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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
In a Sunday school class the topic of food conservation prompts a child to reveal a father's remark before meals. The youngster reports, he always says, Now, kids, don't make hogs of yourselves, that's all the butter there is in the house.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap as daily skin care. It claims gentle use on the face with a five minute rinse and offers free samples by mail with a booklet. Address postcard requests to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A new industry in Hamburg converts milk into a hard ivory like material called galalith. It resists burning, is odorless, polishes high, and can be colored. It is made into toilet articles buttons dominoes dice chess figures piano keys and electrical fittings.
Green's August Flower is promoted as a universal cure for stomach disorders and an inactive liver. The ad describes gentle laxative effects, digestion regulation, stomach and intestinal cleansing, bile stimulation, and impurity removal from blood. Sold in all civilized countries in 80 and 80 cent bottles.
Quote noting that the poorhouses fill with people who thought saving was foolish since they could not take money with them.
Milwaukee reports a shortage of skilled mechanics while all available labor is fully employed. The news notes tight job markets and rising hiring difficulty for industrial trades.
Mr Bowser believes memory eludes him after a sharp argument with Mrs Bowser about old letters and memories. A passerby quizzes him on childhood events as he wanders toward the gate swearing at himself, while Mrs Bowser taunts him with recollections of past affections and a supposed elopement.
The U S Geological Survey estimates easily accessible anthracite and bituminous coal exceed 1 500 billion tons with another similar amount accessible with ease. Alaska holds about 150 billion tons. The nation alone holds two thirds of the world coal store, implying long term output potential.
A child named Johnnie repeats prayers thrice at night, puzzling his mother. He explains he said them three times because he would not have to weigh them for three nights, revealing a humorous misunderstanding about nightly routines.
The article urges farmers to invest in Western Canada to boost grain output and profits. It compares $25 per acre lands to $200 per acre, citing wheat yields of forty bushels per acre, a $2.00 plus price, and returns of 50 to 100 percent on $4,000 investments. It notes tax exemptions and reduced railway rates to attract settlers, framed as a national efficiency drive.
Captain Delude in charge of the Cowlitz river channel recalls a whistle that blew off his steamer eleven years ago during the Cowlitz flood. The Monticello crew found the lost whistle in dredged material while near Stella, recalling a similar Bailey Gatzert incident on Puget Sound.
Sergeant Martin Mulvihill at 543 North Michigan avenue rushed into a blaze after evacuating residents. He retrieved a little girl's doll from the kitchen stove, risking his life as smoke and flames spread through the four story building.
Johnny misinterprets bluing and tries to soak the family cat to make it white. His mother interrupts, rescues the feline, and questions him about the motive amid his plan to whiten the animal.
A mother washing by the Belize riverbank in British Honduras left her twins in a basket. An alligator seized the boy and girl, was captured before escaping, and the recovered bodies showed almost no injuries. Local men then retrieved the twins from the creature's stomach.
A brief家庭 exchange reveals Bella and her mother discussing a marriage proposal from Mr Jinks. Bella notes he asked about living arrangements after marriage and replied with a goodbye, ending the romantic thread in a humorous, domestic moment.
A lighthearted column suggests clever wives can persuade husbands to spend on a new hat by visiting their offices in stylish outfits. It emphasizes wit over force and frames shopping as a playful negotiation.
Five years ago Oakland creek near San Francisco was a marine graveyard now called harbor. A writer notes it is a leading shipbuilding center the country. Land values rose from 50 dollars per year for ten acres to 17 500 per single acre.
Sarb dodges a request from Hop for five dollars saying he cannot lend it. Dave objects claiming it’s not column material. Hop suggests Blank for a loan, noting Blank does not know him well, and the idea is rejected.
Kidney sufferers have feeling of security with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. The ad claims purity strength and that each bottle includes a sworn statement of purity and offers samples by mail from Binghamton New York.
A Burlington Hawk Eye editorial urges citizens to contribute freely to war and relief funds now to secure fond reminiscences in the years ahead. It cautions that hesitation may lead to regret in the afterlife, framing giving as a duty and prudent preparation.
The advertisement notes a price rise for six different medicines and extracts in LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINH due to cost changes. It claims the product has stood the test for a quarter century and is used by many nations.
A reflection on human effort noting no one hits every time and a life batting average of .300 is the best attainable by anyone.
A terse exchange between a wife and husband centers on a late night return. The wife asks why he is home, the husband replies with a sleepy breakfast reply, illustrating domestic banter in plain speech.
A historical assertion links misfortunes to war rather than weather, noting public grievances tied to ongoing conflict. The statement frames war as the unseen cause behind hardships traditionally attributed to climate, urging acknowledgment of broader societal strain.
State of Ohio Toledo notice swears Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co will pay 100 dollars for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. Notary A. W. Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Medicine 75 cents. B J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The article notes that heavy physical laborers and active children require more energy in food. It lists principal energy yielding items including cereals bread and butter corn breads potatoes and sweet potatoes plus wholesome fats and sweets.
Consumers are urged to check Castoria labels for the familiar signature on every bottle. The warning stresses authenticity of the well known remedy used for over 30 years. Parents are advised to ensure the product bears the genuine Fletcher's Castoria mark.
Many individuals show readiness to grant requests when approached modestly and with generous payment. The text suggests a broad willingness among people to accommodate if decorum and compensation are appropriate.
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