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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
6
A testimonial lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for women's ailments. The ad asserts roots and herbs founded the treatment forty years ago in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming widespread acceptance and life changing results for many women.
A youth questions a businessman about politeness and honesty. He refuses to offer a false excuse and honestly expresses a desire to attend a ball game, addressing the seller with respect and restraint.
A distinguished English barrister staying at a Scottish farm spends an entire afternoon shooting rabbits but fails to hit any. The farmer questions what he would have done if a rabbit had attacked him, highlighting the humorous anecdote about overconfidence in hunting.
An advertisement offers Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to loosen tight new shoes, ideal for dancing. It claims one size smaller feels comfortable after shaking into the shoes and invites readers to request a free trial package by mailing to Allen 8 Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.
A playful item from the Baltimore American notes the saying that ages move in cycles and comments humorously that this current era resembles a motorcycle with fast changing trends and speed.
Walter Shaw complains to the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals about government wildlife care in Yellowstone. The society investigates, learning bears hibernate through winter and receive no food offers.
A history note from a Cleveland exhibit recounts the pioneer arc lamp system by C F Brush. The first public demonstration occurred in Cleveland in summer 1876 with thousands in attendance. The lamps later lit the Philadelphia centennial exposition with dramatic sunlike rays.
Bystanders recount a novelty incident at a tango contest where two men deceived police. They claimed a raid was underway by dips, prompting officers to move with caution before the truth emerged.
A Q&A exchange questions progress of a new polish business and the owner replies that it is a shining success, reflecting strong early reception and growing client interest.
A reader recounts health gains after switching from coffee to Postum at her mother in law's suggestion. She reports improved digestion and clearer complexion after years of stomach pain and headaches. Her grandmother also credits Postum with lasting health, noting extensive Iowa travels possible again. Battle Creek firm Postum Co. is named.
Six men were hurt in the accident with Dawson among the critically injured. Doctors fear recovery may be unlikely. In related events Americans finished fifth and the race drew about 115000 spectators.
A delegation of Illinois and Ohio manufacturers and the National Vehicle and Implement Association urged President Wilson to limit his trust program to passing the trade commission bill. Wilson refused but stated sympathy with their aims. The petition noted 33,000 factories 1,800,000 workers and $782 million in capital.
Rene Thomas won the international championship at the Indianapolis speedway driving a French car with an elapsed time of 6 hours 3 minutes 45.99 seconds and an average speed of 82.47 mph. Joe Dawson, the previous record holder, is badly injured from a crash described as turning turtle at 400 mph, with Darry Gilhooley and several mechanics also hurt amid a dramatic, bloodier-than-ever event.
President Wilson and his daughter Miss Margaret Wilson attended the formal opening of the Central Presbyterian Church in Washington on Sunday honoring the dedication ceremony.
Denver on June 2 reports Harry Corbett a young parachute jumper plummeted 2000 feet to his death at a gardens while thousands of spectators including women and children watched in horror.
A seaman aboard the Texas warship drowned during routine operations near Washington in 9 80 era records. Alfred is identified among veterans in the report.
Ada Rice, a suspected militant suffragette, was arrested at Epsom Downs after firing a pistol loaded with blank cartridges at a policeman. The weapon burned through the officer's trousers, blistering his leg. Durbar II, owned by American H. B. Duryea, won the race in 2:38 and was greeted by a large crowd including King George and Queen Mary.
Former vice president Charles W. Fairbanks spoke at the dedication of the new Y M C A building in Muncie Indiana. The structure, costing about 250000 dollars, was opened with ceremonies marking the occasion.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 2 F J Clampitt and a party of three from Chicago narrowly escaped death when their auto swerved from a bridge and fell 15 feet into a drainage ditch. They were slightly hurt.
Denver observers greeted Judge Lindsey and his wife as they returned from Washington where the judge met with officials to present conditions in the coal fields.
In Garfield County Utah on May 28 the Hatchtown irrigation reservoir dam failed releasing a flood that rushed down the Sevier River area impacting nearby land and communities.
A Western millionaire in Nice watched his three daughters wear radical dresses with knee slits and sheer panels. He laughed and asked what he would see them remove when heat arrives, as described by the New York Tribune.
Mrs. Alice Kirlin of Circleville Ohio reports scalp sores lasting months were cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes intense itching burning and red inflamed scalp with sores spreading to the body. She notes second application provided relief and complete recovery. Cuticura advertised with offer of samples and skin book from Boston.
A terse exchange recalls a longtime residence as characters discuss a repeated life pattern. The dialogue hints at nostalgia and stubborn attachment to an old living space.
Proved. "I've quit bettin' fer good!" "Bet you ain't!" "But I have! Wot'll you bet?" A terse exchange hints at a wager over stopping betting, capturing a playful insistence between speakers.
A college mob accused of hatching a brutal act punishes a defendant in a poker game. The mob leader proclaims the act a public lesson as the trial unfolds amid campus outrage and calls for justice.
This fragment contemplates blame when a recommended man for a position misbehaves, suggesting long-lasting reputational fallout for the evaluator.
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