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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
8
Skinner Macaroni and Spaghetti for Mothers
Advertisement urging mothers to cut food costs by serving Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti two to three times weekly. Claims health benefits for children and adults and offers a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co., Omaha Nebraska. Also notes John Skelton Williams on charity totaling about 0.05 percent of income, about 5 cents a year for a $1500 earner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
John Skelton Williams
Dandeline Hair Remedy Promises Dandruff Free Shine
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a 25 cent remedy that rapidly removes dandruff and enhances hair beauty. The piece also notes Kansas leading in women office holders with 58 county superintendents and multiple elected roles.
Not Worth Much War Talk
A war expert's talk yields plentiful information yet the speaker warns its reliability mirrors that of typical weather forecasts. The exchange questions the usefulness of high certainty in wartime analysis.
Merely Weary Them quoted advice on sharing aches lightly
A brief aside counsels telling people how good you feel rather than detailing pains. The speaker emphasizes sparing others from a recital of ailments, noting they would not be interested.
The Combination Knicker What Is The War’s Winning Formula
A cryptic clue suggests a riddle about combining two types of people. Booker notes men and a man as essential elements. The concise phrasing points to a metaphorical key to victory via human factors rather than tactics or armaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker
Indian Names Simplified for Places and Offices
The Smithsonian bureau of ethnology reports progress in tabulating Indian names for post offices parks villa sites and outings. It notes there is no single American Indian language with one word and that about 1 000 languages exist in the two Americas with roughly 500 in north of Mexico. A standard transcription method is being devised to handle variations among nations and individual speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Ethnology
Smithsonian Institution
Dakota
Onama
Osage
Americas
Mexico
New Social Leaders for Washington to Arrive Next March
The Sixty-fifth congress will see many prominent society leaders returning to Washington to replace retiring notables. Senator elects Gerry Knox Calder Johnson and their spouses figure among the newcomers, with several already listed in the Washington social register. Some long familiar faces will depart, including Lippett Oliver Kern Sutherland and du Pont families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peter Goelet Gerry
Rhodesland
Congress
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Gerry
Mathilde Townsend
Capital
Mark Hanna
Winoxs
Calder
New York
Capital Society
Johnson
Muller
Henry 8. Lippett
Rhode Island
Oliver
Kern
Indiana
Sutherland
Utah
du Pont
Delaware
District Sparrows Cling to Their Favorite Tree
The English sparrow favors a tree in front of the District building, resisting removal efforts despite city measures. Attempts by authorities, including rockets and tree trimming, fail as the birds persist, with experts noting no known remedy. The flock is expected to remain as long as the tree stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Washington
Ee Commission
Sylvester
Department of Agriculture
White House Relics Displayed In New Cabinet Room
A long planned remodeling of the White House relics collection culminates in a dedicated room beside the main south stairway. Since 1903 the items have resided in six walnut cabinets, now housed in a cream and ivory room arranged chronologically by presidential succession for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Roosevelt
Oddities and Inquiries in Global News Snapshot
A fragmented clipping notes chewing gum popularity in Hongkong, a recent undertaker strike in Liverpool England, and American preserved fruit flavors finding favor in Canada. It mentions Romanian sharpshooters, a German farm implement performing multiple farming tasks, and a centrifugal pump powered by an electric motor for water work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Liverpool
England
Canada
New York Lawyer Schutt Believed Dead Then Fugitive
Henry W. Schutt a New York lawyer was thought dead after a body found in the Hudson River was identified as him. A court ruling now says he must be sought as a fugitive from justice on grand larceny charges. bail was posted earlier and detectives continue to search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry W. Schutt
Hudson River
Delehanty
Court of General Sessions
No. 30
Church Street
Weebaarken
N. J
West Shore
West Nineteenth Street
George W. Adolph
West One Hundred and Seventy Eighth Street
Schutt
Lieut
Grant Williams
Bureau of Identification
Frederick Sullivan
Barber’s Sunday Movie Ban Proposal Stirs Birmingham
Arlie Barber, elected on the Socialist ticket to Birmingham’s city commission, proposes an ordinance banning films showing love and murder scenes, domestic troubles, divorces, gambling houses, resorts of questionable character, bar scenes and riots. Movie proprietors warn the measure could shutter many theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Arlie Barber
Papes Diapepsin Ad Promises Quick Relief
A newspaper ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safe cure for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach upset. It claims five minute relief and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Adv
Monkey mascot joins Berlin zoo from war at sea
The Berlin zoo welcomes a monkey once mascot of the U-35 submarine. The animal rode out many merchant ship encounters with the crew and only moved to the zoo when cold weather threatened its welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Zoological Garden
One Day Cold Cure Ad with Bromide Quinine Claim
A vintage advertisement promises a rapid cold cure under the name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININS with the signature HR. W. GROVE. The claim alleges curing a cold in one day and lists a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. W. Grove
The Philosophic Visitor Sees Change in Amusement
A Birmingham Age-Herald remark notes how aging shifts tastes from exhibit novelty to the evolving appeal of a lively showman. The speaker recalls childhood interest in exhibits and a growing fascination with the performer's versatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Grip Epidemic Weakens Kidneys Says Doctors
Health notes warn grip illness weakens kidneys and triggers back pain and urinary troubles. Doctors report many patients recover with Kilmer Swamp Root, an herbal kidney liver and bladder remedy sold by Dr Kilmer of Binghamton New York and advertised in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victin
Kilmer
Co. W. Emery
West Decorah
Iowa
Wwe
Doan
Elean
Dancing craze foreseen by two sober citizens in Babylon
Two sober citizens meet on a Babylon street and predict the end of the dancing craze. Their remark implies the world will outgrow such madness, a prophecy dated 2716 years before the Castles’ New York comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
New York
Dandruff and Itching Remedies Promoted by Cuticura
An advertisement advises removing dandruff and itching to restore dry falling hair. It recommends rubbing Cuticura Ointment into the scalp and using Cuticura Soap with hot water, then making Cuticura the daily toilet preparation. Free samples offered by mail from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. L
Boston
Adyv
Dog in spectacles aids hunting success in Moultrie
In Moultrie Georgia a famed setter named Fanny wears glasses after an eye exam revealed astigmatism. The dog, known for hunting, struggled with falls and missteps until fitted with spectacles, after which she hunts better and officials hope the condition will be permanently corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Fanny
Wicked Goings On
A humorous quip notes how automobiles revolutionize farmer life. It observes that workers now return home by car after nights in the city, at a time when they used to rise early for work.
