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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
4
An ornate king on a throne calls for Johnston and Thorndyke as music swells and crowd murmurs. A scarlet-robed monarch, jewel crown, and glittering page draw the captives toward the dais for a formal kneeling before the throne. The page signals impending peril as the court notes their presence.
A report notes Wright secures a pivotal asset for Merrlam Co, consolidating control amid competitive pressure. Details remain sparse, but the move signals strategic leverage in the market.
The musician in white, holding a violin, bows with a dreamy grace that makes her seem to float. Thorndyke watches spellbound as she moves from end to end of the rag, her light steps barely touching the air. To be continued.
The king critiques Earth scientists and woos Thorndyke with a tour of his realm. A bold exchange follows about usefulness and perfection as Thorndyke and Johnston observe court life. A striking dancer captivates the Englishman while the king surveys their reactions with keen interest.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims urine analysis over 24 hours shows kidney issues and touts the tonic benefits. It offers samples and pamphlets by mail with two stamps and urges mentioning the INDICATOR.
The Democratic conference of central Illinois adopted resolutions reaffirming Chicago 1896 ideas and free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. They urged Bryan's 1900 renomination, criticized Governor Altgeld and Governor Tanner, and called for county and township tickets and a one-delegate-per-200-votes rule for senatorial districts.
The Youth's Companion offers a 1898 Souvenir Calendar embossed in gold, reproduced in color with no extra charge to new subscribers. At $1.75 yearly, the paper promises rich content from figures like Gladstone Reed Kipling Nordica Burroughs Howells and O'Rell, with fifty two issues planned.
Purdue University agr experiment station reports winter killed wheat in Indiana prompts survey of spring wheat viability. Replies from six counties show spring wheat prone to rust blight and chinch bugs, with poor yields. Authors advise rare experimentation and suggest soil recovery methods and clover reseeding if fields are damaged.
The New Era notes William Stimpson of Rugby Indiana recovered from paralysis after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He completed fall work and swore to the truth of his account. Reports also mention cures for Rheumatism and neuralgia in neighboring residents. The pills advertised as restoring blood and nerve health are sold by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
Try Crain O. Ask your grocer for Grain-O the new drink replacing coffee. Children may drink it safely as well as adults. It has a mocha like color but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. One fourth the price of coffee at 1 1 2c per package. Sold by all grocers.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid for clean blood and improved skin. It promises to stir the liver and remove impurities, claiming to banish pimples and blotches, with prices of 10c 25c and 50c and druggists offering satisfaction guarantees.
The United States now buys Cascarets at two million boxes yearly and expects three million before New Year. The ad claims Cascarets as the year round bowel regulator for all, with cure guaranteed and prices 10 25 and 50 cents at all druggists.
The text highlights health months to guard against illness and notes that passing safely through them leads to strength in summer. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the blood purifier that purifies, enriches, and vitalizes, claiming it can make you healthy and guard the body against disease.
An old style sales blurb touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant purgative for kidneys liver and bowels. It promises cleansing of the system and relief from colds headaches fever constipation and addictive habits. Available in 10 25 or 50 cents with druggists guaranteeing a cure.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation. It offers pricing of 10c and 25c and promises money back from druggists if it fails to cure.
Cure for constipation and indigestion promotes rapid favor after introduction. Children like its pleasant taste. Trial size 10c regular 50c and 31.00 of E T Scott. Prof Green of Peoria Illinois deems Universal Ointment one of the greatest healers ever used. It cures piles and ulcers. For sale by E T Scott.
Office day Thursday at residence one mile northwest of Westville. I will visit my home half a mile west of Alida on Tuesdays. Text books for Bale at residence.
The Popular Music Pub Co of Indianapolis invites readers to send three or more performer names plus fifteen cents to receive sixteen pages of current songs and full sheet music for piano or organ. The offer includes a three month subscription to American Popular Music.
Wm R Hayes writes from Payne Indiana in February 1896 praising Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after four months use. He reports weight gain from 150 to 177 pounds and improved health, noting the product is sold in 10 cent size 50 cent and one dollar at E T Scott.
The New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and bronchial diseases to readers who write from the Indicator. He claims his cure has helped thousands and urges sufferers to request the medicine by sending address details to 98 Pine Street, New York.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised as a quick cure for coughs colds and croup. A testimonial from Elmer E Baker of Blandon PA says it is the best medicine for these afflictions and always kept on hand. The ad notes the price is 25 cents and urges insistence on obtaining it.
Advertises Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and sluggish liver with a refund option. Claims to cure diverse ailments including biliousness fever and headaches. Promotes 10 25 and 50 cent sizes and offers free sample and booklet.
A new grain based preparation named GRAIN-v is now sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is advertised as easy on delicate stomachs and nearly indistinguishable from coffee while costing about a quarter of the price. The note claims Andrew may drink it with benefit.
Reasonable success follows Nickel Plate Road efforts to popularize the passenger route between Chicago and the east and west. Management plans improvements with March 6th actions expected to enhance patron satisfaction on the line.
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