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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
2
The INDICATOR notes the editor and ads, then reprints Des Moines Register arguments on party organization and the viability of voting machines. It suggests machines could reduce precincts from about 3120 to 1400 1500 and cut costs by half, claiming machines could pay for themselves in two elections.
A reader notes changing farm economics as eggs and butter fetch high prices while corn profits shrink. The piece laments men’s neglect of poultry income and highlights women driving household profits through eggs, butter, and poultry sales amid rising living costs.
An advertisement offers a 100 dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co Toledo and endorsements from local wholesale druggists. The text also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy and lists price and distribution details. It includes a railroad service note about the Wabash line to California with sleeping cars and time advantages.
Governor appoints Major William Biddle of LaPorte Republican to fill the vacancy in the thirty second judicial circuit until the next election. Biddle, born Dec 30 1830 in Shelby County Kentucky, came to LaPorte in 1855 and rose as a lawyer, soldier, and public figure with a long Indiana career.
Electric Bitters is recommended for seasonal languor, liver sluggishness, and malaria symptoms. It claims to prevent fever and relieve headache indigestion and dizziness. Available at KE. T. Scotts drug store for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle.
A new salary bill targets Indiana counties in population class seven, including LaPorte. It would replace fixed salaries with a mix of base pay and a share of fees for clerks auditors recorders sheriffs and the treasurer. Current salaries range from 3200 to 3700 annually with large discrepancies.
Reverend J Gunderman of Diamonndale Michigan reports his wife recovered quickly from pneumonia and La Grippe after using Dr King's New Discovery. He notes terrible coughing fits and almost marvelous results. Trial bottles are available free at Scott's drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
The Youth's Companion presents its 1897 art calendar, a costly four panel, twelve color reproduction of water color maiden pictures. Free to new subscribers and to renewing subscribers for 1897. Prospectus available by mail from Youth's Companion Boston.
A historical critique argues that Greece, backed by a revived Hellenic kingdom, seeks Crete and incites European sympathy through staged massacres. It accuses Greek threats against Turkey and warns Britain and France against tolerating Greek freebooting, noting Greece’s small monarchy has provoked international disturbance.
A new Indiana reformatory bill mirrors Holler’s plan but replaces Prison South with a reformatory for felons aged 16 to 29, while State Prison handles treason or murder or those over 30. Transfers between facilities require governor approval and at least six months left on sentence. Existing contracts of the State Prison South board would continue under the reformatory regime.
An advertising notice promotes Dr. Kilmer and Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims pain relief for back, kidneys, liver and bladder, improved urine control, and reduced night-time urination. Samples and pamphlets are offered free by mail.
Bucklin Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box sold by E. T. Scott.
The piece denounces German actions against U S farm products as anti American and notes a Prussian confession about trichinosis has little practical impact. It argues Germany will keep excluding United States meat and canned goods and urges a strong tariff response and laws against nations that exclude U S staples.
A Wayne County Citizen letter targets Columbia City Post readers and editors urging criticism of errors and poor grammar. It warns that repeated ridicule and petty notices will erode a town’s vitality and the paper’s standing, describing editors and merchants as a “dead newspaper.”
The Youth's Companion announces a year of government themed articles by Herbert, Wilson, Harmon, Lodge, and Reed on the inauguration and new Congress. It promotes a twelve color Art Calendar lithographed gift and offers a free Illustrated Prospectus from Boston.
Ex President Harrison writes of a Day With the President at his Desk for March Ladies Home Journal. The article details the wearisome routine of the chief executive and his plan to ease burdens from office seekers. It notes how appointments to office are handled and previews Harrison's portrayal for future administrations.
Sophia Augustine notes full settlement of fire loss insured with Continental Insurance Co through agent J B Green. The statement confirms all payments were made satisfactorily.
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