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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
4
A dialog recounts how a Maiden questioned bravely under fire and a Soldier recalls shrinking and making himself as small as possible while facing danger. Both voices explore fear, composure, and self protection in combat.
Miss Lillian Brown of Liberty Maine details two years of severe scalp itching hair loss and painful burning sensations. She credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills with eradicating the condition after six weeks and notes no recurrence since.
A historic note describes the discovery of the fresh water eel in the deep channels of the Messina straits. Whirling eddies bring up marine creatures rarely seen, shedding light on life histories in this mysterious underwater world as reported by the London News Verégraph.
A dramatic exchange unfolds as a stranger accuses a prominent clergyman of mismanaging the church. The clergyman, shocked, asks the stranger to declare his identity. The stranger reveals he is the humble editor of the paper currently under discussion.
A brief exchange shows a father skeptical of a suitor’s ability to support his daughter. The suitor proposes pooling resources to marry, signaling a humorous, understated pitch for a joint effort.
A humorous exchange highlights the problem of costly presents. One speaker laments gifts as mischief while another recalls a wife’s father giving a house and lot, illustrating inflated expectations and social pressure around generosity.
Cartoon caption notes shoppers face higher prices as inflation tightens budgets. A punchline contrasts the rising costs with a smaller doughnut hole, reflecting consumer frustration with everyday goods.
In Chicago Dr. Frederick Everett reports Bosco a six foot rattlesnake in captivity died after biting its own body while attempting to strike a guinea pig. The incident occurred in the doctor’s Center street office where Bosco had been kept for venom extraction. The guinea pig survived as a pet in the office.
A fragment discusses the balance between ornament and function in daily life. It argues that decoration should suit rest and work, warns against mixing beauty with business, and urges prioritizing labor before leisure. It cites John Ruskin as a reference point for restrained, practical aesthetics.
Columbus Texas resident John L Perry reports illness a year ago with swelling and misdiagnosed dropsy. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills his condition improved promptly and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by dealers for 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a terse remark the pugilist complains about a bout with a spiderlike opponent. The exchange hints at unexpected dangers and a dislike for the adversary encountered in the ring.
Shawnee Oklahoma markets itself as a booming center with 1500 jobs at a meat packing plant and 600 at a cotton fabric mill. The piece touts Baptist and Catholic universities enrolling 1000 students and urges readers to invest, claiming property prices will rise quickly. It also includes anecdotal items on suffrage, a riddle about a deaf and dumb asylum, and a spoof ad about a fictitious firm, all reflecting period civic and commercial life.
Mothers urged to examine Castorla bottles for Musea signature. In use for years the product promises safety for infants and children and includes a fly killer claim. Consumers are asked to send 20 cents to H. Somers in Brooklyn for a daily fly killer sample.
A local paper ad recalls Rev J D Lapley of Avondale Station Alabama receiving a free trial bottle of Dr Caldwell Syrup Papsin for indigestion and reports quick relief. It promotes free trials by mail and lists Mrs Alice Northrup of Quincy Illinois as a cured patient, with Dr Caldwell's Monticello Illinois address for orders and advice.
A collection of short anecdotes on affection and wit. A boy affectionately calls his mother heaven and the north pole, while another joke shows a prospective tenant boasting about her qualities. The snippets reflect playful, lighthearted observations on love and social manners.
A superstition instructs sleeping with a wedding cake under the pillow for three nights to reveal dreams on the third night that may come true. The warning about disguising suspicion with clever talk appears as a cautionary note.
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