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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
7
An old ad copy extols Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder ills affecting children and adults alike. It promises quick relief, urges doctor Kilmer’s preparation, and offers samples and a pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.
The Westville INDICATOR issue reports on official statistics for 1899-1900 valuing Indian school property at 23 244 500 with 233 school buildings erected costing 846 830. It notes lobbyist uniforming, a potential law to ease school fund loans by removing fees, and clarifies rumor about Crumpacker’s senatorial bid.
The discourse questions Confucius as an opportunist and moralist, describing him as a religious, superstitious figure whose teachings regulate Chinese life. It cites sources including a Life of Confucius and an anthology from Sir John Lubbock's list, and notes ongoing respect for his precepts in temple inscriptions.
The Chicago and Grand Trunk Ry. wrecked about two miles west of Asion Mills Monday night, four cars were demolished, and the loss from cars and contents is set at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. In other news A M Brewer shows some eye improvement though sun exposure remains painful and limits his daily activity.
Oscar Cross, 28, of Michigan City, taken by officers after a violent spell and later committed to the asylum, while election notes warn voters about Australian ballot marks. William and Charles Rosenbaum plan marriages to sisters Josephine and Amelix near Hanna, sharing a novel courtship and betrothal.
An advertisement highlights indomitable will and energy from the pills, claiming they improve stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The product sells for 25 cents at E. T. Scotts Drug store.
D. H. Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports two weeks of nightly use of Dr King’s Life Pills restored youthfulness. He says the vegetable tablets improve liver stomach and bowels, never cause gripe, and cost 25 cents at E T Scot’s drug store.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a powerful cure for malaria fevers and related illnesses. It cites traveler Stanley Livingstone, shares a Webb Newfoundland anecdote about children recovering from chills, and guarantees relief for 50 cents.
A Philadelphia woman, Annie E Springer, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a chronic chest cough after other remedies failed. She reports relief from chest pain and better sleep. Trial bottles available free at E T Scotts drug store.
Advertisement claims a new cure for stomach troubles including pain nausea indigestion and belching. It promotes Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets by Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago with W J Bailey on the package and doctors' prescription. Samples are free and price is 25 cents postpaid via E T Scott.
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