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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
The Sun stands directly over the equator on June 21 marking the longest day of the year with nearly equal daylight and darkness. Observers note minimal change in sunrise or sunset times during that period.
A boarder at a boarding house complains Mrs Hashlegh’s egg is bad again and declares she cannot eat it. The scene ends with a quip about tying the other end and a watery proverb alluding to Shakespeare.
A fragment indicates a person has been arrested for desertion with implied ties to a marriage or spouse. The wording suggests a military context and possible questioning of loyalties or duties. Further details are unreadable in the source.
Cuticura soap to cleanse and ointment to soothe itching skin and scalp, offered by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available in prices 25 cents for soap and 25, 50 cents for ointment. St. Paul railway terminals set for enlargement costing 1 million dollars.
An advertisement argues infancy mortality is high in civilized countries and credits Castoria with saving lives by avoiding opiates. It warns that narcotic drops and syrups for infants are deadly poisons, retarding circulation and causing sickness. The copy asserts Castoria contains no opiates if it bears the signature Chas. H. Fletcher.
In a state tightening its rules on education, Minnesota bans alien teachers while a dialogue at a political row persists. The exchange mentions Simpkins and hints at a broader moral about greed versus outcomes.
Ancient remedy marketed as safe and gentle for kidney bladder and urinary issues. Claims 200 years of use, imported Haarlem Oil, non patent medicine with guaranteed relief and refund policy. Available in three sealed sizes through druggists with no substitutes.
A jabbing church anecdote shows an usher plotting a petty revenge on Mrs. Stuckup. He vows to seat her away from the front, expecting a red light from a stained-glass window to illuminate her nose while a friend notes he has placed her in a premier pew.
A playful dialog where a character asks about Germany's national air and another quips it is the smell of warm burger cheese. The exchange uses light humor and regional flavor without broader context.
A noisy notice promotes Typhoid vaccines from The Cutter Laboratory in Berkeley with warnings of Typhoid carriers and urges immediate vaccination for individuals and families. It cites U S licensed vaccines and serums and advises consulting physicians.
A dialogue contrasts wartime grit with civilian curiosity as soldiers endure hardship and a witty remark suggests the moody metaphor of roses. The exchange hints at resilience amid mud and danger.
An advertisement urges readers to treat backache from kidney trouble with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It claims quick effective relief for kidney and bladder ailments and offers a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York, noting to mention the newspaper.
A satirical tale depicts Lucifer and demon peers meeting by the Styx to decide a fate for Bill Hohenzollern and his six healthy sons. The heated conference ends with a grim, comic chorus promising “six billion years” of punishment.
A Washington youth named Edward R. Dean in a subconscious state at Emergency hospital predicted that peace would settle the world by April 20, 1923 at 6 30 p m after American forces cross the Rhine and march to Berlin. He spoke in German Italian and Latin and recalled none of the prophecy when awake.
A dated feature on advancing Western Canadian farm land prices highlights cheaper land near railways versus rising values inland. It cites O F Malmberg’s Alberta holdings and Peter A Klassen’s Saskatchewan purchase, notes average Canadian farm land value at 44 per acre, and discusses government backed cheap land offers for profitable, machinery equipped farms.
Knicker D. Smith raises questions as Becker-Yes cites a bouncing wheat crop and a bumper baby claim. The oddly paired forecasts mix agricultural optimism with a surprising birth outlook.
Editor reflects on two major discoveries of modern times: the priceless value of children and the vital importance of open air. The piece urges attention to child welfare and outdoor living as foundational for a healthier society.
Lawrence Kansas Sunday funerals may be barred as the local ministerial association asks the public and funeral directors to avoid scheduling Sunday services. They argue pastors lose time to other duties and cemetery staff already labor seven days, sacrificing a rest day.
Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta land is offered at low prices about 31.00 20.00 and 25.70 respectively. These affordable land costs enable farmers to expand from small plots to much larger tracts, boosting prairie food production and per acre yields.
The dialogue contrasts bad luck with judgment after Flo’s fire and lapse in insurance. Virginia’s workmen's compensation bill was vetoed, framing a political setback amid personal misfortune. The pieces illustrate how policy and personal risk intersect in the news item.
Maj. Frederick Palmer, head of the military press bureau in Paris, is told by an old friend amid a tobacco haze that his best billet to do his bit is to join the front as a tank. Palmer replies that this is the only suitable suggestion.
In a notable shift, women have stepped into elevator operator roles at the Waldorf, signaling a change in staffing norms. The move reflects broader efforts to diversify the workforce and empower female employees in service positions.
A wartime style health note advises keeping the stomach cool and avoiding excess acid this summer. It promotes Eatonic tablets to absorb harmful gases and relieve indigestion after meals, claiming rapid relief and restored appetite. Cost is 60 cents with a refund if unsatisfied.
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