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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
Women urged to contact Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice on any illness. Letters are read and answered by women, with a trusted system of consent and privacy. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
A nautical anecdote recalls Mrs Blaikie who kept her husband in check by kicking his shin to curb his temper. The mate Mr Brown reveals the steady discomfort, admitting the shin has carried the burden for half the voyage.
A Toronto born infant suffered a severe skin disease with recurrent blisters and scabs. After failed remedies the boy moved to Duluth and began Cuticura treatments in May 1909, leading to a complete cure and ongoing clear skin. The testimonial credits Cuticura Soap for the baby’s bath and asserts no relapse by May 1910.
In a brief note, Joe suffers a sprained arm and doctors fear he may never pitch again. His family plans to seek medical help to turn him toward a doctor or similar treatment.
A father counsels his son after marriage to focus on being a devoted husband rather than clinging to bachelor habits. The exchange highlights enduring partnership over single life.
The Garfield Tea laxative bids relief from constipation and associated headaches and bilious attacks, promising freedom from discomfort through its active laxative action.
Quote attributed to Victor Cousin on maintaining high resolve in life and thought. The line emphasizes inner strength and steady purpose as guiding principles.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a sensational claim of rapid recovery after illness or surgery. Mentions a six week return to health and references Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York as distributors.
Jiggs reveals the matchmaker planned a ten percent cut from the bride’s estate but ends up taking everything by marrying the girl himself. Wiggs remarks on the ruse and its clever twist in this humorous strip exchange.
The Guardian bank assistant treasurer James A. Mathews joked about resembling President Taft but dismissed it. At a recent dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Harmon and their daughter Dorothy, the Taft resemblance was jokingly revived. Dorothy answered that he did not resemble Taft in the face.
Miss Lillian B. Rowe at a Denver dinner quips about the harem skirt revival and the old gag used in the 1840s. She warns that sharpers may revive the gag through ads promising fashion secrets and promising money, with a reply urging wearing knickers.
A compact meditation on the voice as the soul’s revealment noting that speech expresses inner truth while sight reflects the intellect and heart. The passage parallels biblical and poetical imagery to argue the voice exposes the eternal fountain within.
George Ade at a Chicago luncheon paid a gallant compliment to a well known actress. She wore a flame colored harem skirt and named the color Flamme de Vesuve flame of Vesuvius. Ade quipped you make a very pretty crater.
A tired minister describes indigestion relief and better sleep after starting to eat Grape-Nuts. He explains prior diet caused distress after meals and sleepless nights, but with Grape-Nuts he no longer suffers indigestion and begins to improve from the first servings.
The Taft administration marks a record White House lawn reception attended by an estimated 5 000 plus, with 12 000 invitations issued. Diplomats, lawmakers, courts and military leaders mingled as the 1886 1911 sign glowed. Mrs Taft wore a white satin gown as Helen Taft appeared in pink satin.
Judge George A. Carpenter of the United States circuit court rejected the packers plea for rehearing. They must plead to indictments charging conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman act. They argued the criminal provisions were vague and cited Standard Oil and tobacco cases.
The planned increase in rail freight charges, proposed by railways for single package and small lot transportation, was suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until October 28. Washington advances in rates were delayed, affecting classifications set to take effect July 1.
A mechanical unit toppled while a small guy wire held the load. Mr Harvey escaped injury as the machine leaned and turned over, leaving the device badly damaged.
Indianapolis reports contributions to the Pasteur Institute established by the last session. Five percent of county dog tax surplus funds the fund, with a $3,000 initial cap. About $2,000 already rests with state officials as the appropriation progresses toward completion within three months.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quote attributed to Henry Clapp mentioning a self made man and a creator with vague references to Lewis Saupe Beer and a 5c cigar. The readable content centers on a rhetorical exchange about creation and merit.
A detective sent by Governor Marshall investigated the Harvey McFarley whitecapping incident in Bloomington. He traveled to the city and Payne area, using the alias Wilson. The grand jury has spent the week on the probe and may need two more weeks to hear the extensive evidence.
Kokomo reports attorneys for the drys ask to postpone the option election cases beyond June 28 to save life of B C Moon critically ill after appendicitis surgery in Indianapolis. Judge Rabb and J C Herron express sympathy but say the reason lacks legal basis for delay.
A spontaneous combustion in paint caused a blaze that wrecked the Mc Caffrey & Co department store and the Peru Furniture company building. An explosion preceded the fire and the blaze spread before an adequate alarm could be raised. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars, largely covered by insurance.
In Greensburg the body of Cleo Kanouse a young farm hand from near St Paul was found near the Big Four tracks. An early east bound train engineer discovered the scene. Kanouse had been drinking and suffered a crushed skull with extensive injuries from hips to neck. His pockets held only matches and cigarette papers.
Hendricks county coroner Dr G G Allred releases findings in the May 26 Clayton incident. Oliver W Wilhoit and Nora Moon Baldock died from gunshot wounds inflicted by James Harvey Moon. Coroner recommends double murder charge.
A Pennsylvania freight train struck an automobile carrying Dr. A. C. Ambrose of Connersville and his son-in-law Grover Geise of Shelbyville. Dr. Ambrose was seriously hurt. Geise escaped injury as the car was demolished.
A long drought ended when a violent storm hit Mt. Vernon, reaching near cyclone strength. Wheat shocks lay down across the county and telegraph and telephone lines were crippled by the damage.
Fragmentary OCR reports a despondent individual losing his position as doorkeeper in a Washington house, with a note that life in South Bend was a cause of the loss. The readable fragment cites resignation or removal and oversees the impact on his residence.
A compact selection includes Alphonse Karr on wages and Saturdays, musings from Garfield, and cheeky lines on regulating the liver and overcoming constipation. It also touches on themes of love and selfishness among two persons and references Bouffiers.
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