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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
2
The Indicator published in Westville Indiana on November 28 1895 announces weekly issues every Thursday. Subscription price is 1.00 per year in advance and advertising rates are available on application. Obituary notices over 10 lines cost 1. Obituary poetry is 10 cents per line. Professional cards priced at 5 per year or 3 for six months.
The article surveys beer consumption by country with U S and Great Britain figures, notes Minneapolis as a fast cruiser, and discusses coal use and gold production in Africa and California. It covers Turkish policy and Armenian killings cautiously, school reopenings after diphtheria, dieting advice, a marriage of Edith Rockefeller and Cyrus McCormick’s son, and opinions on advertising and Congress.
A Thanksgiving meditation praising the Giver of all gifts and noting bounties from nature. The piece emphasizes free institutions public conscience patriotism respect for law and order as pillars of national security and progress and calls for renewed fealty to the republic’s principles.
The advertisement claims Abraham Lincoln called common people “the simple honest,” and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured ailments. It presents testimonials from thousands who credit the medicine with relief.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the best after dinner remedy for digestion and headache relief. The ad notes a price of 25 cents.
The state statistician’s bulletin details Indiana corn production—the 1893 crop remains the largest at 131,105,991 bushels, with 825 townships reporting by May 1895. It lists county yields, acreage, costs, and legal counts, noting Gibson and Jay as top and bottom yields and Montgomery as the leading bushel producer.
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys can use Electric Bitters. The tonic non alcoholic remedy strengthens the stomach and organs, aids digestion, and supports natural function. Price fifty cents per bottle at Scott's drug store.
The document records the first marriage license issued in Fulton County Illinois for John Smith and Polly Meyers. Justice of the Peace O M Boas signs, noting the marriage will be performed when commission arrives, with the act dated retroactively to cover accidents.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thomas Egger of 139 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption and in two weeks was cured after one bottle. Free trial bottles at E T Scotts Regular size 500 and 91.05.
The annual internal revenue report notes Indiana ranks seventh nationwide with about four million dollars in gross receipts. It highlights 144,694,547 taxed cigarettes up from last year, 60,253,800 exported, 582 cigar factories in the sixth district producing 46,000,000 cigars, and 1,000 cigarettes, and nineteen registered distilleries using large grain inputs to produce spirits. There were 236 prosecutions for tax law violations, a favorable compare to northern Georgia and Illinois districts.
The Logansport Pharos argues Indiana farms will grow more valuable as productive land becomes scarcer. It cites fertile soil and central location near western food cities, predicting higher profits once business conditions stabilize.
A plain straight cane of dark colored wood was found on or around November Ist and is to be returned to the owner, E. S. Smith.
At Flora station a girl keeps vigil on every daytime train since four years ago when her railroad lover was killed. She believes he will return and stands on the platform in all weathers watching passengers for a glimpse of him.
Mrs. Carrie Doolittle of Hanna visits nearby. Gene Shedd of Rolling Prairie calls on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson of Valpo host kin. sleet damages shade trees. Ed Hixon and Chas McKellips attend K of P at LaPorte. Atwater editors attend oyster supper. Carlie Geist visits from Chicago. Mrs. H. Martin stays with May Lamb in Grand Rapids. A large oyster sociable at S Wilson's ends joyfully. Mr. Wilson's tonsillitis delays Chattanooga plan for winteroles.
The notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pesin as valuable for indigestion constipation and dyspepsia with trial sizes 10 doses for 10 cents. It notes silver depreciation and cites a Columbia City Post remark about critics of papers exposing wrongdoing.
Local notice invites readers to visit a new boot and shoe shop featuring foot wear at a central location. The item highlights fashion and practical footwear for customers seeking new styles and durability.
One of the largest assemblies in the area gathered at the Christian church in Westville to honor Thomas Concannon after forty years as a resident. The Sun day service from La Porte drew many from surrounding towns with Rev. Widger and Rev. Hufferd officiating before the interment at Westville cemetery.
Wise versus Reed in a long running wheat dispute sees 160 bushels contested after Stoner left land planted by Wise. Wheat moved to Alida, stored in Wise bins, with attachment and storage actions pending and deputy sheriffs delayed by continuance.
A. G. Bartley of Magic Pennsylvania states the salve cured his eczema and a running leg sore in his son. The letter is addressed to inform the public and reader E. T. Scott.
Bob Ingersoll delivered a poetic sermon at an Elmwood Illinois old soldiers reunion. He mused on life and death, suggesting death may be nature's gift and that love grows near the grave, uniting hearts as the feast ends.
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal skin healer with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price from E. T. Scott. The second item notes scientists blaming forest destruction for low streams and drought, urging public opinion to avert widespread environmental blight.
LaPorte Carriage Co seeks shell bark hickory and white ash butts for delivery to their LaPorte Indiana factory. Required length 4 feet or longer, cut to maximum length free of knots and branches. Must have at least 6 inches diameter at the smaller end.
Frans J. Coznay swears as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co that their Toledo firm will pay $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hart's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney signs before A U Gleason Notary December 6 1886. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A fragmented notice reports a salary issue connected to a Wawel location in Indiana. The readable text suggests payroll concerns or employment terms needing clarification by the employer, with minimal detail available.
Notice from Ninevah Encampment No 147 I C C F announces a regular meeting on Tuesday December 17 1895 at which three trustees will be elected to serve through 1896 or until successors are elected and qualified. Witness dated November 19.
An advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin paired with Christian Science for stomach relief and digestion. It urges purchasing Caldwell's first, then faith may be unlimited, with prices 10¢ 50¢ and 1 dollar at E. T Scott.
Patents obtained with easy terms. Thirty five years of experience in examination and reports. Prompt attention. Send drawing and description to S Bagger & Co atty s, Weenington.
Neuralgia cures touted for miles Pars Prats with one cent a dose advertised in druggists. Also notices urging unsettled accounts to be paid and envelopes printed with name and address offered for fifty cents a hundred at the Indicator office.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a medical reference book S54 pages covering sex specific disorders and diseases with solicitations to mail two two cent stamps to Dr Hatha way Co in Chicago. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy for coughs with claims of immediate results by E T Scott and urges purchase for a cough.
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