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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
2
The Westville INDICATOR notes obituaries and classifieds, cites county clerks on divorces and marriages, and reports on road weed removal incentives, census costs and scheduling, plus a shift to English speaking workers at a South Chicago steel plant.
The piece notes Hokus Pokus Smith, once in Cleveland politics, gave an interview opposing the Philippine war. It mocks his influence and suggests public weariness with his party. It cites General King on Filipino literacy and contrasts U S literacy stats with a British source, implying possible misquotation.
Col Hob G Ingersol a noted ag nostice died Friday at the home of his son in law Hobbs Ferry New York. He was famed as a launser orator and politician but his opposition to the Christian religion drew sharp opposition to agnosticism and Carlyle is quoted in blessing his memory with a critique of Voltaire.
The Messenger reports humorous rumors about the kissing bug in Wanatah and surrounding towns. Stories claim Hobart society girls wear masks, Hebron girls sleep with stockings over their heads, Chesterton girls complain the bug misses their town, and Westville girls dub the bug a man. A stated fact says the bug travels with a monkey wrench and can opener and dies exhausted as a maiden sleeps.
Among The Churches Christian Bible school at 9 30 Sermon at 10 30 Y P S C E 6 30 lecture at 7 30 The Modern Moloch an address on temper ance and meeting in the interest of the W C T U Special song service All are invited.
Bucklin offers Arnica Salve praised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a claim of curing without pay required.
The Albany Tribune characterizes Senator Mason of Illinois as mischievous for opposing U.S. obligations in the Philippines. It accuses him and other critics like Hoar, Gorham, Atkinson, and Bryan of treasonous rhetoric, compares their stance to slavery, and condemns their support of Aguinaldo and hostile actions against American efforts.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure taken internally, claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
An ad promises readers can obtain Sterling Silver Bracelets, watches, or solid gold rings with genuine diamonds by distributing seed coupons. Send your name and address with three 2c stamps to American Seed Co., 335 Broadway, New York, for a package of seeds, $1.00 worth of coupons, and full details.
In almost every neighborhood there is someone whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. People share stories to help others, hoping to save more lives. For sale by E. T. Scott.
The Sylvan Valley News editor endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as reliable after twenty years of use. A bottle kept on hand could ease attacks and reduce physician visits, with sale by B. Ty Scott.
Article urges recognition that many women suffer from kidney and bladder disease misattributed to female weakness. Describes symptoms like nervousness headaches urinary issues and back pain. Promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a free sample and informational book by mail.
If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it also cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. It treats cuts burns frost bites quinsy pains in the side and chest glandular swellings quickly. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 56 cents. For sale by E. T. Scott.
Nickel Plate Road announces a Chautauqua Lake excursion with tickets on sale July 28 for travel through August 26 at special low rates. Daily Peerless Trio express service includes palace sleeping cars and superb dining car. Ask agents for details.
Nicholas Geisen announces a sale of fine stove wood located 24 miles northwest of Westville. Send a card to him at Otis for prompt attention and arrangements.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to H B Herrold for groceries are urged to settle accounts prior to August 1 1899 to avoid collection actions as unpaid balances will be turned over to a collector. H B Herrold.
National Encampment of the G A R will be held in Philadelphia Pennsylvania from September 4 to 9. The Wabash offers very cheap rates to Philadelphia for this event with travel through scenic country east of the Rockies. An agent can provide all information on request.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway issued a neatly printed illustrated booklet on California resources and routes. It describes attractive places and the journey, and a free copy is mailed for two cents postage upon request to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent in Chicago Illinois.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15 with return validity to August 29. Stopover at Chautauqua Lake included at no extra charge. Tickets to Toronto are 31.00 and to Thousand Islands 86 50. Sleeping car reservations encouraged and dining car service available. Tickets returnable on any of the Peerless Trio Express Trains. Inquire Nickel Plate Road agents for details.
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