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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
A New York Times report recounts a scene where a ticket agent aids a woman who loses money and two men are prompted to return it. Mr Jones helps identify the rightful owner as the woman and another man retrieves his lost funds before boarding a train.
A quirky dialogue features a dog sensing an imminent family row. The human asks what is wrong with the dog and the punchline reveals the dog’s “nose” as a storm center predicting discord looming in the room.
Homeseekers or others interested in Southern Opportunities should write B. C. Prince, Bainbridge, Ga., for a copy of the illustrated booklet entitled The Land of Promise. The husband of a nagging woman is apt to furnish most of the because.
Mrs Orville Rock of Paw Paw Michigan endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saying it relieved her after a hospital stay and an attempted operation. The letter promotes the compound as a standard 30 year remedy for female illnesses and urges others to try it rather than undergo surgery.
A fragment describes a man insisting he can keep working despite a severe toothache. He argues pain can be offset by other tasks and insists on handling multiple errands while in discomfort, a philosophy others find questionable.
A local note ponders the greatest pleasure of country living. Residents discuss envy of city dwellers and the idea of bringing back cool breezes, whether they exist or not, as gate chatter and town whispers grow.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges strict law enforcement to require reporting of every living tuberculosis case. Twenty five states have reporting laws or rules, while two states and territories lack any provision. Several major cities in non registration states have local reporting ordinances, totaling about 100 U S cities with such measures.
Two new neighbors meet by the fence and exchange curt remarks. They trade taunts about names and temper then boast pets a dog and a goat. Within five minutes their clash softens into friendship.
A respected New Jersey citizen faced a $100 bail to keep the peace after allegedly kissing his wife against her will. The judge warned him never to kiss her without consent in due form, and the Washington Herald notes the admonition may deter any future advances.
A Bay St Louis shell road scene shows a tired black housekeeper resting with a heavy market basket. She speaks of exhaustion and mistrust in her grandson who spends money too freely.
A Rome New York matron describes coffee causing dizziness fatigue and stomach upset before switching to Postum. She reports rapid relief, improved appetite and steady recovery with Postum described as palatable and nourishing, ending with continued use.
The Senate approved a Bristow amendment to submit a constitutional change for popular senatorial elections by a 64 to 12 vote after a heated debate. The amendment reserves to the federal government the power to regulate election of senators, a pivotal step toward a states rights clash.
The opening meeting was held at the First Baptist church with a packed audience. Charles H. Worden gave the welcome address for the city laymen as Rev J F Vichert welcomed delegates from local churches and Sunday schools. W C Hall of Indianapolis delivered the response. Dr Cornelius Woelkin of Rochester spoke on Religious Verifications.
Ed Cloud eighteen, residing Buffalo Cass County, visiting Oak Ford, drowned in W C Cobb gravel pit during a bathing outing with a crowd. He had clothing on and claimed expert swimming ability and struggled, nearly pulling Charles Hollingsworth to the water before his death.
The two day session of the Indiana Association of Presidential Postmasters closed with addresses from Marcus R. Sulzer of Madison John M Johnston of Logansport Robert H Bryson of Indianapolis C B Hurvey of the third assistant postmaster general s office E M Norris post office inspector and Edwin M Lee Republican state central committee chairman.
Nine year old Emerson Hines was pulled to safety from a C. H. & D. engine by Vernon Doll as he rode in a wagon hitched to an older playmate. A wagon tongue was severed by the wheels before Doll acted.
Vincennes report says George Jones aged 30 and married died when scaffold ropes broke during third story painting at Main street Meise store. He landed face down as a ladder struck him and broke his back. Companion Edward Abernathy barely escaped, holding to the cornice as the scaffold gave way.
Eleven people suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating cold boiled ham in Rushville. Adolphus Cameron fell ill near Henderson and remains in critical condition in hospital as doctors investigate the outbreak.
A special sergeant at arms officer is sent to Chicago to serve subpoenas on prominent figures in the Lorimer investigation. Named targets include Lee O Neil Browne Edward Hines Edward Tilden and Clarence S Funk as part of the probe into alleged fund contributions for Senator Lorimer.
Rushville reports two more poisoning victims, Fred Conde and Robert Helm, who fell ill after eating cold boiled ham. Doctors say the illness is caused by eating stale ham, linking it to a ptomaine poisoning outbreak.
Indiana board of tax commissioners Evansville visit with county tax review as George E. Clark of the Taxpayers Protective League invites scrutiny to raise county valuations.
Evansville crowds of eight thousand watched Lincoln Beachey of the Glenn Curtiss organization circle the city in one flight at the Tri State Fair Grounds. He did not attempt record flights.
The Continental and Commercial National Bank in Chicago has absorbed the Hibernian Banking Association. The merger creates the largest bank in the United States with assets of 3265 000 000. The National City Bank of New York reports 181 000 000 in deposits.
Marion prominent and wealthy lawyer B. Manley collapsed on his porch from apoplexy. He was fifty five and survived by his widow. Rochester report notes a touring car accident near Chippewanuck creek left William Hunter, Bertha Hunter, and a friend buried beneath the car with injuries to Hunter and Bertha Hunter and no injuries to the third passenger.
George W. E. Dorsey, former Nebraska congressman and noted mining man, has died in Salt Lake City Utah. The longtime figure was known across mining circles and politics.
A San Jose filing lists Mrs Sarah L. Winchester widow as inventor asserting patent claims. The terse item notes legal action by the widow against a named party over an invention citation.
Gwendolyn resists a persistent suitor who has proposed to all the girls except her. Genevieve notes the reason is not men but the sense of isolation during the experience gathering.
A Boston physician reports success using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for dermatitis and skin eruptions. He details a male patient and his wife both finding relief and cure after prior prescriptions failed. The doctor, B L Whitehead, M D, states strong faith in the remedies.
A neighbor’s cook teases Mammy about Skeeter Jim's marriage and his wife amid sharp Southern banter. Mammy retorts with humor as they compare her to a needle in a haystack and discuss weight and pride.
Willis is described as a human dynamo while Gillis notes charged attire. Garfield Tea is advertised to regulate bodily functions and aid digestion with claims of curing constipation and bilious attacks. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething is priced at 25 cents per bottle and promises gum softening and reduced inflammation.
The article lists states with explicit tuberculosis reporting laws Connecticut DC Kansas Maine Maryland Michigan Mississippi New Jersey New York Rhode Island Vermont and others and notes 28 states including Arizona Alaska Arkansas Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Puerto Rico and the Philippines have no reporting provisions.
Resinol Ointment is advertised as reliable for eruptive and irritable skin conditions including eczema herpes and barbers itch. It claims to promptly stop burn pain and provides relief from itching piles. Available at all drug stores.
In a classroom vignette from The United Presbyterian, a teacher asks Tommy what to do if a man gives him $100 to hold and then dies. Tommy responds he would not pray for the man but would pray for another like him, revealing a practical lesson about duty and empathy.
A fragment notes Garfield Tea as a potent laxative made of orbs with a poetic line about death and a shining mark. The text reads as unusual imagery and product claim without clear factual context.
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