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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
2
The notice lists advertising rates and subscriber details for the Indicator, a weekly Westville newspaper. It mentions obituary notices over sixteen lines, poetry, and price plans with application required.
Fragmentary advert listings show multiple firms such as Kibbart Medicine Co and Levercetie Spee de Ca Mave offering various goods and services. The text is garbled but indicates marketing notices and rate phrases typical of local business advertisements.
Fragmentary text discusses monetary metal standards and public policy. It references US readers, Republican views, and calls for economic measures. The passage mentions gold and silver, exchange, guarantees, and potential government actions.
A garbled Fort Wayne Sentinel item discusses an individual facing ninth divorce and delaying a matrimonial career until age fifty two. It hints at the idea that a person can achieve much by dedicating all effort to one path.
The fragment mentions reliston vette to in Chie caru and showpieces with wheel prices up to 2700 dollars. It also notes Spanish city disturbances and a cautious view of government. The mix blends automotive notes with a cable dispatch on Spain and taxation concerns.
The New York Tribune criticizes the Democrat majority and the obstructionist Silverites as the do nothing faction. It argues the public expects prompt, proper action and denounces the obstructive forces in Congress.
The text asserts a political expectation for Congressman Dhoyse to secure a clear path in his district. It criticizes current congressmen who prioritize self-promotion over constituents and notes a shift toward those with experience who can benefit their districts.
The text imagines Franco American and Spain Cuba dynamics with France aiding Spain opposite US independence era. It suggests in the present crisis France may seek allies and could mirror Lafayette like figures. The piece contrasts historic alliances and current opportunities for Franco American support.
A young woman in Alexandria was arrested on a charge of assault and battery after a confrontation with a man she had dated for six months. He reportedly tried to kiss her. she scratched his face and struck him, making him unrecognizable to his mother.
A South Bend Tribune excerpt notes a Kansas man constructing a plant to manufacture cigarettes from sassafras leaves, endangering coffin tack industry and critiquing youths who smoke. The item laments smoking and hopes for reform or early graves for habitual smokers.
Warsaw Times notes numerous local business failures tied to unpaid dues. It urges debtors to make an extra effort to settle what they owe, liquidate portions if full payment is not possible, and support merchants who extended credit during hard times. The call targets all buyers and all kinds of merchants.
The Russian foreign minister and ambassador to Turkey may receive the Medjidieh order, set in costly brilliants. While money is spent on the awards, humane citizens fund food and medicine for Christians harmed by Turkish actions. Russians could accept the honors and donate proceeds to the Armenian Red Cross fund.
The Kokomo Tribune reports that Indiana supply houses selling to township trustees are launching an organized attack to block the law requiring full public reporting of expenditures. Circulars urging trustees to ignore the law have circulated, with calls for boycotts against dishonest suppliers and pledges to expose improper interference by the press.
An 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure, claims Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio are trustworthy after 15 years in business, lists West Truax and Wabpine Kinnan Marvin as wholesale druggists endorsers, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy priced per bottle sold by all druggists.
The January Postal Guide contains 1000 pages with post offices listed alphabetically and postal rulings, time schedules for foreign mails, and practical information for the public and postmasters. Copied by Cop. FF. Lasher of Philadelphia priced $2.50 cloth or $2.00 paper, obtainable via postmasters and businessmen.
The effects of Jack the College Hill Hugger were sold this morning on the street at a debt sale conducted by a constable. The story notes hugging without quiet payment in Valparalao led to the sale.
Miss Dell Posten and Mrs. Lew Davidson are ill with lung fever and a weeklong illness. Miss Mamie Hetfield visited Sabbath with friends. Spring is hoped for despite widespread sickness. Mike Williams and son Aleck moved into the Emeigh house. Mrs. Thomas improves under care. Lon McKellips sold his threshing outfit to Rogers Bro and moved to his father’s place south of Beaver Dam. Charley Garwoods plan to move across the road. A neighborhood story claims a husband killed seven chickens after misidentifying one.
A vintage advertisement urges readers not to switch from Hood's Sarsaparilla suggesting it cures when others fail. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a faithful remedy and notes Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and carefully prepared from the best ingredients.
The nineteen LaPorte County assessors ready their books for April 1 turnover and begin their yearly rounds. Auditor Doran has prepared the records as officials plan the tax assessment tour.
The speech by Eugene V. Debs promotes using leisure for study and self-improvement. He advises home libraries, budgeting for books, and starting with an economics primer to better workers’ conditions. Also notes Chamberlain’s products dominate local cough remedies, with ads from H. N. Nichols and the Kimbell S. D. Graphic.
Regents of the soldiers monument met in Indianapolis to inspect a model of the Whitcomb statue to stand on Monument Place. Governor Whitcomb is represented alongside other figures George Rogers Clark, Governor Morton, and William Henry Harrison marking conquest, rebellion, and early settlement eras.
The message regards Cripple Creek as a booming gold mining area and promotes the Wabash Railroad as the best route there via Kansas City or St. Louis. It urges readers to contact the nearest Wabash Ticket Agent for particulars.
J M Smith of LaPorte was in town yesterday. Jacob Link recovers from illness. Henry Greening back from repairs. Rev Middleton of LaPorte M E Church in town. Wm Punsky attends funeral of Phillip Weller in Walkerton. F R Jerome and editor attend Lafayette Republican district convention. David Hurlburt 82, dies in Hebron. Prof Wilson honored by former students. Payne Reynolds visits with FE Jerome after weeks at Grand Trunk. John Tully moves to Michigan City. Forrester to improve his Alida farm. Win Bundy celebrated birthday with neighbors. County donation to Soldier's Home set at $800. Cory McGinnis loses half a little finger on buzz-saw. Sama Ish and James Benson depart for Kankakee with guns. Editor warned silence by brace. Rev Jenkins to be replaced by Er. D. Smith. first sermon March 28 at Durham. INDICATOR adds three subscribers: Mayor Carson, Mrs Webber, Frank Rhoda. Memorial Hall manager KE M Burns at odds with Daily Star over Memorial Hall reports. G A R supported by Star’s Post. editor wary of dictation. Amende honorable hoped if misstep by the Blue coats occurred.
Chairman Gowdy of the Republican state committee circulated a questionnaire to 92 county chairmen asking preferred presidential candidate and party support. Seventy six replies show all favor McKinley with estimates from 75 to 99 percent, one chairmen claims 101 percent to account for Democrats voting Republican.
Mr. Gilman Brown of 34 Mill Street South Gardner Mass reports his son suffered lung trouble after typhoid malaria. Doctors gave up but after using Dr. King's New Discovery he recovered enough to work again. He credits the remedy as best for lung trouble and notes free trial bottles at E T Scott's drug store.
An assorted local advertisement brief includes Dr Miles remedies NERVE PLASTER and Paina pills, Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin praised for stomach troubles, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve for skin and burns, Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy endorsed by a West Lebanon druggist, and One Minute Cough Cure praised for cough relief.
Mr R T Caldwell book keeper at First National Bank Fulton Ky describes severe exhaustion from sleepless nights and worry. He feared losing his job as nerves and health deteriorated but found relief after seeking treatment.
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