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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
4
An advertisement warns that a fake aspirin with a Bayer Cross package and tablets is circulating. It stresses to insist on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin, noting proper packaging and American ownership, with sizes from 12 tablets per box to 24 bottles of 100 and capsule forms. The active ingredient is monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
A humorous exchange traces a debate on using brevity in a filibuster. Senator Sorghum quips that conciseness fails as a tactic, highlighting political theater and the era’s legislative improvisation.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a cure for coughs sore throats and lung inflammation. It claims thirty-two-year American production supporting its health benefits and ease of breathing. The page also humorously contrasts a dog joke and a moral quip about regret.
An old woman visits the judge of probate in a witty exchange. She explains her husband left several children and asks to be their executioner, prompting a lighthearted and absurd confrontation in court.
A caustic line on peace talks taunts future leaders. The speaker warns that the current dispute, if repeated, will serve as a cautionary example against starting a war.
A reflective line notes how public feuds often involve accusations while the accuser’s own conduct remains questionable, questioning integrity in political discourse.
A compact aphorism notes that prudent laws belong in archives of memory, emphasizing enduring governance over fleeting precedent. The statement frames law as a living record stored for future reflection and reference.
A vintage advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a remedy for aging by boosting kidney and digestive function. It claims long usage over two centuries and promises renewed strength, health, and prevention of decline with regular use, urging readers to buy sealed packs from druggists with a money back guarantee.
A lengthy advertisement extols dairy profits in Western Canada, noting 1918 butter production reaching 9.1 million pounds and strong price gains. It highlights bull sales in Edmonton Calgary and Lacombe, expanding creameries and cheese factories, rising land values, and immigration driven by fertile soil and good climate.
An experimental dry zone is set in Calcutta by excise authorities after a Calcutta Temperance federation request. The educational area includes Calcutta University, major colleges and schools, four public squares, hospitals, churches, mosques and temples, with grog and drug shops to be removed for a year.
In a dialogue about seasonal warmth Mr Penwig questions the idea of an April gas stove and fur overcoat. The other character notes April may have balmy breezes or cloudy skies depending on popular fancy, while seeking a seasonable temperature for delicate ideas.
In coming years airflivvers are expected to challenge the aerial limousine regime, potentially altering urban transport dynamics and luxury travel preferences. The shift signals a breakthrough in compact vertical flight for personal mobility and service economies.
Michael Lasko killed Georgianna Jorgensen after pursuing a letter from Minneapolis that hinted at a rival. He shot the young woman three times then killed himself, in a double tragedy tied to jealousy and a taunting letter.
Minneapolis resident Edna Twalidle posed as a man to work as a harvest hand with her husband in South Dakota last year. She earned over 400 dollars, exposed her gender to a farmer’s wife at the sixth place, and entertained the crew with vaudeville style feats after work.
Lawrence Massachusetts William A Adams deaf and dumb was arrested for jumping street car fares. When the judge set a ten dollar fine Adams shouted robber startling the court.
Charles Logan, 27, charged with counterfeiting, testified he cannot read and is a poor writer, yet he made money from fake bills. The case highlights the ease of producing counterfeit currency with simple tools like ink and paper.
Reports from manufacturers to the bureau of markets show February wool consumption at 27.5 million pounds grease, the lowest since records began. This compares with 63.7 million pounds a year earlier. Strikes and small mills unable to secure wool due to cash-only government auction sales explain the dip.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness roughness or itching then bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse dry gently and dust on Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Priced everywhere at 25c each.
A fragment from Cartoons Magazine features dialogue about a person asking someone to tell a woman they are not at home, with a line about being at home only until told otherwise and a quip on Blockheads and frugality. The excerpt comments on burning thought and living on less than one.
A reflective column notes how self images shift with age from twenty to forty. It humorously suggests photos rarely flatter, yet grows grateful for any flattering luck and acceptance across decades.
A playful note suggests the early bird would skip breakfast less often if the worm weren’t ahead. The line evokes habit and timing with a wry twist.
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