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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
5
A Victorian era column urges women to brush hair nightly to prevent gray hairs and promote health. It argues brushing, shampooing, and using proper brushes keep hair lively, avoids brittle or pale wigs, and counters age signs. It critiques fashion-driven neglect and extols traditional care.
A Chicago Daily article describes Walter W. Cateman of Toledo Ohio introducing a vapor bag for medicated face treatments. The device heats medicinal liquids with an alcohol lamp, uses a flexible hood for facial exposure, allows breathing through a tube, and stores compactly when disassembled.
A Chicago Democrat editorial laments a rising minority of women who seek to abandon traditional female roles. It argues women should remain homemakers and mothers, warning that modern feminism corrupts gender distinctions and degrades social civility.
The New York Sun excerpt recounts Bert Packard defending the caribou's wit and strength. It notes the animal’s moss foraging, swift wary gait, and the powerful hind-hoof kick that defeats wolves and dogs on ice.
A Washington Star excerpt explains how in early California kitchens a soda biscuit is made without baking powder. Mix sour milk, flour, and salt overnight to form a medium dough, roll on a floured board, sprinkle a tiniest bit of soda, fold and roll three times, cut into silver dollar sized biscuits, and bake in a slow oven.
A critique argues that pursuing club offices harms a woman's heart and mind more than social climbing, warning that effort to gain upper social status costs the club's benefits and invites criticism. The piece, signed The Club Woman, stresses the loss of soul and respect in both paths.
A report of a massive blast at a Johannesburg arsenal detailing 50 plus deaths and widespread destruction. The text notes a railway collision caused the explosion and describes extensive damage, with homes destroyed and many people left homeless.
A Chicago Post quote shows a practical politician telling a would be candidate that residence ward determines chances of election. When asked if his strength lies with Irish or Germans the candidate replies he stands with Americans. The politician dismisses him noting that Americans rarely vote.
A physical culture advocate urges sleeping on the back with the head level to counter facial droop and wrinkles. She argues daytime muscle gravity causes sag, and this method helps reduce aging signs for women.
A conversation notes a high toned church entertainment with no tickets sold. Mrs Highcollar says patrons will buy cards of admission while Mr Shirtfront questions how money will be raised.
A sweeping view of western Canada shows intense activity across towns farms and railways. Growth in Manitoba and the Territories includes over a thousand schools, rising bank and customs activity in Winnipeg, and booming land sales by the C P R and Canada Northwest. Settlers from the United States and the East accelerate development, with expanding schools, churches, and industries signaling a new era of thrift and prosperity.
Train service from Chicago to California offers The Overland Limited with a 6 30 P M departure and three day arrival in San Francisco plus Los Angeles the next morning. No car changes and dining in cars. The Pacific Express departs 10 30 P M with through sleepers and weekly conducted excursions. Tickets via Chicago & North Western Railway. pamphlet available from W B Kniskern Chicago.
A brief health note claims the preparation moves the bowels daily to promote health, treats the liver and kidneys with gentle action, and relieves a sick head ache. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The internally taken treatment targets mucous surfaces and blood, with testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are advertised as the best.
An East side Sunday school teacher of Chinese students is praised as one pupil, who learned English well, offers thanks for guidance. The pupil says he has a place to work as an interpreter, and will put the teacher on a good thing, highlighting the mentor's impact.
A period ad promotes Grain-O as a pleasant nourishing beverage for children and adults. It claims to taste like fine coffee when prepared properly, but without its injurious effects. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves, being a health builder rather than a stimulant, with price about the same as coffee at 15 and 25 cents.
The judge recounts a Klondiker tale shared by Cawker and Cumso about gold camp life. A six-man bunk scene is described with the joke that shouting Lawyer meant to roll over, a pun used to keep warm and switch sides.
A Baltimore American excerpt mocks a coronation poem by the poet laureate, urging the King and guard to trim feet from slaves to fit poetic needs. The line lampoons excessive reverence for literature and questions artistic liberty.
An old advertisement urges readers to seek immediate cough relief with Kemp’s Balsam. It claims the remedy stops coughing at once and offers sample bottles free from the druggist, with large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
The Philadelphia Record notes a humorous line about FHoax-Klumgy being fond of horses. The remark suggests a tongue in cheek observation as a character is seen riding with both arms around a horse's neck.
In the South the months are pleasant and nature awakens. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad promotes spring travel and will sell round-trip tickets to major Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida points at about half rates on March 1 2 and 3 and also on April 1 2 and 3. Contact P Sid Jones in Birmingham or J K Ridgely in Chicago for details.
In a Glen McDonough farce a chorus girl asks for a line in the second act. He answers that in the banquet scene she should enter and say here is the ham, explaining the line is a confession, not a speech. Chicago Chronicle.
Advertisement note offering a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen S. Olmsted of Leroy New York. The powder cures chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and makes new or tight shoes comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents.
A comical exchange between Mrs. Flyabout and Mr. Flyabout turns on rent and talkativeness, with a judge noting the clash between frugal living and lively conversation. The scene highlights social satire in domestic dispute language.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for painful periods and general female ailments. It claims most ills stem from women's physiology and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
The Philadelphia Press notes Mrs Henpeck’s worry over her sleep talking husband. An Atlanta firm, H. H. Green's Sons, claims to offer free treatment for dropsy and promotes their expertise as leading specialists. A separate Chicago Daily News item urges self-improvement by avoiding bad company.
An old newspaper ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It includes testimonials from Dr. G. W. Patterson of Inkster Michigan dated November 5 1894 and quotes Fortune favors those who work as if they expected to succeed.
Harvard Lampoon quip on puns and timing. The joke plays on linguistic wit and timing as a pun evaluates whether a play on words qualifies as a pun.
A reader comments on Miss Tallman's attire praising the neatness of her dresses and asking if others agree, noting her consistent neat appearance and sparking a brief exchange about style.
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