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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
4
A light exchange between Mrs Singer and Mr Singer about a dog vocalizing during music reveals a humorous take on animal musicality. The dog’s “singing” is playfully described as a protest in the family banter.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming immediate results for dull brittle hair. It promises dandruff elimination and new hair growth after weeks of use, with added gloss and fullness. The copy ends with a joke about single men and married men.
Mr. S. P. Benton of Kerrville Texas credits Dodd's Widney Pills with curing years of kidney and rheumatic trouble. Once bent by pain he now stands straight at 64 and endorses the medicine, urging readers to get “DODD'S.”
The Ohio Sun Dial notes a witty exchange about stepping on feet with a graceful retort about walking on them. The brief quip reflects everyday humor and rural newspaper tone.
A witty exchange recalls a yachting party that faced rough seas. The humor hinges on wordplay about swell and the sea to describe the outing as a lively event.
Commentators note the raid program has not panned out, yet unexpectedly it has intensified. The exchange hints at a paradoxical rise in activity despite apparent failure.
An advertisement promotes Freezone an ether-based corn remover discovered by a Cincinnati chemist. It claims to shrink corns and calluses so they peel away with a drop or two, causing no pain. The ad urges readers to ask their druggists to stock the product at low cost.
A terse exchange ends with insult and a reaction as one person calls another a toad and he becomes hopping mad. The dialogue captures a small domestic clash and its immediate tension.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It promises quick results with nightly applications and money back guarantee if no improvement, noting most people need only one ounce. It also mentions a non slipping engagement ring and a Spain demand for hardware.
An advertisement touts Cascarets for constipation and indigestion claiming quick relief from headache dizziness and biliousness. It promises cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels with a 10 cent box and urges repeated use for ongoing health and happier days.
Donald overindulges at dinner and recalls a vivid dream after pudding. His aunt warns about his indigestion and recalls a previous episode. He replies that the dream of wild animals and a great big gun still haunts him.
A 1916 testimonial from T E Bradshaw of Bippus Indiana praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best kidney medicine for liver rheumatism and bladder inflammation. He notes decades selling it with a money back guarantee and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample plus a booklet. Regular bottles available at stores.
Mene Peary Wallace once of north Greenland, known as the Eskimo boy of Rear Admiral Peary, has sworn allegiance to the king of Denmark and received New York’s first naturalization papers for an Eskimo. He muses on movement toward American citizenship and notes Etah’s remote, snow hut life 3000 miles from Cape Siddon under Danish rule.
Photographers are urgently sought in Spain to capture images for a major project. Organizers call for high quality photographs from diverse locations and subjects to document the event and its participants.
A. E. Merriam of Devil's Lake North Dakota describes moving to Dalroy Alberta in 1909 with six horses two cattle and 1500 dollars. He reports growth to seven horses four cattle and about one hundred hogs a four room house modern barn and equipment. He notes hogs grossed 5000 dollars last year and land values rising to 25 to 35 dollars per acre. He praises climate better than Dakota and says livestock farming beats grain for long term profits.
W P Pycraft argues in the Illustrated London News that humans rise above animals through consciousness and self awareness. He contends the Darwinian struggle for existence misapplied to humans fuels pernicious doctrine and risks disaster, including war.
The London Tit-Bits notes a big rise in current railway fares after 1850s price competition. It cites winter 1856 57 fares from London to Peterborough at one shilling over 76 miles and York to London 77 miles at 3s 6d, while 367 mile return to Manchester cost five shillings.
A visitor asks for a loan of $50 but the manager explains banks lend to known customers. The manager notes they would not lend if the visitor is known and asserts the visitor cannot owe him.
Fragments show a brief exchange about value and percentage. The text contrasts material wealth with a numerical figure around nine percent as a rough estimate.
In a conversation, Farmer Corntessel asks about a book, learning it is a work on higher mathematics. He suggests preferring it over regular arithmetic to avoid being mocked for wrong answers.
Editorial urges avoidance of expensive meat dishes and promotes Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as cheap nutritious alternatives. Advises writing Skinner Mfg. Co. in Omaha Nebraska for a free cookbook with hundreds of preparation ideas for women.
A playful Paris anecdote unfolds as Mrs Come reveals a remembered bete noire, prompting amused consensus that the adversary is fondly nostalgic rather than feared. The exchange showcases social wit and charming banter in a genteel setting.
An eminent medical authority warns city residents about thickening arteries and kidney disease from uric acid. Backache swollen feet and dizziness are signs. remedy advised includes meat restriction, outdoor exercise, and Anuric from drugstores named for Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
A fragmented tip suggests that speaking less can reduce choking when competing. It emphasizes quiet speech to maintain focus and control under pressure.
Advertises Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap with promises of soothing healing skin troubles and hot baths. Offers free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Ends with a social note about the widow's mite used as an excuse for small contributions.
The exchange notes a vaudeville performer who bills himself as the Lusitania Singing Fireman. The joke asks if he sang during the Lusitania sinking, suggesting public perception may infer it though he could have performed far away, thousands of miles from the event.
Mothers urged to examine each bottle of Castoria, the long trusted infant remedy, ensuring the label bears the familiar signature. The advert notes Fletcher's Castoria has been used for over 30 years and appeals to parents as a trusted product for children.
A patriotic citizen answers that he would go to war if called, but would first ensure the country itself summoned him, not loud jingoism. He is described as more than a poor barber who cuts an acquaintance.
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