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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

4

Marvelous Recovery Reported After Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs. Ray Trusner of 30 W 3rd St New Albany Indiana credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving chronic kidney disease symptoms. She describes severe pain and swelling in her limbs and back along with colored secretions, noting marked improvement and full recovery in six weeks. She urges others to remember the name for back and kidney relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.

Ray Trusner 3Rd St New Albany Ind Doan Doan’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Mary and the ring at tea with twenty three girls

A playful scene where Mary carries a ring given by her beau and at tea the number twenty three girls notice it. The crowd reacts with excitement and curiosity as the ring seems to move among the group.

Mary

Paxtine Antiseptic Sold For Catarrh Relief

Paxtine antiseptic offered as a nasal spray for catarrh at 25 cents a box. Available from The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston Massachusetts with postpaid delivery on receipt of price.

Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass

We Can and We Do Declares Silent Plays Possible

A quoted exchange argues that theater can exist without words and without actors, challenging traditional performance norms. The dialogue suggests innovations in staging and interpretation, emphasizing nonverbal expression and audience imagination.

Herbal salve and tonics advertised in comic old ad blend

An assortment of product pitches and fashion quips appears in a vintage advertisement. Cole’s Carboli salve promises fast burn and cut healing with scar prevention. Garfield Tea touts a clear head and health, while Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claims teething relief for children.

Mouse causes chaotic Fourth of July scene in New Jersey barn

In Metuchen a small mouse gnawed on sky rocket tubes stored in Alderman Kramer’s barn igniting fireworks. Sparks set off rockets and candy, bursting hose reels, injuring staff and damaging equipment. Authorities and fire crews responded as miscreants stole alcohol from Jim Lawless’ keg.

Metuchen N. J Edward Kramer Kramer Robbins Frank Smith Harry Eubanks Lydrant Foreman Hokanson Flaherty Mike Rowan Alderman Kramer Brogie Hook and Ladder Company Washington Hose Company John Almond Charlie Williamson Jim Lawless

Ablaze Man Sets Fire at Exchange Hotel Kitchen

Gusie Wintershbaugh burst into the Exchange Hotel kitchen as flames enveloped her body. Guests fled as she raced through the dining room and into the kitchen where Chef Dietrick wrapped her in a carpet to extinguish the fire.

Bloomsburg Gusie Wintershbaugh Exchange Hoel Chef Dietrick

Stabbed a Golf Ball. New York Golf Club Secretary

A stray note from a historical report mentions A C Johnson, secretary of the New York Golf Club, possibly injured by acid exposure, described in terse terms amid fragmented details.

New.York A. C. Johnson The New

Garfield Tea Claims As Laxative Remedy

A promotional note declares Garfield Tea unequalled as a laxative for occasional or daily use. A moral between lines contrasts certainty with doubt, ending with a proverb about never being sure of anything.

Garfield

Laundryman and organ grinder clash on Frankstown avenue

A Chinese laundryman and an Italian organ grinder fought in Frankstown avenue near Meadow street. The Chinaman used a flatiron and washboard during the scuffle, injuring the Italian as bystanders intervened. The incident stemmed from a trespass dispute involving Charlie Wong's laundry and Vincent Battaglia's hand organ.

Pittsburg Frankstown Avenue Meadow Street Vincent Battaglia Carlo Charlie Wong Battaglia Monk Sfutore

Royalty Faces Competition from Big Musical Show Scenery

A lord high Keeper of the buttonhook notes that royalty struggles with court duties when a large musical production dominates with its costumes and scenery. The monarch agrees the competition is stiff, highlighting the clash between regality and popular entertainment.

Judge rules no authority to stop husband from making love

In Los Angeles a woman sought an injunction to restrain her husband from being attentive. The California judge ruled there is no judicial power to prevent marital affection though it could stop abuse. The remark sparked comparisons to Solomon and noted the judge’s view of whims and inconsistencies in womankind.

California Los Angeles Solomon Paw Paw Mich Ann Arbor Lydia E. Pinkham Orvizite Roos Paw

These Poor Artists Joke Wordplay on Artsy Diners

A short quip features Tommy aged eight asking the difference between an artisan and an artist. His papa replies that one eats regularly while the other does not, delivering a playful hometown joke.

Tommy Papa

Doctor Fooled by His Own Coffee Habit Reverses Health

A physician recounts his experience with coffee and tea and how he switched to Postum. He notes heart palpitations ceased after avoiding caffeinated drinks and following preparation tips for Postum. He says thousands of physicians use it at home and in practice.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Bear Hunt Turns Narrow Escape Near Government Camp

In Estacada Oregon a large black bear leaped from the brush and attacked hunter Max Klaetsch as he rested on a log near Government Camp with his brother Otto and a homesteader in pursuit. The bear’s charge sent Klaetsch tumbling into the brush while hounds closed in and the chase continued through the Cascades.

Estacada Ore Bruin Max Klaetsch Government Camp Klaetsch Otto Here Cascades

Caractacus Fights for Freedom Returns to Britain

Caractacus of early Britain, captured by Julius Caesar with wife and children, defies Rome. Before Caesar he speaks for liberty, tests his courage in an arena, and ultimately wins freedom for his family returning home to Britain.

Rome Julius Caesar Caractacus Britain

Mrs Selby Praises Cuticura For Baby Prize Winner

Mrs G A Selby of Redondo Beach California credits Cuticura Soap with her five month old baby winning a prize in a baby contest. She notes the soap keeps the child free of sores and chafing and urges other mothers to use Cuticura. A free sample offer for Cuticura Soap and Ointment is extended by mail from Boston.

G. A. Selby Redondo Beach California

Ancient surgeons honored with royal favor and riches

Historical account recalls high pay for doctors in antiquity. When Dar ius injured his foot, Damocedes, famed healer, cured him and earned a place in the king’s harem. The ladies presented a gold vase filled with pearls and money, carried by a eunuch who dropped it, and slaves gathered the pearls.

Darius Hystaspes Damocedes

Milky Way Shifts Tied to Ancient Glacial Periods

The article discusses a proposed cause for glacial cycles linked to the Milky Way’s movement. Dr Rudolf Spitaler suggests Earth’s heat distribution could shift as the solar system changes its position relative to the galaxy. The Milky Way’s dense, hot star regions may influence planetary temperatures.

Rudolf Spitaler

Castoria Safety Reminder for Mothers

Important to Mothers. Inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of witix. In use for over 30 years, it is advertised as a safe remedy for infants and children. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.

Witix Fletcher

Impolite Exchange Cited From Fregende Blaetter

Quoted line shows Karl refusing a doctor, citing not knowing him well enough. The snippet appears in Fregende Blaetter and reflects a strained social exchange rather than a full article. No further context or dates are provided.

Emmy Fregende Blaetter

Marine Eye Remedy and Garfield Tea Advertisements

Marine Eye Remedy praised for red itchy eyes with an illustrated book in each package. Marketed as not patent medicine and sold by Druggists for 50c per bottle. available in aseptic tubes in two sizes. Garfield Tea presented as a light political quip while noting weather can be pleasant when well.

Marine Marine Evelve Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago

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