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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
2
The Indianapolis Star proclaims a cleansing atmosphere from graft exposures, urging public opinion as a force for reform. It argues graft permeates commerce and politics, shaping attitudes toward wealth and morality, and questions the Star’s own courage in reporting alleged misconduct.
A discussion urges local merchants to advertise to attract buyers and compete with large stores. It notes catalogs and factory shipments entice price-conscious customers, while big stores face high operating costs. The piece also covers county road petitions and a minor note on a marriage consent case handled by County Clerk Link.
The Lake Michigan disaster prompts the Dispatch to attack the idea of a new public building for Michigan City led by Crumpacker, arguing the district’s needs favor the city despite other towns. It notes harbor improvements and state prison funding as factors shaping federal attention and dollars.
The passage notes that dogs, though branded as outlaws by some, retain faith and intelligence. It remarks that in communities fallen from nobility, harsher enmities are shown toward these loyal animals, yet many owners recount dogs displaying human-like intellect.
Report from Galena township and the Gallen river valley in Michigan notes wild timber wolves in the area. A hunting party captured three, one weighing about eighty pounds, and killed a pursuing hound. The piece blames Wisconsin hunting with Frank Birchim and his group for the surge, then shifts to a mock anecdote about P O Small and Abe Summerfield at Hog Creek and a town foot race.
A county commissioner named C A Anderson was involved in an incident while crossing the Grand Trask. The report notes his role and states he was serving as commissioner at the time. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
A column blends rumor and social chatter from Ligoneer to Goshen. It mentions Joseph Shick seeking a wife near Ligoneer, a Baltimore & Ohio engineer's family tragedy and damages, and a critic's jibe about genteel manners. It notes a looming grand jury action in Logansport and Senator Parka's possible run for higher office as a reformer.
Jacob Wallerstein Samuel Weddell and John P Waite three Michigan City saloon keepers each paid thirty dollars last week in fines for selling to minors The state pockets ninety dollars and finishes its warding duty The Valparaiso Messenger notes J H McGill willing to run for joint representative and will give a good account of himself
The Tenth District congressional convention will take place at Lafayette Hall. Delegates will be chosen at caucuses across the district on Tuesday February.
The note marks the anniversary of George Washington's birth and recalls the famous cherry tree story, highlighting his lasting fame and influence in American lore.
An 1800s style advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for catarrh with a 100 dollar reward offer. It includes endorsements from West Tevax Waxpine Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers and asserts the product cures via blood and mucous membranes. It lists price 75 cents per bottle and claims testimonials are free.
A wise elder defines a gentleman as someone clean inside and out who treats all with equality. He says such a man loses gracefully, wins without bragging, respects women and the elderly, is brave enough to avoid lying and generous enough not to cheat, and shares the world fairly.
S G Halle announces he will handle wood work, buggy and wagon repairs in a workmanlike manner in connection with his blacksmith business. The Chicago Chronicle warns against equating wealth with greed and notes many errors in discussing wealth and greed.
An 19th century advertisement touts J. D. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York for kidney or blood disorders. The elixir claims safer cure and is priced at $1 with a special 6 for $5 offer.
Daniel E Storme, Indiana secretary of state, resigns effective April 1, end of fiscal year. Fred Sims named to succeed him. Gov. Hanly says Storms will settle about $6,000 owed to the state by April 1. An investigating committee remains in the auditor's office. Storms’ resignation linked to railroad and banking interests amid talk of a possible special session.
Chas W Moore a Ford City machinist suffered a severe hand burn from an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and achieved a quick perfect cure. Sold for 25c at E T Scotts Drugs Store.
The Renssalaer Republican denounces wealth-seeking interests for exploiting youths with illegal tobacco peddling. It argues the anti-cigarette statute is vital, noting a former state senator fled justice for conspiring to defeat its passage and urging punishment for all involved.
Rav J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belsar Ga calls Electric Bitters a Godsend claiming it cured his weak back stiff joints and total physical collapse. He says two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feel strong enough to walk again. Sold under guarantee at E T Scott's Drug Store priced 40c.
Wm. A. Freeman died at his Valparaiso home at 82 after infirmities of age. He had lived in Porter county since 180 and served as county assessor at his death. Capt. A B Austin died Friday in Galena township after months of illness. Born April 17, 1239 in Galena township, he is survived by wife, three sons and two daughters. Streeter and Boyer ad copy offers farm and property sales with reply stamp.
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