Indicator notes shift to Westville plant after Valparaiso move
The Indicator explains delays from an office move to Westville Indiana with expansion plans and new equipment. Sheriff Craft and two detectives plan four arrests in the late bank murder case in Laporte. Investigations focus on Clarence Dunham Wagner Ed Glancy and an unnamed party with ties to local saloons and prior crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Westville
Craft
Clarence Dunham
Wagner
Ed Glancy
Laporte
Charley Lumpkins
Garwood Ealoon
Dinham
Glancy
Pinkerton
Dunham
Glavey
Wanaish
Wanatah
Hanna
Tom Glancy
Coburg
Hobart
Night Croup Alarm Prompts Quick Foley's Honey and Tar Relief
A mother's letter from Mannington Kentucky reports a severe croup case in a three year old. The doctors feared death, but a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar brought instant relief and saved the child's life. Hafuse substitutes sold by all druggists.
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Croup
Foley
P.L. Cordier
Mannington
Fooley
Scott's Emulsion Fattening Tonic Ad
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a rich nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and weak children. It claims the product increases bone flesh blood and nerve tissue and helps those on milk diets or unable to eat fats. It positions the emulsion as a natural stimulator of overall growth and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Piso's Cure for Cough Fails Again
A fragment notes repeated failures of Piso’s Cure for Cough and doubts about its effectiveness. The terse lines reference a claim of curing and a dismissive remark about drug authenticity.
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Piso
Mystery of Mrs Martin Solved in LaPorte Herald
G A Florence of St Louis says Mrs Sarah Wilkinson Martin is in St Louis with her daughter Mrs Vilette Fleming and is well and happy. He shows a signed power of attorney authorizing him to manage her business interests there. Charles F Burnham, buyer of her Laporte residence and land, is a Massachusetts resident not related. Florence adds Mrs Martin will return to Laporte when needed.
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Sarah Wilkinson Martin
Laporte Herald
G. A. Florence
St. Louie
Martin
Monroe Street
St. Louis
Vilette Fleming
Florence
Kidney Disease Warns of Hidden Fatal Threat
An advert claims kidney complaints kill more than any disease because they are insidious until advanced. Foley's Kidney Cure is marketed to prevent fatal outcomes if taken timely and is sold by all druggists.
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Westville
Ind
Foley
Nourishment Boost Promises With Stomach and Liver Tablets
When energy wanes and meals feel dull this remedy claims to restore vigor and appetite. It is offered for sale by E. T. Scott and promotes renewed strength and hearty hunger for those who use it.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Cats and Superstitions Across Europe
The article surveys beliefs about cats in multiple countries. In Monferrato February cats on rooftops are regarded as witches to be shot, plus German fatal omens from black cats, Hungarian age links to witchcraft, and French wind carried cat myths. It notes varying views and a Piedmont variant replacing Kilkenny cats with wolves.
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Hungary
Piedmont
Life Saving Devices in Nature and War
The passage notes mimicry in butterflies moths and other insects as a life or death matter. It cites markings on moth wings as resembling horns, a veteran’s missing tails as proof of survival value, and lizards crabs and river crabs as examples of self amputation aiding escape. It also mentions the squirrel’s bushy tail aiding distraction and evasion.
The Missionary Apple Tree at Pysford Rectory
In Pysford near Woking England a large Blenheim orange apple tree in the rectory garden funds missionary societies of the Church of England. For years the rector has collected and sold the fruit in markets to raise substantial sums for charity.
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Pysford
Woking
England
Church of England
Blenheim
African Salt Making by Indigenous Tribes Described
The Bakalulua and other African natives obtain salt by burning banana leaves and grasses to ash. They filter water through a large banana leaf funnel and boil the filtrate to yield a white salt rich in chlorate of potash with little sodium chloride. Before traders and missionaries, this was their only salt source for a vegetable eating population.
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Bakalulua
Beaverdam Farewell Dance and Small Town Doings Highlight Week
In Beaverdam Nellie and Katie Han hosted a farewell dance with coffee and treats as neighbors gathered. News notes include moving families, a Ralph Hixon farm deal falling through, plans for a Chicago boarding house, prizewinners at a masquerade, visitors from Michigan City, rag and Pedro party social events, and local visits and illnesses among residents.
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Mary Cathcart
Ralph Hixon
Oak Park
Chicago
Tax assessment and poll tax notice for town purposes
The tax assessed on each 100 valuation and each poll for town purposes is due on or before the third Monday in March 1903 8 or delinquent with a ten percent penalty. Herman Warnee, Marshall.
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Herman Warnee
Marshall
Eye care and eyeglass fitting offered by Oberreich and Arnold
The ad extols the eye as a divine mechanism and urges careful selection of glasses. Oberreich and Arnold employ a specialist to fit eyes with glasses only and offer free fitting, eye-frame adjustment, and repair services with no charges for small adjustments.
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Oberreich & Arnold
How To Find Out If Kidney Trouble Is Present
Water test reveals kidney conditions and discomfort others may notice. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root offers kidney relief and claims to cure back pain urinary issues and liver and bladder problems. Sample bottle and informative book available free by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Stomach trouble relief praised by Mrs Geiger
Mrs S Geiger of Dunkert on To says she created many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation yet Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets gave as good results. Sold by E T Seout.
Maydole's Hammer and Benson's Plaster Ad Seen as Superior
An old advertisement touts Maydole's Hammer as the best tool, with Benson's Plasters claimed superior for rheumatic pain and other ailments. It notes widespread trust, fifty five awards, and offers postage paid on orders in the United States via Seabury & Johnson, chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maydole
Hasnraers
Benson
Maydale
Benson’s
Capshawn
Belladonna Enon
Pcians
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Chemists
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Healthful Complexion
Advertisement claims pale sallow skin vs rosy health through Dr Kings New Life Pills. It asserts the pills gently arouse lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Available for 250 at E T Scott druggist.
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Dr. Kings New Life
E.T. Scott
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