This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
2
Obituary notices over 10 lines cost 1 dollar. Obituary poetry 10 cents per line. Professional cards 3 dollars per year or 1.5 dollars for six months. Submissions must reach office by Wednesday noon. Advertising rates available on request.
A February 15 1906 column rails at Indiana backing for Fairbanks in 1908. It argues his popularity is waning and accuses his machine of dictation and bossism while praising Beveridge as representative of the people. The piece notes internal party strife, local campaigns, and civic movements shaping Indiana politics.
A. F. Knott, ex mayor of Hammond, allegedly hired by the steel trust to promote a new plant east of Indiana Harbor for a salary of 10000 per year with potential bonuses. In Michigan City city finance, 20000 word transcript in a pavement assessment case lodged by Frank Fritz John and Anna Miller and others against the city. Local leaders Wolff Arndt Gallaher Spiro Schwager Holman offer to loan 60000 for a new city hall, while LaPorte lodge Maccabees celebrates banner return from Indianapolis tent as the group vies for largest membership.
A historical summary notes contracts bid in 1905 totaling 88 963 79 with 22 contracts landed including two at 213 and 450. It recalls building commencement in 1882 and first iron county bridge plus rival firms receiving work. It covers county fair schedules in Laporte Crown Point and Valparaiso, large Iowa farm corn yield claims, and local civic notes on Hog Creek ditch petition and contested elections in Wolcott White county.
Seven residents on two Michigan City streets favored paving while the board of public works hesitates about the public mood. The piece notes Porter County and Valparaiso have separately hired investigators to uncover hidden taxes, questioning how the affluent will respond.
Lawrence Cox of Hammond announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for sheriff. He is described as an able official.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes Hall's as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces, names Toledo suppliers West & Tonax Kryxan & Marvin, and notes testimonials and Hall's Family Pills.
Cleveland Moffett argues in Success that 5 000 individuals own one sixth of national wealth while over four million families live on less than 2400 a year and two thirds under 900 annual. If trends continue the rich–poor divide will widen each year with worse outcomes.
The Rev. J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Ga says Electric Bitters cured his lame back stiff joints and complete physical collapse. He walked a mile half an hour and with two bottles walked three miles in 50 minutes. The remedy claims to cure weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at E T Scotts Drug Store for 50 cents.
Trustee Taylor announces plans for a commodious new school building to be erected next summer on a recently purchased site. The estimated cost is $15,000 and the facility will feature modern up to date appointments.
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims his wife’s health restored after five years of coughing by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits the medicine for curing her lung illness with initial improvement after one bottle and full cure after twelve. Trial bottle offered free at EK Scott druggist.
A promotional notice invites all occupations to relocate to the Northwest, promising rapid regional progress over the next decade. It urges readers to request information by postal card and mentions cheap tickets and convenient train service, signed by J Francis Gene, Pase. Agent C. B. & Q. Ry., Chicago.
Advertisement offering mortgage investments with varied amounts and six percent terms. Claims high returns by bypassing banks and promises bank references. Mentions a married woman client who lost money when a bank failed and property sold for less. Details and arrangements provided on application.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.