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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
4
The article explains how eye persistence keeps a momentary image for a fraction of a second during a wink and how this underpins moving pictures lights torches wheels and camera snapshots. It notes the eye’s inability to erase a view instantly and describes the continuity of perception in rapid motion.
A suburban friend received two tickets to a popular play with an anonymous note saying to enjoy the evening. The couple attended, returned home, and found their house ransacked in a clever burglary.
A short banter notes Jim gives his wife a little pin money and jokes that his affection explains the gesture. The exchange underscores a playful view of marriage dynamics in a domestic vignette.
Canada moves toward third in world wheat, with trade totaling 497 million dollars last year. A wave of U S settlers flows into prairie lands, bringing capital and livestock as 200 German farmers join Peers, and immigrant trains expand across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Multiplanar transit lines promise easy access for visitors to western agricultural districts and the Panama exposition era opens future routes.
A paying guest asks another if he is a policeman at a charity picnic dinner. The reply is no and curiosity leads to a humorous note about the other man "pulling a tough joint" of fried chicken.
The Baltimore Sun quotes Jaglsby admitting a relapse with alcohol. He offers no excuses and says he prefers a scenic route, reflecting a candid self admission while staying away from denial.
A Judge recounts a child's remark about a playmate named Rena who swallowed a button. The story highlights Florence Louise noting that a regular button doctor would be needed, reflecting early playful commentary on medical specialists.
A quoted exchange from the Rehoboth Sunday Herald records a mayoral figure clarifying a personal matter. The phrase suggests the official denied proposing marriage to the daughter, insisting the intention was only for a matrimonial union rather than offering financial support.
A brief comic exchange features a jab about a story with a real punch and a remark on how it put someone to sleep. The banter centers on a playful line from Puck and a spectator’s reaction.
Fragmentary exchange from Le Rire in Paris references a terrible year 1870 and a speaker tying it to a marriage date. The snippet suggests a humorous or satirical tone noting baldness and a pivotal year. No further context available.
Fragmentary text hints at a campaign or movement pushing for press action. It references a prior stance described as a horn movement and suggests ongoing evaluation or debate within a group or organization. The readable content is insufficient for precise facts or participants.
The House of Commons votes 351 to 274 to pass the government home rule bill on the third reading. Premier Asquith claims a personal victory as Ulster’s response looms with fears of civil war amid Unionist leadership. Dispatches report Belfast authorities bolster order with police and troops if needed.
The Supreme Court ruled that Oceanic Steam Navigation Company faces limited liability for the Titanic claims under the 1851 act, with total recoveries estimated at about ninety one thousand dollars from salvage, freight, and passage on the voyage.
The Law and Order league of Denver began a recall petition against Judge Ben B Lindsey over his strike stance. An interview in Chicago and representations to President Wilson are cited as the basis for removing him.
Shouts of shoot the king echoed through a London hall during a meeting of the militant suffragette group the Women’s Social and Political Union. The crowd reacted to the event held on Monday amid ongoing protests for women's rights.
Alfred Bowen, forty, a contractor in LaFayette Indiana, shot and killed his wife then fatally wounded himself after accusing her of infidelity in a domestic tragedy reported May 27. Police say Bowen turned the gun on himself after the fatal confrontation.
London reports the government acts against prospects held by Prime Minister Asquith. Fragmentary notes reference San Francisco and other locations as part of a broader posted message.
Miss Caroline Miller of an unspecified location describes a painful facial eruption that began as a small pimple and spread over the face, causing disfigurement and fear. After three weeks of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the condition cleared. an advertisement encourages readers to obtain free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
The World’s Library notes total printed books exceed 11.6 million with about 8.7 million published after 1800. From 1500–1525 annual production averaged 1,250 copies. by 1700 it passed 10,000. 1887 saw 100,000. 1900–1908 averaged 174,375 annually, about 140 times the 1500–1535 rate.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets as small sugar coated candies that regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation claiming ease of use and health benefits.
A fragment asserts a wife’s marrying a preacher reduces nagging for church attendance. It also promotes Dr. Peery's Vermitage "Dead Bhot" for worms and notes Putnam Fadeless Dyes work in cold water. A final ad suggests orators peak when they stop.
