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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
In a breakfast chat, Mr Meeker ponders a cross mood over cold coffee and his wife replies she would heat things up for him. The playful dialogue showcases domestic humor and quick wit between spouses.
A humorous note describes Bill A mail and express service with a bandit proof rear cage for valuables. It warns of a Jill No good route by a bandit party and a Zeppelin stealing auto cage and goods.
A terse wedding note hints at a conflict over a bride and marriage, suggesting a best man’s misfortune or rivalry while leaving most specifics unstated. The line frames a dramatic social moment and potential romance tension without naming people or places.
Bath with hot water and Cuticura Soap for irritated skin. If irritation remains, gently apply Cuticura Ointment on the end of the finger. The emollients promise restful sleep for fretful babies. Free samples by mail with a book. Send a postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Argentina keeps a meteorological station at an elevation of four thousand feet above sea level. The facility monitors climate conditions and provides data for regional weather forecasting and research.
Chicago firm Marine Ye Remedy Co offers an Eye Book on request claiming to keep eyes young and reduce signs of aging. The ad targets movie watchers and urges readers not to reveal age while promoting its product as a cosmetic aid.
Wall Street financiers remain at their desks as winter vacations fade amid war influenced markets. Despite usual seasonal travel to Palm Beach or Europe, the current foreign situation keeps moneyed men in New York with families abroad. The stock ticker dictates pace, with much at stake in a active bull market.
A thoughtful woman urges John to prepare for wet snowy weather by overshoes and an umbrella though he lacks both. She consents to proceed with the experiment, admitting resignation and curiosity about how his unpreparedness will unfold.
The saying reflects that wrongdoing may be ignored by those who profit from credit ventures and warns that time does not equate to wealth for those in the credit business.
A Wisconsin woman describes near nervous collapse from overwork and illness. She quit tonics and, after four daily bowls of Grape Nuts with cream plus milk, improved sleep and weight within two weeks and felt transformed.
An advertisement from the Dominion Government promotes emigration to Western Canada, highlighting free entry of 160 acre homesteads, low prices, easy terms with railways, and strong yields in 1915. It notes no conscription and no war tax on land, urging settlers to move to Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta.
An old advertisement urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to clean the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims daily use flushes toxins improves digestion and overall vitality, comparing internal cleansing to external bathing and noting the product is sold by druggists.
A father and son discuss the term peanut politics, framing it as a small shell game where appearances cloud the underlying moves. The exchange highlights skepticism about political manipulation and small tricks used to mislead voters.
A 10 cent Cascarets ad promises relief from headache biliousness indigestion and sour stomach by cleansing the stomach liver and bowels while sleeping. It claims a Cascaret tonight leads to a clear head and healthy bowels by morning with no griping, endorsing use for months.
Plaintiff's lawyer rests. defendant's counsel counters, calling the case weak.
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the correct signature Lunyy and ensure the remedy used for infants and children is Fletcher's Castoria, a product in use for over 30 years. The ad emphasizes trust and care in infant health and family well being.
City authorities in Copenhagen forbid women from wearing hatpins without protective coverings while riding streetcars. The rule aims to reduce injuries from pin pricks and accidental pokes during transit.
Ben Blewett visited Benton school and spoke to a primary class about physiology focusing on the stomach. He noted the stomach has no bones and comforted a red-haired boy who misheard the lesson after admitting his baby left him a dollar he swallowed for Christmas.
An old ad promotes Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as a remedy that supposedly removes the cause of colds and prevents grip. The claim is signed by Br. W. Grovh and lists a 25 cent price, urging readers to take it at first signs of illness.
A terse local note questions if Jack remains engaged and whether Fanny is the bride to be or simply the intended. The item frames the couple’s status as a matter of public rumor rather than confirmed fact.
Mr. F C Case of Welcome Lake Pennsylvania reports relief from back ache kidney trouble and related symptoms after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He endorses publication to help other sufferers and notes pills cost 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets also offered at 50 cents.
An actor plans a novelty by playing an Irish part without the traditional red whiskers. The manager questions whether the audience would accept the change and recognize him as Irish.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for children’s constipation. It claims a coated tongue signals the need for a teaspoonful, promising relief within hours as old waste and sour bile exit the system, with directions printed on the bottle.
A North Illinois street doctor tells a patient to place a plaster above a boil to draw it to a head. The patient returns saying it worsened because the plaster was two inches above the boil. The doctor admits his instructions were not explicit enough. Indianapolis News.
In a historic San Francisco trial, an earthquake interrupted cross examination as chandeliers trembled and a ceiling portion fell. The judge stayed calm and urged continuing the proceedings, while defense counsel withdrew saying he would not tempt divine wrath after the witness’s alleged lies.
An old newspaper ad promotes drinking water and using Jad Salts to flush kidneys and prevent bladder problems. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing backache and fatigue, and suggests four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days to restore kidney function.
A boarder and an old bachelor discuss claims in medical almanacs about longevity linked to scanty garments among savages. The bachelor adds a jab about the long lives of ballet girls, presented in a wry exchange.
Japanese researchers report finding valuable deposits in Nagasaki harbor after surveys. Officials say the discovery could boost local industry and require environmental assessment before extraction.
A husband and wife both suffer bad colds. The doctor prescribes quinine and whisky. The husband plans to return home to see if his wife will take the quinine.
Fragments advertise Ethine double strength for removing freckles promising quick results and a guaranteed money back offer. Also promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for relieving foot pain with a 25-cent trial and free sample. A Massachusetts carpenter creates a small table with 200 secret drawers after ten years of work.
Ad claims Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellet are the original liver pills from 40 years ago and regulate liver and bowels.
A personal article notes Villa compiling a series of honeymoons as part of a broader project. The item hints at private discoveries and possible public interest without detailing specific facts or dates.
A newly invented gauge attaches to hack saws to limit cutting depth. The device aims to reduce overcuts and improve safety for metalworking operations.
A playful note contrasts a cheeky student’s reactions with a teacher’s firm discipline. The scene centers on classroom order and the anticipation of rule enforcement.
Clean the Blood Spring is the time of year to purge impurities and restore vitality after winter illnesses. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, a vegetable remedy, is promoted as purifying the blood and driving out poisonous accumulations. Available in tablets or liquid to improve skin and health.
American dye works now produce coal-tar colors at 15000 tons annually and a commerce bureau report notes these colors are manufactured entirely from American raw materials, underscoring the domestic dyestuff supply and self sufficiency.
Powell-She is one of the reasons why men don't leave home. Judge.
A playful saying notes that more men prefer silence over cutting wood with a saw. The remark contrasts willingness to speak with the act of physical labor.
A writer notes that a gratuitous falsehood undermines its own credibility as truth slips through the cracks of exaggeration and misdirection. The reflection underscores how overstatement betrays deceit and invites closer scrutiny of claims.
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