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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1910
Page
2
A fragmented OCR passage discusses difficulties decoding names and dates from a panel draft. It emphasizes good faith in writing and cautions about deciphering eye rhymes and unclear figures, noting careless penmanship and distinct letters that are hard to read.
A jumble of society quips touches on divorce cases from card games, airmen on elevated platforms, hot dogs and fish, poker in Esperanza, broken airplane wings, dress reform, twin births in Chicago, comet charges, sober marriage licenses in New Jersey, football rules, ambulance work, autumn coal chill, women’s college football prep, a polyglot California girl, Paris pets, and Paris hats.
A German burgomaster rebukes scandal mongering by women idle at home and questions whether they play bridge whist in his town.
The public is urged to keep an open mind about eating sand for health until Dr Woods Hutchinson shares his expert opinion on the practice.
A playful note notes the boneless codfish as the only creature able to enjoy hobble skirts aviation and football without risk of injury. The line mocks fashion and sports culture with a humorous image.
Archaeologists uncover horned bone fragments in California dating earlier era. The find suggests ritual or ceremonial warriors rather than sport content, with no direct link to prize fights or champion bouts.
The weather bureau predicts a cool wave that has lingered, yet the forecast remains solid for this time of year. Local readers are advised to prepare for continued cooler conditions and typical seasonal changes.
A brief note describes a romance that started in an aeroplane and compares that setting unfavorably to a canoe for intimate gestures, suggesting the discreetness and practicality of such romance are limited.
The text notes astronomers forming a star trust following a disruptive competition linked to the appearance of the late Mr. Hal ley and his ghostlike luminosity during a past visit.
The piece notes society aims to curb smuggling by shaming women as wicked yet fears this may spark more intrigue. It remarks that married men can be grateful their trials are over and jokes that fashion now requires men to propose on bended knee.
Available statistics show only 80 deaths from shake bite in this country yet the snake bite cure industry will not languish. The piece implies continued demand and optimism about cures despite low fatality counts.
A paraphrased account suggests a janitor may invoke his prerogative in a tense moment with flat dwellers during a cold winter morning, shifting from demand to possible beseeching in a power dynamic.
A Boston preacher says the hobble skirt proves sanity in fashion. This provocative remark invites debate over the style’s psychological implications and public reception.
A humorous puzzle question governs a legal debate about the correct Washington court to hear a case. The line of inquiry blends wordplay with a serious procedural issue under law.
Grand Chief Warren Stone announced a potential January strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers after talks with 52 union chairmen and a 10-member railroad committee stalled. The union seeks a 15 percent wage increase and better conditions. 33,780 engineers would be affected across 60,060 union members in the US Canada and Mexico.
Hayward Wisconsin and Eau Claire attorneys secured Judge Wickham’s approval of a $40,000 bond for Deitz. He briefly walked free with his wife and son before Sheriff Madden issued a warrant for allegedly attempted shooting of Patrick McGinlon on May 8, 1904, sending him back to jail.
Dr Hawley H Crippen, condemned for his wife’s murder, will not be executed Tuesday as the law requires a two week interval after appeal dismissal. November 23 is set for the execution. Solicitor Newton Crippen’s counsel drafts a petition for reprieve.
Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson and party returned to New York from Europe on the steamship Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm. The group included Gen Clarence R Edwards, Capt Henry Cootes, Mrs Jacob M Dickinson, Mrs Cootes and children.
John Bigelow the veteran diplomat and author will celebrate his ninety third birthday this month by presenting a $50,000 recreation hall and library to his native village of Malden on the Hudson. The gift honors the birthday and adds a new public facility to the community.
Fragmented text suggests a report about a Japanese interest in a South Pole expedition company and a new territory raid, but details are unreadable.
The article traces the evolution of office wear for business women from tailored shirt waists and plain hats to functionally stylish ensembles. It endorses daily washable collars, black silk waists with white yokes, and practical yet chic hats, urging small smart hats and durable materials for lasting, neat appearances. It praises the fall millinery and stresses a dainty, neat look as lasting charm.
Dress described with a loose long waist bodice and attached skirt, Shantung and silk materials listed, tan foulard trim, square neck, side fastening, cord loops, buttons, and tucked yoke. Materials include 5 yards Shantung 34 inches wide, 1 yard silk muslin 44 inches wide, 1/2 yard foulard 24 inches wide, 15 buttons.
The remark notes that some guests would care more about the tea flavor than the service or surroundings, emphasizing taste as the primary concern for a subset of attendees.
The article discusses Postmaster Hitchcock's budget request of 250 million dollars, noting the department largely pays for itself despite substantial expenditures. It praises the mail service for its reach, efficiency, and low costs, contrasting American rates with Britain’s penny postage and predicting a shrinking deficit.
A reform proposal in the national conservation movement envisions making ex presidents lifelong advisory cabinet members. Bernard N. Baker, retiring congress president, would join as an executive adviser and help shape policy, with legislation ensuring automatic cabinet succession for elected presidents.
President Taft appoints Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland to lead a central staff on economy and efficiency. Each cabinet department will form an economy and efficiency commission to improve service without raising costs. The reform aims to unify planning, audit business methods, and reshape estimates for appropriations.
In a tale from Kelly's Reminiscences two friends Curran and O'Leary share a witty exchange after dinner. Curran asks to be St. Peter for heaven's keys, O'Leary jokes it would be better to hold keys for the other place to let him out.
Miss Lillian Brown of Liberty Maine recounts a severe scalp itch redness and hair loss cured by six weeks of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. After a spring relapse a renewed treatment restored her scalp and prevented baldness ending with a hopeful testimonial dated October 29 1909.
A Detroit Free Press quotation proclaims support for women while lamenting men’s right to read a newspaper in street cars. It begs readers to accept men turning pages despite looks sneers or sighs, noting ongoing friction with public decorum.
A parent touts Resinol Ointment curing a baby’s eczema after other remedies failed. The testimonial says it should always be kept in the house and also notes Resinol Salve for burns cuts or sores.
A genial man sought an empty bottle to mix a solution and visited a chemist. He selected a bottle after an inquiry with an aware customer present.
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