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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
2
Obituary notices offered for purchase alongside a political column discussing McKinley era policy. The piece surveys silver verses gold, U S trade in iron and steel, and electoral maneuvers affecting Bryan and George in New York and Ohio, with data on per capita silver values across nations.
Reports from Ohio show John R. McLean urging abandonment of the silver issue, dividing the Democratic faction that once endorsed the free-silver platform adopted at Columbus in July. The party now fragments into four camps with potential further splits before the election.
Ex candidate Bryan urges New York Democrats to back the national platform on free silver and renomination in 1900 despite guidance from Senate leaders and party veterans who favor abandoning silver. Analysts foresee a widening rift as Bryan challenges established Democratic ranks over the New York election.
Mrs. Mattie Townsley of Chalmers Indiana attests her son was cured of scrofula after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The medicine is promoted as a blood purifier with thousands of testimonials claiming it fulfills its mission.
The Skedunk Weekly News reports its composing room was entered by unknown intruders who stole etheth and caused the print delay. Editors vow to print on time by Thurthday with the misshapen letters replaced as best as possible and threaten to pursue the vandal. The Boston Transcript notes the motive as revenge and warns the culprit against further trespass.
The Wabash California Flyer will resume on Wednesday October 20 1857 offering best and quickest service to California via the Wabash Railroad with Atchison Topeka Santa Fe connection. First Class Vestibulated Sleeping Cars from St Louis to Los Angeles without change nineteen hours faster than any other line and corresponding times from other points. For particulars write to any Wabash Ticket Agent or to C S Crane General Passenger and Ticket Agent St Louis Mo.
The article explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and claims hearing loss can be permanent if not treated. It states nine of ten cases are caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by improper intake of Hall's remedies.
Hunters from Chicago and Indianapolis take part as the game season opens on September 1 for ducks and other species. Open seasons include deer and duck from October 1 to January 1 quail or pheasant November 10 to January 10 prairie chickens September 1 to January 1 ducks September 1 to April 1 and squirrels June 2 to December 20. Netting trapping or snaring quails pheasants prairie chickens woodcock and ducks is prohibited at all times with fines from 1 to 50 dollars per offense. The state game warden will appoint a Lake County deputy in a few days to enforce the laws.
No excitement at school during Monday forenoon as a tall man with a valise approached. It proved to be Mr J W Cattron of Westville returning on the first train.
The True Remedy editor praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the sole effective cure for consumption coughs and colds after trying many remedies. It guarantees satisfaction and offers free trial battles at E T Scott's Drug Store.
In Valparaiso Indiana on September 29 1807 a reader informs the public he has distributed several hundred copies of the year book issued by the secretary of agriculture and will send copies to all who request until supply runs out.
Frank Townley, brother of the late Etta Townly Darling of Laporte, who disappeared after enlisting in 1864 and was believed dead, resurfaces after 33 years. He seeks his parents, who died believing him lost. his Alaska fortune quest after the war ended in failure and his property was sold with his death recorded as 1885.
Mrs J E Harwell expresses gratitude for benefits from Dr Miles Restorative Remedies including Nervine Nerve and Liver Pills New Heart Cure and Anti Pain Pills. She says the medicines restored her from a heart and nervous system disorder and urges families not to be without them.
Advertisers claim U S consumers buy Cascarets at two million boxes yearly and expect three million before New Year s. They tout Cascarets as the most delightful bowel regulator for year round with a cure guaranteed and prices 10c 25c or 50c at all druggists.
A vintage ad promotes Cascareta beauty pills claiming clean blood improves skin. It markets the product to banish pimples boils blotches and a sickly complexion. Available through druggists with satisfaction guaranteed in 10c 25c or 50c sizes.
Advertises Allen's Foot Ease powder to cool swollen hot feet and ease tight shoes. Claims relief from swelling sweating blisters corns bunions and pain with a 23 cent price and free trial, sold by druggists and shoe stores, Allen 5 Olmstead LeRoy NY.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for digestive discomfort from neglect and misuse of the stomach and bowels. It claims the product restores life’s enjoyment, offering a 10 cent bottle of ten doses through E. T. Scott.
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