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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
In a club room a patron notes Fred Darling arriving and jokes about his wife forcing him to dress up, mentioning his waxed mustache and manicured nails and the notion that women do fancy work beyond expectation.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as able to lift sore, hard, or soft corns with a few drops. The product dries instantly, causes no inflammation, and can be bought cheaply at drug stores or via a wholesaler if not stocked locally.
At a New York dinner Mayor Mitchel warned that wartime conditions push insurance rates higher. He recalled a joke about a young man seeking every policy type to cross to England, including life fire burglary and murder, highlighting paranoia during war.
Indignation sweeps the Muslim world as the Turkish government seizes jewels and money left at the tomb of Mohammed. The haul includes precious stones and the famed Shining Star diamond valued at more than 1.5 million dollars.
Farmers urged to manual effort with hoes to support crops as conditions demand increased fieldwork this season by voices stressing human labor alongside nature.
A short admonition to treat the undertaker with courtesy as life’s final moment nears. The line suggests civility may influence outcomes when facing death or end of life matters.
Laura reveals to Helen she has been secretly married to Ed Marstein for four months and has hidden the union to protect her work. Ed shows up demanding a return to the arrangement, while Laura weighs love against deceit and dependence as Helen and Warren confront the moral cost.
A great New York hotel introduces a daily official manicure for all food service workers. Cooks and waiters must report to the designated attendant to scrub hands in hot water and have nails cleaned and polished.
Widespread blight devastates chestnut trees, killing mature specimens and threatening ecosystems. Analysts note rapid spread and potential long term impacts on wildlife and timber markets.
A Western Canadian correspondent reports no war era financial downturn in Canada. Bank reforms and a strong branch system keep capital fluid and reserves solid while savings grow since 1913. Prohibition aids cash circulation as taxes rise modestly and consumers pay higher living costs aligned with U.S. trends.
The famed comedian Fred Kitchen recalls a European tour with partner Royal at the Eldorado in Naples. After a late stroll on the Waterfront a statue reportedly nodded at them, prompting a retreat to bed after a night of Capri wine and post revelry. The next morning they wonder at their surprising wakefulness until a waiter mentions last night's earthquake.
Incomplete readable text notes a confident claim about braiis and business context. The fragment suggests a focus on a business matter or industry but lacks clear details, names, or events to pin down a full summary.
A collage of aphorisms on male pride jealousy and social roles reflects humor and sharp wit. The excerpts ponder hard work fame luck and manners with a tone reminiscent of daily newspaper style sayings.
The excerpt urges that progress requires effort not thought alone and that vigorous action follows ideas. It notes a thirst for variety yet warns against excess while recognizing cheer as a small spark for success. Courage and pluck are praised as essential qualities for all.
A collection of local lore detailing superstitions about moving into homes. Peacocks feathers predict a death within a year, breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck and seven disappointments, back-door entry is unlucky, old brooms bring dirtiness, honey first assures abundance but bread first warns of poverty, and moving should occur by moonlight for prosperity and growth.
Brief aphorisms discuss digestion of mutton citizens and the value of education. The phrases critique thoughtlessness, gender roles, and the balance between action and planning with a punchy, reflective mood.
A whimsical survey of common questions about trains bees and stings and the wonders of a circus life. The piece riffs on engineering conductors brakemen and wages for treats at the fair. It playful asks if readers wish to sample ice cream candy popcorn and peanuts while pondering practical curiosities.
The council of rational defense faces a shortage of doctors as many are sent to the front and strict school standards have reduced student numbers. This dual challenge lengthens the time required for a physician to qualify and risks civil health services.
An advertisement presents guidance on lowering living costs with a focus on practical steps. It promotes affordable options and strategies for households seeking budget relief.
During a Texas visit Taft told a Galveston dinner audience a story of a magistrate who also sold flour and feed. A farmer charged with failing to notify cattle disease faced a $7.50 fine plus $9 owed for feed totaling $16.50 or thirty days.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples and Cuticura Soap for washing off in five minutes. It encourages daily use as a skin care routine and offers a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston, advertised as sold everywhere.
A sharp exchange recalls a forefather’s pledge of sacred honor and asks how much money was raised in support, exposing a tension between ideals and practical contributions. The dialogue casts doubt on legacy and national service through a wry, pointed remark.
The text presents a brief, disjoint exchange about affection and money. It reads as a clipped private conversation with no clear public event, person, or place identifiable for a newspaper card.
The brief notes a shortage causing a lingering hunger or longing for food, with a humorous aside about the phrase knicker funny. It hints at scarcity shaping daily needs while a light, ironic tone surfaces in the commentary.
Mrs M O Johnston of Richmond Indiana says two years of illness left her unable to climb stairs. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength, moved into a new house, did garden work and raised hundreds of chickens. She urges other women to try it.
A wry remark contrasts a successful businessman who talks big about goods with the punchline that he sells furnaces. The quip implies his customers are impressed by his confidence, even if the rhetoric is hollow.
A vintage notice urges mothers to inspect each bottle of Castoria for the signature and for the familiar Fletcher’s Castoria name. It emphasizes the remedy’s long use for infants and children and mentions the product’s association with Sears.
In a fragmented bank scene a lady asks for a loan bond while discussing her husband’s shirt size. A bystander notes she believes he wears a fifteen collar, highlighting the humorous domestic angle of the encounter.
A dated testimonial from F. E. Britton, a Druggist in Jonesboro Tennessee, praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as meritorious and best medicine for kidneys and bladder. Instructions offer ten cent sample and a booklet, with full size bottles sold at drug stores.
In a terse exchange a broker recalls a failed proposal due to a declining market. The speaker admits the fault lay with proposing at the wrong time, while the broker confirms the rejection.
Two drunken men on Ninth street and Grand avenue were approached by a third who whispered about a Turk with solemn importance. The exchange, recounted by C. H. S., ends with the stranger promising a big reveal that would not be blamed on him.
A newspaper ad promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength bought from a druggist. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce often clearing skin. lighter freckles vanish and even stubborn spots fade. The ad urges asking for double strength othine with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Dialogue excerpt shows a doctor asking about hourly insomnia doses and a nurse confirming awake patient dosing. The nurse states she woke the patient for every dose until he stayed awake to take it.
A brief dialogue snippet shows one spouse asking about disagreement and the other responding that he never does. The exchange captures a moment of domestic friction reflecting contrasting perspectives within a marriage.
A vignette suggesting that most men require a mental refreshment to sharpen thinking and renew intellectual vigor.
A clipped quotation notes that fools gain nothing from wise men while wise men learn much from fools, suggesting humility and continual study. The line emphasizes reciprocal learning and cautions against overconfidence.
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