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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
2
Editor and proprietor note weekly publication from Westville Indiana with pricing. Obituary notices exceeding 101 lines cost 1 dollar, poetry 10 cents per line, professional cards five dollars per year, three dollars for six months. Advertising rates available on request.
The article notes the dieing Congress passed a vote of thanks for their speaker while Everett Washington fired 100 guns to celebrate adjournment. Brooklyn taxpayers face 75000 dollars to compensate special policemen from the trolley strike. It also mentions John L Sullivan retiring from the stage and considering farming to profit from soil.
Charles Denby urges professional consular service to boost trade with China while criticizing local papers for ignoring county news. The Argus comments on political appointments in the Indians legislature, prison governance, and a playful clash with the Herald as it lauds and lampoons public figures and editors.
A group of St Joseph businessmen propose a cement lake shore walk five feet wide from one mile west of St Joseph to Chicago, about eighty miles, costing an estimated 160000. They expect 200000 Chicago cyclists to buy stock and fund upkeep, with initial donations from local citizens and a plan to recruit wheelmen in Chicago.
The Y W C T U will hold a public meeting at the Christian church Friday evening March 1dth at seven o'clock. An interesting program will be given and all are cordially invited to attend.
The Pastors' Club meets Monday March 18 1895 at 10:00 a m with music prayer and sermon How can the Church more speedily Christianize the Masses led by C D Royce at 11:00 a m a discussion on how to remove hindrances to young men becoming Christians led by E B Widger at 11:00 a m a paper on Addison Parker Drummonds Account of Man at 2:00 p m and a critique at 2:30 p m by C T Chaffee with a general discussion on worldly amusements led by J W Loder at 3:30 p m and adjournment at 4:00 p m.
One crib of sound corn on farm near Eaheart School house. Enquire on premises. Half mile south of Squat ham. 45tf. WASHINGTON REED.
The column notes legislative expenses near 100000 dollars, far less than two years ago. Lt. Gov. Nye says the Nicholson temperance bill will pass with the governor sign. It outlines Indiana's tenth congressional district spanning La Porte Porter Lake Newton Jasper White Benton Warren and Tippecanoe. Walter Vail is touted for a prison board seat, Crumpacker for the wardenship, and Michigan City celebrates passage of the superior court bill with flags and festivity.
In Westville a mob forced out a Benton Harbor family led by Mr Congdon after a dispute with Lew Fletcher culminated in a knife stabbing. Neighbors described a vile household with scarce belongings and disturbing acts before the exodus on Sunday.
Beyond comparison are the good qualities possessed by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It purifies the blood, strengthens nerves, regulates digestion, invigorates kidneys and liver, tones the whole system, and claims to cure Scrofula Dyspepsia Catarrh and Rheumatism. Hood's Pills cure liver ills indigestion and sick headache for 25 cents.
An advertisement asserts prompt relief and prompt curing from One Minute Cough Cure by E. T. Scott. It touts rapid action and direct purpose for cough relief.
An old advertisement blends Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with medical advice from Dr Syrus Edson on catching colds in New York. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief and a permanent cure, with 25 and 50 cent bottle pricing via Scott.
An Emporia Florida update reports fruit losses from unusually cold weather, with locals planting corn and melons. Jerry Osborn of Michigan visits Tampa and St Petersburg, recalling snow as ashes and fishing spots, while fires burn in streets and rabbits are harvested on a lake island. The piece mixes local anecdotes with a patent medicine ad appears at segment end.
All who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not may try it free. Send name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago for a sample box and a Guide to Health. E. T. Scott's Drug store guarantees the benefits at no cost.
Mrs. Anna C. Skoog of Gothenburg Nebraska, once employed with M. S. Wrights, thanks friends who helped destitute Nebraska settlers this winter. Wright learned of the plight and Mrs Skoog organized a timely fundraising effort that collected a sum and arrived at a crucial moment.
A county gentleman praised DeWitts Little Early Risers as an excellent remedy for constipation dyspepsia and liver complaint noting his high regard for the medicine. E T Scott.
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills sent by H E Bucklen Co Chicago on request. Trial proves their value for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. Pills are vegetable and gentle, do not weaken, and aim to tone stomach and bowels. regular size 25 cents per box, sold by Scott druggist.
Public notice promoting One Minute Cough Cure as a safe reliable remedy for children with croup colds hoarseness and lung troubles. Claims pleasant tasting and quick cure. Endorsed by E T Scott. Also advertises Dr Miles Pain Pills for relief.
The author outlines a hands on approach teaching geography starting with land and water divisions then climate and topography before studying continents. Students sketch relief maps locate coastlines inland waters and mountains from memory then compare with book maps. Topics include question based learning and linking plant and animal life to country descriptions.
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witchazel Salve can cure piles, asserting it has done so in hundreds of cases and naming E. T. Scott as endorser.
U S Government reports find Royal Baking Powder superior to all competing brands in quality and performance, reaffirming its lead in the baking market.
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