Westville Indicator notes railroad totals and 1890s election results
The Westville Indicator provides state rail mileage figures led by Illinois and New York with Indiana at 6295.28 miles. It reports election results: Mount wins governor with 25418 plurality, populists minor, Prohibition split with Crist at 2997 and Kingsbury 2492.
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The
Union
Pennsylvania
Texas
Rhode Island
New York
Ohio
Indiana
District of Columbia
Mount
Thomas Wadsworth
Goortngty
Prohibion Party
Crist
Kingsbury
Hakalot
Sun
Bellwether Letter Foresees Prosperity After Bryan Era
The missive decries Bryan and sectarianism, asserting the 1896 election produced a record popular vote and electoral votes for McKinley. It predicts a nationwide return to prosperity under cautious confidence, with Grover Cleveland leading opposition and Bryan supporters realigning under new banners. The INDICATOR claims its foresight matches historical outcomes and invites readers to verify past predictions.
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Bi Wes
Birryan
Bryan
Chicago
Aly. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis
Errec
The Relineator Thanksgiving Number Feature
The Relineator Thanksgiving Number offers rich plates of seasonable styles and readings. It includes the popular Rosemary story by Harriet Riddle Davis and essays by Mary Cadwalader Jones, Mrs Aliie Hopkins, Selen Norton, Maud C. Murra and A. B. Longstreet.
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Rosemary
Harriet Riddle Davis
Mary Cadwalader Jones
Aliie Hopkins
Ladies’ Society
Grand Army of the Republic
Selen Norton
Maud C. Murra
Aliler
A. B. Longstreet
E. C. Vick
Edna
Poon
Trout Fishing on the Rogue River Adventure by Nim
Nim, the Angling Preacher, recounts a Rogue River trip from Grants Pass Oregon. He describes western trout as wary and strong while contrasting his own poor luck with his Presbyterian companion who lands several fine fish. He details lift, drift, and the river’s dramatic scenery and ends with a humorous note on his own modest catch.
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Oregon
Rogue River
Grants Pass
M. E
Kankakee
Indiana
Presbyterian
Size of the Universe Measured by Human Scale
An exploration of cosmic vastness compares earthly landscapes to celestial scales. It cites estimates like 21,191,000 stars in the Milky Way and 6,000 nebulae, suggesting billions of suns and heavenly bodies beyond human comprehension.
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Copenhagen
Nordstjernen
Saturn
Milky Way
Blood as life and Hood's remedy claims
An advertisement asserts blood purity is key to health and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to enrich blood and Hood's Pills to aid digestion and biliousness. The claim includes easy use and a 25 cent price.
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Hood
Royal Baking Powder Tops All Competitors
U. S. Gov t Reports endorse Royal Baking Powder as superior to all rivals, highlighting its reliability and quality for households and bakeries. The claim frames the product as a leading choice in official testing and consumer guidance.
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U. S. Gov’t
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proven to Cure Catarrh
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is the claimed cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and build up the system. Proponents offer 100 dollars if the cure fails and invite testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Indiana Postmaster Election Idea Faces Indiana Senators
Indiana pushes for elective postmasters with Republican primaries and a recommendation pledge. Critics argue Senators lose influence and questions arise about how Democrats in doubt districts would be represented, noting the idea may fail to win broad Hoosier enthusiasm.
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Ohio
Indiana
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a fast acting remedy. It claims constipation indigestion and sick headache are cured and urges trial with a 10 cent sample and larger sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Spain’s Ministry Faces Pressure Over War Provocation Claims
The Spanish Ministry denies reports of aiming to provoke war with the United States despite Washington’s evidence of attempts to court European powers. Analysts note Canovas and aides fear domestic fury more than U.S. hostility and fear a scapegoat tactic unless resignation occurs. The note argues the government must face duty or resign to avert consequences.
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Spain
United States
Washington
Canovas
Hayes Praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin In Paynes, Ind
Wu R Hayes of Payne Indiana reports rapid weight gain from using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He claims a rise from 150 to 177 pounds after four months and says the remedy made him feel better than ever. Available in 10¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes at E T Scotts.
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Westville
Ind
Ndicator
The Pottawattamie Fund To Be Distributed In Indiana And Michigan
A Washington dispatch reports special Indian agent D M Shelby will travel next week to Indiana and Michigan to distribute just over 118000 dollars owed under an old treaty to Pottawattamie Indians in those states. Indiana recipients live near Muncie and Peru. In Michigan, Decatur is noted for the tribesmen who mix work with old ways and Catholic rites. Chief Pokagon, striving for funds to aid his people, faces a diminishing community now about 240 souls, with his era ending as he nears death and the tribe’s traditional hierarchy dissolves.
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Washington
D. M. Shelby
Indiana
Michigan
Muncie
Peru
Decatur
Mich
Father Marquette
Pokagon
Greatest on Earth account at Fulton bank
Mr. R T Caldwell a book-keeper at the First National Bank of Fulton Kentucky describes a period of exhaustion from relentless worry and insomnia as he faced a near collapse of his position. He recalls sleepless nights and mounting strain that threatened his employment.
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R. T. Caldwell
First National Bank of
Fulton, Ky
Uncalled Letters At Westville Post Office Oct 31 1896
The list shows remaining letters for the month ending October 31 1896 at the Westville Indiana post office. Under LADIES is Mrs Arthur Broton and under GENTS is Geo A White. To obtain these advertised letters, applicants should call for them. Ellen Livingstone, Postmistress.
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Westville
Ind
Geo. A. White
Ellen Livingstone
Electric Bitters advertised as cure for headaches and constipation
A vintage remedy claim promotes Electric Bitters as the best cure for all headaches and habitual headaches. It says the medicine permanently cures and relieves constipation by toning the bowels, urging readers to buy Scott's bottles for 50 cents and try it.
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Sarge
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Caldwell
Miles Fulton
R. T. Say
Arthur Broton
H. B. Herrold
I. Wood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Compound Oxygen
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Westville Meat Market
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Herrold
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