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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
2
Westville Indiana weekly newspaper advertises subscription at 1 year in advance and obituary notices over ten lines priced at 1 dollar. Advertising rates cited for poetry and professional cards with terms and submission guidance.
The column contrasts thrifty, industrious citizens with drones and argues towns thrive when individuals pursue opportunity. It urges Westville to avoid indifference, preserve public spirit, and maintain communal effort, likening a town to a living body needing care and unity to prosper.
A local promotion touts a bargain meal at LaPorte with Lay's snacks included for 28 cents. The offer highlights value for customers seeking affordable dining options.
A twenty eight year old woman applied for Vienna’s vacant public executioner position. She said comforting a condemned man would come from his last earthly gaze resting on a beautiful young woman.
Since the death of his wife Allen G Thurman known as the Old Roman and Cleveland's running mate in 1888 has become a strict recluse. He reads all night and sleeps by day in his library at his Columbus home. He is now 82 years old.
The article notes that the World’s Fair tests found no baking powder purer or stronger for leavening than Royal. It also contains multiple notices on boy and girl conduct, Rousseau and Emile, local readings, and various remedies and anecdotes from public notices.
A summer school program begins June 3, 1895 under J. W. Cattron principal of Westville schools. Applicants are advised to write for full course information since only a limited number can be accommodated.
Wabash Railroad announces excursions from all stations on April 30 May 21 June 11 to the West Northwest South and Southwest. For full details contact the nearest Wabash ticket agent or C S Crane G P and T A Wabash RY.
The New Durham Township Teachers Institute met in Westville last Saturday at 10. Miss Imes was named chairman in Mr. Catron's absence. The session opened with song and roll call after which the group discussed stocks and investments. Mrs. Gusta Baird read an essay on Emile praising Rousseau's life as a study of preparation for teaching.
An old ad listing Extra Union Carpets with half wool filling and extra wool filled ingrain carpets. It promotes to order carpets in three days and features men’s suspenders hats pants and children’s hats with marked prices and fit guarantees. The note emphasizes latest styles and value across a broad range of wool and silk goods.
A reader from Augusta Maine reports dramatic recovery after using Dr Miles Nervine. He describes relief from nervousness sleeplessness leg sensations and memory loss with weight gain from 160 to 176 pounds and improved appetite after multiple bottles.
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