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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
2
The speaker urges religion and morality as pillars of political prosperity and unity. He emphasizes the national union, patriotism, public credit, prudent spending, and a government fit for a free nation. He acknowledges possible errors in 45 years of service and asks for divine mercy and national indulgence.
A poem evokes a windless landscape where meadows glow with blooms and a river winds beneath. It recalls the camp at Valley Forge with loyal freedom defenders, ghostly marches, and the brave, fevered spirits of the long-ago sentinels.
Virginia planter George Washington mainly grew tobacco as his chief crop. He shipped tobacco to the London market under his name, loading ships at Potomac landings and using an London agent to dispose of the cargo. Periodic lists requested by Washington directed the agent to buy farm and household supplies as needed.
The passage describes Washington ordering apparel for every family member with names and measurements recorded. The agent forwarded receipted bills to show each purchase, ensuring oversight. It highlights Washington as a careful bookkeeper and example of thorough record keeping.
A portrait of George Washington's final years at Mount Vernon. He faced constant company and work, while global turmoil nearly drew the U S into war with France. He oversaw measures to boost western commerce, helped establish Washington College, and remained active with the Society of the Cincinnati until his death on December 14, 1799 from a cold contracted while inspecting his estate.
Clara asks if she is optimistic or pessimistic. Clarence replies that fatigue makes him pessimist while rest makes him optimist. Lewra Pree Presh references the playful exchange.
Baltimore begins recovery as officials and citizens mobilize to meet the crisis. A Belvidere hotel conference with Mayor McLane, lawmakers, bankers, and business leaders debated asking Washington for troops to guard burned districts. cabinet later declined to deploy troops. Estimated losses reach 75 million dollars with insured loss around 75 percent.
A flood of dispatches from St. Petersburg to Tokyo and London recount Russian and Japanese actions around Port Arthur. Yenisei torpedo transport sinks after mine. 92 sailors lost. Japanese losses include 58 dead or wounded amid fierce engagements. Togo reports strong Japanese resilience. Reports also note mobilizations in Siberia, naval actions near Talienwan and Dalny, and neutral stances by France and China.
James McDonald, a Bedford teamster, was arrested on a murder warrant for the January 21 killing of Sarah Catherine Schafer. Detective Reed filed the warrant before Mayor J. Jackson Smith and Prosecutor Miller. he was held at S. B. Lowe's office before being moved to Jeffersonville reformatory by detectives Reed and Smith.
Miss Hulda Nelson a 26 year old Fort Dodge teacher in a moment of insanity struck her mother with a hatchet while asleep then tied flatirons about her neck and drowned herself in a cistern after fleeing Wahkezsa school due to ill health.
Two children of John E. Butler a Great Northern railway worker aged three and five were cremated in their Elmira avenue home. The mother left them alone as fires broke out in two stoves. origin of the blaze remains unknown.
Washington February 12 The senate will vote on the canal treaty on a date between February 15 and 23. An executive session agreement sets action for Monday to decide the timing, with the vote to occur on or before February 23.
A father recovers quickly from seasickness while his son becomes utterly exhausted and sinks into apathy. The ship’s doctor returns with news that the father is dead, and the son replies, Lucky man. The doctor then tells Mrs Gabble that her husband needs rest, prompting a humorous exchange about listening to her.
Three physicians from different states declare Dodd's Kidney Pills are a standard remedy for kidney diseases and related ailments. Dr. Dunaway of Benton Nebraska reports curing diabetes and cites ongoing use in practice. Dr. Simes of St John Kansas notes miraculous results for a child with epileptic fits after Scarletina. Dr. Williamson of Yorktown Arkansas praises the medicine as best for kidney disease and claims it consistently achieves permanent cures.
Hojack jokes about proposals while Tomdik notes leap year leads to marriages for women who had never wed before. Town Topics records the playful exchange reflecting local gossip and social customs.
An agriculture notice proclaims 80 bushels per acre on fertile ground and 40 to 60 bushels on dry lands in Montana Idaho the Dakotas and Colorado for a wheat and spelt seed mix. It claims benefits for hogs and cattle and invites 10 cent requests to John A Salter Seed Co for a free seed sample and catalog.
Washing china silk dresses requires removing spots with ben zine and washing in warm soapsuds. Rub between the hands, rinse in several waters, and use Ivory Soap without rubbing soap on the dress. Wring dry, wrap in cloth, partially dry, then iron. ELEANOR R. PARKER. Pride fosters our foes and puts our friends to flight. Ram's Born.
Editorial from Moose Jaw discusses Western Canada prairies as unspoiled open space with grass covering plains along the Canadian Pacific route. It notes Assiniboine River views, cattle herds near Moose Jaw, alfalfa fields, shelter belts, and timber needs. It mentions large wheat crops and high prices last year and invites readers to request a Canadian Government atlas for more information.
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