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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
4
The article notes a Mexican earthquake as a possible rebound from war sparked by a citizen who announced a candidacy against President Diaz. It also mentions 716 rural free delivery routes nationwide, generally increasing departmental income while reducing district expenses.
Over the last two years readers have seen broader geographic scope in newspapers. Coverage now reaches from Porto Rico to the Philippines and across distant points like Skaguay and Potgieter's Drift, reflecting widening global awareness.
The United States total corm pack reached 5,250,920 cases last year, up from 4,314,514 in 1595, marking the largest pack in national history and an increase of 936,106 cases over the prior year.
A professional adviser counsels women to maintain a placid expression and keep quiet, insisting nerves be put aside to project an expressionless look like that of a boss. The note then humorously suggests imagining someone presenting the United States McIntire.
The account describes Ex-President Harrison's maiden tappech in the senate a eulogy on Gen A E Burnside recently deceased Sherman refuses edits stating not a word should be omitted Sheriff not involved in event and both figures are named in the brief record
A large bronze Washington statue is being cast in New York City and will stand on a Tennessee marble pedestal at a prominent Paris street corner. The unveiling is planned for July 4 and the project costs $55,000. It will be presented to France by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
John Ruskin wished to be buried in Con ston churchyard London rather than Westminster Abbey if he died during Alps trips in a glacial crack. His final resting place was chosen for burial in the churchyard per his will, with ice and snow covering him.
Three Texas steers caused chaos at Chicago docks tossing kicking and mauling three cowboys and several civilians before recapture. The incident prompts readers to skip travel to Mexico or Madrid and instead watch from the yards fence.
Four thousand American school teachers plan a summer journey to the Paris exposition. Promoters aim to attract mavams by encouraging early arrival and extended stay, a move seen as highly suitable to attract attention and reflect American pride.
The American line has booked about 3,000 passengers and the Cunard line about 4,000 four months ahead of the busy season. Despite unsettled Europe, crowds expect more Americans to visit the Paris exposition than ever in a single year.
The United States Tobacco Journal reports last year saw cigars rise to 14,947,722,000 consumed while cigarettes fell to 2,721,671,000. The changes are linked to tobacco campaigns and public awareness efforts, noting declines in cigarette use and shifts in smoker preferences.
John T D Blanchard, convicted of robbery, faced Judge Foster in a New York City court. He boasted he would hypnotize the judge into a light sentence but the judge remained stern. The sentence was twelve years in Sing Sing, leaving Blanchard time to practice his claimed skill.
The late Dwight L Moody left a library heavy estate with no personal assets. His career raised about 300000 dollars yearly for his anchors and Bible institute, with millions in the last decade passing through his hands. His wealth as a testament to his sincerity and unselfish evangelistic work.
An irate Missouri father pursued legal redress after his daughter eloped choosing her own husband. He followed them with a horsewhip and administered a beating before taking his daughter home. The incident contrasts with court injunctions used elsewhere to block marriage.
A digest of Senate and House actions including Daniel Va opposing a financial bill, expansion support by Sibley Pa, Indian appropriation debate, and the Brigham Roberts mileage claim rejection. Reports note debt reduction, cash balance, coinage, receipts, and expenditures for January. Also mentions a U S Britain accord on the Nicaragua canal center and a Philippine report to Congress.
A panic during a fire at a Trenton New Jersey school left 75 children injured as frightened students tried to escape.
A hundred year old man James Dun Gan passed away in Terre Haute Indiana. The report lists other incidents including a fatal saloon fire in East Grand Forks North Dakota and a transport ship arriving with bodies from the Philippines.
A noted Black Methodist evangelist Rep. Booker Fox died at his home in Qtumwa Iowa aged 104. Born in Mississippi, he rose to prominence in church circuits and public life, serving as a veteran preacher and community figure. He is survived by relatives and friends in Qtumwa.
In London rumors say Gen Buller crossed the Tugela again as British forces in the Transvaal war move toward Ladysmith. Reports also note Gen Roberts seeking 90,000 reinforcements. Other items include Torres killed in Guaymas, Quirinale wreck casualties, Sweden’s archbishop death, Buenos Aires heat deaths, and Samar Leste actions in the Philippines.
A United States Senate report on a bill introducing civil government for Porto Rico was favorable. The era saw various actions including Tennessee district divisions, a Dubuque bridge project, and interstate river pollution inquiry defeat in the House.
The ledger notes total wealth of American colleges at 250 million dollars and Pacific cable costs estimated at 10 million. Dreyfus health improves in southern France. Philippines coal found with no precious metals. bounty for highwaymen in St Joseph Missouri. German medical rules eased. Seneca treasurer Elidimerson short by 1000. Immigrant figures: Canada 44,000. U S 11,000. Dewey named on many post offices. William Kerr still watchmaking at 36 years. Britton dies at Ardsley aged 83. Gov Crane mill in Dalton retires old workers on salary. Mrs Gladstone born eighty eight. Loubet plans retirement to farm. Fitzsimmons alleges drugging in World title bout.
