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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

4

Dr Williams Pink Pills touted for rheumatism relief

A patient recounts severe rheumatism with swollen feet and crutches improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims the pills safely build red blood, strengthen nerves, cure rheumatism and other ailments, with no habit forming ingredients. Sold by druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.

Spain Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

Garfield Tea Ad Sample From Washington Star

Local sample ad from the Washington Star features Garfield Tea by Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn N Y. The line offers a humorous Uncle Eben quote about curbside disputes and encourages trying Garfield Tea as a mild laxative.

Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn, N.Y Garfield Tea

Mutual Admiration Sparks in Detroit Free Press Exchange

A lighthearted exchange portrays Miss Joltly Eddie Blank as a flattery expert while Kathleen notes a reciprocal praise. The Detroit Free Press reports on playful banter and mutual regard between the two individuals.

Miss Joltly Eddie Blank Kathleen Detroit Free Press

Diogenes Lantern Fades as Honest Man Eludes His Search

Subpoena Server claims the pursuit of honesty is hindered by slick bystanders while the ancient critic Diogenes laments his lamp burning low without finding a truly honest man. The exchange appears in the American Spectator style spoofing philosophical quests.

Diogenes B. C American Spectator

The Envoy In Exile Amid Desert Warnings

Amid tribal fear the envoy faced a hostile camp. The old envoy and the wretched Al bino were cast out as the scene showed the tribesmen vanishing within minutes. Sir Harrywall noted their fear of the white Disease surpassing even Maxim’s devices.

Harrywall

Limb Ailment Healed by Cuticura Remedies

A naval petitioner from Newark New York recounts suffering a limb skin issue for years. After doctors failed he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment bathing daily and applying six to seven boxes. In three weeks the condition cleared and has not returned since.

H. J. ‘Ivers U.S. N U. S.S. Newark New York

Bunko Steerer Asked by Rural Visitor

A rural visitor asks for a bunko steerer noting he has spent all his money and wants one for a dinner. The responding police officer declines to help find a bunko man. Local tone from the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Louiisville

Twice Told Testimony Woman Finds Belief in Kidney Pills

Mrs. Jane Fartell of Jersey City credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after heavy backache swelling and dizziness. She reports improved kidney action and steady secretions and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers for 59 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Jane Far- Tell Ocean Ave Jersey City N. J Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Clothes and Conduct in Fashioned Conduct

A reflective essay argues attire shapes behavior across genders and eras. It cites examples from a bushman in Australia to a streetcar conductor, asserting clothes influence manners and social perception.

Deafness Cure Claims and Catarrh Treatment Offer

An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises a $100 reward for any case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and promotes Hell's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & O Toledo

Knob Too Busy Satire Cites Microbes in Hymnals

A Chicago Herald quip notes hymns books may harbor microbes while asking why no microbes are found on saloon doorknobs. The witticism contrasts sacred volumes with saloon gates to provoke thought on cleanliness and infection spread.

Chicago Herald

How Luxury Believes Fatigue Travel Note

Traveling long journeys are made comfortable by exquisite decorations woodwork and color effects in tapestries. The piece promotes a luxurious California trip via Union Pacific with illustrated booklets and rates. Address for information is W G Neimyer Chicago.

California Union Pacific Kor W. G. Neimyer G. A Jackson Boulevard Chicago

At the Dinner Party Mrs Henpeck Scolds Husband

In a Famully Journal vignette Mrs. Henpeck mocks her husband for rude dining behavior. She mutters she would throw a table etiquette book at him if she had it. The scene captures domestic satire on public manners.

Knights of Columbus Meeting and Travel Notes

New Haven Connecticut hosts Knights of Columbus events with low rates via Nickel Pirate Road on June 2 3 1 and Lth Lorg return Hmit. Stop over privilege at Niagara Falls New York City and Chautauqua Take with Fall information for Local 2 tor address J Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams &I. They quote a Florsten Post line Do you believe that riches bring trouble They never brought me any.

Knights of Columbus New Haven Conn Niagara Falls New York City Chautauqua Take J. Y. Calahan Adams &I Chicago, Il

Boston and Return Low Rates via Nickel Plate Road

Announcement lists travel options with low return rates via the Nickel Plate Road to Boston from unspecified origins. Mentions dates May and a return limit, plus contact details for the local agent J Y Calahan in Chicago and an address on Adams Street.

Assassination of Batum Agent H W Stuart Near Manziadjani

Batum ship broker and British subject H W Stuart, American vice consul, was shot near his country home at Manziadjani while returning from a friend's dinner. He was struck in the breast and leg, died two hours later at a local military barracks. Assassins fled.

Batum H. Stuart Stuart Manziadjani

Supreme Court Affirms Burton Prison Sentence

The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Missouri circuit court ruling sentencing U S Senator Ralph Burton of Kansas to six months in Iron County Jail a $2500 fine and permanent disqualification from holding federal office. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion overruling all Burton's challenged points.

Kansas Washington Supreme Court of the United States United States Ralph Burton Burton United States Circuit Court F Eastern District of Missouri Iron County Justice Harlan

Treaty to regulate Rio Grande waters signed in Washington

Ambassador Casasus for Mexico and Secretary Root signed a treaty shaping use of Rio Grande waters. If Senate approves, it will end twenty years of friction in U.S.-Mexico relations.

