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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels and stomach. It promotes one pellet as laxative and three as cathartic and hints at improving a satisfactory marriage for June while addressing enemies.
A dated reflection notes the first dreadnought at about 18 000 tons, its impact on naval language, and compares it with Nelsons Victory and Trafalgar era ships. It contrasts construction times and costs, highlighting the dramatic rise in tonnage and armament over time.
A traveling man envies the home cook’s daily meals while the stay-at-home man envies travelers who eat freely in hotels. The home eater laments skimpy meals dictated by his wife’s food pledge.
A clipped exchange notes that experience teaches best while time adds wrinkles. The brief dialogue contrasts practical learning with aging, implying wisdom grows with years.
A historical exhortation argues that neutral America erred in delaying entry as Germany pursued world domination. It asserts moral justification for war to preserve democracy, protect Belgium and allies, and establish a future international order based on right and justice.
Historical assessment describes the New Orleans custom house heavy timber frame built on plank floor seven feet below street level. A grillage of 12 inch logs under ceancrete supports the marshy site. The yellow pine sheathing remains in nearly perfect condition.
A brief reflection questions how a quiet pair navigate affection and intimacy, exploring subtle signals and unspoken dynamics in a intimate relationship. The piece considers communication, trust, and emotional closeness without explicit detail or graphic content.
A fragmented dialogue hints at workplace tension as an officier boy notes a boss's vigilance. The exchange suggests surveillance of normal conduct and hidden scrutiny during work hours.
Catarrh is described as influenced by constitution and treated internally by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, destroy the disease's foundation, and boost general health. A $100 guarantee backs its cure or failure. Testimonials and free literature offered by F. J. Canney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
The fragment mentions a teacher name and a bird reference besides the ostrich, plus a jailbird label. No clear event or person details available to form a factual news item or summary.
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughs soothe throat and lung inflammation and stop irritation. It claims fifty two years of American manufacture and broad use for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis with promises of better sleep and easier morning expectoration.
A playful exchange frames the Blotter's fate as its days seem numbered in a lighthearted calendar banter.
A reflection notes that errors accumulate when colleagues are absent or not continually on the job, underscoring the need for consistent coverage to prevent backlogs and lapses.
A health advertisement extols Anuric tablets for kidney and bladder cleansing, claiming they prevent serious diseases and relieve rheumatism. It cites Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, and offers trial packages and pricing, with testimonials from a REECE JONES and an elderly user praising swelling reduction.
A wartime letter recalls a Canadian soldier named Tommy Dickinson during the Marne lull. He placed his steel helmet on a rifle end to observe a German sniper, who shot and pierced the helmet. Dickinson was mortally wounded and later identified at a dressing station after a moment of humor shared with comrades.
A neighbor spots Fatwaste leaving a baker with a massive bread pile. He claims fresh bread must not be sold after today while stockpiling loaves for a rainy day.
The audience notices a star forget his lines while the teading lady keeps her performance on track. Her gown emphasizes her figure as the crowd replies with varied reactions.
Gentle Cuticura soap bath followed by Cuticura Ointment soothes irritated skin in infants. Regular use for daily toilet care helps prevent flare ups, improve sleep, and support healing, as advised for baby care routines.
A garbled exchange questions why distance is not measured in miles. The fragment suggests a playful clash over units and spelling.
An advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims rapid healing from a vegetable formula and urges starting treatment now. Consumers can request a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York and mentioning the paper.
A terse biographical caption shows a brisk exchange in a domestic moment as a wife questions her husband’s current activity, with a retort about time. The scene hints at a portrait of daily life and character within a period setting.
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