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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
4
The passage notes a series of appropriation totals for rural free delivery over time. It recalls a 10 year ago appropriation of 40 000 and a last year figure over 25 000 000, with this year budgeted at 57 000 000. It also mentions a 14 year interval since an initial 10 000 appropriation.
Readers learn that a cure for catarrh is claimed by F J Cheney Co. The ad asserts the nostrum acts constitutionally, healing the body to restore mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars if it fails and lists tobacco, to be sent to Toledo Ohio.
A pupil tells a New York principal that the father does not live with them and the mother earns money by staying away from pain. The exchange reflects on poverty and family support in a Victorian era reader.
The article argues laundry starch should be strong enough to need only thin application. It claims Defiance Starch provides greater strength allowing for lighter coats, preserving fabric beauty and wear.
A fragment from Harper's Magazine tells of Mary learning to walk with slow steps and turned toes, then fears a peaceful cow on a country path. The tale contrasts instruction with a comic misinterpretation of the golden text and a wary couple’s walk through an imagined danger.
A couple exchanges a comic misunderstanding about astronomy books and economy. The wife reveals she bought astronomy volumes after a morning quip about studying economy. The two then share a husky, emotional moment as the mismatch becomes clear.
A Wisconsin woman reports six years of fatigue headaches and nervousness easing after regular Grape-Nuts use. She says summer consumption improved her health and she weighs more than ever.
The article describes naval flag systems used aboard warships for ceremonies and maneuvers. It notes a ship carries 43 foreign flags, costs for flags average high with the German ensign at 56.50 and the dragon flag of China at 51.75, and highlights long sewing times for the president and foreign designs.
English novelist H G Weiss praised Poe during a Boston dinner, noting Emerson called Poe the single man. He observed Poe is read more today than Emerson, and told a story of a landlady who asks guests to interpret a cryptic Poe line in her autograph album.
Engineering Magazine notes a decade of a 4 to 1 iron to copper consumption ratio, with copper production rising from 405 350 tons in 1897 to 718 258 tons in 1906, a 4.3 percent average yearly increase. The 1905–1906 gain was only 15 754 tons, 2.05 percent, explaining copper price rises as iron supplies and reduction methods are far more abundant.
Judge Walker notes the probate court untangling relationships while a trial centers on a woman who allegedly worked for her living. A witness testifies he knew she did so, citing he has seen her and even serves as the mailman, raising questions about proximity and relation.
A Chicago Tribune note recalls John Sharp Williams criticizing a political ally for wearing riding breeches during a campaign visit. Williams says the attire hindered appearances and urged the aide to remove the "jockey pants" before continuing.
A locally famous North Philadelphia woman hosted a neighborhood gathering at her home last week to honor her daughter. Guests admired the table, especially a cake described as soft and light, prompting questions about its origin and source.
A Washington Star account describes a loud exchange among men near a se corner, one warning another to lower his voice. Judge Harlan may have heard but a calm smile crossed the jurist’s face at the remark.
Inspector Johnson of the Columbus Railway recounts a new conductor miscount on an East Side streetcar. Noting nine passengers but eight fares, the green driver halted the vehicle and ordered one rider off to square the tally. The tale from the Columbus Despatch captions a simple fare dispute on public transit.
A girl hesitates to ask her father for something while Clarice and Clarence urge her to speak up. The father is described as in a perfectly lovely mood as the exchange unfolds with promises of future courage. Judge notes the shy girl's reluctance.
Readers laud Postum Cereal and Grape-Nuts as healthful, urging others to quit coffee and drink Postum. A Brooklyn subscriber praises improved digestion and well being, urging publication of testimonials in support of the brand.
A woman suffering rheumatic back pain breathlessness dizziness and kidney troubles reports renewed strength after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says she can do her own work and fears of relapse have faded. Sold by all druggists 50 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A joke attributed to Senator Platt recounts a Western millionaire’s daughter asking what political economy means. He allegedly answers that it is the art of never buying more votes than you actually need, a wry take on politics during a visit to a New York hotel.
A New York parent recounts a six month old baby’s eczema relief after trying doctors and hospitals with no success. They credit Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, purchased for $1.25, with a rapid improvement and cure. The testimonial dated March 30, 1906, lists C. F. Kara as the sender.
Willie enters school with a cap and bananas and hides them inside himself after the teacher warns against bananas. The anecdote shifts to notes on linen and starch usage as advice for home laundering, praising Defiance Starch. The piece ends with a poet’s quip about selling thoughts for fifty cents.
In a satirical notice a speaker mocks the war against the feminine employer and pompous fashions. The ad copy touts Defiance Starch as economical and effective, promising respect for husbands who value obedience. It also promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars and mentions oversized Philippine cigars.
A reader recalls a Christmas gathering where Heart Throbs sparked laughter and reminiscence read aloud beside the organ. The volume, described as slapping readers on the back and matching moods, is praised as a notably faithful collection beside the Bible.
Senator La Follette quotes a woman and child in a parable about choice. An ad copy extols Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics, claiming it provides strong stiffening with less quantity for a perfect finish.
A humorous exchange notes a doctor warning fatigue may prove fatal within a year while a wife quips about life insurance. The item then shifts to advertisements for Defiance Starch and Dr Kline’s nerve restorer, followed by brief notes on a sailor, a cigar brand, and a moral quip about pride and the heart.
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