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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
4
Thorndyke and Johnston, captured by Captain Tradmos, are entertained aboard a luxurious glass-walled vessel. They discuss their uncertain fate as the craft descends into a lake, with music, rare wines, and ornate surroundings contrasting their perilous imprisonment.
Two captives Thorndyke and Johnston drift into a submerged realm aboard a silent vessel. They descend several thousand feet to a golden cavern and tunnel mouth. Amid wonders of luminous walls and living pictures they are ushered to a king’s palace to rest and plan escape.
Thorndyke and Johnston awaken to a stunning panorama through a wide window. They observe grand white marble structures, domes, and turrets on a hilltop, with manicured lawns and vibrant flora spreading below. The scene evokes a city of vast beauty and architectural splendor.
A Hart family member reports Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured years of rheumatism neuralgia kidney trouble and heart illness after failed treatments. She credits eight boxes of pills for restoring health weight and energy and notes others were helped by the medicine. The company sells boxes only at 50 cents each or six for 2.50 through druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
Urine test can indicate kidney trouble with back pain and frequent urination. Kilmer Swamp Root advertised as a remedy for kidneys liver and bladder. claims relief, sample pamphlet and bottle available by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A North Side woman asked a photographer to photograph three love letters to keep readable. The letters bore a famous local man's signature. After photo work, the photographer destroyed the negatives as she requested, she claimed she would not risk losing the originals in a breach of promise suit.
Miss Annie Swan of Petersburg Virginia reports her brother suffered a bad cough and cold mistaken for consumption. After using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup he recovered and returned to health. The advert claims the syrup cures throat and lung affections and sells for 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr Galdwell's Syrup Pepsin as a leading remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. The trial size costs 10 cents for 10 doses, with a large size priced at 50 cents to a dollar.
Fragmentary OCR reads with unclear context about a tradition cherished by schoolboys and opinions about the term Englishman equated to thren. It cites Nelson’s Letters and Mahan and notes no reason to repent or act on the phrase.
Chicago Record reports Japan’s crackdown on opium with licenses for smokers limited to city districts. Physicians and druggists may sell only under government licenses, with penalties up to 15 years hard labor or 6 000 yen fine for violations.
A German barber in New York clashes with an Irish customer over a haircut. The Irishman, sleepy in the chair, protests after hair is cut and a scuffle erupts over what was requested and what was delivered.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a remedy for swelling fatigue and aching feet. It promises fast relief for sweaty hot feet and suggests try it today with a trial package offer and a price of 25 cents.
A new preparation called GRAIN-U, made from pure grains, is placed in the grocery trades as a replacement for coffee. It is gentle on delicate stomachs and causes little distress. The text claims it costs only about a quarter of coffee and is suitable for children to drink.
An advertisement touts Educate Your Bowels with ascarets by Candy Cathartic, claiming to cure constipation forever for 10 cents. It promises money refunds from druggists if C C C fails.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various dishes including trout, salt beef, parsnip, roast beef, mutton pie, pork and beans, pudding and roast pork. It appears as a scattered 19th or early 20th century meal plan with inconsistent punctuation and misspellings. The text hints at a banquet or household dinner menu with multiple roasted meats and savory dishes.
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