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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
Entry advertises weekly publication in Westville Indiana with rates for obituaries professional cards and notices. It specifies a yearly advance fee of one dollar and deadlines for submissions by Wednesday noon.
A speaker recalls childhood scenes in an attic room near a worn trundle bed. Memories of a mother’s lullaby and the Lord’s Prayer linger as rain falls on shingles and windowpanes, with the mother now resting beneath the sod as recollections return at summer twilight.
M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky suffered yellow jaundice with skin and eye yellowing and severe distress. After doctors failed he tried Electric Bitters and reports full cure after two bottles. The remedy claims relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles and is sold by E T Scott for 50 cents.
Boer representatives held a reception where Mr. Sulzer paused speeches to collect subscriptions for widows and orphans. Captain O Farel acted as treasurer and reported 318 of the $1,110 38 remaining to send to the fund. Expenses consumed the rest including wine and back bills, while most of the remainder aided the envoys during their eleven days in Washington.
The column warns about heartburn from overeating and constipation and suggests Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It notes splendid rains and corn crop hopes, local visits by Miss Anna and Dora Jacobsen, a Chicago aunt visiting, a birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Philip Brown, an unusual animal sighting by S P Howell and Jerome Slocum, and a political remark about Democrats vs Republicans.
Frank J Cheney owner of F J Coexey & Co in Toledo swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hauts Catarrh Wube. Sworn before notary public An Gleason on December 6, 1886.
The piece argues that Democratic papers push strikes to attack the party in power, citing history from 1892 and 1896. It contends Democratic tariffs and free trade harm industry, and notes labor troubles include unemployment and underemployment beyond strikes. It contrasts prosperity with Democratic policy failures and cautions voters.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg but Bucklen’s Arnica salve wholly cured it in five days. The advertisement claims relief for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed. Sold by E T Scott druggist for two dollars.
A 15 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Hollar in Burdick, suffered severe eye injuries after a cannon cracker exploded near his face. Doctors fear possible complete loss of sight, though hopes remain for partial recovery of one eye and some use of the other as treatment continues.
Ep Lixy gives notice of applying to Laporte County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in Otis New Durham township. The establishment seeks tables billiard card tables and dice in a 16 by 40 foot room within lot 23 on a one story frame building. Dated July 19 1900.
CHASEF SONNEBORN in LaPorte Indiana advertises bicycle repair services. Expert technician offers tune ups and repairs for all makes and models with prompt attention.
The piece promotes Major's Cement claiming superior materials and higher costs justify better performance. It contrasts with cheap glues, notes large advertising spend, and suggests dealers profit from substitutes. It also touts Major's Rubber and Leather Cements and mail delivery to druggists.
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