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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
An Institute Chicago report describes a collapsible fire escape inspired by rope ladders used on ships. A hinged container attached to the window sill unfolds to drop a metal ladder held away from the wall, offering safer egress from windows.
A vintage advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a century old Holland remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It touts relief from back pains indigestion insomnia and rheumatic pain with a money back guarantee and urges purchasing the genuine brand.
A needle factory shipment to Aleppo was returned because green twine insulted Islam. A separate batch to China was rejected due to white mourning paper, since white is China’s mourning color.
A terse exchange between a self centered egoist and Farmer Corntessel ends with a potato bug joke. The dialogue suggests mutual self interest and a light rural comic tone.
Ageria owns 7,500,000 acres of forests with cork trees covering 1,112,000 acres. The figures highlight cork production among the nation’s woodland resources.
A passage presents aphorisms on humility ambition liberty faith and perception. It cites various authors including Bancroft Anon Potter Beatty Tilton and Ruskin with a closing note by Rev. Dr. Alexander Reed stressing understanding of life’s mysteries and responsibilities.
A collection of romantic lines from Southey Gay Malletti Middleton Dekker Browning Chatterton Addison Longfellow Greene and Sir Thomas Browne celebrates love as a source of bliss, joy, and deep emotion. The anthology pairs reverent praise with noted tensions between heavenly and hellish aspects of passion.
Reports describe shredding waste paper into a substitute for excelsior, compressed turf as coal substitute by Switzerland, and antiskid chains activated from the driver seat. Italian railways test lignite peat fuels. a California inventor markets a legged suitcase that unfolds into a writing desk. Coal gas power for cars moves beyond experiments as the U S weather bureau opens a Honduras wireless reporting station.
Ecuador grows a berry tree used as soap while rail workers gain a torpedo carrying flagstaff. Japan introduces waterproof umbrellas and lanterns with rubber seed oil. A French vest pocket lighter gains a tiny dry battery. Gas stoves gain a friction igniter. England sees coal gas grow despite electricity. New measuring tapes and keyhole saws debut alongside a Swiss micrometer accurate to one hundredth of a millimeter.
A laboratory visit reveals the care in producing this famed women’s remedy. With over 350000 herb batches yearly, solvents extract medicinal properties, instruments and tanks are sterilized, and the product pasteurized. Testimonials from women praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound.
Father Charles B. Moulinier of Marquette university medicine school notes U S scientific activity dominates global research and will continue with proper funding. He cites Wistar institute in Philadelphia as a decisive factor, producing dyes and sharing journals with China Japan and South America. A Philadelphia youth’s chemistry work spurred institute support.
The Christian Science Monitor notes parallels between Von Hindenburg and Soult in boasting of driving the English into the sea. It compares Hindenburg's vow with Soult's during the Peninsular War, noting Wellington's retreat toward the sea and Haig's position, and questions whether Hindenburg will alter his plan.
A witty exchange between Mr Duthwaite and a poor citizen centers on the saying about transferring funds from Peter to Paul. The citizen laments the difficulty of finding Paul, highlighting the social humor in financial misadventure.
A collection of social observations on liberty patriotism and gender roles during wartime notes on profiteers and economic strain. Remarks compare luxury desires with frugality and discuss farming efforts and commitment to national causes.
A Boston transcript notes ideas on time and energy, long windedness, snoring, social fit, nuisances from partial knowledge, and the value of a homely face saving a woman from rank chatter.
Ore from Bolivian tin mines smelted at Chill plant. A phonograph attachment makes clocks speak the time every quarter hour. A basin of cold water cools an overheated oven. Argentina to install electric voting machine. Pressed feather fabric acts as wool substitute. Umbrella folding portable electric lamp. Electric light incubates eggs under glass bell. Concrete sea going vessels prove successful. Denmark joins Sweden and Norway. Hardened copper phonograph needles and watch spring from copper. Cotton picking machines with pneumatic nozzles follow a field, driving four men. Global submarine cable cores would span earth to moon since 1857.
The Wisconsin Archeologist notes families retain peace medals dating to 1720. Early pieces include brass medals from George I era, silver busts of George III, an old Spanish medal, and four American medals. Notable owners include Ottawa elder on Menomonie near Shawano and Menomonie leaders like Shannen and Philip Nacootee.
Advert shows farmers working harder and using their feet more. Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder is shaken into shoes and sprinkled in foot baths to reduce friction, refresh feet, and prevent tired, blistered feet. Women commonly use it. sold by dealers everywhere for 25c.
J H Snowden a retired farmer in Calgary Canada plans to hire out this summer and fall to harvest crops in support of the war effort though age fifty five he says he is too old for military service he believes every able man should contribute to win the war.
Cuticura Complexions ad touts daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear complexions clean scalps and soft hands. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50 Adv.
A father explains to his son that ships must weigh anchor because binnacles accumulate on the anchor while in harbor, increasing its weight. Therefore the phrase weighs anchor comes from needing a lighter anchor before starting the voyage.
The Monetary Times of Toronto argues against wealth conscription in North America. It says the western world needs investment capital after the war, not confiscation.
A brief glimpse shows him deeply devoted to her as he consistently helps and even carries her knitting bag. The small act highlights their close bond and daily care.
Farmers urged to guard health in heat by using Eaton ic after meals. Ad promotes EATONIC as quick relief for indigestion, heartburn and stomach discomfort, claiming strong results and a money back guarantee. Product priced at 50 cents a big box, with mail order option from H L Kramer Chicago.
Damage to crops linked to cats prompts legislative discussion as advocates argue cats reduce bird and insect pests impacting yields. Officials seek control measures amid concerns over agricultural losses and wildlife balance.
Dialogue in a period column shows a witty exchange about life goals after business education with a joking emphasis on marriage. The remark frames societal expectations for women entering the workforce and courtship in a lighthearted note.
A citizen requests arrest of a park defender whose shocking language alarms locals. The exchange reveals tension as the speaker claims inaction by authorities while recalling past caution with an electric device.
A brief exchange quotes Hobbs and Dobbs on handling old garments, with Dobbs joking that the answer is to wear them. The snippet reflects lighthearted humor in a style column or interview feature.
Atlanta plans a new Y M C A project for Black residents with a total cost of fifteen thousand dollars to fund a community facility. The initiative outlines a dedicated building to serve local African American families and organizations.
The text lists curious claims: horizon blue as ideal military uniform color. whitewash from acetylene sludge refuse. X-ray reveals tin fillings in silk hosiery. X-ray checks pearls in bivalves. a watch-shaped bullet-throwing weapon. watch used as weapon when demanded. potatoes packed with ferns last longer than those in straw. in Sandwich Islands inner bark of a cotton-like plant used for crude twine.
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