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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1910
Page
7
An entomology note describes the pernicious leopard moth, its yellowish dots and dark brown head, its heavy caterpillar form that feeds voraciously and bores into twigs and trunks. It cites Dr. E. B. Southwick of Central Park, noting the pest affects many species and suggesting removal of infested branches and regular checks.
A German inventor proposes a low cost method to measure milk fat with a bicycle. The butyrmeter rides on a spinning wheel to separate fat, revealing fat percentage in about three minutes. Experiments show one cow at 3.62 percent fat yields profitable butter, another at 3.39 percent does not cover costs.
Howard H Gross notes the value of good roads lies in saving time rather than distance. He cites farmers stepping from grain farming to table produce, with one farmer earning three times as much from 40 acres as before on a quarter. Roads have opened profitable opportunities, boosting land value and profits.
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet captures a homeowner confrontation about roosters crowing at dawn and Sunday lawn mowing. They propose a compromise to stop music at 10 PM in exchange for quieter early mornings, but the exchange ends with the neighbor dismissing reason.
In a New York Street scene a large ice piece is weighed for a woman with a white ribbon who comforts a crying girl. The child says the ice is too big and reveals their plan to cool the Windman, a moment caught in a crowded summer curbside.
Woodrow Wilson argues education benefits all when world is educated. A Princeton dinner tale follows a multimillionaire who builds a marble palace and boasts of "Titians" inside, prompting a wary postmaster to quip about killing them.
New York lawyer Joseph H. Choate quipped about exorbitant charges saying a client respected the value of training but wondered why the bill included the cost of training itself. The anecdote highlights perceived inflation in attorney fees during a social dinner.
An aphoristic note discusses a man waking at six each morning. It contrasts discipline and routine with wisdom, framing an orderly life as the backbone of daily purpose.
Margaret Graham, self described America’s foremost psychic, offers revelations of past and future. Born with strong psychic power she draws clients from morning till night at 2918 Michigan Ave Chicago. Her engaging personality and trusted counsel attract those seeking guidance in personal and business matters.
A humorous note on Reggy mixing driving with lighting a cigar and rolling it. The line implies risk as he tries to guide the car while smoking.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims relief from heartburn belching gas and nausea within five minutes and promotes a 50 cent case available at local drug stores.
A reader recalls the Allcome Life Insurance company collapse. The speaker blames excessive risk taking and lax underwriting, joking the firm would insure a turkey the day before Thanksgiving.
The old time racing veteran Ed Geers lauds Spohns Distemper Cure as the only remedy he trusts after twelve years of use. He claims it cures all forms of distemper and prevents spread within stables. Available at druggists or from the Spohn Medical Co chemists Goshen Ind. 50 cents or one dollar bottles.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Pettit’s and Buffalo with obscure names and locations. Summary reflects limited readable facts and avoids invented details while preserving possible entities.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a Frenchman worried about his fiancée who has returned from America and now kisses more passionately, provoking concern among friends about changes in affection and behavior.
Mrs Josiah Clinker of Tama Iowa credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending her kidney trouble after six years of relief She described back pain stiffness fatigue and weight loss before finding quick relief that restored her kidneys to normal function The ad notes Doan's available from dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A sympathetic young woman remarks that Mr Lobrow tries to be agreeable but lacks tact. Miss Coddlegap refuses to speak to him after he sends candy, which she feeds to her terrier, prompting him to send dog biscuits in a further gesture.
Public warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies. Claims of severe harm from such preparations and urges use of Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Stresses internal action and authentic product, with testimonials and pharmacist availability.
A visitor remarks that Reuben’s son is devoted to the turf. The old man agrees and recalls Jabezkin lying on the grass for bull hours without complaint.
Important guidance urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for safety and proper labeling, emphasizing it has been a trusted remedy for infants and children for many years.
The Preface to Trade recounts Farmer Corntessel describing a curious day. A stranger visits and tells a funny story without attempting to sell anything.
An old ad promotes Br Martel’s Female Pills as a proven remedy for women’s ailments. It claims seventeen years as standard, with quick and permanent results, prescribed and recommended, available at all drug stores.
A period ad style fragment promotes Marine eye remedy claims to refresh cleanse strengthen and stimulate eye health. The text pivots to a gendered joke about aging and male gullibility, reflecting dated stereotypes.
An old notice urges using Wiza Oil as a gargle at first sore throat symptoms to prevent tonsillitis quinsy and diphtheria. The claim emphasizes early treatment and prevention of these diseases.
A terse remark notes a man deemed too lazy to work, leaving his friends to bear the burden. The line implies social judgment and suggests responsibility and effort are demanded in friendships.
Fragmentary notes describe a product named Mrs Winstowa Soothing from Gamestop alleging cures wind colic. The readable lines imply a claim of soothing effects without clear proof or full context.
A terse note describes investors facing losses after backing a mining venture. A critic recalls a proverb about money and risk, while a narrator mocks a speculative approach and the notion of “single” gains. The piece ends with a satirical sting at dubious bets.
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