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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
4
An earnest speaker forecasts hard days as the sign arrives, prompting a child to ask who is meant. The dialogue centers on whether the reference points to a political candidate or Santa Claus.
A diary note by DC Johnson praises Fantonie as the only remedy found to stop heartburn, while claiming Entonic removes excess acid and gases to restore digestion. The ad promises relief after meals with a tablet and a big box priced modestly under a druggist's guarantee.
Scientific American notes Germany remains active in airship development. The director general of Zeppelin interests, Herr Calsmann, returned from the United States after talks on transatlantic air routes. Kurz negotiations cover Holland Sweden and the United States for international airship cooperation. Rumors speak of a 60 ton load Zeppelin capable of 500 passengers with fuel for three Atlantic crossings.
A clergyman lost his umbrella in church and warned the congregation he would not seek blame but hoped the thief would repent. That Sunday the pastor’s appeal sparked a surprise delivery of fifty umbrellas over his garden wall.
An observer visits Moosomin Saskatchewan to witness October ripening of strawberries and corn. He notes Western Canada’s soil and climate enable fresh fruit and vegetables in autumn, with abundant blooms and a hospitable garden life, crediting local farmers and conditions.
A stray paragraph enumerates nineteen U S wars noting many were with Indian tribes and highlighting major conflicts such as the Revolutionary War the War of 1812 the Mexican War the Civil War the Spanish American and the war with Germany. Minor conflicts include the War with Tripoli and the Philippine War among others.
A banker who visited China on finance missions recalls an interpreter mix up. He assumed the Chinese official spoke no English, but the official answered in perfect English asking which team was pitching for Pittsburgh this year, to the amusement of all.
A short reflection notes the sorrowful thought that two people may someday declare a beloved boy unworthy to marry their daughter, implying a future judgment of his worth and a loss for potential happiness.
A reflective comment from the Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that few people give direct answers to simple questions, while many prefer to deliver long speeches about them.
The article notes Chinese barbers set modest prices with a haircut a head shave a face shave and a shoulder and back massage for less than five cents. It describes the straight razor as triangular with a straight foldable handle and blades from old rail steel and other worn metal.
Cartoon dialogue features a candidate wrestling with a decision to run for office. He laments lacking strong reasons to seek election and resents the idea of a mudsling campaign. The bit riffs on campaign ethics and self doubt in a light political humor context.
Police kill one gang member and wound two others after a raid connected to an Ohio Michigan bank thefts totaling over 300000. A stylish group led by a woman known as Mrs Densmore lived in a bungalow, owned a racing launch Emma, and tested speed at a Labor Day regatta before fleeing to Toledo.
A magazine style health ad notes many people have kidney trouble yet remain unaware and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a trusted remedy. It cites insurer interviews and urges testing with a sample bottle offer and drug store availability.
An advertisement claims Cole's Carbonsalve relieves burning itching and skin diseases instantly stops pain from burns and heals without scars using 30c or 60c doses. It urges readers to ask a druggist or send 30 cents to The J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois for a package.
A witty remark notes a wife’s fondness for antiques and her laughter at old furniture from her husband’s family. The quip reflects social expectations of women and taste in inheritance items.
An old Castoria advertisement emphasizes the signature of Chaos LT and 80 years of use for infants and children while a Cuticura Soap pitch claims doubled razor efficiency and skin health. The copy promotes multiple uses from shaving to bathing with bold claims and minimal irritation.
After a couple marries, local chatter notes neighbors tend to lose interest within about two weeks, shifting focus to other social ties and routines. The remark reflects social etiquette norms and early post-wedding dynamics in a close community.
A four year old boy, Carl Durnsush, died from a shell fragment during a staged reenactment closing the national Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment at Camp Meade Maryland. Crowds pressed for a better view and entered danger zones as the mock barrage unfolded, the child accompanied by his uncle.
Burglars robbed the home of Lorin A. Handley’s widow in Los Angeles while Mrs Handley attended her husband’s funeral. The thieves took valuable jewels from the residence.
In North Bergen New Jersey Clara Cirelli twenty month old girl was found abandoned and near starvation after being kidnapped by an intoxicated man. Police report she may not have survived another day if not located.
A humorous exchange notes that a wife loves moving pictures and the couple must drive seven or eight miles to find a film she has not yet seen, illustrating a light domestic moment.
A Baltimore paper notes sharp dry wit cited in a quote about Butts and contrasts it with a suggested lack of spirit, illustrating a lively public or editorial exchange. The line reflects the era’s lively newspaper voice and social commentary.
Bridget the maid asks what is needed for dinner and suggests a new set of dishes. A man trips over the rug edge in the hall. The remark about a mirror shows gendered humor and social style.
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