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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
Advertorial claim touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials from a druggist and thousands of users, promises sample bottles by mail and urges readers to send ten cents and mention the paper. Large and medium bottles available at drug stores.
A fragmentary exchange reflects luxury and financial strain as a man notes extended credit enabling his wife to accumulate debt twice as much, illustrating a paradox of wealth and expenditure.
A reader suggests washing a loose glass in milk and a small amount of soap to prevent or fix it. The tip claims this cheaper than repainting and is presented as an effective home remedy.
G. C. Johnson reports Eatonic stopped heartburn and aided nervous spells. The product reportedly removes excess acid and gases, keeps digestive organs in order, and requires only a tablet after meals. A big box is advertised as affordable with a druggist guarantee.
Advertisement offers a home coffee business starter for $2.00 including a grinding and demonstration outfit a sample box and 3 pounds of coffee. Promises daily earnings of 10 to 20 dollars and urges immediate action through Ayres & Co. of Chicago at 338 River Street.
G W Slayton of Cobb County Georgia reports his chronic stomach trouble improved dramatically after taking Tanlac. He describes decades of pain and failed remedies before his father’s marked recovery and renewed appetite. Tanlac is sold by druggists nationwide.
A brief dialogue shows frustration at lenient punishment for an automobile thief. Cactus Joe notes hanging is too good for him, while other men admit the issue has been discussed but no harsher penalty agreed upon.
The notice warns that genuine Aspirin comes only with Bayer on the package or tablets and has been proven safe by physicians for twenty one years. It lists uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain and mentions Bayer tablets in twelves costing a few cents with larger packages from druggists.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts Gap Johnson describing Hamp Slaughter's erratic temper and boastful routs along a road near Zach Slatt. Slaughter improvises insults while insisting he and Zach are rivals, projecting a bluff that unsettles both.
A debtor endures sleepless nights as a figurative cost of debt but receives no acknowledged credit or relief. The remark highlights the personal toll of financial strain without automatic recognition or remedy.
The mother finds the young wife in tears after discovering her son in law George staying out late. The bride says he leaves work at 5 30 but has been late reaching home, last night till 7 15, prompting worry and a call for guidance.
W E B Trites, living in southern Spain, notes life there is abundant and pro life. He cites a typographical error in a story about a hymn line that would be acceptable in Andalusia but caused disgust at home, with the heroine singing Just as I am without one flea.
A remark on courage notes that much of a man's bravery stems from believing the opponent is a coward, suggesting fearlessness is shaped by another's perceived weakness.
A brief reflection notes the struggle to keep homes appealing amid the strong draw of cinema. It contrasts domestic warmth with public entertainment influence and hints at social appeal of movie-going.
A letter from Western Canada reports rapid wheat germination and widespread seeding as new homesteads open on May 1. Low railway rates allow inspection trips, while fodder crops like corn and sunflowers, plus alfalfa and sweet clover, boost cattle, dairying, and silo demand across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Two men died. One became a long serving lawyer and politician with a full obituary, the other a maker of Willigoss harrows renowned nationwide. The paper ran a brief notice for the second and misspelled his name. The Kansas City Star asks which life you’d choose.
Syracuse Herald notes the sphygmomanometer invention by William H. Marston of Harvard, used to detect lies under oath through emotional changes affecting breathing and blood pressure. The piece humorously contrasts married men’s breathing with the device’s reported effects.
A playful exchange shows Betty asking what flatterer means and her father testing the idea by framing praise as flattering. Betty counters that complimenting her brother would be foolin him, illustrating the smart wit in a family moment.
Dialectic banter reveals a rumored engagement with a shimmy dancer. Montague confirms past betrothal but adds a witty twist by saying she shook him, exposing a playful social clash.
Louis H. Ardouin of the Olympic club, former Pacific coast amateur heavyweight champion, killed a burglar in his San Francisco home. He restrained William E. Anderson with a wrestling hold for five minutes until police were called. Anderson died, apparently from strangulation. Ardouin expressed heartbreak over the death and said he intended only to subdue the intruder.
Mrs. Julia Brown accused John Mayorowitz of stealing her false teeth while a guest at his home. Mayorowitz claimed no theft and suspected she swallowed them, a claim that led to a proposed N ray photograph. Magistrate Douras declined to proceed and dismissed the case, advising civil action.
A fort Madison prison inmate left his life savings of 1500 dollars to a fellow convict, naming him by his prison number in a testament executed within the state facility. The gesture arose from a friendship formed behind bars.
Philip Cooper used the family washing machine as a still and the wringer as a raisin press to produce potent liquor. Tests showed alcohol nearly 44 percent by volume. He paid a $200 fine and begins a 60 day jail sentence in Kansas City.
In Lodi, California, three year old Leo Engie, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Engie, picked up his father’s revolver on a kitchen sink and was fatally wounded in the stomach when the weapon exploded. The incident followed his attraction to a shiny object.
Mrs. Catherine Idijevic, after months gathering passage money to the United States for herself and two children, hanged herself on the liner Finland near the shore. The tragedy occurred as the ship neared its destination.
Vermont and Illinois women credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from female troubles after doctors urged operations. Readers in Burlington and Chicago recount rapid improvement, while advices promote the compound to prevent invasive procedures.
In its existence of more than a half century the University of Minnesota has had five presidents, and all of them are still living.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes for quick relief from corns bunions callouses and aching swollen feet. It claims friction reduction and lasting comfort so wearers can enjoy pain free steps.
Pollie and Mollie chat during a shopping morning. They mention Alice Golightly, who claims a man cured her ailments by noting symptoms reflect aging. The joke hinges on avoiding discussing ailments as people grow older.
A local notice reports a tax exemption of two hundred dollars granted, with the line noting that a stork significance is a humorous reference rather than a factual detail. The item emphasizes the exemption amount and its approval context.
A reflective line on how much modern sound blends noise with music, suggesting audience perception varies with taste and cultural context. The snippet hints at controversy over artistic value and the boundary between noise and melody in contemporary culture.
Directions tout Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads. Wash with Cuticura Soap in five minutes with hot water. Daily use keeps skin clear for toilet purposes. Ends with reminder to include Cuticura Talcum.
The director known for harsh methods berates his leading man who smilingly recalls past roles. The actor says he enjoys it as it reminds him of playing Uncle Tom and being beaten nightly by Simon Legree. Film Tun notes the exchange with a wry tone.
A young man boasts of heavy workload as he works as a tin bill collector. He says he rushed to death and has more to do than since before the war, noting he is dunning people for money today who were never dunned before.
A witty line contrasts the ties between intelligence and vanity, noting that a pretty woman may not seek brains while a brainy woman desires both wit and charm in equal measure.
A pithy line about devotion arises from a boy who admires a girl while she sits, capturing admiration and humor in a concise quip.
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