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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims vegetable ingredients and a sworn purity statement with every bottle and offers a sample for ten cents. It urges readers to mention the paper when ordering.
Investigators describe the Lampman Saskatchewan coal field as among the world’s best. They estimate about 32,000,000 tons of coal lie in the two and three quarter sections surveyed, marking a major provincial asset.
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisive as fast relief for burning itching and skin diseases. It claims instant pain stop for burns and scarless healing with 30c and 60c sizes. Send 30c to The J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois for a package.
A compact note from the Loston Transcript references the Gaiden Rule, arguing its bidirectional validity and noting its relevance to ongoing discourse. The brief hints at broader strategic or literary discussion within the publication.
Infantry in the Japanese army will receive rifles of larger caliber than the current .225. The plan also includes a shorter machine gun barrel to match the new rifles.
In Chicago a proud father plans a future captain of industry for his son. The mother rushes in to find the father thrashing James and learns the boy was caught in a lie. The father vows harsh discipline if needed to mend him.
At dinner a small boy drew attention by saying the family is glad guests are present because papa scolds mamma when they are not there. The remark was shared in the exchange.
A hundred years ago Dr. C W Grant bought a barren Hudson Island opposite Peekskill. He started Delaware grapes, gaining national notice for grape culture. He then pursued a grand flower scheme, later facing bankruptcy and leaving the island to barren soil. A cautionary tale about overreaching ambition.
Indiana reports show John A. Shafer proposing a Kankakee to Tippecanoe diversion via the Yellow river to reverse flow and link canal work. Anderson contains corn yield awards for Waldon Quick and Joseph Draper with other medalists named. Brazil notes mine closures. Warsaw unpacks leadership changes. Gary bank clears a record December and yearly total, with steel rail output projected. Fort Wayne and East Chicago report outbreaks and fatalities. local health and council actions noted in Newcastle and Franklin.
An old-time promotion praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and blood and Favorite Prescription for women. It cites long-standing trust, claims of unchanged ingredients, and a testimonial from Mrs. Eliza Teeter praising renewed strength after a year with the discovery.
A sharp rebuke targets graft as a corrosive practice in public life. Observers criticize corruption without naming any individuals while urging reforms and transparency across institutions.
A Grit editorial urges individuals to develop their talents and speak up. It argues that without showcasing abilities, people lose their rights to be seen and struggle to provide for their families. The piece encourages personal effort over reliance on spectators.
Archie, a pupil in a city school, contemplates entering high school in February. He opposes women suffrage and after a lecture he pouts in class. When asked, he says if girls vote like men he will pout like the girls. A teacher asks if he is trying to be a girl. The room erupts in giggles.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a tonic and blood purifier that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces. The advertisement claims catarrh worsens when in poor constitutional health and offers circulars and product details from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
Mr Duthwaite jokes about the new office boy in love with the prettiest stenographer. The boss asks what to do and the reply self-mockingly hopes he stays faithful, as the boy now lingers whenever the office needs him.
The census bureau hires about 4,000 clerks to conduct the national census. It notes the scale of the operation and the effort required to count the population accurately.
A proverb comparing opportunity to a woman notes she favors those who actively seek her out and make the most of her chances. It emphasizes effort, timing, and initiative as keys to success.
An old fashioned herb home remedy praised as a family medicine for stomach and intestinal derangements. It underscores its continued popularity for constipation and related ailments across generations.
A teacher discusses patriotism with a student, defining a patriot as one who loves and serves his country regardless of election outcomes. The exchange frames civic duty as steady, principled service beyond partisan wins.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for a baby's red rough itching skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Talcum for its scent as part of the indispensable toilet trio.
A concise maxim notes that a life aimed at nothing leads to a bad purpose and poor outcomes. It frames aimlessness as a cause of negative results rather than virtue.
The article notes that picture frames are commonly displayed to emphasize their gilt. It highlights the visual impact of gold leaf on framing and its role in enhancing room aesthetics.
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