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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

Page

4

Cement Talk No 11

Universal Portland Cement Co reports annual output of 10,000,000 barrels. Located at 72 W Adams Street Chicago.

Universal Portland Cement CO W. Adams Street Chicago

Canada’s census shows rapid growth and western expansion

Canada’s population rises to 7,081,869 with record 32 percent decade growth, led by Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia. Cities like Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Regina Saskatoon Lethbridge Medicine Hat and Moose Jaw expand as farm prosperity fuels future development. Canada prepares strong exhibit at Chicago land exposition.

Canada Dominion United States Republic Lakes British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Regina Saskatoon Lethbridge Medicine Hat Moosejaw Chicago

Willing to Believe Him in Wealth Debate

When it was announced that IT desired to die a comparatively poor man there was a general movement to assist me in the enterprise. De Witte questions the generosity and helpfulness of the world in a fragmented dialogue about wealth and death.

de Witte

When Your Back Is Lame Remember the Name Doan's

An advertisement warns kidney disease can be fatal if symptoms are missed and urges consulting G H Tuttle of Broken Bow Nebraska. It features a testimonial from Mr Tuttle praising Doan's Kidney Pills for rapid relief and cure with a price of 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.

G. H. Tuttle Rogers Street Broken Bow Nebr Mr. Tuttle Dean Doan’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

Early Training Sentiments in Harper's Weekly

A Harper's Weekly quotation notes a woman claiming her ancestors endured torture with red hot pinchers, paired with the belief she can wear too small shoes and still appear happy, reflecting satirical commentary on resilience and appearance.

Harper’s Weekly

Fletcher's Castoria Endorsed for Infants Use

Safe and sure remedy for infants and children emphasizes Castoria with the signature. Over 30 years of use advertised. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and the label stresses reliability and parental reassurance.

Fletcher

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for five years of illness

Erie resident Mrs J P Endlich reports six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength after five years of ferale troubles. The ad touts the remedy as non narcotic and widely cures female complaints with testimonials and free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Erie Lydia E. Pinkham J. P. Endlich Pinkham Lynn Mass

Does Not Stop to Chew Bull Terrier Bites

A light item notes Willie, a bull terrier, swallows rather than chews. Mrs Subbubs replies the dog generally swallows everything whole in a humorous exchange.

Gentle Willie Mrs. Subbubs

Most Fickle Man

Col William M Howard then tariff board member campaigned in Georgia and spoke to voters about a man named John known for changing positions. Residents described John as highly fickle with so many baptisms in the creek that local bullfrogs recognize him.

William M. Howard Tariff Board Congress Georgia John

Her Infinite Variety and a Woman Smokes Sensation

A humorous note on a chain of women smoking creating a sensation that diminishes as more take up the act. The quip ends with a wink at Woman Kind and age old custom, referencing Puck and the phrase infinite variety. The item pokes at social norms through a breezy vignette.

Red Blood Corpuscles Restored by Grape-Nuts and Postum

An Ohio woman credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with curing ten years of stomach trouble and skin problems. She reports improved blood, complexion, and weight from 90 to 120 pounds after adopting the cereals and beverage, and says a friend also gained health and weight. The doctor reportedly would prescribe the products for gastritis.

Ohio Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Jetter

Veterans Meet at Lafayette Readies 1912 Reunion

Fortieth Indiana volunteers survivors gathered in Lafayette for a reunion marking the regiments fiftieth muster anniversary. Officers were elected led by President W P McKinsley and First Vice President Martin Lucas. Comrades came from Indiana Illinois Ohio Oregon and Kansas. The meeting approved scheduling the 1912 gathering for September 12 in Lafayette and noted a letter of regret from Captain J B Pence.

Indianapolis Indiana Lafayette Oregon Kansas Illinois Ohio W. P. McKinsley Martin Lucas S. A. Stillwell Canfordsville James Neff Lebanon Isaiah Gwinns Buck Creek Albert A. Wells L. G. Murphy Converse A. M. McMann Waynetown J. H. Jones N. W. Grover Frankfort J. I. Alexander J. C. Webster David Bryan J. A. Hicks Oscar Ward Crawfordsville J. B. Pence Captain Pence

Form Children’s Bureau Organized in Indiana

A meeting at the state house formed the Indiana Children’s Bureau to improve cooperation among societies and institutions in child welfare. Officers include President U G Weatherly and Vice President Mrs W H Lockwood, with an executive committee listing multiple city representatives. The bureau will convene regular meetings and annual sessions with the state conference of charities and correction.

