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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
5
Fragmentary text discusses Ea Ucannoy farming and a person described as industrious. It mentions land purchase and vague statements about work and cost, but lacks coherent details or identifiable events.
A one hundred dollar reward is offered in a garbled notice seeking a man named F. J. Fheney and praising his trustworthiness. The ad mentions remedies and druggists in Toledo, with testimonials and references to various patent medicines and cures.
A poem by Clinton Scollard published in Harper’s Bazar features a speaker praising a merry lass from Norwich Town. The verses describe her smile, warm eyes, and rosy cheeks while noting the speaker’s affection for Amistress Polly and the modest fame of the narrator.
Widow Darby and Jared Kent share a ride into town on a crisp February morning. She discovers a valentine written in Jared’s hand, and his bold admission of affection moves the pair toward a possible marriage.
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt Ja cals notes Lucy holding a large white envelope while Jared embraces his wife and kisses her. The scene captures a warm domestic moment framed by the author's narrative voice.
In a snowbound parlor, a frail woman clings to life awaiting a note from Orson. As relatives debate opening the dirty envelope, she dies with the letter pressed to her heart. Neighbors agree the missive is sacred and burn it, preserving her memory and the sense of enduring love.
The Radnor Hunt club held a rare season chase with American bred hounds. Reynard ran up a fallen tree to about 30 feet, causing the pack to lose the trail as Huntsman Marsh Artemus called off the hounds and prepared a second run. About 20 riders followed as the hunt moved from Saw Mill hill through Radnor to Yarnall farm before the tree escape ended the chase.
A fragment discusses a construction estimate of 115000 dollars and touts Temedy as an unparalleled remedy for indigestion biliousness constipation nervousness and sleeplessness. It emphasizes its agreeable taste and ease of use.
A thoughtful man discusses qualification for occupations noting many misselect due to lack of awareness. He cites Brown as an example of someone who laments his handicap while could thrive by choosing a stronger career path. The dialogue suggests a pragmatic view on matching skills to work.
Grain-O is described as a safe coffee substitute for all ages, made from pure grains. It allegedly satisfies taste and appearance of coffee, costs less, and promotes health and strength, with grocers urged to stock Grain-O.
A Philadelphia North American exchange proposes writerly tweaks for a novel to boost sales. The note suggests inserting a brand plug for Stucker's glue into a scene.
Chicago Journal notes a daughter ending an engagement with a count after reportedly meeting a chance to wed a duke at the same price. The item underscores social intrigue and marriage market tensions reflected in high society gossip.
Advertisement promises a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The powder treats chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and makes tight shoes comfortable. Claims instant relief for corns and bunions and notes it is sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
A brief quip notes sugar is so cheap that grocers are paid to remove sand from it, reflecting a tongue in cheek take on inflation and food costs from the Boston Transcript.
An Indianapolis Journal ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement, gentle action on the liver and kidneys, and relief for sick headaches. It offers prices of 25 and 50 cents and includes a humorous line about a woman treating a husband as a habit.
A collage of 19th century patent medicine slogans. Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for colds with money back guarantees. Piso's Cure for Consumption is praised by Mrs. Frank Mobbs. Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar aids whooping cough. Pike's Toothache Drops claim instant relief. St Jacobs Oil touts cures for neuralgia stiffness and sprains. The quotes mix advertising bravado with humorous quips about medicine and dentistry.
The piece notes menstruation as a painful but natural part of life for many women. It highlights Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thorough remedy, claiming strong relief from torpor and discomfort.
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