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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
3
Visitors toured a large knitting factory and observed workers at machines and a well fed supervisor with a cigar, illustrating the contrast between knitters and the firm that exploits them. The scene is portrayed by the Baltimore American as a critique of sweatshop labor.
A Kentucky teacher Mr E J Thompson after two doctors failed for two years credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his diabetes saying he took about ten boxes and would always praise the remedy. The piece also notes public doubt about diabetes being curable and includes assorted quotes and snippets from other sources.
An old time advertisement item touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and cure colds at 25 cents. It also reflects newspaper style quotes and product plugs from the Times-Democrat and New York Herald about advice and commentary.
The Brownlow bill limits state shares of federal road aid to reflect population. It requires formal applications, route investigations, plans, bids, and safeguards including an 80 percent federal payout and 20 percent holdback. The measure aims to shield federal funds while spurring local effort.
Agricultural Epitomist advises orchard and nursery growers to select fast growing cover crops that fully cover the ground, improve soil humus, and aid tree growth. Sow during dry seasons, avoid sole reliance on clovers, plow early, cultivate, and use dust mulch to retain moisture. Test multiple crops to fit local conditions.
Instruction to build a triangular frame using a pine scantling to determine ditch grade. It describes base length of one rod, upright two strips for a plumb line, leveling procedure, and testing a ditch’s level at a chosen point. It explains deriving a fall by adding a wood block under the frame.
Instructions describe making a rope halter with two loops and multiple knots to fit cows, calves, horses, or colts. Steps outline looping at A and B, passing rope over nose and head, and adjusting by pulling F for a snug fit. The method aims for ease of use with practice and notes applicability to various livestock.
The note discusses orchard planting tips including root spread and fall cuttings for grape currant gooseberry and rose. It also mentions fall tree planting with a mound around the stem. A French claim describes milk derived ivory from casein called lactite with various proposed uses such as backs for brushes furniture veneer and pottery glaze. The head of the pastry is Loiret France.
In fruit and vegetable handling, facing packages hides tricks but is soon noticed by buyers. Proper grading and uniformity earn an enviable, lasting reputation. Buyers in local and distant markets learn the brand of the honest shipper.
An Sherman Texas reader Mr J H Plangman praises Dean's Kidney Pills after severe back pain and leg ache from kidney trouble. He details failure of doctors and relief within days of using the pills, asserting they cure by direct renal action and warn of potential complications if untreated.
A rich American visits Leo Tolstoi in the Crimea aboard a yacht. Tolstoi, weakened by illness, grants a call but warns against conversation. A guest praises a life influencing book, but Tolstoi reveals Gogol wrote The Dead Souls, not he.
The Iron Mountain Route announces a fast train from St. Louis to Texas and the Southwest departing 8 30 a m with direct connections from North and East. Additional trains from St. Louis at 2 21 8 40 p m and 3 705 a m offer through Pullman sleepers dining cars and elegant chair cars. The service promises twelve hours saved to California and fastest schedules to Texas with year round tourist tickets. Written inquiries to H C Town SEND General Passenger and Ticket Agent St Louis.
A farmer visiting a friend tours town sights ending at the electric lighting works. When asked its name he learns it is the electric plant and jokes about growing currents and selling them by the shock, in Stray Stories style.
An offer markets mining shares in the Number Gold Mine of California with an included paid up endowment policy from Prudential Life Insurance Co. The brochure promises to refund the original investment in full while retaining shares and profits. Office at 1621 Diversey Boulevard, Chicago. Send for a free booklet.
In a Philadelphia Press item a man jokes about dancing well as he escorts a partner back to her seat. She tries to mend a torn flounce and quips that he is not too old to learn, capturing a light social moment.
Sawyer county Wisconsin promotes a new town at the junction of Chippewa and Couderay rivers describing fertile hardwood country with land opportunities and sport for fishermen and hunters. Instructions for map details direct to Radisson Postmaster or T W Teasdale in St Paul. Three daily trains connect Chicago to the west.
Offer to readers for an attractive book about the Southwest territory and its development. Invitation to write with a two-cent stamp to George Morton at G. P. & T. A. M. K. & T. Ky. Suite K Wainwright Building St. Louis Missouri.
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