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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
3
The Mary Thomas tale recounts a benevolent association’s aid from a small fund to cover her rent clothes and medicines. A negro preacher announces her apparent death in a trance then later claims she revived claiming her wings were not yet put on.
Dozens of old graduates gather and joke about marriages. One man recalls Billy Tompkins and a wife who proved a professional pickpocket. The crowd reacts with wry smiles as they reminisce about clever amateurs.
A three months' newlywed tearfully pleads that her husband dislikes her cooking. Her mother doubts the claim, while the bride insists there is a basis. The judge notes the humorous tone as the couple discuss his shift to a raw-food fad.
In a light exchange, Mrs B asks what the new fall hat costs and Mrs W answers with a stark difference between expectation and belief, suggesting the hat costs 2.98 dollars rather than fifteen. The humor plays on the shoppers’ guesswork and price skepticism.
A parable about a meek office boy who rises to partnership and wealth through persistence and mastery. Tom learns molasses and business insight, then urges youths to find their best skill, study it to mastery, and seek composite parental guidance rather than forceful career pushing.
In 1834 Lord Melbourne teased the Hebrew aspirant Disraeli about his aim to be prime minister. Melbourne offered a private secretary post but questioned the goal, and later, upon Disraeli’s success in 1848, exclaimed that the fellow would achieve it. The anecdote is recounted by Paul E. Moore in the Atlantic.
The speaker addresses parents about choosing a vocation for their children. He notes parents are not infallible and may bias sons toward or away from paths based on their own successes or failures. Emphasizes cautious, informed guidance over prejudice.
The Mankato Advocate recalls a belief that grasshoppers could not harm now due to abundant vegetation. It counters such talk as naive, noting that migrating hordes could devastate corn if crops were tall, indicating the danger of prior assessments.
Quote from Constable Sam T. Slackutter questioning speed enforcement in Skeedee with a rugged slang remark about motorists and a Kansas City seller. The exchange highlights a humorous detective persona and local color in a Kansas City Star styled snippet.
The article lists Latin origins for the months January to August. It attributes January to Janus, February to purification, March to Mars, April to opening of buds, May to Maia, June to Juno, July to Julius Caesar, and August to Augustus Caesar citing his triumphs and campaigns.
A red pepper named pimento becomes a notable entrant into social circles, described as a fashionable and flavorful addition to gatherings and cuisine.
The text notes that before January and February were added by Numa in 713 B.C., the year started in March. This highlights the Roman calendar's origin and adjustments in ancient times.
Damascus shrine lamps from the East are now used in American homes as night lights. The base is a four inch fluted shallow dragspan candle holder beneath a wreath of prettily wrought leaves. A tea-plate sized wreath supports a dome with a hook to swing the light. They are decorative and suit rooms with black paint and yellow wall coverings.
A list of aphorisms from the Northwestern Christian Advocate covering belief action restraint and virtue. Points discuss living by beliefs judging by sight hearing and speech, the value of effort over mere sums, and the discipline of habit and learning from loss.
A fragmentary column mentions baseball magnates cheese classes and a gun pepper incident. A Chicago youth uses a glass pistol and pepper to threaten nineteen men, likened to trench warfare. Satirical quotes reference health compulsion and Memphis journalism.
A playful jumble of quips about cats ponies and a kippered herring. The prose blends wordplay and animal references in a light humorous mood.
A playful rhyme from Dartmouth echoes on campus naming the man with open mouth as disliked the piccolo learner the uncle traveler in Germany the Welsh rabbit master the Munchausen bragging of the old days and the inventor chasing a flying machine and a clock alarm shusher.
A reflective piece on romance and envy noting that flirtation triggers disapproval unless part of a scheme. It suggests Cupid favors the vulnerable, warns love travels with risk, and compares love to seasickness as a felt experience rather than described phenomena.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for sick headaches biliousness and dizziness caused by a torpid liver and clogged intestines. It promises overnight cleansing of the stomach removal of sour undigested food and foul gases and regular liver and bowels for months.
Ichabod asks what a lark is and the father explains it as a small hot bird that some men pursue. The exchange reveals a simple definition tied to hunted game and masculine pursuit.
An unclear ad claims piles can be cured in six to fourteen days using a product labeled Dave Progise. It mentions refunds if an appointment fails and references itching, blindness, and insect-related symptoms with uncertain drug names and promises of relief.
In a tense exchange Frank proposes to Miss Diamonds on the ice, insisting she is his only chance. Harry cautions him not to let that chance slip, underscoring the high stakes of the moment.
In a hushed exchange an ambulance man offers a hot soapstone to thaw a feverish patient. The patient jokes about freezing while the rescuer insists on taking the stone away. The dialogue captures a bleak, bleak wartime bedside moment.
Swollen veins are labeled dangerous and prone to bursting. The ad promotes Emerald Oil as a full strength two ounce bottle available at pharmacies and claims rapid reduction of veins and glands with nightly and morning application using a soft brush.
Paul Armstrong recalls a Seattle lawyer hired to defend a colored man accused of absconding with funds from a colored debating society. The defense moves to dismiss the indictment and the defendant loudly seconds the motion, signaling a humorous courtroom moment.
Harry Lauder, entertained by a story about an Irishman and a Scotchman, mused on mislaid money. A golf association had previously gifted him a watch to replace a lost one, and he mentioned losing a cuff button on the links.
An advertisement recounts a consumer's health decline from coffee and recovery after switching to Postum. It notes a nervous system improvement, better sleep, and stronger wellbeing after following directions for the cereal drink from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Letters from North Crandon and Lawton recount relief from uterine displacement ulcers and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A later joke about a saloon keeper learning German ends with a quip about his new word nein.
Mothers advised to examine every bottle of Castoria for the SH signature and note its 30 year usage claim. The message emphasizes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promotes the product as a trusted remedy.
A fragment reports a loan incident where Billson agreed to lend twenty five but gave only five. The exchange hints at a dispute over the borrowed amount and expectations.
An Irish soldier who lost his left eye was allowed to stay in the service with a glass eye. On parade he appeared without it and the adjutant scolded him. Nolan replied that he left it in his box to keep an eye on his kit.
The phrase suggests a fast ascent in life aided by a solid reputation anchored in Sandy. It frames reputation as a protective factor and springboard for a youth climbing quickly in society.
An old advertisement explains the link between kidney disease and heart strain, warning of uremic poisoning if waste is not excreted. It promotes sending 10 cents for a trial of “Anuric” from Dr. Pierce and a water sample for free chemical analysis at the Buffalo hotel.
Old advertisement extolling Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets as a kidney remedy. Claims include dissolving uric acid, relief from backache and symptoms of kidney disease, with warnings of worry as a cause. Promotes signature on package and calls Favorite Prescription for women.
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