William Goebel died after five days of injuries from an assassin's bullet. Lieut. Gov. Beckham was sworn in and began reorganization of the state guard while Gov. Taylor's stance remained silent. A Frankfort burial plan and military discipline actions surfaced amid tensions.
Washington February 5 the postmaster general directs leave of absence for all postmasters who wish to attend the Missouri postmasters convention in St Louis on February 22.
Veteran Gen Caleb J. Dilworth of Omaha died Saturday night aged 70. He served in the Civil War rising from private in Illinois to brigadier general and moved to Nebraska in 1870 where he was attorney general from 1870 to 1880.
Havre Feb 5 Ali Farrouh Bey the Turkish minister to the United States and his wife sailed from Havre for New York on the French line steamer La Gascogne.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas lives with his son in Valley Mills and praises Dr Hartman’s Peruna as the best and a reliable remedy for coughs colds catarrh grip and related ailments after a long life of health and age. He says epidemics of grippe are due to catarrh and Peruna has kept him well.
A promotional offer directs readers to request a free book on catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus Ohio outlining remedies and health advice.
The railroad highlights its tourist facilities for Florida Cuba Porto Rico Central America and Nassau bound travelers. Double daily sleeping car service runs from Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and St Louis via Jacksonville to inland Florida and to Miami Tampa and New Orleans, ports for Caribbean departures. For folders write J. K. Ridgely N. W. P. A. Chicago.
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas announces opening March 1 1900 as a desirable resort for health and pleasure seekers. It promises ideal climate pure sparkling water and best accommodations with Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars to Manager Hotel or to representatives of F Hato Live.
The writers praising the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo year 1901 regard it as important and call Niagara Falls a mere accessory attraction in context of the fair.
An ad note invites 10 cents for samples from John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin featuring a cats catalog and aquoted Town Topies gag about Jack and Jim. The piece includes a remark on a remarkable trio and a playful line about being sixes and sevens and the unlucky 13.
A 110 year old land suit witness touts Pe-ru-na as the greatest remedy of the age. The aged observer claims Pe-ru-na cured the grippe and supports the medicine as a universal healer in a belated wartime era.
A western congressman returns late to his home and hides under a raised umbrella to "wait for the storm." His wife discovers him, but his wit saves him from a Candle lecture as 356 others are dismissed from the story.
A bride and groom hurry toward the railway station after wedding congratulations. The groom muses on his new duties as the bride jokes about not wrinkling his coat tails and packing food for the trip, in a light Tit-Bits style vignette.
Advertising copy touts Lane's Family Medicine as daily bowel movement promoter and gentle on liver and kidneys curing headaches. Prices listed at 25 and 50 cents. While a quotation questions truth in business practices, the ad urges behavior to avoid worry over misdeeds.
A vintage ad urges a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and notes a money back refund if it fails. It ends with a humorous line about a baker whose bread fails.
A period account describes female troubles causing nervousness and distress. It claims monthly suffering can render women insane for days and that common treatments fail to help.
The paper notes that letters from women cured by the remedy prove its efficacy and that the publication prints them promptly to hasten relief for sufferers.
New students enrolling at the Spring Term beginning March 26 1900 may receive a thirty days trial at no charge in the Preparatory Normal College Commercial Shorthand and Typewriting Departments. Address President J F Hirsch Charles City Iowa for details.
J. C. Tucker G N Agent Big Four Route 234 Clark St Chicago Ills offers full information on low rate excursion tickets to winter resorts in the southeast via Cincinnati Louisville Asheville Atlanta Jacksonville and Florida coasts east and west as desired.
The Wisconsin Central Railway operates trains from Chicago Central Station Park Row and 12th Street to St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Duluth. Nearest ticket agent James C. Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis cannot provide more information. A newspaper report quotes a great man declining to speak through the press.
Mrs Pinkham offers free guidance to nervous women seeking relief. Her advice center at Lyna is provided at no cost.
A collage of patent medicine claims and satirical quotes from 1894 includes Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike's Toothache Drops praised for quick relief. Letters from readers cite Cure for Consumption, while misquotes about money ethics appear, reflecting newspapers of the era.
A letter from Pretoria dated December 7 1899 notes a bank draft for 412 10s to Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co Chicago for twenty five gross of 5 Drops. The army plans continued use as a battlefield aid, praising the remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. Mention of captured supplies and a claim of no opiates accompanies pricing for bottles and samples.
In a frank exchange Tit-Bitas notes he will take Sharpleigh into business after the couple's honeymoon. The suitor earned consent by claiming £1000 in savings and borrowing it against becoming son-in-law, a display of bold financial maneuvering.
A humorous exchange in a Chicago barber shop features a witty retort about a French phrase and a joking mispronunciation. The barber quips about cutting down while the youth replies with a corrected meaning, creating light banter in the chair.
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