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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
4
A four year old in Winchester Indiana helps with family laundry and surprises a homeowner by quoting “three nickels more than us.” The owner had paid 1.25 dollars weekly, so 1.40 dollars was paid this time. The tale, relayed by the Indianapolis News, highlights a child’s simple approach to money.
Mr. F. C. Case of Welcome Lake Pennsylvania writes that Dodds Kidney Pills cured his back ache kidney trouble and related symptoms. He urges publication to help others and notes price 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York. Also mentions Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets at 50 cents.
A quarrel over former dressmaker’s model wife prompts cynical remarks about pricey gowns and expectations. The husband Simpkins faces implied financial strain as his spouse’s past earnings surface in the argument. The exchange reveals social pressures linked to money and reputations in the household.
Promotion for Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets claiming to regulate liver and bowels. Mentions a simplified faith definition about the impossible happening. Contains short advertising text from an old period source.
Local ad copy touts Denison’s Coffee with a praise for hard work and steady effort. It suggests weathering today’s conditions may yield better outcomes tomorrow.
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta show a record grain harvest with wheat totals around 275 million bushels and averages well above 25 bushels per acre. Numerous growers report extraordinary yields from 40 to 69 bushels per acre as exports rise to U.S. markets and rail shipments surge nationwide.
Gov. Moses Alexander of Idaho denounces a mean trust at a governors conference in Boston. He cites a tellable tale of Sam Bemis who hired a rat catcher to clear rats, only to be charged $2.25 with no extra compensation for the rats.
Rev Horace Leonard continues his Washington campaign on cosmetics. He recalls a seaside couple where the wife in a decollete gown remarks on adding powder to her chest amid a damp sea wind, prompting a quip about wearing more for modesty.
Conversation notes a friend Sushe claiming sobriety on the water wagon. The exchange pinpoints the habit as occurring on Friday before pay day, suggesting a recurring schedule. The humor hinges on predictable behavior tied to payday.
Felice resigns from knitting socks for the Belgians to avoid chairing the Girls Belgian Relief club knitting committee. The exchange suggests Belgians now have enough socks, prompting Felice to step down from leadership.
In the presence of manifest duty it is our privilege to treat an unpropitious mood with scant courtesy. We may have to sweep it out of our path without so much as an if you please.
The saying notes that it is often the man known as the father of many children who deserts them, and the woman who bore them who bears the burden, highlighting social expectations of parental responsibility.
In a terse confrontation, the baby's parents effectively silenced a man intent on narrating his own actions. The exchange centered on whose story mattered most, leaving the participant constrained by the parents’ insistence on addressing the baby's well being.
A Ripon Wisconsin man reports severe back pain from kidney trouble and credits Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with instant relief. He praises the product, buys it from C J Burnside, and endorses its use in kidney and bladder diseases. The letter is sworn before a notary, with a request for samples and a sales note for bottles.
An ad tone text promotes Denison’s Coffee and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as liver aids while weaving social advice about marriage and women’s behavior. It frames vigilance and propriety as essential, noting an unmarried daughter’s growing appeal as a cautionary example.
A humorous quote from Puck magazine frames dyspepsia as the remorse of a guilty stomach, voiced in a father son exchange. The line reflects satirical tone about digestion and conscience.
A near sighted editor confronts a pistol-wielding highwayman in a humorous scene. The crook demands cash, while the editor delivers refined, pedantic replies until the robber flees in disappointment, leaving readers amused by their linguistic clash.
A brisk exchange pits the idea of seven-year locusts against a ten-year installment purchase as a sharper, humorous comparison. The dialogue hints at a policy or business burden framed through pest imagery and extended payment terms.
Senator Sorghum says he is in favor of preparedness and believes it can promote peace. He warns that a candidate opposed to preparedness should expect a tough fight in the race.
The ad promotes Cuticura emollients for tender irritated skin, claiming deep comfort from bathing and anointing the cream. It invites readers to sample free by mail with a book, asking to send a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY in Boston.
