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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
The author argues the US is in a transition between old and new criminal justice systems. He criticizes reliance on environment to excuse youth crime, calls for patience and thorough thinking, and urges universal military training to instill discipline and obedience to higher ideals.
The article, by Mrs. W D Webster of Birmingham Alabama, notes growing demand for skilled stenographers as the year advances. It stresses discretion in hiring, efficiency, speed and accuracy, and the need for good employer-employee cooperation to ensure permanent, agreeable work and smooth business operations.
H. T. Hughes contemplates how moisture forms curved lines on vertical surfaces like window panes and angular lines on horizontal surfaces such as ponds. He notes gravity and crystallization laws influence vertical versus horizontal growth and suggests crystallography may advance understanding of natural mysteries.
Dr Wyatt of Grafton Ohio argues against immodesty in women’s fashion claiming dress aims to fascinate men rather than style. He asserts health risks from current attire and notes the life expectancy gap between women and men, urging action from men to address the issue.
A religious exhortation from Rev Dr Ss Skevington of Belden Avenue Baptist Church Chicago warns that resisting temptation is the hardest fight, urging believers to choose right over gain. The pastor emphasizes total reliance on God and rejects worldly seductions as the path to moral ruin.
The article argues farm wealth and productivity have grown since 1900, with farm property value more than doubling by 1910 and per farm wealth rising. It notes more farms but much higher land and crop values, explains why staying on the farm benefits youths, and highlights Smith Lever extension funding and cooperative programs boosting rural education and motive to remain in agriculture.
A colored man who owed a merchant years ago visits the town to settle his account. The merchant recalls agreeing to a low allowance if he paid, but the man says he has no money now. He explains he came to use the allowance to buy a shawl for his wife.
The article argues that farming efficiency mirrors wartime preparation. It urges young men to study at home and observe successful farmers to ready themselves for life work on the soil, emphasizing scientific methods and preparedness within their circumstances.
A Victorian era health ad urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to wash out waste from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this cleansing prevents constipation bilious attacks and nervous days and promotes rosy complexions and better sleep.
Romeo operates solo, deals under scrutiny as judge weighs the scene.
A Chicago company titled Marine Eye Remedy Co. distributes an Eye Book by request promising to keep eyes looking young and youthful. The public notice urges readers to avoid revealing age and promotes eye health through its remedy.
A brief overheard exchange notes admiration for the singer Caruso. The woman expresses strong affection, while the man asks about caviar in a casual Boston newspaper script snippet.
An old advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. Consumers are advised to buy an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly and morning for a clear complexion with light freckles disappearing. If unsatisfied, a money back guarantee is offered.
A quick exchange highlights a witty young surgeon described as a funny, cut-up fellow. The remark underscores his personable demeanor alongside noted surgical aptitude.
An old time remedy claims to prevent a cold and ease symptoms with Brom Quin ine based formula. The box bears a signature and promotes a single dose approach priced at 25 cents.
A sharp exchange notes that heating is not yet installed and hints that requesting the landlord to add it may provoke a heated response. The dialogue frames a landlord-tenant dispute over essential utilities in a terse, witty line.
An advertising appeal promotes Cuticura products for clear skin. It promises relief from pimples blackheads redness and roughness by applying Cuticura Ointment then washing with Cuticura Soap. A free sample offer via postal request to Cuticura Dept L Boston is included and the note claims the products prevent pore clogging.
A fragment shows a dialogue about aging with reference to a man in his “second dance hood.” It hints at recurring stages of life and a reflective tone about growing old.
A 19th century advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children to treat feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues while also preventing worms. The copy claims a 24 hour cold break and notes 25 cent price with free samples from Mother Gray Co Le Roy NY.
A pithy quote warns that those craving fame must endure hard work and persistence. The speaker suggests fame comes only after extensive effort and setbacks, implying that vanity without effort yields little results.
A simple proverb signals a shift in local farming beliefs with an emphasis on efficient egg use. Community observers note eggs tallied in baskets alongside traditional nests, reflecting a small but steady gain in household food production.
A terse omen emerges as someone pledges another’s umbrella, signaling impending rain. The incident centers on an unusual transfer of possession rather than weather itself, highlighting practical exchange during inclement forecasts.
A quote reflects a twenty-one year old man’s perspective that at that age ideals often outnumber practical ideas, suggesting youthful idealism over concrete plans.
Investors warned that purchasing watered stock risks heavy losses as market prices fail to reflect true value. Analysts emphasize due diligence and scrutiny of company assets to avoid hidden liabilities.
An advertisement urges readers to stop eating meat if kidney pain or backache appears, claiming meat causes uric acid and kidney strain. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness and other illnesses.
A man charged with larceny faced trial without counsel. The judge appointed a young lawyer in the courtroom as his defender. After a guilty verdict the prisoner asked to speak. He apologized for the court’s choice saying he would be sorry if the lawyer ever defended an innocent man.
A vintage appeal urges mothers to switch from harsh remedies to California Syrup of Figs for children. It touts gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels with a fruit laxative and notes a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
In the Suburbs a neighbor’s bachelor status is humorously inferred from the language of flowers. The punchline notes he dug up a matri mony vine and was seen sowing bachelors’ buttons, hinting at his single status.
In a children's animal story contest a little girl from Fruitvale named Mary Schey offered a humorous explanation for why a cow has two stomachs. She said the second stomach helps when one stomach aches, she can use the other one.
In Upper Circles a dialogue reveals Mrs Frittersby declining the alimony as insufficient for her poodle. She states it would not sustain the pet in the accustomed style despite the large amount.
The statement notes that Aman can be his own worst enemy yet more often acts as his own best friend. It highlights a paradox of self-sabotage versus self-support, implying personal growth through internal restraint and positive self-talk.
Advertisement promoting Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming to regulate liver bowels and stomach. Includes a dubious claim about achieving high C by treading on a cat.
An elderly man and a store clerk exchange wordplay about dry goods and dried beef at a ribbon counter. He insists dried beef and crackers are dry goods, she corrects him with a smile. The humorous dialog highlights misunderstanding in a rural shop scene.
A reflective line questions the certainty of those who claim supreme knowledge and challenges them to demonstrate their understanding rather than boast. The remark suggests humility and practical proof over empty assertion.
A man tells a woman a joke and then provides an explanation to ensure understanding. The exchange highlights common dynamics in social humor and clarification.
A reflection on personal reputation noting that many people accept public rumor while ignoring what is quietly unspoken about them. The piece urges self awareness and caution in judging others based on outward impression.
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