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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
4
Public notice outlines format and pricing for obituaries and professional cards in the Westville Ind Indicator. It specifies weekly Thursday publication, year rates in advance, and deadlines for submissions by Wednesday noon.
The piece condemns Michigan City for heavy debt beyond constitutional limits, illegal bond issues, a costly water works plant, and ongoing germ infected water. It argues the city's governance under the current ring and Democratic ascendancy will bring more taxes and debt, with Republicans shown as having a harsher cure.
A promotional claim states a young woman paid for twelve pounds of flesh at eight cents per pound using Scott's Emulsion. It asserts regular doses gained twelve pounds, and offers a free sample while noting the product costs $1.90 at druggists.
The piece critiques party leaders as election winds shift power and prestige. It notes Northern Traction financing, track upgrades, a new power house generator, and future expansion. Local races swing, with Michigan City electing Republicans, and Valparaiso postal hours reduced to 6 pm starting May 1.
Dr C E Johnson of Otis sails for a six month medical course in Vienna. The W C T U county annual meeting convened at Union Mills led by state president Mrs Way Pringer. Several ads promote tonics and remedies from Hollister and Chamberlains. Henry Rankin, longtime Porter County surveyor, died after a fall at the Valparaiso courthouse steps. Rankin, born 1838 in Pennsylvania, served 50 years in the county, fought at Stone River, and is survived by a sister in Wyoming Ohio. Cement cars collided near Henry Draves’ coal shed after brakes failed, causing damage. Pominville of Stillwater lauded for stomach relief after trying Chamberlains Tablets. Draves plans removal south and is advertising stock for sale at cost.
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