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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

4

Recipe for Gray Hair Home Preparation

A simple method to darken gray hair by adding Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to water. Mixable at home or by a druggist. described as gradual, non staining, non greasy, and nonscoring to the scalp. full directions in each Barbo Compound box. Advert. Time is a file that wears but makes no noise.

Haarlem Oil Capsules Back Aches and Urinary Troubles Ad

An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain fatigue irritability and urinary problems linked to bladder stones. It claims the oil soothes kidney walls attacks germs and relieves inflammation within 24 hours with continued use for prevention and a money back guarantee.

Haarlem Ady

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming widespread testimonials and urging readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle by Parcels Post. It promotes large and medium bottles for sale at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

History of the great war offered for sale

A book agent touts a history of the great war while Mr. Cobbies dismisses TV as unnecessary, noting his oldest son served in the war, in a brief exchange cited from the Birmingham Age-Herald.

Mr. Cobbies Birmingham Age-Herald

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

Upset stomach relief marketed with bold claims of ending sourness gas acidity and indigestion instantly after taking a single tablet. Advertises that meals causing belching and stomach distress are cured quickly and that druggists carry the product.

Pape Adv

Architecture changes from candy kitchens to ice cream parlors

A narrator remarks on changing architecture over years noting that what were once called candy kitchens in his youth are now termed ice cream parlors. The line contrasts old and new names to highlight evolving design trends.

Castoria Ad Broadcast Ends With Signature Reminder

Public health notice urges careful inspection of Castoria bottles for the signature Ce. ee COMA MES as the trusted infant remedy has been used for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and mothers are advised to verify authenticity.

Fletcher

Boarding house chatter on appendicitis jokes

In a lighthearted exchange, residents of a boarding house joke about medical topics. One resident complains that others constantly discuss operations for appendicitis and suggests telling them to stop.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward

A Toledo scene shows Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swearing in a bond to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document notes the medicine works internally through the blood, with 75 cent price and testimonials promised.

Chio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason Cheney & Co Ohio

Cruel Suspicion Exchange About Early Settlers

A terse dialogue contrasts ancestral arrival with deportation, hinting at fragile lineage claims and historical migrations without further context or events.

August Flower Remedy for Digestive Ailments Ady Ad

GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER is promoted as a universal cure for stomach disorders and inactive liver. It claims to aid digestion, relieve headaches, constipation, sour stomach, and nervous indigestion by gentle laxative action and bile stimulation. Sold worldwide, advertisement urges trials.

Have they any soft drinks here

A brief quip from The Kind features a jest about soft drinks and hard water, reflecting witty barroom banter captured by the Baltimore American.

Baltimore American

Garfield Tea Ad and Health Claim

An old newspaper ad urges readers to drink Garfield Tea to counter constipation sick-headache and “Viciousness” with a medicinal tone. It promotes the product as available at druggists named Ady.

Ady

Man Must Have Conscience to Detect Neighbors' Wrongs

A reflective remark notes that conscience is essential for recognizing the faults of others and guiding moral judgment among neighbors.

When a fool opens his mouth you can see through him

A concise adage notes that a foolish speaker reveals his lack of judgment. It underscores how careless words expose character and competence. The saying emphasizes restraint and thoughtfulness in speech.

Western Canada Plans to Feed the World Through Mixed Farming

The article argues that Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba can lead global food supply via stock raising mixed farming and wheat production. It notes hogs cattle and sheep growth private and cooperative farming, rising wheat yields, and rich coal and fuel resources. It highlights railways agriculture education experimental farms and a shift to scientific farming. It suggests Western Canada will offset Europe’s agricultural lag.

Alberta Red Deer Peace River Manitoba Saskatchewan Canada New Zealand England Edmonton Western Canad Western Canada Dominion Government Europe Vermilion

Gary Motor Truck Company Expands to Meet Crop Transport Needs

The Gary Motor Truck Company of Gary Indiana announces wide plant and equipment expansion to boost motor truck output for faster movement of crops, merchandize and coal. With coast to coast agencies and a strong sales force, the firm reports 42 percent earnings this fiscal year and plans growth to relieve highway congestion and improve transportation facilities.

Gary Motor Truck Company Gary Indiana Gary Motor Company W. H. O’donnell J. A. O’ponnell C W Cole L. W. Nichia Ols Broadway Gary, Indiana Dols

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