Dialogue shows a caddy named Bill reacting to players at a golf club. He notes hearing the players exclaim Goodness gracious after a foozle while working at the Ladies' Golf Club.
A child sitting near apple parings suddenly declares I smell apples. An adult dismisses the parings saying they smell nothing, while the child insists on smelling whole apples, revealing a contrast between perceived scent and offered hospitality.
An editorial advises a young man to save money prior to marriage, arguing that chances to do so after wedlock are unlikely. The piece presents frugal prudence as guidance for future financial stability and partnership.
Senator Tillman relays a scene at a negro camp meeting in North Carolina where a penitent uses the term niggers in humble speech. The presiding elder rebukes with a note that niggers is a reproach invented by white folks while the penitent insists the Bible mentions such phrasing and cites a disputed passage about nigger Demus.
Ted and James train a ferocious pup living away from the city. A tramp approaches the gate and hesitates after seeing the dog. The boys urge the dog on as the tramp threatens to kill it, insisting the pup’s training will shape him.
A testimonial claims the shift from coffee to Postum cured chest pressure palpitations and stomach trouble. The woman describes decades of coffee use, relief after stopping coffee, and preferred taste of Postum Cereal or Instant. City and company details appear as part of the ad.
An English inventor introduces an amplifier device that connects to the telephone receiver via a button. The user need not wait while the other person fetches the caller. The amplifier boosts the caller's tone so the recipient can hear across a large room, allowing work to resume.
A clipped exchange features a man lamenting his wife’s threats to leave him. He dismisses such statements as common but seldom acted upon, while another voice echoes the idea that women often threaten but rarely follow through.
In a lighthearted note some married men are described as good examples or signals for single men, sparking playful discussion about domestic life and social expectations. The remark cites household harmony and social signaling as tongue in cheek indicators.
A cryptic note states that a stitch in time may close the mouth of a gossip, implying cautious speech may curb rumors. The fragment hints at prudence in public chatter and the value of timely restraint.
An advertisement claims Anuric from Dr. Pierce cleanses kidneys and dissolves uric acid to protect health and blood pressure. It promotes urine tests for life insurance exams and targets meat eaters. Also mentions Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription for women and availability in 50 cent packages.
A playful exchange quotes a man praising his dog for near human cleverness, and another asks where the dog learned such wit. The lighthearted dialogue captures town humor about a remarkable canine.
Several million acres of undeveloped land in Eastern Colorado await the farmer with fine climate and good water. Land priced eight to fifteen dollars per acre with strong demand for crops, beef, pork and dairy. Homeseekers' tickets on sale each month. Contact L. M. Allen, Rock Island Lines, Chicago.
A reflective line suggests women rarely find a man flawless, though some admit a man can seem perfect to a partner who views her as flawless. The remark highlights perceived gender ideals and mutual expectations.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes woodland animals are growing extra thick fur to endure the approaching cold. A playful aside mentions weathering outfits and vest constraints, reflecting whimsical newsroom style.
Used Whenever Quinine is Needed does not affect the head. Laxative tonic uses LAK ATIVE BROMO QUININE advertised as better than ordinary Quinine for any purpose. It does not cause nausea or ringing in the head. Look for signature of E. W. Grove. 25¢.
A fragment from an old page shows a brief dialogue about alimony with a contrast to living with a husband. The ad promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a remedy for feverishness upset stomach teething and worms, claimed to be pleasant for children and trusted by mothers for 23 years. It lists price as 25 cents and offers a free sample from A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
A man reflects on how insignificance fades when he attends his own wedding, highlighting the shift in perspective and the weight of personal commitment.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels stomach and stomach relief. It claims one pellet acts as a laxative and three as a cathartic and urges readers to use the product.
An elderly man searches for his dog that stays with him but sometimes vanishes leaving neighbors puzzled. Community volunteers offer help as authorities urge patience and careful tracking.
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