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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
8
The passage recounts Clyde Stockman a Westville youth wounded in the Philippines. His mother awakened with an uncanny sense of his injury before a confirming letter arrived weeks later. The report cites an exchange's column and notes unexplained phenomena surrounding the event.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grains with mocha like color. It claims broad appeal for both children and adults and notes 15 and 25 cent package prices sold by grocers. The National Prohibition Convention in Chicago is referenced with travel details for Nickel Plate railroad tickets.
The piece argues Kansas thrives in prosperity tied to industrial growth under the Dingley tariff. It states Kansas is largely agricultural and that farm prosperity mirrors factory strength, asserting the protective tariff benefits farmers as well as manufacturers.
Within 200 miles, Nickel Plate routes offer a one fare round trip on July 3 and 4. Tickets valid for return through July 5. Contact C. A. Asterlin T. P. A. Ft. Wayne Indiana by writing, wire, phone, or visiting the nearest agent.
A roster of inspector candidates includes Chas Eckert John Redingbaugh Orpha Reprogle and many others from towns such as Galena Lincoln Springfield Laporte and Kankakee. The document names numerous officials and assigns inspection duties across multiple townships.
A 25 cent box of Bucklen's Arnica salve is advertised to cure skin eruptions such as pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and also cuts burns bruises ulcers felons piles and other conditions. Sold by E T Scott with a stated cure guarantee. Davidson Porter advertises gentlemen's summer clothing.
A Chicago dispatch reports two billion dollars will fund sugar beet industry expansion in the Kankakee valley. More than two thirds of the funds are to be raised by Chicago capitalists who would control the new company with headquarters in Chicago and branches at planned factories. John Farnsworth of Detroit organized the effort. The piece also notes political talk from William J. Bryan and includes a family anecdote about a boy chasing mice, plus local assessments in Porter County and a note on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. An excursion ticket offer to Kansas City for the National Democratic Convention is announced by the Nokle Pirate road through Ft Wayne, Indiana.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va reports a severe ankle sprain improved rapidly after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He attributes complete cure to the remedy and notes it was sold by E T Scott. An ad follows for H M Greens studio and Davidson Porter offering hats shirts and sweaters.
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