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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
6
A 1915 public service column weighs pros and cons of government employment versus private sector. It argues civil service offers stability and decent pay but limited advancement, while business promises higher rewards for risk and ambition, urging earn-and-work ethic over luck.
The speaker notes progression is not a straight road but winding and challenging. People seek shortcuts yet true achievement comes from strength and ambition to overcome obstacles and reach goals despite barriers. The piece reflects on watching remarkable individuals in positions of honor and responsibility.
The article traces Venice lace from its religious origins to near extinction, then revival under Princess Margherita in 1870 to provide jobs for Venetian women. It describes teaching schools, female students, and the intricate rose point lace, noting simple laces are quick to produce while ornate patterns require time and skill.
The speaker notes her conflicting feelings about gos sip and recalls Charlie as more interesting during his time serving on the grand jury. She admits a liking for gos sip yet downplays personal indulgence while highlighting Charlie's jury tenure.
A brief dialogue shows two people discussing a university chair application. One confirms submission last week while the other asks which chair was requested. The response notes no specific chair was named, only a general request for an easy chair.
Jeanne Saurin recalls soldiers at Villers Cotteret, freshly back from trenches, sharing a festive luncheon with officers decorated with crosses and medals. The party's laughter breaks the grim mood as civilians join in, drawn by the heroes' tales and hospitality.
A reader notes that waking late on rainy mornings signals insufficient rest from the previous day. The result is a persistent bad taste in the mouth and frequent yawning with lingering aches.
A collection of quotations from Hugo Munsterberg David Starr Jordan G K Chesterton Sarah Bernhardt Henry Clews Mr Dooley Charles Schwab George Bernard Shaw Ed Howe and David Lloyd George. The remarks cover psychology business leadership time fitness dress and social roles, reflecting early 20th century thought.
A humorous essay quotes Strickland Gillilan on trees and landscaping. It jokes about weeping willows in tiers, nut trees near asylums, deep family trees, and rich families trimming branches. It notes White House pines removed for spruces, chestnuts dying from pests, and birch avenues guiding to schools.
A compact poem warns of overindulging in speech and rumor. It links poor digestion to consuming others words and false pride. The author suggests self restraint to avoid a fatal end.
A committee plans to mail 150 five pound cans of milk powder to Germany and Austria-Hungary for infant use. The cans will travel as registered first class matter with postage of 3.48 dollars per can. Each can yields 20 quarts of milk when prepared.
Col. Edward Handell House sails aboard the steamship Rotterdam with Dudley Field Malone and Dr Cary Grayson to represent President Wilson. The six week to two month trip will cover London Paris and Berlin with meetings across three nations. In the party are C N Carver and E Mezes among others.
The article notes Australia banning firearm silencers and mentions the Quirinal Palace in Rome being repurposed for hospital use since 1870. It highlights extensive modernization including plumbing sanitation and ventilation making the palace suitable for student housing.
Miss Frances Thornton, known as Bunny, a nineteen year old Brooklyn socialite and speed driver, crashed through a fence at a Peoria dirt track while clocked at 70 mph. Her mechanician was seriously hurt, while she escaped uninjured and aided the injured man to hospital. She succeeds Mrs John Newton Cuneo as a notable racer.
The Owens river aqueduct delivers at least 255,000,600 gallons daily to the San Fernando reservoir 25 miles NW of the city. No pumping is needed as the source lies hundreds of feet above. The system aims at 70,000 horsepower for lighting and power. Total water works cost $25,000,000 with another $5,000,000 for the power plant.
Mrs A asserts she can summon any spirit on request, while Mrs B asserts she has no desire to communicate with spirits that must be called up. The exchange appears in the Boston Evening Transcript.
Advice urges planning before action. Forethinkment helps avoid obstacles in work and home life. Both office workers and homemakers benefit from mapping steps and considering possible complications in advance.
A terse, dated meditation on gender roles noting hesitation, friendship, and social expectations. The piece laments men interrupting and women’s limited opportunities while hinting at the longevity of reputations and the oddities of autobiography.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly bowel cleanse that purges sour food and bile, with claims of a gentle, overnight effect. It contrasts Cascarets with harsher laxatives and notes a 10 cent price per box. The copy also links the brand to general health benefits and ends with a proverb about judging by actions.
Swollen veins are dangerous and may burst. Sufferers are advised to obtain a two ounce original bottle of Emerald Oil at any pharmacist and start reducing veins immediately. Physicians recommend Emerald Oil used in hospital practice and a small bottle lasts long because it is concentrated. Apply night and morning with a soft brush until swelling returns to normal. It is powerful enough to make swollen glands and even goitre disappear with steady use.
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