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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
An advertisement touts Freezone a cheap ether compound that allegedly dissolves corns and calluses in moments. It claims root and all can be lifted with fingers after application and notes a Cincinnati inventor. If unavailable, shoppers can ask their druggist to order a bottle.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for soothing irritated baby skin. It claims gentle baths followed by ointment will calm the child and let the mother rest, offering free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept L Boston and noting sales everywhere.
Mr. Robert W Ferguson of Hingham Massachusetts writes of years with kidney disorder and back pain. He nearly died in Vancouver but recovered through persistent use of Dodd’s Kidney Pills.
The appeal calls for soldiers sailors and farmers to support war needs by growing grain and providing food for troops and allies. It highlights Canadian and U S cooperation, farmland abundance in the United States and Western Canada, and urges patriotic enlistment in agriculture to sustain the war effort.
The article cites the term wave length in wireless telegraphy and explains that a wave-meter determines the length. It notes that a natural aerial wavelength is four times its linear length, similar to organ pipes and tuning forks, and says measuring by a rule is unreliable compared with a wave-meter.
A speaker argues cost of living can be reduced by a garden effort while another notes he has given away angleworms from his agricultural work. The exchange blends humor and optimism on luck, gratitude, and breakfast fish.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a man claiming a new job as a hotel bellboy and another mentioning bragging to the boys about heading to the front. The readable text indicates a wartime era setting with informal speech.
A fragmented exchange prompts questions about the cause of the pause. The dialogue shifts, hinting at miscommunication or an interruption affecting flow.
Mrs Tros McGonigal of 8432 Hartville Street Philadelphia reports four years of crippling female cramps and threats of operation. After reading an advert and using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health after three bottles and urges others to publish her letter.
An ad promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength lotion. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce typically enough to clear the skin, and the lighter freckles may disappear. Money back guarantee if it fails.
A Supreme Court justice recalls a young West lawyer arguing his first case before Justice Harlan. The attorney spoke with momentum, repeating his hearted argument until the justice finally said the court would decide the case in the young man’s favor.
A hospital scene features a patient diagnosed with a pane in his stomach. He jokes about his condition while doctors assess his unusual ailment. The exchange highlights a punning exchange in a medical setting.
A woman expresses deep dissatisfaction while her husband is portrayed as always granting her wants. The exchange hints at relationship strain and control dynamics within a marriage, reflecting social tensions of the era.
A playful exchange debates life versus fiction as two characters discuss starting romance with chapter 1. One asks if life is more interesting than fiction, the other counters romance should begin at chapter 1.
A fragmentary report recounts Miss Williams urging farmers to use leisure for study of 1918 models and inventions while noting the exodus from fields lowers farm costs. She stresses balancing duties with croquet and motor activities, and encourages reading during harsh months.
Miss Williams praises tariff shifts enabling farmers to enjoy Argentine beef without feeling robbed. She notes winter beaches and tropical sun as a backdrop while predicting a future of self operating implements and greater returns for less work. The speaker foresees a new era where farmers spend more time in town.
An Adams newspaper feature warns readers how a hat store mirror exposes aging signs from wrinkles to receding ear lobes. The humorous piece urges men to face reality after seeing their look in a mirror and shop for rejuvenation aids.
Husband questions the need for monitoring and owning a car while wife insists they must keep it running. Paul’s father asks why he cannot practice music lessons, lamenting the long day of practice.
Residents report icy, snowbound streets and cancellations as city crews clear main arteries. Officials urge caution, drivers slow down, and schools consider late openings amid slippery conditions.
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