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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
The July 26 1900 issue features campaign cut sheets of Bryan Stevenson McKinley and Roosevelt. Biographical notes praise McKinley and Roosevelt while criticizing Kentucky Democrats and Goebel fraud claims. John Jerome reports political realities across Kentucky and Indiana bridges.
A secret gathering on Railroad Street near two weeks ago involved township leaders and committees linked to Democratic supporters. Van Wilkinson was chosen chairman and Representative Herrold reportedly controls the clandestine sessions, prompting questions about party factions and public notice.
A well patronized program at Cat tron Hall featured the Young Ladies' Single Blessedness Debating Society session with readings on topics for maidenly years. Songs drew laughs as maidens in dated finery posed with Puritan names, while Roy Coulter as Prof Makeover showcased a machine transforming old folk to youth and beauty, drawing big crowd applause.
The Laporte Argus hints at a revival in its operation and prints sections in carmine mirroring rival papers. It notes a reinvigorated yet cautious excitement, calls its peers to maintain balance, and affirms its respectable stance while hinting at budding changes.
kK E Drom sells his stake in the daily and weekly Journal to James McGill. Drom then buys the Dudley restaurant beneath Farmers Bank and moves his family there. McGill plans no active role in operations while Indianapolis native Mr. Cook, recently with Vidette, will join editorial work. The Journal notes ongoing ownership and management changes.
County Clerk Needham and many Stark county residents profit from a wedding craze as thirty club members plan an August trip to Michigan Gretna Green. The group funds travel hotel license and preacher fees through monthly dues to marry on a single day.
John Aylesworth a renowned Valparaiso shoe dealer died at Vanita Springs Colorado on Friday after illness with consumption and pneumonia. His wife was en route to join him when news arrived and a little son is left to mourn an exemplary father. The Nickel Plate Road advertises low fares to Chautauqua Lake for July 27 travel and August 28 return with elaborate service. The 31st G A R encampment in Chicago prompts one cent per mile tickets for August 25 to 29 with returns by August 31 or deposited by September 30.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to Chicago for the 24th Annual Encampment of the G A R at one cent a mile traveled. Good going Aug 25 to 29, returning until Aug 31 or by deposit until Sept 30 on any one of the daily express trains stopping as scheduled. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind.
Nickel Plate excursion tickets to the G A R encampment in Chicago go on sale August 25 to 29 and are good for return until August 31 or by deposit until September 30 at one cent per mile traveled. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin at Pt. Wayne.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a severe running sore on his leg. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica salve wholly cured it in five days. Advert says its use for ulcers wounds and piles, cure guaranteed, price 25 cents, sold by E T Scott druggist.
Ep Ling publishes notice that he will apply to Laporte County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell vinous spiritous and malt liquors in Otis New Durham township New Durham county with accessory tables and games in a 16 by 30 foot room in a one story frame building on lot 23 Otis Otisville July 19 1900.
A fragment advises on digestion and heartburn noting that overeating or rich foods can cause discomfort. It stresses eating slowly and warns constipation weakens digestion, suggesting careful food quantity and quality management to avoid symptoms.
New York advocate Mr Mzxjor promotes Major's Cement claiming superior materials justify higher costs. He contrasts with cheap substitutes, notes high dealer profits and advertising reach, and urges consumers to insist on Major's Rubber and Leather Cements for home repairs.
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