer. Coupon explains shifting mindset from pessimism to optimism. The note is signed from Lock Drawer K, La Crosse Wisconsin.
The Nickel Plate road promotes its passenger service as highly considerate for travelers including women and children. Colored porters, clean cars, Pullman sleepers, and varied dining options are highlighted. Tickets and reservations can be made through General Agent J. Calshan at 111 Adams St Chicago.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package and an address for Allen Olmsted. The closing line offers a charitable quip about shrewdness.
Pazo OmTactST claims a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. Druggists offer refunds if the remedy fails to cure by holidays. The advertisement contrasts sympathy with consumer protection.
A Washington Star quip notes that many men claim repentance only to avoid investigation, suggesting fear of inquiry rather than true remorse guiding actions. The remark satirizes public figures who cloak motives in self pity to dodge scrutiny.
A vintage advertisement touts Laxatives Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure a cold. It notes Druggists refund policy and E W Gnove’s signature on each box, plus mail order handling by Dr Detchon Crawfordsville. It also mocks bachelor ideas and promotes Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion with a 30 minute cure claim.
A compact quotation about nerve and courage. It includes a dated testimonial from Mrs Thos Robbins of Norwich New York dated February 17 1900 and a remark on luck as fruitage of a forgotten seed.
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