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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
4
An Englishman and Tradmos discuss a highly controlled climate and social system. They compare sunlit days, strict governance, and a claim that their people live four lifetimes for every one elsewhere, while hints of secrecy and surveillance loom as they near their destination.
The explorers part the car window and sweep around a curve, landing on a wide iron balcony circling a great golden cone towering hundreds of feet above. The scene ends with To Be Continued.
Atty Frank Mellinger formerly of Valparaiso and A E Burner formerly of Clinton township are in Englewood with U S officials charging counterfeit activity. Each is released on bonds under 1000 dollars. Acquaintances doubt criminal intent and await further developments. Mrs Burner visited Monday night in support of her husband.
James McClelland of La Porte was killed in a Saloon on East Main Street Friday night. Officers found two women and a bartender at the scene and questioned them amid conflicting stories. Blanche Cogle was arrested later. autopsy cited concussion and neck injuries from a bottle blow during a struggle with owner School.
Reading druggist Aug J Bogel of Shreveport Louisiana calls Dr Kings New Discovery the only thing that cures his cough and best seller. J F Campbell merchant of Safford Arizona says it is a sure cure for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy is not an experiment having been used for a quarter century and is promoted with free trial bottles at BE T Scott’s drug store.
The Youth's Companion promises 52 biweekly issues yearly with timely editorials on science and nature. It lists eminent contributors including Gladstone Dufferin Reed Kipling and Peary and offers a free gold embossed calendar to subscribers, with a grand illustrated notice for 1888 contents.
The boys of the intermediate room performed a march and were well received. The program ended with fitting remarks from Mr. E. T. Scott. Pupils and teachers invite friends for future gatherings when no special programs are planned.
Charles Hullinger delivery clerk at C J Kern Chicago store died at 1 45 PM Monday from a self inflicted pistol shot at his home 20 North Lafayette street He had been ill since Saturday night and sent word he would not report for work His wife heard the shot found him in bed with a pistol at his side Death occurred about an hour later He left a memorandum naming his relatives and requesting Knights of Pythias take charge of his funeral He leaves a wife and a young daughter The funeral will be at Salem church Wednesday conducted by the Knights of Pythias
Morrison farm located one half mile south of Westville seeks buyers. Inquiries to Wm E Pinney at Valparaiso Indiana for details and terms.
The Nickel Plate road reports steady progress during recent industrial downturn. It strengthened roadbed and bridges, upgraded safety devices, added new coaches and powerful locomotives, and introduced first class dining car service. Patrons praised improved illumination with Pintsch gas lighting and heated coaches, while management preserved public benefits.
A Columbus schoolteacher, Miss Jernsha McKinney of 50 South Centre Street, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after years of illness. She describes severe pains, insomnia, and a catarrhal condition easing after using the pills, noting improved energy and sleep. The testimony endorses the medicine as effective and available at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 from druggists or the manufacturer.
A speaker paints a caricatured land with low mountains and high taxes, low wages and big crooked rivers, praising silent politicians and roaring orators. Vivid images include fast trains and sharp lawyers amid fertile plains and thousands of newspapers.
The notice promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary complaints. It describes urine sediment as a sign of kidney trouble and lists symptoms like back pain and frequent urination. It offers sample bottles and pamphlets by mail for three two cent stamps.
The Monon Route offers home seekers excursion tickets to most points in Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North and South Carolina Virginia and Tennessee with various fare rules and transit limits. Special sales occur for events in Chattanooga and Indianapolis with set travel dates and return conditions.
The ad proclaims two million boxes a year sold in the United States with projections of three million by year’s end. It touts Cascarets as the most delightful bowel regulator for all year, promising merit proven and universal satisfaction. Available from druggists in 10c, 25c, and 50c sizes with a cure guaranteed.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a medical discovery that cleanses kidneys liver and bowels and dispels cold headaches constipation and biliousness. It urges purchase of boxes at 10 25 or 50 cents and guarantees cure by all druggists.
An advertisement invites readers to send three or more performer names, fifteen cents, and receive sixteen pages of latest popular songs and two steps sheet music for piano or organ. The offer asks for a three month subscription to American Popular Music published by Popular Music Pub Co of Indianapolis.
Midland Route California offers excursions via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway to Los Angeles and other points. The service highlights include scenic travel options and connections through major western hubs. Passengers may choose routes linking Midland to key destinations along the coast and inland corridors.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a beauty cure claiming clean blood and skin, with promises to banish pimples boils blotches and a sickly complexion. It promotes the product as inexpensive and guaranteed, available from druggists.
A lighthearted note describes a cat keeping watch at a poker table beyond its expected role. The author and Twinkles attribute the feline’s attentions to maternal care and curiosity rather than strangeness.
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