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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
3
Prices for farm products listed including clover seed hogs hides tallow butter eggs potatoes bacon lard chicken turkeys ducks and dairy items with per unit rates and live weight notes. Read as a market price list from Westville weekly edition.
A compact page records visiting notables from Bowell and Chicago, civic notes, a thirtieth wedding anniversary, deaths and funerals, legal cases in LaPorte and DeKalb counties, and local industry updates including ice harvesting, creamery plans, and news on roads, sleighing, and upcoming events.
The ad stresses vitality as life force from breath to heartbeat and muscle. It claims low vitality causes flesh loss and disease tendency, especially consumption, and pitches Scott's Emulsion as the best remedy. Available in two sizes 50 cents and 1.00, with free informational book from Scott & Bowne, New York.
List of uncalled letters for month ending January 31 1897 includes Ladies Annie Gorske Flora Hamlin Gentlemen B L Fisher William Richard A L Let obtain the above applicants should call for advertised letters Ellen Livingstone P M Westville Ind January 31 1897.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It describes urine sediment as a diagnostic sign and lists symptoms like frequent urination and back pain. The ad promises relief, notes pricing, and offers a free sample and pamphlet by mail to readers who mention the Indicator.
The January apportionment of taxes is shown as divided by Auditor Doran and paid out by the county treasurer. The record lists the allocations and payments processed for the period.
Maple boxy boards cut to four food and stove length offered by Nick Geisen.
An anonymous verse depicts Saint Peter at the gates with a lyre urging kickers to turn left among souls awaiting judgment. It portrays a cosmic chorus about sinners and tainted towns, contrasting solace for the sorrowful with exclusion for the boasters and miscreants.
Notice states bread will be on hand starting Saturday September 19 and each day after, offered by H B Herroid. The advertisement invites customers to purchase fresh bread from the seller.
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