Local editor ponders growth as Wabash aids town
Traveling agent Ferguson and Schmidt of the Wabash visit Westville Indiana to urge industrial locations along the line. Schmidt outlines criteria for choosing permanent plants and branches, emphasizing stability over bonuses and the rail line's role in boosting local value. The piece also notes editor Mrs. Martin's Capitol assignment and community pride amid political sparring.
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Ferguson
Landes
Schmidt
Wabash
Scchmidt
State Senate
Crumpacker
Capitol
Kidney cure ads tout Dr Kilmer Swamp Root and remedies
An OCR fragment promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy with claims of curing numerous ailments from kidney trouble to rheumatism. It advertises sample bottles by mail, lists prices, and urges mentioning the paper. Also cites Buckeye Arnica Salve for chilblains and various home remedies with seller details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y.F
John Kemp
East Otlefield
Bucklea
E. T. Scott’s
Frayed Patent Medicine Ad Promises Heals and Free Trial
A clipped old ad touts a weight claim of 170 pounds and notes four people healed each year. It mentions T. Scott's drug store with a 30 cent price and a free trial bottle offered.
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T. Scott
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