Washington Casasus Root Monday Rio Grande Senate

Fire at Cotton Docks in New York Causes Large Loss

A Monday night blaze at the American cotton docks between St. George and Tomkinsville Staten Island was restrained by midnight. The fire confined to warehouses storing cotton and caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.

New York St. George Tomkinsville Staten Island

Will Move Whole Town to A New Site

Will relocate the entire Winnipeg Junction community to a new site one mile away to avoid conflict with property owners and business leaders as the railroad moves its station. Northern Pacific Railway plans the townwide shift simultaneously.

St. Paul Minn Winnipeg Junction Northern Pacific Railway Company

Lawyer Arrested in Counterfeiting Case in Indianapolis

William B. Schwartz was arrested Monday on counterfeiting charges in Indianapolis. He surrendered the dies used to make the spurious coin, saying his law practice failed to provide for his sick wife.

Indianapolis Ind William B. Schwartz Schwartz

Hay Rate Case Decision Affirmed by High Court

The federal supreme court affirmed the circuit court ruling in the Hay rate case from the Northern District of Ohio. The decision was divided, upholding interstate commerce regulations at issue.

Federal Supreme Court Circuit Court Northern District of Ohio

Pirates Capture Felucca Consuelo Off Ang Hera Coast

Pirates loyal to brigand chief Valiente seize the British ship Felucca Consuelo off the Ang Hera coast and demand a ransom of 2000 dollars. The incident highlights piracy in the region and the ransom demand issued to the ship’s owners.

Gibraltar Felucca Consuelo Anghera Valiente

Fatal quarrel over money in Vinton Iowa

Lawrence Muan aged 30 shot his wife in the head then killed himself after a money dispute in Vinton Iowa. The wife was expected to recover, while Muan died from his injuries.

Vinton Lawrence Muan

Missouri Pacific Inspector Dead in Nebraska City Wedding Eve

C N Stallman a Missouri Pacific inspector killed himself Sunday night in Nebraska City Nebraska on the eve of his wedding to Miss Mae Clinkenbeard of Lincoln. He was to be married Tuesday a Missouri Pacific official said.

Nebraska City Neb C. N. Stallman Missouri Pacific Mae Clinkenbeard Lincoln

Prominent Mason Allan Dowell Dies in Kansas City

Allan Dowell longtime Masonic lecturer died at his brother in law's home in Kansas City aged 73. He was a noted authority on Free Masonry and had practiced the craft for 40 years.

Kansas City Allan Dowell

Mine Tipple Fire Forces 600 Miners to Escape

The Hazel Kirke coal mine tipple near Bentleyville in Washington county burned on Monday. All 600 miners escaped the blaze without reported injuries.

Pittsburg Hazel Kirke Bentleyville Washington County

World’s YWCA Conference Adopts Training and Homes Plan

Paris report says the World YWCA conference closed with emphasis on training secretaries, establishing girls homes in all countries, and assistance for working girls in cities.

Paris Young Woman's Christian Association

Miners at Plum Run Mines Face Strikes and Shortage

In Steubenville report, 40 nonunion miners were brought to work at Plum Run mines. Only eight reached the workings on Monday, the rest persuaded to leave by strike notices.

Steubenville Plum Run Mondey Mings Dickets

Fragmented OCR item from local page

A partial readable clipping notes a public notice or brief item with names and places unclear, showing scattered letters and phrases. No complete event or outcome is discernible from the fragments available.

Persevering Cure: Mrs Truffaker Credits Peruna Relief

Mrs Mittie Truffaker of Columbia Tennessee reports severe dyspepsia left her bedridden until she used Peruna. She credits the bottle with full recovery after initial doubts and praises the remedy. Dr S B Harruan notes a revised Peruna formula adding a mild laxative to enhance its effects.

Mittie Truffaker Columbia, Tenn Peruna S. B Harruan M. D

Medical notions mix germ theory and odd cures across eras

A British physician links paralysis to germ disease similar to tuberculosis and diphtheria. Other notes cite unlikely remedies and curiosities from electric chairs for seasickness to ultraviolet light claims for hair regrowth, and warn artificial light can dull eyesight with some recovery possible with care.

W. F. Robertson Emil Reich Portugal Kronmayer

Bread Dyspepsia and the Diastase Digest

The article explains bread dyspepsia from white flour lacking natural diastase, which digests starch in the intestines. It notes a wheat berry deposit becomes diastase when exposed to saliva and pancreatic juices, and credits Grape-Nuts with using whole grains to develop diastase externally through moisture and warmth.

Western Canada offers vast settlement prospects for youth

The article highlights strong immigration interest in Western Canada and portrays the prairies as a land of opportunity for the ambitious young man. It stresses the farm as a stepping stone to civil prominence and municipal growth, with government agents ready to share rates and travel guidance.

Canada States of the Union Great Britain Wheat Belt Prairies Canadian Western

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Many Women Avoid Surgery

A medical advertisement argues women may avoid hospital operations by using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites symptoms of female organ illness and shares testimonials from Miss Ruby Mushrush and Mrs. Alice Berryhill about relief and recovery without surgery.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ruby Mushrush East Chicago Ind Alice Berryhill Boyce Street Chattanooga Tenn Pinkham Yan E. Pinkham

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