Syrup of Figs Advertisement for Constipation Relief
A vintage ad urges mothers to treat constipated children with California Syrup of Figs. It promises gentle bowel movement within hours, claiming relief from feverishness, sore throat, sour bile, and undigested waste. The bottle, priced 50 cents, includes full dosing directions for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fletcher
Morphine Kiss Alleged Inmate Abuses At Chicago Jail
Officials at the Chicago Bridewell report a troubling trend described as the morphine kiss. Prisoners being weaned from morphine allegedly receive prolonged embraces from visiting relatives to aid withdrawal, with claims of 50 or more instances observed in the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
House of Correction
Bridewell
Quote on handling children with kid gloves
A fragment quotes someone remarking that some children must be treated with kid gloves. The line plays on the phrase and suggests careful handling in a light, possibly humorous, vein.
Glitter and Discontent Among the People
A fragmented note reflects cynicism about appearances and public satisfaction. It contrasts glittering show with underlying truth, suggesting many are drawn to shine while real quality is overlooked.
Attitude and virtue shape power and progress
The passage argues that overcoming obstacles fuels glory, while contentment breeds stagnation. Integrity reduces toil and strengthens results, and silent right living outmatches noisy deeds. Happiness hinges on balance of fortune and effort, with small acts of kindness building character and lasting comfort.
Notable Women in News Across Nations and Cities
Mrs Russell Sage noted as an expert cook in Hackensack New Jersey. Mrs Ivy T Buehl of Atlanta appointed deputy collector of internal revenue. Mrs I Richberg Hornsby of Chicago aims to be first American war aviator. Dutch sex disability removed by parliament. Rugby school shifts to female instructors. England urges women to do agricultural work for the army. Paris police authorize women motor drivers on streetcars. Miss Mabel Blackburn invents an overshoe for horses to prevent slipping on wet streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Richberg Hornsby
Chicago
Various Global and Local News Highlights
Fire in Pa. drives out vice resorts. Japan enacts factory inspection laws. Cleveland moves to annex seven suburbs. St Pauls chapel in New York City turns 150. Milwaukee woman Barone Manzke has a baby at 62. U S leads in electric steel furnaces. Georgia convict camps consolidated amid prisoner shortage. sixty wardens discharged. Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company marks 153rd banquet in Baltimore.
Quotable Observations on People and Life
A collection of witty, observational snippets reflecting on gender, ambition, belief, and human behavior. The lines contrast flightiness and crankiness, favoring cars over the stage, and caution against sensational battlefield imagery.
Wisdom of a Widow Remains Harsh on Men in Old Saying
An old saying frames wisdom as the widow’s view, noting men are self centered when ill and that securing a wife before marriage is easier than pleasing her after the wedding. The quip contrasts male excuses with a parsoned union.
Life Is Too Short Says Man About Transit Frustrations
A fragmented quip laments life’s brevity and boredom in daily routines. The speaker blurts that life is short to argue with a spouse and spend time chasing a subway seat or waiting for service, reflecting urban commuter weariness.
Popped Out at the Popping in Boston Script
A fragment from the Boston Evening Tran script shows Aunt Edith reacting to a sudden proposal by Mr Slow, while Niece remarks a prior intention to respond calmly. The exchange highlights a playful misstep amid romantic nerves.
10 Cent Cascarets Ad From The Drugstore Trade
A 10 cent Cascarets ad promises relief from bilious and costive symptoms. It claims a torpid liver and clogged bowels cause indigestion, foul taste, sallow skin, and headaches, with a nightly cleanse that works while you sleep.
The Difference and a Tender Misreading
A humorous exchange reveals a misreading of words as sympathy. Bill notes apparent sympathy when asked for a loan, but the speaker clarifies the feeling was not sympathy but being touched.
A Pessimist Reflects On Easy Street Prospects
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote captures a pessimistic view of chances to advance in life. The speaker jokes about possible lowly jobs like a sweeper while questioning the path to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Piety Guides Prosperity Says Old Proverb
A proverb notes piety as a path to prosperity while wealth alone cannot breed virtue. It emphasizes starting with piety and warns that the world rarely honors a man who is led by wealth without moral grounding.
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Kansas
United States
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Were. SoSeason Ret
Georgia
Bridewell Prison
Russell Sage
Hackensack, N. J
Ivy T. Buehl
Atlanta, Ga
Internal Revenue
Netherlands
Rugby
School of Learning
Paris
Mabel Blackburn
Around the
Fire
Vice Resorts
Japan
Cleveland
St. Paul's Chapel
New York City
Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company
Baltimore
Dean
Pleturs Telisa
Teket Boller
Stubblefield
Dairy Association CO
Lyndonville, Vt
C. E. Leslie
South Dearborn Street
Dinois
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Piston Ring Co
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