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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
Mrs T Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes to Mrs Pinkham praising her remedies saying they saved her life and expressing deep gratitude.
A woman writes of dramatic recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for irregular and painful periods and related female ailments. She credits the remedy with restoring health after years of illness and costly medicines and urges other women to write for help. The letter also notes Mrs. Pinkham's ongoing free advice from Lynn Massachusetts for many years.
A colonial style ad references a stingy man who seldom pays compliments and touts Mrs Winrow’s Soothing product. It also promotes a teething remedy for children and a wind colic cure, then praises a competitive system for shaping virtues and advertises Lewis’ Single Binder tobacco as the richest, most satisfying smoke available through Peoria Illinois dealers.
A playful line from the Baltimore American features Mrs Malaprop and a witty remark about buying meat, reflecting a lighthearted domestic moment amid ominous tales. The exchange hints at changing family priorities and a humorous turn of phrase.
An old advertisement touts Dr J H Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with claims to cure fits St Vitus dance and nervous diseases. It offers a free trial bottle and treatise and lists addresses 931 and 933 Area Street in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
A Denver Times story recounts Safe Deposit of Marshal Field Hl sharing a humorous Lakewood episode. A boy asks an elderly hotel guest to crack nuts then offers walnuts to hold while he fetches more, prompting a lighthearted reaction.
Allen S. Olmsted wins court battle in Pafialo New York as the Supreme Court issues a permanent injunction with costs against Paul Bo Hudson and others of New York City. The court finds Foot-Ease to be the genuine trademark and rules against imitators selling spurious powder similar to Foot-Ease. Each package of Allen's Foot-Ease bears the founder's facsimile signature on the yellow label.
A rural Michigan family named Beaver is noted for mischief and tormenting their minister. After a boy is bitten by a rattlesnake the reverend prays humorously for more bites to bring the family to repentance, concluding with a blessing for the snakes to shame them.
Elkhart Courty Trust files charges against American Mutual Life Insurance and officers including Samuel E. Barney and others. Accused of conspiracy to defraud and misusing funds, with loans to Osbourne Colwell company and unrecorded chattel mortgage. Requests restraining orders and $153,009 judgment.
Indiana state health officials presented 85 meat analyses to Marion county judges for prosecutions of 39 dealers on the city market. Analyses showed 33 of 49 samples in first lot and 16 of 26 in a second tour contained illegal preservatives, primarily sodium sulphite.
Mrs. George Cox of Clarkshill learned her mother, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, was alive in Shadeland after 21 years apart. A Clarkshill reunion party brought mother and daughter to meet near West Point, ending a long misplaced family separation with an emotional embrace.
A ferret used by Central Union Telephone in Lafayette threaded five sections of underground conduit on Fourth Street in under an hour, pulling through the rope attached to its harness while a meat lure guided it. The animal saved the company about $40 and was supplied by J. Pressmeyer, superintendent of construction, from Indianapolis.
The appellate court refused to dismiss Monon railroad's appeal from a railroad commission order and upheld the right of appeal. It asked the attorney general to defend the law, asserting the appellate court's exclusive jurisdiction to decide constitutionality questions within railroad cases.
In Wayne circuit court Judge Foy overruled the demurrer to the complaint by J A Spekenheler receiver for the defunct Commercial Bank at Hagerstown against the estate of John Bowman former cashier. The receiver seeks 105090 dollars representing the shortfall between Bowman default and funds paid to bank creditors by the receiver. The ruling supports the receiver's claim that creditors may share in Bowman's personal estate.
State board of health investigations reveal many Indianapolis soda fountains use water from bad wells. Dr J N Hurty traced the supplier and shut down the operation by diversely pouring kerosene into the offending well.
Albany records report John Bishop, missing from the city twenty five years ago, has reappeared after a long absence. The discovery rekindles interest in a past disappearance.
Embalmers prepared most bodies of the score of Americans killed in the Salisbury Plymouth express wreck for burial. Inquest Monday was lengthy but offered no cause. a fortnight adjournment follows as the board of trade plans an investigation. Americans note the restrained local reaction, contrasting with mine disaster scenes.
A mosaic of brief notes lists George Westinghouse Quoting air brake power and other figures. It mentions Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco. Mayor Ekers of Montreal. Secretary Taft in his early career. President Diaz returning from a hunt with game. Ambassador Reid honoring Miami University library fund. ex Senator Pef fer’s retirement project. Bob Taylor winning a U S Senate seat and quipping about Mason and Dixon’s line. Jefferson M Levy receiving a sculpture. Judge Fleming’s confederate service and pension views.
