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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
Federal Judge Smith McPherson rules Missouri two-cent passenger fare law will start at six a m Wednesday for a three month trial. If unremunerative the railroads may appeal in court. State officials are enjoined from enforcing the maximum freight rate law pending federal arguments.
Under orders of William H Langdon the board of supervisors declared Mayor Eugene Schmitz temporarily unable to perform duties and appointed Supervisor James L Gallagher acting mayor. The plan places Heney Spreckels and Langdon's group in control while a reform mayor seeks resignations and a new president pro tempore acting as mayor.
A private cablegram reports Marquis Ito and Japanese elder statesmen met Foreign Minister Hayashi in Tokyo last Wednesday and urged recalling Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassador. An authoritative source says Ito and Aoki have long been unfriendly and Baron Kaneko is expected to succeed him.
W H Walter, engineer from Chatsworth Illinois, recounts years of kidney disease with enduring side and back pain and dark urine. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and eventual cure, noting weight loss then recovery to 200 pounds. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A traveler from Mexico reports the growing popularity of double ended matches. He says they save one’s record with the Recording Angel and warn that if one end goes out the other remains. The old revival sparks appeal for adults while pleasing younger buyers.
Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge of Selma Alabama says black spots and itching on her face and body vanished after six months of Cuticura Remedies. Despite two leading physicians diagnosing eczema in its worst form no relief came until the remedies were used. The condition disappeared three years ago and has not returned.
A fragment from Dissertations by Mr Dooley warns about counterfeiters flooding circulation with coins lacking government stamps. The speaker notes some forgeries contain nearly as much precious metal as rare coins, challenging public trust and market integrity.
This ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming to cure by a constitutional treatment. Proponents offer $100 to anyone it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation also promoted.
A gossip confession turns into a sharp exchange between women. The ad copy touts Defiance Starch, promising safer formulas and improved strength and smoothness, claiming the latest discovery surpasses all previous brands.
A couple at a formal dinner discusses social expectations and their uneasy mood. The woman explains the gown makes her feel conspicuous while avoiding conversation, and the man notes the event is not particularly grand.
In a dialogue labeled Sad Worldliness, Meandering Mike quips that honesty is best while Plodding Pete concedes they cannot afford top legal talent. The exchange highlights caution and practical limits in pursuing ethical standards.
A buyer at a post office purchases many stamped envelopes and requisites. When denied string by a clerk he quips for red tape. The piece also advertises Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics and praises Lewis' Single Binder cigars with a Shakespearean moral quote.
A collage of advertised cures and products including Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen feet, Krause's Cold Capsules, Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and a cigar ad from mms & Lewis. It also features moral maxims from Buddha and quotes on self-mastery and social behavior, reflecting period consumer culture and quotable wisdom.
The article argues traditional starch makes fabrics stiff and hides beauty, causing poor wear. Defiance Starch is recommended as it provides greater strength allowing a much thinner, clearer finish while preserving appearance and durability.
A young man recalls his wedding trip aboard a train that delighted him. He jokes with a bosom friend about the journey being an accommodation train as the porter repeatedly snuffed the light in tunnels.
Advertises Defiance Starch for stiff collars and cuffs with gloss or domestic finish. The 16 oz package costs 10 cents and is sold by all good grocers.
A concise proverb attributed to Rowland Hill emphasizes that true value comes from consistent personal goodness rather than other efforts. The maxim mirrors common moral teaching about virtue and daily conduct.
A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female weakness and related ailments. It praises domestic women, cites testimonials from Sadie Abbott and Pree McKitrick, and invites women to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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