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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
2
An old newspaper excerpt promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney issues, claiming extensive testing and a free sample offer by mail. The text also includes political commentary urging voters in Laporte County to back certain Republican candidates and oppose the Krueger ticket.
The Westville paper outlines a county election clash between a machine driven ticket led by a Michigan City mayor and a people’s ticket. It praises Republican coordination with Democratic elements to unseat corrupt leadership. Voter tallies from New Durham, Otis, Wearville, and Westville show margins favoring Hunt, Ralston, Mann, and Small in various precincts.
Four years after Republicans carried forty eight Indiana counties for McKinley versus Bryan in forty four. Marion County gave McKinley the largest county majority of six thousand six hundred ninety nine while Dublin County yielded the largest Democratic margin. Bryan totaled 305373 statewide with Shively at 294855 and Mount 320933. Laporte and Mount show small McKinley leads. Eckles argues the working man supports the Republican platform, while Chicago’s William E. Curtis predicts surprises in Indiana including prohibition turnout and Debs strength on the social Democratic ticket.
A Washington correspondent asserts Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis received 850000 from Croker of New York and that the funds will be held until election day. Voters will face a large state ticket at the polls on November 6 with seven party columns. The piece urges voting Republican for the county ticket.
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery after severe illness. Three doctors gave him up until he tried Electric Bitters, with the first bottle showing clear improvement and three weeks restoring his health. He credits the remedy with “robbing the grave” of another victim. Available for 50 cents at E. T. Scotts drug store.
M E Lowther district court clerk of Centerville Iowa suffered three days and nights of agony from cholera morbus after eating cucumbers. He feared death and tried various medicines without relief.
A Chicago pamphlet-like piece argues Major's Cement uses costly ingredients and high advertising spend to justify higher prices. It contrasts Major's claim of superior quality with cheaper glues and promises savings if customers switch, noting dealers profit and mail-order options.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure, a constitutional remedy, cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, with sales through druggists at 75 cents.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her backing cough after years of suffering. She reports relief from chest pain and better sleep. trial bottles are offered free at E F Scotts drug store with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price.
The ad touts Dr. Miles' Heart Cure as a remedy to strengthen heart muscles and nerves to prevent spells of fainting dizziness and shortness of breath. It cites a testimonial from N. LARZELIER of Romeo Michigan claiming improvement after one dose and cure after two bottles.
Dr Miles Heart Cure is a blood tonic promising unequaled power and timely benefits. Sold by druggists with guarantee. The Dr Miles Medical Co based in Elkhart Indiana advertises for a reliable agent in Indiana with $900 yearly pay, references required, self-addressed stamped envelope. Third Floor 3 Dearborn St Chicago.
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