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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
2
The Westville Indica tor notes campaign rhetoric around Bryan and McKinley with references to the Overstreet bill and a critique of Democratic platforms. It includes reader exchange on Mexican wages, travel anecdotes, and local commentary on politics, geography, and public works.
Attorney General Taylor states four ballot forms are needed in each county for the county council election. The three at large candidates appear on all ballots while district candidates appear only on district specific ballots. Ballot shapes will be identical aside from candidate names.
In Knoxville on September 16, Hon. William Jennings Bryan declares any voter who supports the gold standard should not back him. He promises it will not be maintained in the country longer than he remains able to eliminate it.
The piece questions a Democratic plan to raise taxes in the county and argues that fair play would mean Democrats join Republicans to field a non partisan county council ticket.
The writer argues that Democrats lack a corrupt motive so voters should consider a nonpartisan county council if it could prevent a doubling of taxes. They urge solid thought on whether compromise with Republicans is wise to avoid higher levies.
Philadelphia woman Annie E Springer joyfully reports relief from a long chest cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She credits the remedy with easing chest pain and restoring sleep and praises its benefits for throat chest or lung troubles. Trial bottles offered free at E T Scotts drug store.
Mr Major the famous cement man of New York explains why Major's Cement is superior and costly to reproduce. He cites materials at high cost, asserts substitutes are cheap glue diluted with acids, and notes large dealer profits and nationwide advertising. Established 1876, urging customers to insist on Major's and offering mail shipment.
Sepa wholesale companies and works on the exchange show activity with notable moves in the market. The report highlights corporate actions, pricing shifts, and potential impacts on investors in the sector.
The Sentinel attacks combines and trusts including the American Ice company. It alleges city docks and stock control by Boss Croker, Mayor Van Wyck, and other Tammany leaders, with court delays cited. It notes ties to William Jennings Bryan and a call for anti trust scrutiny amid price hikes and perceived monopolistic power.
M. E. Lowther of Centerville Iowa reports cholera morbus after cucumbers sparked three days of agony. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with complete relief after three doses, now sold by B. Sett.
Advertises need for an active man of good character to deliver and collect in Indiana for an old wholesale manufacturing house. Pays $900 yearly with sure pay. Values honesty over experience. References from any bank. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, third Four, 3, Dear born St. Chicago.
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