Mrs Ham from Shamrock Missouri describes severe health issues including falling, congestion, weakness, backaches, insomnia, and hot flashes. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring energy, sleep, appetite, and family happiness. She offers the company address for confidential advice.
The article notes all-wool blankets are hard to launder and dry, best cleaned by wearing them only in deep winter. Shake air and fold long sheets to extend use, replacing every two years. Old blankets repurposed as rags and pads. Indian Navajo blankets are in demand for durability and geometric designs in black blue red yellow gray, popular with travelers and army posts.
From the des pised old fowl one can make fried chicken. Prepare by stewing with onions parsley salt and paprika, then fry pieces in butter and olive oil until brown. Serve on lettuce with milk or cream. Use stock for soups and fat for frying potatoes to save lard.
A recipe describes making a one egg cake baked in a round tin and layered with cream. It explains preparing baked apples, scraping and heating them, then mixing confectioners sugar with stiffly beaten egg white to resemble whipped cream. The result supposedly sets into a sponge with whitening as it is beaten longer.
Mix salt mustard sugar saltspoon paprika onion juice olive oil malt vinegar. Beat until smooth. Use on tomato cucumber lettuce salad or potato and vegetable salads.
Use one tablespoonful of lard and one cupful of carbon oil in an old can. Saturate a flannel cloth and rub over the stove to prevent blackening and reduce washing. For greasing pans, use a small paint brush. Use up old stockings by folding them and covering with ticking for holders.
A recipe fragment describes making tart shells and a fig filling. Mix one cupful sugar with two eggs, add one and a quarter teaspoonfuls lemon, then fold in one cupful chopped figs. Pour filling into shells and bake about six minutes until set.
The Kookaburra, drawn as a laughing jackass, is described as a crow sized bird of the kingfisher tribe. It is noted for killing snakes and for its optimistic nature, laughing at sunrise and sunset as part of the design context.
An advertisement touts Human Eyeé Balsam for a burning sensation in the eyes and inflammation of the eyes or eyelids, promoting it as a relief remedy.
A witty reflection on love saturated with humor about the cyclical nature of romance. The piece explores how attraction leads to closeness and later conflict, suggesting relationships hinge on evolving emotions and mutual understanding.
A brief note from the Washington Star shows a reader seeking mental diversion from cooking by studying a pata economy. The entry reflects a domestic reflection and newspaper tone.
Fragmented text questions a husband about debt owed to his wife. It notes advise to not pay the debt due to alleged mismanagement by the spouse. The garbled snippet reflects a damaged quotation without clear events or individuals.
An old advertisement touts Wrights Indian Vegetable Pill as proven for 75 years and invites readers to test it themselves by sending for a sample to 872 Pearl Street New York. The fragment urges action with a direct mail sample request.
A terse exchange hints at an awkward relocation as residents discuss moving rather than cleaning. The dialogue suggests prior tenants had a similar plan, implying a recurring pattern of leaving belongings behind and choosing mobility over maintenance.
An advertisement urges careful use of Castoria for infants and children, highlighting its safety and a claimed 30 years of use. It notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and mentions the signature of crabbed name Cr ga zy' Tiedt.
The text explains that insects breathe through body pores and can be suffocated if these pores are blocked with oil. It notes that applying sweet oil to a wasp causes quick death and cites coal oil as effective for driving flies mosquitoes roaches and other vermin from a house.
An anecdote about John Findlay revising scenes near Kerry Ireland shows a tale of the Devil's Punch Bowl. A Canadian telegram claimed someone dove into the bowl to reach its bottom but never returned with the clothes.
Sixty two men of the London Rifle Brigade completed a forced march from London to Brighton in 14 hours 23 minutes, beating the French Foreign Legion record. Aged around twenty two, all finished in full marching order with 46 pounds of gear including rifles, rations, tools, and equipment, setting a remarkable pedestrianism feat.
A Massachusetts woman recalls a nervous breakdown from overwork and dyspepsia. She tried many medicines before a friend advised changing her diet, leading to a recommendation of Rape-Nuts to restore digestion and strength.
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