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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
4
An old medical blurb promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the remedy for kidney weakness and related pains. It claims the capsules strengthen body organs, purify blood, and prevent diseases by eliminating pollutants, asserting a 200 year history and a money back guarantee.
A Chicago American item quotes a child saying she cannot wash her ears because there is too much fancy work in them. The odd remark echoes through a morning scene as family routines unfold.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it treats catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for a catarrh cure and lists testimonials and a Toledo Ohio company address.
A playful exchange centers on a woman declaring a killing automobile costume and a man urging restraint, framing a humorous travel moment about safety and wardrobe in transit. The dialogue implies caution and witty banter during a trip.
Eyewitness lines reflect a soldier's morale during combat. The speaker recalls singing in battle and turning the tide against the Huns, illustrating resolve and endurance under fire.
A terse exchange questions a late employer's testimonial. The reply admits a favorable remark but doubts its practical value, noting the boss called the speaker among the best men the firm had produced.
A humorous anecdote centers on a marriage proposal where the suitor, called a tightwad, arrives wearing his oldest trousers. The dialogue questions his generosity and readiness, highlighting playful scorn and social expectation through the exchange.
A home mixture using water Ba Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken faded gray hair. The formula darkens gradual tones without staining the scalp or leaving a sticky residue. Directions are provided in each Barbo Compound box and can be prepared by a druggist or at home.
The passage asks what nature does when moisture falls and suggests she collects it through grassy banks. It presents a concise analogy on natural water collection and evaporation in a poetic style.
A terse exchange quotes a sergeant asking if the rookie is single and the rookie replying he does not look like twins as Leatherneck humor highlights military camaraderie during training.
Thousands of women suffer silently from kidney and bladder issues often misattributed to other causes. Kidney health affects other organs and may cause back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is advertised as a physician’s prescription remedy available at drug stores with a sample offer by mail to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
A reflective saying contrasts honest motives with dishonest practices and warns that true danger often hides behind virtue. The line suggests prudent scrutiny of those who present themselves as upright while pursuing corrupt ends.
A witty column notes how ordinary office furniture conceal many items from public view and suggests bureaucratic opacity in government work and record keeping.
A letter from Fowler Indiana dated December 4 1918 describes severe illness after the flu fever or cold and reports that after trying three doctors a box of Eatonic tablets provided dramatic relief allowing the writer to again eat and regain strength.
Lucille O'Dea, a ballet dancer, chases a dream in Grand Rapids with R. E. Easterly as a would-be suitor. Detectives uncover $7,000 in cash in Easterly and Donohoe's grand Chicago hotel rendezvous, leading to Donohoe admitting his disguise as the Arabian knight and embezzling $25,000 payroll funds.
A fragment shows Robert Adair Campbell appearing before a judge with his bride-to-be Miss May Blanche Barnet. The text indicates plans to marry, though details are unclear from the damaged OCR.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s ailments. It claims the product stems from forty years of experience and offers relief to those suffering, urging readers not to endure daily pain. The ad credits Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn, Massachusetts.
An old advertisement urges immediate action for kidney problems with Dodd's Kidney Pills. It warns against delays risking Bright's Disease and claims the first box will help, offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and itching. It claims hair becomes lighter, fluffier, and more lustrous after a few weeks, with new growth appearing and scalp improvement. The pitch urges buying Knowlton's Dandeline at drugstores for a few cents.
A boy argues with a girl next door about a picture he drew. He asserts it is pretty, while another says his sister Mary condemns it. The exchange ends with a quip on praise from family. Garfield Tea is advertised as a remedy for constipation and headaches.
Fireplaces became common in the sixteenth century marking a shift from central hearths to enclosed stoves. Earlier homes heated by a smoke-filled central fire vented through roof openings, a transition that changed room layout and airflow.
Exquisitely scented Cuticura talcum powder advertised as part of the Cuticura trio with Soap and Ointment. Marketed for face skin baby and dusting use, priced at 25 cents each. Advertisements claim it renders other perfumes superfluous and endorse reliability.
A London exchange quotes Mr Jones on happiness via digestion and a woman’s need for beautiful attire. Miss Brown adds humor by contrasting the stomach of an ostrich with the desire for feathers, highlighting playful social banter.
A humorous Point of View snippet questions comfort norms with a wry remark about willingness to endure heat for convenience. It ponders domestic priorities as a light social aside.
A cautious man predicts Germans will not pay 85 to 90 cents a dozen for eggs. He doubts the market will offer such prices, noting the thrift of the German people.
A vintage warning urges mothers to inspect a sick child’s tongue for signs of fever and distress. It touts California syrup of figs as a gentle laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels within hours.
A London Tit-Bits excerpt shows a servant Jane recalling a three year stay at a reformatory. The dialogue highlights the mistress remarking that such a confession speaks volumes about the servant's past.
The notice urges mothers to inspect each bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and warns that the product has been used for over 30 years. It emphasizes checking the signature to ensure authenticity and safety for infants and children.
A terse note notes Jones taking a position without signaling any great sacrifice, described in oblique terms as a rare or unusual choice. The fragment hints at personal restraint and understated commitment in career moves.
A clipped exchange questions Doctor Stratter’s remark about old maids being undesired and notes concerns about population dynamics and polygamy. The piece jumbles comments about samples from Garfield Tea Co and a weather line, then shifts to quips about wrinkles and pronunciation.
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