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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
4
A humorous quip about a aspiring mayoral candidate described as a dead man. Mrs. Undertaker counsels against talking shop, reflecting a light social cartoon tone from Brooklyn Life.
The John A Salter Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin introduced a remarkable grass three years ago and it has become the most talked of grass in America noted for its size speed and hay producing power.
Editors and professors discuss Salter’s Billion Dollar Grass claiming 5 to 11 tons hay per acre and 80 tons of green food, Br mus Inermis as the top permanent hay producer, Victoria Rape and Npeltz as sheep and cattle feeds. Readers urged to mail 100 in stays to John A. Salter Seed Co. for catalogs and samples.
Florida travel options run via the Dixie Flyer and Chicago Florida Limited. The Dixie Flyer leaves Chicago at 7:00 PM and arrives Jacksonville next morning with through sleepers. The Chicago a Florida Limited departs Chicago at 5:00 PM reaching Jacksonville at 9:23 PM next day, both trains feature dining and observation cars on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis route, the battlefields route.
The London Globe reports that eves are recognized as currency in Treand's west but cannot be negotiated beyond a month after issue except for political use, where they may be banked months in advance.
A collage of quotes contrasts how different systems honor or mock speech. A line from Puck notes a poet’s fate in monarchy versus republic. The Washington Star adds a veteran remark about seizing chances to speak.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as the best blood remedy for rheumatism. It claims external applications are useless and cites Mr Thomas Stephenson of Springfield Massachusetts who reports relief after using two boxes. Pills are sold by all druggists.
In 1904 the author devised a magnetized steel shaft tool eight inches long to nail no drip strips and foundation in frames for shipping cases. It grips tacks silently, speeds work, and avoids finger injuries, proving valuable for beekeepers and workshops.
The article argues hens should not be idle in winter and suggests a scratching floor or shed to keep them active. It describes options from simple straw-covered floors to open or glass-protected sheds, noting open sheds at Cornell perform best due to fresh air despite cold. It closes by linking a keeper’s success to the overall quality of local stock.
A Farm and Field column argues people neglect organization, sharing a farmer’s tale of misplacing a corn knife and spade. It urges parents to train children to put tools away after use, noting lifelong benefits in work and reliability.
The article describes building a long trough with a hopper shaped bottom that allows grain to pass while keeping hogs out. It suggests creating a top high enough to prevent animal access and notes the design serves as a self feeder. It also mentions hoof care for growing colts, advising occasional hoof checks or trimming as needed.
A Detroit Free Press quote exchange on happiness and minding one’s own business. The dialogue notes one half of happiness comes from minding own affairs while the other half comes from getting others to mind theirs.
Dialogue fragment depicting a butcher named John preparing meat while a list of humorous quotes from newspapers appears. The exchange includes violent imagery and exaggerated instructions, ending with a zany math proverb.
Mrs. L. C. Bowers of Cured Her Diarbetes reports diabetes cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She suffered severe thirst and weight loss, ended with tooth loss, but three years later remains well with no relapse. The ad asserts pills cure kidney ailments from backache to Bright's Disease. The Cleveland Leader humor follows.
The great Chautauqua opens March 2 1905 in Citronelle Alabama with low railroad rates. For programme copies and literature contact the home agent or Jno Beall G P AL M O R R St Louis MO. A Chicago Tribune quote ends the notice.
Eastbound travelers are told to choose Nickel Plate Road for up-to-date schedules with no excess fares. LaSalle Street Station in Chicago remains the departure point for all trains. Advertising notes foot care products and testimonial snippets alongside travel promotions.
A philosophical reflection notes that final analysis shows it is simpler to convince oneself not to want things than to obtain them. The quote emphasizes self-deception as a path to ease.
Mrs. Caroline Cable of Waupaca Wisconsin shares how her husband suffered salt rheum on his hands and required constant bandaging. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, his hands became smooth and he was cured, she says hoping to help others.
An advertised ointment pledges cure for itching bleeding or protracting piles with a six to fourteen day refund if ineffective. The claim appears in a New York Times style ad.
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