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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
4
In London Answers style commentary Miss Sower reports Emily Elder wed a man at last, criticizing her looks and finances amid gossip. The exchange features Mrs Chaatter questioning prior offers while Miss Sower defends being her dearest friend. Garfield Tea advertisement ends the item.
A brief discussion raises whether airplanes should be treated as overhead expenses. The text also mentions a pocket card case that ejects a card section when a lever is pressed.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for severe colds. First dose unclogs nostrils and eases head congestion, with two more doses every two hours up to three total. Claims instant relief from runny nose headache feverishness sneezing and stiffness at a low cost.
A brief exchange notes two people belong together as one sports a stitch in the side and the other hems in speech, signaling a comic bond through complementary flaws.
The Bayer cross marks Bayer Tablets of Aspirin sold for colds headaches neuralgia toothache earache rheumatism lumbago neuritis and general pain. Handy tins hold 12 tablets and cost only a few cents with larger packages available from druggists.
Sentry halts at night a weary voice claims one friend and two mules. London Answers records a terse exchange revealing a small unit's halt and the number of travelers detected.
An ad urges readers to cleanse inside with Cascarets to remove liver and bowel poison. It claims Cascarets brighten skin, ease stomach upset, and eliminate biliousness without griping, unlike Calomel or harsh pills, and notes low cost and overnight action.
A Life magazine remark notes curiosity about the next film with a sense of resignation. The quoted line suggests a comedy as the inferred genre. The exchange underscores anticipation and a skeptical mood in the audience.
The Joseph Tuiner Company asserts truth as advertising’s core standard. It explains Triner's Elixir of Bitter Wine aids indigestion and related stomach disorders and states all other Triner remedies follow the same truth principle.
A witty contrast marks love and duty as a playful line contrasts honeymoon romance with the practical burden of alimony during the harvest season. The quip hints at marital strain and financial responsibilities in later life.
A drug ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises purity in every bottle with a sworn statement and offers sample bottles for ten cents. Ends with light humor and a general music line.
A Detroit man William Newell writes a letter alleging his wife Violet’s infidelity drove him to burglary to support her. He describes his criminal acts, his descent, and ends with a plea for others to stay straight. He killed his wife and then himself, leaving a note for police.
Mrs. Gertie Graham of Tacoma files a warrant for her husband after he served overseas and was wounded. She claims nonsupport while he received surgery and she provided a toe and part of her jaw to aid his reconstruction.
When water boils in a kettle invented in Japan the rising bubbles strike metal bars creating musical sounds.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cuticura Ointment for scalp itching and dandruff, then Wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims daily use yields clear skin and soft hands.
William Brown shot from jealousy and allegedly set fire to his sweetheart's home and lingerie during her absence. The blaze destroyed the house, but Brown was acquitted of arson claims.
In Columbus Indiana Miss Mary Hawes daughter of Dr J K Hawes lost her right eye after scissors point entered it six years ago in an accident.
Mina Strong 14 telephoned a doctor with a plea as her father Mason R. Strong killed his wife Elizabeth and daughter, and wounded Mina and Susanne 8. Nathaniel 12 died. Strong died by his own hand after drugging family and ax murders in Pagsaic New Jersey.
A historical remark notes that a woman may choose companionship over solitude when a proper match fails to arise. The line underscores social expectations of marriage and personal resilience in the face of unsuitable unions.
In Corning Iowa Mrs Charlies Allen sixteen, married two months, drank almost a half pint of strychnine at the Grey restaurant after telling she had not been kissed by her husband who left for work that morning. The tragedy occurred in council bluffs Iowa.
In Trenton New Jersey a court declined to annul the 1917 marriage of Pearsy Girvan and Georgiana Griffin alias Georgiana Williams. Girvan had claimed the ceremony at Belmar was a joke and that he provided no support. The judge held the union valid and binding.
Elmer Flickinger a private in the Thirty-seventh National Guard saved a woman in a Montgomery Alabama runaway accident two years ago at Camp Sheridan. The grateful woman named him in her will making him $169000 richer.
Edward Runyan gave his purse containing $100 to his two year old baby for play. Shortly after, the purse and money were found burned to a crisp in the kitchen stove.
Mary Margolis a 16 year old girl pleaded guilty to petty larceny. The court released her on parole so she could marry Sunday. On Monday she must return and serve her sentence in New York.
A light exchange contrasts a missionary meeting with a cannibal as they discuss practical breakfast needs. The humor hinges on the absurdity of relying on a cannibal for food and companionship in a remote setting.
The notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the deca signature, highlighting its long use for infants and children. It underscores brand trust with the line in use for over 30 years and reminds parents that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
The Sunday ceremony at Temple Israel Terre Haute honored first class and second class scouts. A young candidate sat through the rites with keen focus and urged that all voters be required to make similar promises to improve the country, a view echoed by a nearby attendee.
A performer recalls forgetting the final verse mid performance before a packed house of acquaintances. He exited with a nod to the orchestra after signaling he was finished, calling it the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Mrs Newrich and William debate entering society and arranging a coat of arms. Newrich plans to consult his tailor about the project tomorrow.
A house can be more than a structure when framed as a home. The saying captures how personal touches and life create comfort and meaning beyond mere walls.
An ad describes a hair darkening mixture using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water. Apply twice weekly to fade gray streaks, softening and adding gloss without staining the scalp. sold ready made or mixed at home cheaply.
A slow speaking driver in a risky curve hides behind a village hardware store. His sister and brother in law urge him to honk and proceed through the grade ahead. He finally buys a horn and steering wheel for the back seat, delivering a Dry Exchange style punchline.
The Detroit News quote features a father scolding a son for rough speech while the boy defends disciplined classroom language and non corporal limits. The exchange underlines contrasts between informal blunt talk and formal instruction in pure English.
A cautious maxim urges thinking three times before speaking and then allowing others to respond. It emphasizes restraint and giving space for the other person to react without interruption.
A cautionary note about lending and receiving help. The speaker warns that willingness to aid does not imply consent to advance physical contact. Emphasizes personal boundaries and respect in assistance dynamics.
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