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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
4
The scene centers on Johnny with blurred vision while Ruth asks what ails him. He cannot see what troubles him and claims he has something in his eye. A digressive line about a religious cook whose cooking is called diabolical adds a humorous aside.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for pinching shoes corns and bunions. It claims instant relief from smarting swelling and tender feet and notes 1,466,000 pounds of powder used by the Army and Navy during the war. Sold everywhere.
A terse note reflects little sympathy for a widow and a widower who wed, highlighting public indifference to their union and the social sting attached to their marriage.
The saying notes that many men fail to arrive because they begin with cold feet. It reflects a caution about hesitation and lack of prompt action.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads, recommending five minute wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It advises daily before toilet use to keep skin clear and to include Cuticura Talcum.
Taylor returns home to fetch an item then hears a loud upstairs racket. He asks his wife what is wrong and she explains she pretended a burglar was in the house to deter him.
A farmer signals a stop then calls a boy to inspect a passing automobile. The youngster and his father explain the tunning machine is an auto, and after a brief look the car is allowed to proceed.
A brief remark highlights a thin girl known for her shapely ankle. The comment focuses on appearance and public perception rather than broader context.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, painless remedy for corns and calluses. It claims instant relief with a drop, then the corn lifts away, selling a small bottle through druggists and crediting a Cincinnati genius as the creator.
Experiments show belated transatlantic mail can be delivered at sea by flying boats. A mail bag is snagged by a grappling line dropped from the plane and hauled aboard while the ship keeps its course.
A Chicago Tribune reader recalls a midday return home to surprise family. The sister answers, revealing four cards left on the table and the narrator’s luck as “not at home.” The anecdote centers on a humorous family scene and a moment of embarrassment.
Denver Colorado reported the death of 54 year old George Severns after a six month self starvation period following a Thanksgiving meal. He weighed 50 pounds at death from insanity misdiagnosed as a cause, having lived on liquids only with hospital care since April 20.
Henry Walton fell four stories during a student fireman exhibition in Louisville. Three ground rescuers Richard Murray Jacob Seiger and James Underwood locked arms to shield him as he dropped. Walton had a head cut and bruises but was not seriously hurt. In Chicago Margaret Karpen toppled while reaching for money in a stocking and sustained serious injuries.
Dynamite caps they were stringing as beads exploded injuring Mary Lewis twelve and Eva Lewis four in Monticello Kentucky.
Anecdotes recount the 19th century French poet Beranger who died in 1857. He gave away all he had even to beggars outside his house and tolerated ingratitude. Lisette mocked the practice saying he would write another song.
In a Sunday Herald report a lawyer appeals to the jury as Americans of valor while a disturbance erupts in court. A stern woman confronts the speaker, shouting that he called her a meddlesome old cat, his mother-in-law.
In Stray Stories Bess brushes off a remark from Mr. Cutting while Jess notes his unexpectedly kind memory of Bess as a girl. The exchange hints at social tensions and hinted affection without explicit actions.
An old Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls embarrassment after marriage when an acquaintance learns no wedding announcement was sent, ending with the line that only friends receive lists. The ad segment promotes Bayer Aspirin tablets and packaging with medical uses and pricing.
Elsie plans to test her fiancé Fred by arranging a moonlight beach date with Maude to prompt a kiss. Maude agrees, but when Elsie returns she learns Maude was kissed first, foiling the fidelity test and revealing Fred’s interest.
A playful exchange centers on marriage and a club visit. Pan remarks on matrimony steering someone toward the club, prompting a witty reply that matrimony itself led him there.
Bocker town faces vacancy issues as Knicker Jones reflects on residence history. The piece frames housing scarcity and local feelings about tenancy in a reflective, period voice.
In Lancaster Ohio eleven year olds Darrel Pool and Kenneth Baker tied ten year old newsboy Charles Kneller to a stake during a game and started a fire at his feet leaving him badly burned.
Strong raisin mash odor from James Bauer home draws neighbors to call police. Officers discover a functioning still in the residence and place Bauer under arrest.
A New York state resident claims a simple method to know when fish bite. Catch and keep a live catfish. When ready to fish, feed the catfish worms. If the catfish eats, fishing will be good. if not, stay home.
A city official is facing legal action following a confrontation at a council meeting. Investigators say the dispute centered on zoning changes and ended with a formal complaint filed by the mayor. Police reported no injuries and no immediate arrests.
A man tended a baby in a dry goods store drawing sympathy from bystanders. Shoppers watched as the caregiver soothed the infant, showcasing unexpected family roles in a retail setting.
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