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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
4
Irvin S. Cobb portrays a Black rider in a segregated Texas daytime coach. A conductor questions a young Black passenger who pays with silver dollars and muses on where the money will take him as the ride continues.
A prominent negro preacher fears exposure after years of upright living. On a Sunday he spots a former inmate in the front pew and improvises a sermon by twisting the Bible to deliver a line about those who see yet deny, quoting from Saint John. The moment tests his resolve.
Fragmentary line reads like a humorous dialogue piece about marriage and money. It mentions a married man and asks if a hobbyist partner will stay, with a quip that heaven is a place where wives do not ask for money.
A Western youngster studying at an Eastern college returns home for a few days. His mother prepares special dishes and the family shares a meal. The father says the happiest time is when people eat, and John adds that sharing with people he cares about makes it true.
Four children aged 3, 6, 9 and 11 drifted 25 hours in a small row boat on Lake Erie thirty miles from shore. Merwin Dase, 9, steered and kept watch while Violet Sperry, 11, and the younger boys clung to the craft. The City of Toledo finally picked them up as Merwin directed the others and attempted to signal passing ships.
A brief quoted exchange from London Punch shows a seller, offering cast-off clothing, and a woman asking if there is anything suitable for her husband. The vignette highlights a satirical view of poverty and social class in the city.
Stella questions preparations as Bella reveals she expects a nominating committee of one.
Miss Mabelle Ebert became the bride of John R. Wakeman a sailor aboard the cruiser Birmingham. The couple were in Detroit and 1000 miles off the California coast with the Pacific fleet. The bride denies any link to a will for marriage by a specific date and says she does not know when she will see her husband.
Mrs Lena Steiger aged 62 is jailed in Salem Oregon on an assault with intent to kill charge. Grand jury witness Jesse Mullineux testified she hired him to murder her husband for one hundred dollars.
Jacques Valoux twenty seven fled trial for stealing a silk shirt and hanged himself in the fall in Chicago.
Chicago reports from users nationwide show Eatonic delivers best results after several weeks of regular use. It claims to relieve belching bloating heartburn and stomach discomfort and to remove excess acids and gases from the system. Take one or two tablets after meals and consult your druggist for guidance.
A railroad engineer recalls a 20 year old leg injury and says Peterson's Ointment cured the wound after many doctors and salves failed. He endorses the product for piles eczema and skin diseases and notes 25 cent price with mail orders from Peterson Ointment Co. Inc. Buffalo New York.
Indigo dye was once from the indigo plant juice until Germans created a synthetic process. English serge makers tested natural and artificial dyes and found natural indigo gives 5 to 20 percent deeper color. H E Armstrong notes the German method yields indigotin only, not indigo itself.
Advertises Othine double strength to remove freckles. Claims one ounce may suffice to clear skin, with night and morning application. Promises money back guarantee if freckles do not disappear. Contains statements about matching complexions and complete clearing for most users.
An aged Sauteau chief lies dying in his tepee as death grips him. His blank gaze shifts to a sudden spark of joy and he says he will see the spirits. He explains the spirits are drinking tea and jigging as they appear.
Farmers work harder and use their feet. Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder helps by reducing friction, freshening feet, and preventing tiredness blisters. Advertises Allen's Foot Ease as a remedy used by women and sold by dealers everywhere.
A playful quip about luck and optimism. A speaker asserts the world is good and jokes about a babbling brook’s chatter, suggesting hidden humor in everyday phrases. The tone is light and conversational.
Western Canada enjoys optimistic crop prospects with record potential yields in wheat oats barley and flax. Rains timely and soil moisture strong point to a high total output surpassing 1915 figures. US wheat area shrinks raising price outlook while corn planting increases and livestock conditions remain good.
A deferential farmer finally speaks of love when a quiet couple meets in the father’s parlor. The shy suitor, who has courted for a long time, is urged by the woman to reveal his feelings by a simple squeeze of her hand. The moment tests his nerve and seals their hopeful engagement.
A child narrator notes Miss Sparks wearing many rings at a social gathering and quips that she must be a ringworm. The scene highlights a playful but pointed term used to describe ostentatious display of jewelry.
A brief exchange centers on the phrase talk is cheap versus a counter that spoken with flowers carries value. The dialogue highlights contrasting expressions of sentiment and gift giving in a concise, witty exchange.
Spanish novelist Blasco Ibanez spoke in New York about cubists. He recalled a Madrid painter who renders portraits as eggs and bottles. In a studio, the artist fretted over identifying a portrait of oil profiteer Don Mucho Denaro, unsure which canvas it was.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the top medicine for kidney and liver ailments. It claims rapid mild healing, promotes the product as a gentle vegetable remedy, and offers sample requests via ten cent mail order from Binghamton New York.
A tenant recalls the landlord’s abrupt departure after demanding higher rent. The exchange reveals no written notice about a $20 monthly increase, leaving residents anxious about future charges.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for troubled baby skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment applications, and occasional use of Cuticura Dusting Powder and Cuticura Talcum as part of the indispensable Cuticura Toilet Trio.
A courtroom exchange features a father and child negotiating advance payments. The judge notes prior advances and contemplates extending the arrangement to cover the following week. The dialogue reflects a humorous, courtroom tone.
An old Bayer advertisement touts “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” as genuine and safe for millions managed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges customers to buy only unbroken Bayer packages with proper directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism and pain. Small tin boxes of 12 cost a few cents, with larger packages sold by druggists.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes humorously that Dr Pillers faced difficulty establishing himself as his facial hair grew slowly. It took about four years to grow a respectable Vandyke beard, highlighting an odd hurdle in his early career.
In a Boston Transcript feature, Ty recalls a boyhood fishing spot and imagines upgrading it with a sofa, electric fan, and a buffet. He longs to spend a quiet afternoon back among familiar scenes and memories.
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