Doctor adjusts medicine after grippe leaves cough
Two years ago the speaker had grippe and one lingering cough. A family physician tried several medicines, changing them when they proved ineffective, in search of relief.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
3
Two years ago the speaker had grippe and one lingering cough. A family physician tried several medicines, changing them when they proved ineffective, in search of relief.
Various short notes from Westville and nearby towns including election banter, upcoming lectures, social events, travel ads, and local incidents. Mentions of Mrs. Jackson winning a Europe trip, Daniel Kelley’s wedding, a factory and business chatter, post office robbery near Rolling Prairie, and a grand lodge social event in Westville with attendees from Valparaiso.
The Roeske brick yard south of the city completes summer brick production by week’s end. A 45 man crew worked through the season with two brick making machines producing 35 000 and 24 000 bricks daily. Total output nearly 4 500 000 bricks with 650 000 on hand to burn over winter.
A group of enthusiasts plans to form a regional baseball league next season. The proposed circuit would include Michigan City LaPorte Wanatah Westville and Valparaiso with home grounds at each city to cover expenses. Teams will play a set schedule for the championship across the towns.
Notice from H. B. Herrold that fresh bread will be available daily beginning Saturday September 19.
Orders issued due to tension between the post office department and the railway company require all mail matter on the Monon route between this city and LaFayette to be weighed for thirty days. Mail Clerk Krueger’s run on the Monon will be extended to LaFayette for the time being.
Frederick H. Zahrn of LaPorte is granted a patent for a new eight inch monkey wrench. It uses a bottom spring to loosen a split nut around the jaw threads for easy size adjustment and a top spring to lock the bolt tight. Demand is rising and production is expected to expand.
Clark Carter of the State Board of election commissioners received the only report missing Swiss county. Indiana totals show 1,014 townships and 3,112 precincts, up 45 and 26,202 respectively from 1894. Estimated vote for ’09 stands at 608,? and 1904 turnout at 567,682 with 16,024 nonvoters. ballots printed total 1,209,816.
A Farmer City Illinois man writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is an excellent medicine used by his whole family including a six month old baby. He notes he would not be without it even if the 10 cent size cost a dollar. The ad lists 10c 50c and 1.00 sizes at Scottas.
An editorial voice in Michigan City notes that Hood's Sarsaparilla maintains top sales and steady demand due to proven merit. It contrasts new medical products with Hood's lasting reputation and curative reputation.
The Indianapolis News extols Indiana as a fertile state with pure loam soil a deep water table and abundant mineral waters. It highlights granite sand limestone rock coal stone forests lakes and streams plus potential for gas oil and better governance to realize these advantages.
A tabulated summary lists the state county township and town taxes for 1896. It outlines assessed values rates and totals in a concise format for official reference.
A correspondence notes losses by fire and lightning were insured with J. B. Green in Continental and paid satisfactorily. Signatories WM. Krueger and J. F. Schweder confirm full settlement.
Meals will be served a la carte on all dining cars on the Wabash Line. Passengers gain choice from the bill of fare and pay only for what they choose.
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