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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
9
A jagged column discusses cholera remedies and an immigration surge of 75,160 Russians Jews, then contrasts gender norms in fashion and social expectations. It notes women face sympathy and choice, while men face financial risk and public scrutiny, ending with a dismissive satire about dresses and behavior.
Snowbound roads delay mail with Route six blocked and Route seven serving most days. Local social life includes J. B. Club gathering, a village dance near Door Village, and several visits despite cold. Reports of illness, school closure, a death in Iowa, and ongoing postal and road hardships amid severe storm conditions.
Norfolk Virginia resident C. Rivenpark, Jr. reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped severe knee burns from blistering and healed without a scar. The ad claims it relieves and heals all wounds and sores. 25cat ki T. Scot's druggist
On February 4 at the Reed home The Jolly Bunch a newly formed club of young women held a party. Despite bad weather a large group enjoyed music games and two contests including guesting and a paper heart search. Winners Harry McKellion and Ben Flood received valentines as prizes. Blue and white heart festoons and red and white dining decor set a festive mood a three course supper followed and plans for another party soon were voiced.
Weather disrupts community plans as the chicken pie social is moved to March 4. Detroit finds a long lost mail pouch within the Michigan Central shed along the Wabash route.
Klaw & Erlanger promoted a six week Chicago run of Ben Hur at the Auditorium Theatre with a 4000 seat capacity. Reviews hailed the scenic environment as a festival play surpassing theatre norms. The chariot race and Jerusalem journey scenes drew praise for grandeur and civic pride.
BBow offers a 100 dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co claim reliability, with West & Treat, wholesale druggists, attesting to Cheney's honor. Cure taken internally, claims to affect blood and mucus. Price and sales details listed.
An advertisement promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer & Co as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for men women and children. It claims quick relief from symptoms and offers a sample bottle by mail along with a pamphlet and testimonials. The ad provides the Binghamton New York address and warns readers to recall the product name accurately.
Readers are invited to enjoy two suppers for two at W. Lu Dodd's on March 4. The notice suggests a meal option with a special price and emphasizes the event details for local patrons.
Public notice-style ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for colds and pneumonia prevention. Claims the remedy helps sick wives and daughters with pale cheeks and poor appetite, urging families to obtain Dr. David Kennedy's favorite remedy from Rondout NY for a dollar and to request a free sample bottle.
The Goshen News urges boys and men to abandon being only fair pupils and to give their best effort in education and life. It argues leadership comes from full effort in school, work, and sports, warning that few remain leaders if they settle for average. It ends with a plug for H B Herrold's Lump Jaw Remedy.
A Louisville advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as instant relief for croup promising life saving results. Mrs. P. L. Cardier of Mannington Kentucky credits a single dose with saving her three year old daughter's life after a doctor said she could not live. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Counterfeiters are selling imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds defrauding the public. The warning urges buyers to look for the genuine A. E. Bucklen & Co. name on the wrapper as protection. The firm lists Chicago Illinois and Windsor Canada as origins of the genuine product.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will serve a chicken pie supper Saturday March 4 from 5 to 8 at the home of Mrs. W. L. Dedd.
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