Children’s Bureau State House Children’s Bureau of Indiana U. G. Weatherly Bloomington W. H. Lockwood Indianapolis W. S. Reynolds Plainfield J. L. Fieser John Melpolder C. L. Deitz W. A. Wirt Gary C. C. Brown Max Fisher Ft. Wayne Albion Fellows Bacon Evansville Bureau State Conference of Charities and Correction

Study City Government in Indiana Federated Clubs Meeting

The Indiana Federated Commercial Clubs call a special committee meeting at the Indianapolis Commercial Club on Thursday November 28 to discuss an improved form of city government. Delegates from Indiana commercial clubs will form a two from each club committee to study municipal governance and report at the next fall convention. Approximately thirty delegates will attend and be luncheon guests. If a plan is agreed, the federation will push it to the next legislature.

Robert W. Long Indiana University Long Hospital Capitol Grounds Indianapolis Robert We Long State Centennial Commission City Park Board Civic Improvement Commission Commercial Club State Capitol Grounds Indiana Federated Commercial Clubs Indianapolis Commercial Club Ft. Wayne Commercial Club of Indiana Federation

Penal Farm Plan Endorsed by State Charities Conference

Indiana meeting adopts plan for a state penal farm after a lively debate on child labor. John J. Keegan speaks on the child labor bill, with I. W. Richardson Jr. of Terre Haute accusing him of misrepresentation. Officers elected include Mrs. John B. Elam as president and judges, professors, and city leaders from Indianapolis, Muncie, Green Castle, Newcastle, Kokomo, Lafayette, Columbus, and other communities.

State Conference of Charities and Correction Indianapolis John J. Keegan I. W. Richardson, Jr Terre Haute Richardson Keegan John B. Elam J. A. Collins T. D. Barr Muncie C. C. North Greencastle Meredith Nicholson W.C. van Nuys Newcastle Albert E. Carroll Fr. Wayne Joseph Combs Frankfort E. S. Rice Logansport Kokomo Thomas. FF. Moran Lafayette Columbus J F. McClure

Tip on Egg Buying From Indiana Health Official

H E Barnard chief chemist for the state board of health warned Indianapolis housewives to avoid paying extra for fresh country eggs. He said many are stored by farmers wives in salt sawdust or cold storage conditions and may be inferior to properly stored dealer eggs. He found violations at the city market including improper placards and mislabeling with April eggs and candle dates.

H. E. Barnard State Board of Health Indianapolis Barnard

Board Names Two Agents for State Charities

At the statehouse annual meeting the board announced the appointments of Miss Eleanor Foster of Evansville and Mrs Adelaide Storey of Columbus as agents. Mrs Storey succeeds Miss Leila Thomas who resigned. Governor Marshall attended and heard officer reports as the session extended over routine work. Committees and agents reported visiting 316 children in private homes last quarter with 47 not doing well. 92 children were placed during the quarter.

Board of State Charities Statehouse Eleanor Foster Evansville Adelaide Storey Columbus Uan Storey Leila Thomas Governor Marshall

Teachers' Vacation Rule Under Fire in State Office

Charles A. Greathouse state superintendent has received many letters about the 1911 law allowing three days paid leave for teachers during meetings. An inquiry claims a county's teachers plan to dismiss schools Thursday December 26 though meetings occur after Christmas. Greathouse disapproves of the plan.

Charles A. Greathouse General Assembly Greathouse

Tax District Taxation For Local Option Elections

The state board of accounts issues an opinion on funding local option elections. It allows spreading the tax on property within incorporated towns or cities partly or wholly in the township to cover township trustee expenses. Cities’ responsibilities cited, residents may be taxed for the town’s share.

State Board of Accounts General Assembly

What's the Matter With Your Baby Ad for Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin

A customer friendly appeal explains mild laxative use for infants and children to relieve headaches and constipation. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as gentle and free from griping with trial sample offers via Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello TN.

Ona Hawkins Woodlawn Ilinois Mollie A. Brown Washington Ave Chicago W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Immensity of Nature in Swiss Alpine Trip

A narrative column recalls a traveler bragging about nature’s immensity atop a high Alpine peak in Switzerland. His wife counters with humor noting Mont Blanc looms behind him and swallows the valley in view. Also included is a brief health advertisement on wound care and a joke about married life.

Switzerland Alps Pashos Mont Blanc Valley of Chamonix

Teething Syrup Patent Claim and Flirt Quips

An old advertisement text highlights Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething soothing gums and reducing inflammation. It mentions a 5 cent bottle price and includes unrelated lines about flattery and a tobacco ad.

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