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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

4

Western Canada Wheat Prospects Boosted by Ideal Spring Weather

Optimism runs through Western Canada as farmers seed early across Manitoba to the Rockies. Last fall’s strong harvest and record plowing expand spring acreage while moisture and sunshine drive rapid wheat growth. Despite labor shortages in some areas, tractors increase and exports of Marquis wheat to Australia and France seed future markets. Land prices compare favorably with expected grain revenues, signaling rising value of prairie farming.

Canada Manitoba Rocky Mountains Western Calgary Alta South Country Wig Cabri Saskatchewan Western Canada America Australia France

They Still Exist Peace-at-any-price Man Quote

The remark reflects a lingering debate about idealists versus practical married men. The line contrasts a peace-at-any-price stance with the reality of married life and its influence on social or political viewpoints.

Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble with back pain headaches and nervousness. Swamp Root, a physician's prescription, is advertised as a remedy. Send ten cents for a sample and buy a medium or large bottle at any drug store.

Mrs. C. Jobes Federal St Burlington, N. J Dean Doan Tan Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Aerial Whale Hunt Goes On A Machine Gun Flight

An army lieutenant on a whale hunting expedition uses a plane with a machine gun to sight a whale four miles offshore. He dives, fires a short burst, and the carcass is recovered by a motorboat, yielding him notable profit.

Pacific Ocean Popular Mechanics Magazine

Daily Fly Killer Ad Promises Seasonal Protection

A Daily Fly Killer claims to kill thousands and protect all season. Sold by dealers or five sent express paid for 1.25 dollars. Address H Somers 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY.

Express H. Somers de Kalb Ave Brooklyn N. Y Adv

Bullets Intersect in No Man’s Land During Battle

An English soldier finds a pair of bullets after British forces push Germans back several hundred yards. The bullets travel across No Man’s Land and strike entanglements with varying results amid heavy fighting in the great war.

No Man’s Land

How to Handle a Man Who Abuses and Angrily Rants

A blunt guide advises staying calm to avoid escalation when facing a man who explodes in insults. It emphasizes restraint, nonretaliation, and maintaining personal safety in heated exchanges.

One Man with an Idea

A brief editorial line praises a single inventor or thinker whose fresh idea stands out against entrenched routines. It contrasts individual initiative with stagnant tradition, suggesting innovation can outpace large groups entrenched in old methods.

Charity Never Begins at Home During House Cleaning

A brief note emphasizes that generosity should not be neglected even while workers clean a home. The message cautions against misplacing charity duties during routine chores.

Charity

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Aimed At Feminine Ailments

A historical note claims Dr. Pierce of Buffalo successfully treated women with feminine disorders using his temperance tonic Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The remedy, formed from roots and herbs, was sold in liquid and tablet forms and marketed as strengthening women’s health and vitality.

Dr. Pierce America Pierce Buffalo

Time to Buy a Farm in Good Old U.S.A.

An advertisement from the U S Railroad Administration invites readers to contact the Homeseekers Bureau for farm opportunities across states. It promises free information on farming, stock raising, dairying, poultry, and fruit growing with details on state, acreage, activity, and terms. J L Edwards, manager, Agri Section, Washington D C.

U.S.A U. S Railroad Administration Homeseekers’ Bureau J. L. Edwards Agri U. S. Railroad Administration Washington, D. C

Burkburnett Oil Field Dividend Stock Request

A request to send a stamp for a list of dividend paying oil stocks in the Burkburnett field Texas. The note references the Central Stock Exchange located at 714 Ohio Ave Wichita Falls Texas.

Burkburnett Field Texas Central Stock Exch Ohio Ave Wichita Falls Tex

Private subscription funds aviation school for Fer

A government fund subscription will finance Fer's access to an aviation school. Other notes report Japan's coal output exceeding 20 million tons last year and patents for a machinists mirror, aluminum sole shoes, ultraviolet digestion aid, a folding library table bed, a garage vapor alarm, a quacking decoy duck, and an adjustable brace hand truck doubling as a step ladder.

Fer

Humor of the Day Lines From Several U S Papers

A collage of quips from Kansas City Journal Baltimore American Pittsburgh Post Washington Star and Florida Times Union. The snippets mock figures and topics from fevers painters politicians and bartenders in a witty syndicated exchange.

Lift Off Corns With Freezone Touch And Lift Method

A simple remedy promotes using Freezone to soften a stubborn corn followed by manual removal. Apply as directed then gently lift the corns away with fingers for relief.

Freezone promises painless corn removal with pennies

A sales pitch touts Freezone as a painless corn remover affordable at drug stores. It claims instant relief, no soreness, and easy removal of hard and soft corns as well as corns between the toes, calling Freezone a Cincinnati genius’s discovery.

Cincinnati

Starch Wash Removes Black Ceilings Stains

Describes cleaning discolored ceilings above mantles. Whitewash then starch and water cream mixture applied with a soft flannel. after drying, gently rub to lift the blackened stain.

August Flower Remedy Advertises Gentle Laxative Benefits

GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER has been a household remedy for constipation intestinal troubles torpid liver and low spirits for over fifty years. It claims to ease indigestion nervous dyspepsia and liver trouble and to relieve headaches heart palpitations and related symptoms. A few doses will relieve you and it is described as a gentle laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold in all civilized countries.

Glass House Neighbors Face Fuzzy Headed Quirk Debate

A fragment hints at social tension as residents in glass houses confront neighbors who label others as odd. The remark intertwines caution against rash actions with sighting of odd behavior, reflecting gossip and community judgment.

Quotes on Success and Ambition in Everyday Life

A compact reflection notes that perseverance matters more than wealth or looks. It argues men mainly chase riches, women benefit from beauty, and sustained effort keeps top positions attainable while many tire and stop climbing. It emphasizes persistence as the path to achievement.

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Pain Relief

An advertisement urges readers to treat back and kidney pains with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims early symptoms signal for help and promotes the product as a trusted remedy sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.

Rich Burma oil field reported in Houston Post item

The Houston Post notes a new oil field in Burma with potential wealth. It also highlights leather waste as an wallpaper ingredient, an auto rear light with an extinguish alert, and Draguay's 17 million forest trees planted.

Burma Draguay

Things to Watch In Private And In Public

Observing self discipline in different settings. Quote notes keeping thoughts calm in solitude and controlling temper in family and speech in company. A concise musing on self restraint across daily roles.

A Lady of Distinction and Perfume Influence

Advertisement notes that a lady of distinction is recognized by the delicate influence of her perfume. A bath with Caticura Soap and hot water cleanses pores, followed by Caticura Talcum Powder for clear healthy skin. Some people seem to live in the air and each touch of earth brings trouble.

When Women Meet They Gossip And Men Sip

A concise wry line about social dynamics in mixed company. Women share chatter while men gravitate toward drinks.

Odd Claims About Nature and History Debunked

A reader item questions a string of astonishing statements about Central America sand eating naked stars tiger sightings diamonds Chinese rulers and ancient submarines. The note concludes that none of the listed claims hold any truth.

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