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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
2
The Post Office issues indicate weekly publication in Westville Indiana with rates for obituary notices under ten lines at one dollar and poetry at ten cents per line. Classifieds include profession cards priced at three dollars per year and eight eight cents per six months.
The Michigan City Dispatch critiques INDICATOR on court levies, arguing the duplication of courts wastes public funds. It highlights rising costs from 3,771.31 yearly to over 7,500 for the superior and circuit courts, and questions cost justification. It warns against bluster and urges repeal of the law.
The piece denounces a two court system with equal probate jurisdiction as a staged fraud. It predicts confusion and the need for clear legal instruments, naming a betrayer who harms the people but will face eventual justice as editorials in the Dispatch and INDICATOR advocate uprightness before the public.
The Chicago mayoralty race is in full swing with no clear Republican or Democratic frontrunner. Experts say the result cannot be predicted before votes are counted and the election relates little to national issues.
The piece notes troops en route to the Philippines signify a historic shift from isolationist policy. General Greenfield praises the soldiers on the Florina parade for their splendid physique while General Sir Arthur Fremantle calls them the best body of men he ever reviewed. The article emphasizes that the American soldier proves his readiness in action admired worldwide.
A town writer labels auditor F H Doran as politically influenced, while defenders note his public duties and fair conduct. The piece argues the attack is partisan and weak, urging the fight be kept out of politics to preserve the county’s integrity.
A dated trade pitch offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes endorsements from Toledo druggists West & Troax Waxroixec Krxsxanx Makvrx and a 15 year trust claim for F. J. Cheney. Claims the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered free.
A short term promotion invites all subscribers to gain five years of Farm Journal access by paying for INDICATOR a year in advance. The deal targets new and existing readers seeking extended service at a prepaid rate.
The ladies of the M E church invite all to a Friday evening supper and experience social at E S Smith's residence. Donations requested from interested repair efforts. supper free for donors. Other attendees pay ten cents.
Messrs May and Co seed growers of St Paul Minnesota offer a Giant Pansy Collection for ten cents in silver or stamps. The five packets include Improved Snow Queen Shah, Swanley Blue German Prize Mixed and more with over 500 seeds. Include four names to get a free Horn Poppy. An extra offer: thirty packets of Choice Vegetables for one dollar with full instructions.
The notice explains how many women mistake kidney issues for womb trouble and misdiagnose symptoms such as neuralgia headaches and urinary changes. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail, asking readers to mention the Westville Indicator.
Rev John L Smith died Saturday evening in Valparaiso aged 88. A Virginia-born circuit rider and early Indiana Methodist leader, he served as presiding elder for 30 years and held roles as collector under Lincoln, DePauw University agent, and publisher committee member. He helped found Thorntown academy and was first president of Valparaiso college and the Northern Indiana Normal School. He married Mrs Saviers in 1891 while at Omaha general conference.
Classified notice selling a good fresh half Jersey cow owned by SMITH. Contact details not provided. price not listed.
Annie E Springer of 1124 Howard Street Philadelphia reports a long hacking cough cured by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. She praises its chest relief and better sleep and recommends it for throat chest or lung issues. Price 50 cents and 1.00. trial bottles free at E T Scotts drug store with guarantee.
Downs Blixer promises to break grip in one to three days and cures pneumonia or consumption before onset. Baxter Mandrake Bitters claimed to expel grip poisons from the blood regulate bowels strengthen nerves and impart vigor. Sold by E. T. Scott with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Nicholas Geisen announces a sale of fine stove wood at a location two miles northwest of Westville. Readers may mail a card to him at Otis for prompt attention.
In October 1896 I suffered a bad cold that settled on my lungs and threatened consumption. After trying a local doctor I used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and saw immediate improvement, and after three bottles my lungs returned to health. B E Edwards, publisher of The Review Want, IN. Forsale by E T Scot.
An ad promotes Grain-O as a tasty nourishing beverage for children that can replace coffee. It emphasizes its appeal to kids and positions Grain-O as a wholesome alternative for family use.
Etta Pulaski a two and a half year old girl three miles north of Otis swallowed lye dye and suffered a burned esophagus. Dr Warren Otis Chicago instruments dilate the passage gradually restoring liquids then solids. Child gains weight to twenty six pounds and shows signs of permanent cure though regular treatments will continue. State assessor blanks reduced from seventy two to forty questions with four new inquiries added.
Warning about a deadly grip abroad urges immediate treatment. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as the infallible remedy for bronchial trouble and pneumonia prevention with a money back guarantee and trial bottle at E T Scott’s drug store.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Nervine cures linger ing grip aftereffects such as nervous prostration heart trouble and nervous dyspepsia. It cites a Great Barrington Massachusetts testimonial from George A Andrews describing dramatic personal recovery after one then three months of use.
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