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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
2
Local notes discuss dehorning penalties, corn pricing, and farm economics. Editorials reflect on agriculture policy, the Argus newspaper stance, and prospects for Michigan City and broader prosperity in a wary economic climate.
Governor Mount signed paroles for ten prisoners at the state penitentiary. All are consumptives in various stages and have undergone reviews by Secretary Wilson, the prison physician A L Spinning, and Warden Tarley. Paroles are conditional, requiring six months review and proof of steady health and good conduct.
An advertising text touts a patent remedy for catarrh and related ailments. It claims a universal cure with ingredients described by so called specialists and doctors. The piece invites testimonials and offers free samples to entice readers.
Alfred Musy a Chicago civil engineer and friend of John J Hainsworth visiting to recruit local capital for beet sugar plant in Indiana outlines key factors for success including capital land water supply soil conditions and access to outlets for waste. He notes seven U S plants exist with one in New Mexico and says building a plant costs roughly 150 000 to 300 000 while Indiana has no current beets sugar production but Kankakee region shown as a discussion point.
Acrentseman from Farmer City says PT has used your remedy Dr Chaddwells Syrup Pepsion and finds it excellent. His whole family uses it. His six month old baby takes it freely. He would not be without it if the price were £1.00. Lincoln S. Payne. Tale 50c and $1.6i sizes ath. T. Scott's.
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement explains home urine sediment tests to diagnose kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It claims relief for back pain urinary issues and urges readers to request a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
A Cleveland forger faced insanity defense based on abulia and a judge sent him to penal servitude. A St Louis man who deeded property to his wife before going abroad later faced bigamy claims and abulia as a defense. The piece also recounts Chicago saloon lore on illicit liquor production and distasteful practices.
A health exhortation urges readers to keep healthy during the time, claiming health depends on pure blood. It touts Blood's Sursaparilla as the sole blood purifier, asserting it purifies and vitalizes blood and has cured many diseases where others failed.
An illustrated article by William George Jordan in the July Ladies' Home Journal extols the United States as the greatest nation on earth. It cites vast resources, rapid development, and wide-scale influence in industry and culture.
A curious regional note tells of a Bury croaker banished to a hollow ground. The piece condemns the figure as impractical and greedy, urging removal to make space for a more sensible leader. The tone resembles a local lament dressed as satirical critique.
A narrative from 1897 cites examples of people delaying action until conditions improve from land to grain, health, faith and business. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are endorsed by S. Newkirk of Sedgwick County and Cuy E. Newkirk, noting boil cures and rheumatism relief as the medicine user recounts personal benefit.
The Reinhard estate in Germany worth about 40 million dollars will be divided among 23 heirs in St. Joseph County including B F Reinhard of Walkerton and several married women. Twenty one heirs signed a power of attorney appointing ex congressman Richards of Ohio to handle interests. he will travel to Germany in September. Richards represents 30 Ohio claimants too, with expected shares around 200000 each.
Wool raisers are informed that H B Herrold will pay the highest market prices for wool. Call before selling to arrange terms.
In LaPorte Circuit Court Jane Term 1897 an open lapse petition shows the estate of Zing Cale deceased is insolvent and cannot pay debts. Creditors are notified to file claims for allowance with the court clerk by the stated date. The court seal and clerk Charles F. McClung acknowledge the insolvency on June 10 1897 at LaPorte Indiana.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen smarting feet bunions and sweating. It claims instant relief from sting and tight shoes and offers trial packages and mail order from Olmsted LeRoy New York.
An agency notice invites travelers to join special one fare excursions on the Nickel Plate Road with departures on July 3rd, 8th, and 10th. Tickets are handled by agents.
Mrs. William Vanmeter of Harrodsburg Indiana reports her daughter suffered scrofula. After starting flood's Sursaparilla the child improved quickly and was entirely well. Hood's Pills cure sick headache. 25e.
An old promotional note extols Dr Cunkwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and potent remedy for constipation indigestion and headaches. Available in 10s 50c and 1.00 prices from E. T. Scott.
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago extols Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds and lung complaints after five years of use in his family. Rev. John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa claims fifty years in ministry and rapid relief from the remedy. Trial bottles offered free at EL KE Scott's Drug Store.
Minneapolis July 8 reports Elks excursion details via the Nickel Plate Road with a reference to train numbers 8 10 135 and the 4th of July travel plans.
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