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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
2
The Indicator of Westville Indiana lists publication details, pricing for obituaries and notices, and advertising rates. It notes Thursday issues, postal registration, and subscription at $1.00 yearly in advance with various charges for longer obituaries and cards.
As stated in last week’s issue we offer sundry accounts to the highest bidder. Hibbard Medicine Co. unpaid. Geo. Weet subscription. Comba Auv.. W. France advertising. Walburgt advertising. IC Leverette Special Co. advertising. Public notice of bidding and settlement.
The article attacks British talk of a proud Spanish nation over Cuba and condemns Spain’s harsh war on the island. It cites Senator West calling Spain a toothless old wolf and notes sympathy among Spaniards, including General Campos, over Cuba’s cry for justice.
The piece argues Italians demand the Crispi ministry resign amid Abyssinian defeats, faulting Baratieri and government for crass errors and pro war mindset. It warns of looming bankruptcy, heavy taxes, and widespread discontent unless domestic reforms are pursued, risking mass unrest.
The piece endorses William McKinley of Ohio for the Republican presidential nomination. It notes broad support from many states, praises his public life, statesmanship, and character, and questions whether politicians can derail public sentiment in his favor.
The Indianapolis News editorial lauds Secretary of State Griffin as highly capable and businesslike. It commends his administration for expediting public affairs and notes his annual reports as among the most valuable issued from the office.
A Dispatch notes Decatur's rise of women in offices shops and trades with a woman physician, preacher, undertaker and several craft workers. It jokes about male roles and dog catcher, suggesting men gain special privileges amid a predominance of women in public life.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company announces under U.S. Circuit Court receivership that the relief department remains fully protected and continues operations and benefits. Payments, pensions, and deposits continue as before, with the Savings and Building Feature continuing to loan to employees. Signed by S. R. Barr, Superintendent.
Philadelphia collector Mr. Wm. J. Lambert amasses rare Lincoln items including precipe from Lincoln's first lawsuit, Webster's Dictionary, desk and inkstand, early ambrotype, original letters, engravings, and hundreds of books. He endorses McClure's Life of Lincoln as a comprehensive portrait likely to become the popular biography. He notes students may provoke disturbances to skip exams.
Ex President Harrison praised civil service reform in The Ladies Home Journal essay The President's Duties. He notes progress removing minor offices from political scramble, but says appointment power remains the president's tough, partly compromising duty needing cabinet and congressional support.
Advertisement asserts perfect health comes from pure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the One True Blood Purifier. It argues medicines are needed due to imperfect wisdom and that the tonic builds on pure blood to maintain health.
A historical advertisement touts Hood's Pills as purely vegetable, harmless, reliable and beneficial for general health.
On March 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell Excursion Tickets to Virginia on the Harper's Ferry and Valley Branch south of and including Winchester at one fare for the round trip. Tickets are valid for return 30 days from sale. Excursion Tickets also to the South and Southwest at very low rates. For full information contact any B and O Ticket Agent S P Kreitzer Land and Immigration Agent Philadelphia Pa or L S Allen Ass t Gen t Pass r Agent Chicago Il.
An 1870s style advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Carney & Co as proprietors in Toledo Ohio and features endorsements from West & Truax Wauprna Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. The cure is described as internal and affecting blood and mucous surfaces, at 75 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Mrs GEO Hopson reports six years of left ovarian pain ending after a single treatment by Dr. S Clay Todd at 414 Jefferson Street LaPorte. She and her husband consulted him February 22 1896 and the pain has not returned.
Mrs. Garwood, 30, wife of a local resident, died Wednesday after a brief illness leaving a husband and child. Funeral held at Door Village with Rev. Smith officiating. Also announced: upcoming Durham church experience social on March 19 and Mastodon jaw bone exhibit by Mr. McDowd offering a small admission.
A canvass among druggists shows Chamberlain's medicines are the most popular, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy leading throat trouble remedies and widely prescribed by physicians. Families with children keep a bottle for instant use. sales are 25 and 50 cents per bottle by H. N. Nichols.
The Post Office Department in Washington releases every January a 1000 page Postal Guide. It lists all U S post offices alphabetically with rules regulations money order offices and foreign mail timetables. Published by Geo F Lasher Philadelphia price 2 50 cloth 2 00 paper. Businessmen should secure a copy through their postmasters.
Supreme Chancellor Richie of the Knights of Pythias proclaims the supreme lodge will meet in Cleveland on August 25 with potential encampment of the military branch if local and railroad arrangements allow. The Cleveland centennial may be honored with a camp vacated by the Ohio National Guard.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for preventing progress of disease and claimed to cure thousands of incurables. It asserts permanent benefits from purified vitalized blood and emphasizes real results over advertisement.
Over the past week several locals left for summer destinations including Orie Ellsworth and D. P. Vader to Southern Illinois Ardmore saw L. D. Brand depart, I. T. Closser and family and W. H. Closser headed to Munising Michigan. A local horse trader flipped a 1200 pound colt for 50 then 75 dollars. The Closser family hosted gatherings while Uncle Chas Hewson’s health declines.
The issue highlights varied fashion pieces by Margaret Nourse and Mary Caldwalader Jones, plus essays on law for women, children’s drills, dental articles, and Easter crafts. Ads mention a six roomed North Street house for sale before April 1, and remedies from H N Nichols including DeWitts products and a One Minute Cough Cure.
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