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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
The Westville publication lists editor Cuas E Martin and notes a weekly schedule with Thursday issues. It outlines pricing for notices over ten lines and poetry by the line, inviting reader attention to advertisements and professional cards.
The author notes widespread real estate wrecks and mushroom enterprises across communities. Promoters form giant stock canons by combining capital, unloading watered shares, and coercing manufacturers and investors into trusts. The piece warns of monopolies, collapses, factory layoffs, and the need for wise leadership to weather the ensuing wreck and ruin.
A public plea argues that criminal plots by sales of trusts threaten government integrity and calls for decisive laws and swift enforcement. It praises the Republican party for solving crises, lowering tariffs on trust products, and lifting the nation from despondency while challenging readers to choose the party worthy of trust on monopoly reform.
Our foreign commerce in the fiscal year 1899, the first full year of restored protection to American labor and industry, will be even more remarkable than that of the wonderful year 18s. Our exports in 1893 averaged more than $100,000,000 per month and were nearly 200,000,000 greater than those of any preceding year in our history.
The country's gold holdings are now estimated at one billion dollars, a record high and the best showing to date. No other nation has equaled it, making the United States the leader in gold possession this year.
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder trouble cause many female symptoms and misdiagnosed womb weakness. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail, asking readers to mention the Westville Indicator.
Elder L L Carpenter of the Wabash Christian church marks his forty year ministry by dedicating his five hundredth church, the Christian church at Gambier Ohio, as he leaves tonight. He is seventy years old and remains active in service.
For Sale or Trade. A 10 horsepower portable engine wagon tank one U S No 8 feed grinder one emery wheel outfit with one shear and one sickle wheel belts shafting and pulleys Inquire at meat market 7 9 F K Herrold.
Laween cheer from an unclear excerpt references a tasting event likely featuring a tasting session and public reaction. The fragment hints at a local scene with a celebratory mood and community engagement centered on flavor or tasting activity.
The narrator reflects on Decoration Day as a lonely Sunday in Indiana. He recalls soldiers’ graves, the waving flag, marching bands, and crowds, contrasting public ceremonies with his family’s quiet remembrance at Elias’s grave with a lily and a fluttering banner.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trustworthy spring medicine that cures diseases attributed to impure blood or a weak system. Claims millions use it with confidence and experience shows it supplies what the body needs.
An old ad touts Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic and liver tonic. It emphasizes gentle, reliable, and sure performance for versatile home use.
Fishermen are invited to enjoy excellent fishing at Eagle River Conover State Line Wateremeet Gogebic Maverisco Toma hawk Lake Woodruff Manitowish and other Wisconsin and Michigan points reached via the Chicago and Northwestern. Sleeping cars daily Special sleeper Saturdays 5 00 p m arriving Watersmeet Sunday morn Returning Sunday evening arriving Chicago 9 30 Monday morning. Free pamphlet on request to A Waggener 6 Jackson place Indianapolis Ind.
The recent legislative change ends countywide doctor contracts June 1 and shifts appointment power to township trustees. Dr. C. S. Mack, already named for Center township as well as the county asylum and jail, must be reappointed for those institutions, while a new Center township appointment will be needed.
The Knights of St. John hold their annual convention in Cleveland Ohio from June 26 to 28. Tickets go on sale June 25 and 26 at Nickel Plate Road points and are valid until June 20 with a single round trip fare. Passengers may use any of the Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains to visit the Forest City and should ask agents for details.
Chicago cyclists are advised to plan a weeklong tour via Indianapolis with a mix of gravel, macadam and dirt roads. The proposed route runs through Logansport and Andersonville in Indiana, with a recommended boat trip to Michigan City and links via Hammond and Portage. The piece notes Indiana’s hospitality and urges exploration of areas scarcely known to outsiders.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers round trip fares to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and Glenwood Springs Colorado for a limited period June 25 to July 11. Tickets expire October 31 1899. The Colorado Special departs Chicago 10 00 am daily arrives Denver next afternoon and Colorado Springs that evening. One night en route with all meals in Dining Cars. The Pacific Express departs Chicago 10 30 pm daily arriving Denver and Colorado Springs the next morning. No car changes. For details contact connecting line agents or A H Waggener 6 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind.
The piece argues that adding troops in the Philippines will shorten the war with fewer American casualties. It asserts that stronger garrisons will deter Aguinaldo, prevent guerrilla resistance, and keep captured towns permanently controlled. It credits Otis Lawton McArthur Hall and associates for past work and predicts improved outcomes with a larger force.
Mayor Jones told Columbus Labor convention listeners that existing political parties are rotten and ruled by self interested bosses. He urged a new party led by the reformer, but doubted any fresh movement would improve the system.
Last winter during a whooping cough epidemic my children suffered severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with success and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. John E. Clifford Norwood House Norwood NY endorses it and E T Scott sells the remedy.
Workmen digging for a public highway in York township Noble County unearthed a nine foot tall human skeleton found seated in death pose. The large bones suggest a mound builder burial with earlier habitation prior to indigenous peoples. Relics will be preserved as further searches proceed.
If troubled with rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain-Balm is offered with a money back guarantee. One application relieves pain and it speeds healing of sprains bruises and other injuries. Cures cuts bruises frost bites quinsy pains in side and chest glandular swellings quickly. Ev ery bottle warranted. Price two shillings and sixpence. For sale by E T Scots.
The report notes a marked price shift in Kankakee marsh land with 320 acres in Olive township sold earlier to Josiah G. Houck. He has been buying for Illinois buyers including Congressman Brick and J. B. Arnold who paid $8,000 for the parcel about ten years ago from a non resident at $1.50 per acre. Walton's Straights are just as good as ever.
Lumber and posts and sills available for barns of various sizes. Offers include dimensions 20 by 30 feet, 30 by 40 feet, and other lengths such as 16, 18, 20, or 24 feet. Customer can request any dimensions.
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman praises Chamberlain s Stomach Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a night of severe stomach pains and weakness. He reports one dose cured him and says the remedy is the finest for stomach trouble and worth its price. Sold by E T Scott.
Nickel Plate offers one dollar round trips for parties of five or more traveling together on a single ticket. Travel west of Wallace Junction, Pa., up to 100 miles from the start, on any train, with one dollar per person. Individual round trips priced at one fare when single fare is one dollar or less. Contact ticket agents for details.
Excursion tickets will be sold at the Wabash depot on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October to western southwestern and northwestern points. Tickets are not available to Duluth the Superiors or to Washington and Oregon. For details contact the Wabash agent.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway has issued a well printed booklet titled What They Say describing its electric lighted twentieth century train The Northwestern Limited. It is a unique design and engaging read. A Waggener 6 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind.
A medical writer asserts apple cider can kill typhoid microbes while buttermilk remains a popular summer drink. Apple cider is recommended as a preventive for typhoid fever and the farmer’s position grows in importance.
The National Educational Association convention meets in Los Angeles, California starting July 1. Travel via Nickel Plate Road with Faust Express Trains and superb dining car service. Low rates available. ask agents for No. 45.
A Washington to Baltimore rail conductor recalls a grieving woman traveling with her husband's body to be cremated in Baltimore. He notes two other travelers, including a second grieving wife and a third, all sharing stories of husbands and loss on the journey.
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