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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
2
The Indicator published weekly in Westville Indiana announces obituary notices up to twelve lines for 1.00 a year in advance. Obituary poetry costs ten cents per line. Professional cards priced at 5.00 per year. Advertising rates offered on application and readers urged to note the advertisements.
A notice from Eugene R. Moore of 42 Porte announces his candidacy for county treasurer, pending the decision of the Republican county convention. The page also references Julius Conitz and broad letters about employment ads, economics, and city improvement.
The piece argues the United States faces no socialist threat, praising private enterprise and limited government. It recalls past fears under Cleveland, noting voters erred then and now recognize sound policy and opportunity, with destiny seen as clear and unmistakable.
The piece argues against free silver and aligns with sustaining the current money while criticizing eastern papers and Harrison. It laments the circulating medium dispute as mostly theoretical and urges action through labor or merchandise, noting the grid monster of suspicion as a business blight.
The piece argues government confidence harms industry and unemployment. It compares business risk to evaluating a debtor’s assets, insisting currency is merely a medium of value and not tied to industrial conditions. It questions gold standard and free coinage as solutions.
The firms West & Truax Wholesale Druggists Toledo O Waxpina Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O endorse F J Cheney Co and guarantee his honesty and ability to fulfill obligations. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle sold by all druggists.
The speaker argues the highest honor is to the protective system noting 30 years of experience with cheaper manufactured goods while wages remain stable. He contrasts free trade and protection, asserting free trade cheapens products by lowering the artisan while protection boosts the artisan’s status.
The article reflects on Nasr al-Din Shah's assassination and Persia's political fragility. It notes the monarchy's liberal yet firm rule, religious fervor, and the impact of copper coin debasement on unrest. It warns Persia could remain a regional irritant amid hard economic times.
Advice on marriage duties urges patience and kindness to wives. It stresses avoiding a gloomy demeanor at home and using supportive words and a caring tone. It recommends keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy on hand as a health aid.
An advertisement touts a sharp remedy for cold symptoms with congested lungs and severe coughs. H. N. Nichols promotes the product as a fast acting cure, promising rapid relief in a single minute.
An old advertisement promotes insuring services offered by J. B. Greep at Ka Place. The notice urges readers to place their policies with the agent for reliable coverage.
A state-wide probe reveals enumerators padding counts to boost pay. In Indianapolis three blocks show 132 in past tallies, now likely 0 to 10,000 fewer children. Officials accuse crews of inflating families and stealing funds. Indiana towns including LaPorte, Michigan City and Fort Wayne called for reports.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption and would die before recovery but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold nearing consumption and in two weeks was cured after one bottle. Free trial bottles available at E T Scotts. regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
The last legislature, critiqued by Governor Matthews and the Indiana Democracy, touted savings on the State house staff, state officers salaries, prisons, and the state printing bill. Critics warn details will be clarified as the campaign begins.
Rev S P Klotz of Waterloo Indiana says he suffered dyspepsia for over 20 years. He reports that a 10 cent bottle of Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin gave him great relief and after using nearly one large bottle feels like a different person. E T Scott also endorses the remedy.
The Indiana State Board of Health contemplates recommending legislation to modernize health administration. A May 12 board meeting in Indianapolis coincides with a county health officers meeting to discuss sanitary needs. Secretary Harry invites officers to submit milk and dairy product specimens for free testing and urges amendments to cut statewide costs, noting cholera costs to hog raisers.
Mr D P Davie of Goshen Virginia endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism stating personal use eased his brothers inflammatory rheumatism and one bottle cured him after a year of severe sickness.
U. S. Gov t Reports favor Royal Baking Powder as superior to all other brands, asserting its quality and effectiveness.
The text argues for belief in a supreme judge and afterlife, contrasting infinite judgment with flawed human rulings. It warns that public life and private conduct, especially toward those influenced by others, will be weighed on the final day despite a polished exterior.
A classified notice seeks a reliable man or woman to distribute samples and canvass houses for Vegetable Viclet Soaps and Pure Flavoring Extracts. Potential earnings range from 40 to 75 dollars per month. Applicants directed to Crofts & Reed in Chicago Illinois.
George Lawrence Johnson of Fairfield Iowa reports a process allied to X rays that converts a common base metal into gold at low cost. He and colleague Minear observed a white powder on the metal and yellow surfaces after exposure to a Crookes tube. Dr Hotchkiss at Columbia hints the yellow metal is probably gold. Johnson says 68.92 percent gold, 19 cents per hour. Patent steps underway both in the United States and abroad.
The LaPorte Herald reports a full set of men's clothing and accessories found about a half mile south of Wanatah near the Louisville New Albany and Chicago tracks. The garments are blood dyed red and sparked widespread curiosity with no official explanation or suspected foul play yet.
An ad urges using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to end a cold with mild action and cleaner system. It notes trial size and larger bottles at E T Scott's and adds a pitch for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a family must have.
Mrs. R. L. Lamson of Fairmount Illinois reports her sister used Camphorin's Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism and achieved a complete cure. She keeps it on hand and finds it beneficial for aches pains and lameness, calling it the quickest cure she has seen.
In Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Iowa and Dakota numerous lakeside localities offer summer homes near rail lines. The resorts range from formal to casual attire and are reachable by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. A description of principal resorts and rates is available from Robt. C. Ames Traveling Passenger Agent 50 Market Building Cincinnati Ohio.
Older readers needing bowel and kidney regulation are advised to try Electric Bitters. The tonic has no whiskey and no stimulant, aiding nature by toning the stomach and bowels. It improves digestion and provides strength, offered at fifty cents a bottle by Scott's drug store.
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