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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
4
The Indicator announces publication every Thursday in Weatville Indiana. Advertising rates available on request. Obituary notices cost $1 for over 30 lines plus 10 cents per line for poetry. Professional cards priced per year. All copy due by Wednesday noon. February 12 1908 edition.
A parent recalls a troubled night with a son who disobeyed and cried. The child’s simple toys — shells coins grass and a bottle — console him as prayer ends with a plea for divine mercy for childish ways. Coventry Patmore poem.
The piece argues feeding cows pigs and hens by science yields profit through milk pork and eggs. It then asks about children and presents f Scott's Emulsion as a mixed bone flesh and blood food containing Cod Liver Oil lime and soda claimed to support bone brain and muscle development.
Walter B. Geist, born November 1852 and died February 9 1903, was honored at a Westville M E church funeral. Rev C A Stockbarger delivered a homily on his steadfast conscience and temperance advocacy attended by family relatives and neighbors. He leaves a loyal wife of 24 years and was remembered as a moral, devoted neighbor and active prohibition supporter interred at Door Village cemetery.
The six month report ending 1902 shows Indiana Grand Army members in good standing at 15,188, down slightly from six months prior. It records 264 new members and 211 deaths, with 24,936.48 cash and investments of 10,294.85, and total post property valued at 28,020.07.
The Lake Erie Railway increased wages for its switchmen by fifteen percent, reflecting a new pay scale adjustment. The move affects locomotive yard workers and services in the regional network.
A Carlisle PA observance notes the town as the first chartered settlement, a western frontier defense post, and Washington’s whisky rebellion base. The piece recalls Molly Pitcher, Franklin’s treaty with western Indians, Andre’s captivity, and 40,000 troops gathered at Carlisle before the Pittsburg march.
Passengers along the CaP of the Middle river line witnessed a seven foot black snake captured alive by a passenger. He planned to take it home and release it to rid the area of mice, as the car continued to its destination.
At New York City Central Park Zoo a fierce fight between a male and female eagle left the male battered and featherless. The female, larger and stronger, finally vanquished him as keepers intervened. the male was feared to die from injuries.
Percy proposes to Isabel in a moonlit moment but she asks to wait for another cloudy night to discuss the matter. She avoids rushing into a match and cautions against blaming the moon for possible missteps.
An American heiress weighs marriage to a titled foreign gentleman. She doubts she can support him in the lifestyle his ancestors enjoyed, indicating unresolved plans and concerns about match and finances.
Cauliflower boiled until tender is molded and served with a tomato sauce. The sauce combines butter and flour, strained tomato juice with onion, and cracker crumbs. thickened and heated, then poured over the molded cauliflower and baked briefly before serving.
The Onlooker cites a New York Journal account of Lady Margaret Mashan sister of the Earl of Romney recovering from cancer after fresh green violet leaves were used. Relief was swift with the tumor and tonsil growth vanishing within weeks.
The English Channel squadron will soon begin a cruise with most ships painted in distinct colors. The navy seeks the tint offering maximum invisibility, with current black hulls and white upper works drawing attention. Sky blue khaki and black have been tried, and black proves poor except at night.
J H Weber of Cascade Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets noting sales to repeat customers. He urges readers to try the remedy for dullness after meals bad tastes bilious appetite loss or constipation and promises prompt relief. Sold by E T Scott, a local druggist.
The tax assessed on each hundred dollars of valuation for town purposes must be paid on or before the third Monday in March 1903. The payment deadline triggers delinquency and a ten percent penalty if not paid. Herman Warner, Marshall.
The ad extols the eye as a divine mechanism and urges careful selection of glasses. Oberreich and Arnold employ a specialist to fit eyes with glasses only and warn against cheap decentered eyewear. They offer fittings with no charge for frame adjustments and accept all lens repair orders.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a top kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood, that neglect causes pains and heart stress, and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Mrs. S Geiger of Dunerton reports relief from stomach trouble and constipation after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, recommended by E. T. Scott. The reader notes this is the best result among many medicines tried.
In winter Benson's Plasters are promoted as a superior external remedy for coughs colds and lung or kidney issues. They are advertised to enter the chest or back relieve congestion ease cough and improve breathing with quick action and claims of many awards and physician endorsements. Sold by druggists with 25 cent price and postage on orders in the United States. Seabury Johnson Mfg Chemists New York distributes genuine products and warns against imitations.
One leads a pale sallow look while another appears fresh and rosy. The ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills awaken lazy organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. Available for 25c at E. T. Scott, drug.
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