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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
4
A vintage ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach disorders including constipation and indigestion with trial sizes at 10 cents and larger sizes at 50 cents and one dollar. It also recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and mentions H N Nichols as a seller.
The ad lists women apparel and accessories including shirt waists in all sizes for 45c, detachable collar waists, wrappers in current styles, silks and broadcloth items, new serges in colors, summer corsets, lace curtains per pair, chenille portieres and table covers, mens socks 4 for 25c, Misses tan lace shoes at $1.40, 20th Century Shoes, gilt belts, all priced to attract shoppers.
A tangled chase unfolds as detective Mitchel parries Barnes in a church wedding disruption. Rose Montalban’s plotting, a forged civil contract, and a hidden child drive a dramatic revelation in a New Orleans inspired wager of love and betrayal.
Mr Barnes confronts Mitchel and discovers his plan to marry Miss Remsen. Neuilly arrives from New Orleans to aid justice as Barnes presses to prevent the union while clues surface about a ruby and a missing child.
The Wabash Railroad reduces round trip fare to St Louis for the Republican National Convention on June 16 1896 from all stations. For sale dates limits and details contact nearest Wabash ticket agent or C S Crane Gen Pass and Ticket Agent St Louis MO.
Cripple Creek Colp. is described as the greatest gold mining camp in the world now in a boom. The Wabash Railroad is promoted as the best line to Cripple Creek via Kansas City or St. Louis. Contact the nearest Wabash Ticket Agent for details.
An early April release is planned with all new original content. It will feature articles by Capt. Chas. King U S A Ex Gov Geo W Peck of Wisconsin and other noted writers. The issue promises entertainment and good illustrations. Send ten cents to Geo H Heatford publisher 415 Old Colony Building Chicago NL for a copy.
A recruitment note seeks a reliable man or woman to distribute samples and canvass house to house for Vegetable Viclet Soaps and Pure Flavoring Extracts. Earn $40 to $75 monthly. Apply Crofts & Reed, Chicago, 11.
The piece touts Cripple Creek Colorado as a booming gold district with 1896 output forecast at 200 million dollars. It highlights Cripple Creek production exceeding one million dollars monthly and rapid stock price gains with 35 to 50 percent dividends. J E Morgan & Co of 45 Broadway New York act as agents for Prudential Gold Mining Co and offer free prospectus and books on speculation in stocks grain and cotton to attract investors.
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