Representative Tawney, chair of the house appropriations committee, publishes a detailed statement on the 1906 fiscal year appropriations. He argues the per capita cost of government is lower than in any European state and breaks down the $880 183 301 total into spending after deducting the sinking fund and canal costs, leaving a net government outlay of $749 726 856. He estimates total revenues from customs, internal, and postal sources at $781 573 364.
In VRoonville William Hardin, a farmer ten miles from town, shot his wife during a quarrel. Their 15 year old son witnessed the initial shooting and fled. Hardin later shot his wife again, killing her, and barricaded with a shotgun and revolver, keeping officers at bay until he killed himself that night. He left a letter accusing his wife of serious charges. Prominent business men were named in connection with the case.
Investigation shows one man dead and two fatally injured with seven seriously wounded after miners and guards clash near Plum Run in Dillonvale Ohio. Sunday 20 guards entered Bradley, fired in the air, sparking a gunfight with strikers who retaliated.
John Wright, 65, owner of a fine farm, died while operating a mowing machine. He was seen to drop from his seat and died before help could reach him. Father of Charles Wright, trustee of Chester township, noted as a hard worker with no need to overexert.
Irvin Manley and his two sons, ages ten and eight, suffered severe burns after a powder explosion in a Corry Pennsylvania yard. While cleaning a toy cannon, a match struck near a can of powder caused the blast burning Manley’s hair and scorching the toy faces. all three were reported in critical condition.
The twelfth annual state convention of the Senior Loyal Temperance league met at the First Baptist Church in Kokomo. The Kokomo auxiliary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union drew many delegates and temperance workers to the event.
In Homestead Pennsylvania a foreign bank operated by M Kasemar and Co failed to open on Monday. About two hundred anxious foreigners gathered outside the bank demanding refunds. Officials cite the cashier’s alleged disappearance and a reported shortage of seven to twelve thousand dollars as causes for the suspension.
New York District Attorney Jer ome argues delaying the Thaw murder trial, likely two to three weeks, would be unfair to about 59 or 60 percent of other prisoners who also seek prior case settlements.
A team of horses pulling 20 quarts of nitroglycerin ran away seven miles along the range line road east of Greenfield. The wagon upset but did not explode. The driver jumped free as a dog frightened the horses. Wallace Apple stopped the team after locals were warned by telephone.
The Argonauts of Canada defeated First Trinity Cambridge in the first heat at Henley England by a bare length. A magnificent effort produced a time of 7 minutes 20 seconds.
A youngster was fatally struck by lightning during a storm. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but the child could not be saved. The incident prompted precautionary advisories about seeking shelter during severe weather.
Thirty two attendees at a Ladies Aid Society picnic in Jer ome were poisoned after eating pressed chicken sandwiches. Authorities note the chickens stood for two days in tin receptacles before serving.
Tallmadge H. Bretton of the Second Infantry is reported to have died by self-inflicted firearm in Manila. The incident appears to be a suicide. Further details are not provided in the brief.
Captain S. L. Crute of Watts Camp U C V Roanoke Virginia reports severe back pain gravel stones frequent urination and kidney colic. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills he passed a gravel stone and has since recovered to his former health and weight 225 to 170. Sold by all dealers 40 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A parliamentary style survey notes that European merchants largely handle Chilean trade with France importing 500000 dollars worth of Canadian apples, Denmark sending 5000 tons of steel rails valued at 45000000 dollars, and rail and coal shipments tracking lower year over year.
A humorous column of wry aphorisms and quick jabs on manners marriage and social conduct. The notes poke at mortgaging pride busybodies charity and trust while lampooning pretension and misplaced devotion with sharp wit.
A renowned Indiana physician reportedly healed a patient of two decades of stomach disease through diet changes and coffee avoidance. The patient was advised to quit coffee and switch to Postum prepared with cream, praised for its taste and lack of irritants.
A witty exchange notes Gladys aboard a voyage avoids meat to keep her flesh. The lines imply a humorous, ironic reason tied to her appetite and health while at sea.
A testimonial from Miss Charlotte Van Salisbury of Castleton New York praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for neuralgia palpitations and anemia noting rapid color return strength and eventual cure after eight boxes. Her sister Sarah also improves greatly and both recommend the remedy. Pills sold by druggists or mailed 50 cents a box six for 2 50 Descriptive pamphlets available free from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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