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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming urine sediment indicates trouble. It promotes sample bottles and pamphlets free by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY and urges readers to mention the INDICATOR.
Construction of a new hospital building at the prison advances rapidly with 275000 bricks laid in eight days. The 70 by 141 foot two story plus basement structure will feature 42 foot high walls and modern hospital amenities. About 100 convicts work on site as upgrades include new chapel water system heating and lighting across multiple buildings. Warden Harley aims to elevate the prison to first class status with extensive repairs and improvements.
Of Waterloo Indiana Rev S P Klotz writes he suffered over 20 years with dyspepsia and sour stomach. After trying remedies he found relief from Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin taking nearly a full bottle and feels like a different person. E T Scoot
The October issue of Ladies Home Journal features the first and only pictures Mrs McKinley has had taken in ten years. The photos form part of a series on the new occupants of the White House. Mrs McKinley wore a silver and white brocade inaugural ball dress for the portrait.
A partial OCR fragment references a small sum of arrears. The readable text does not specify parties, amounts, dates, or actions, leaving the exact legal or financial context unclear.
James Jones of Jones & Son in Cowden Illinois tells how his wife with LaGrippe advanced to Hasty Consumption. After using Dr King's New Discovery she improved after the first dose and a few bottles cured her. Free trial bottles offered at E T Scott's Drug Store.
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation undigestion sick headache and stomach troubles. It lists 10 cent bottles with 10 doses and larger 50 cent and one dollar sizes sold by E T Scott.
Mrs. Martha Lloyd of Rosedale Indiana reports backache headache and widespread aches relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says it completely cured her and adds her brother also benefited. Hood's Pills claim to cure nausea sick headache indigestion biliousness and are sold by all druggists for 25c.
Three plus travelers may secure one fare to designated local points on the Nickel Plate Road in western Ohio and Indian lands, while single tickets will be sold to points in the northwest and southwest, 354 25-30.
The passage extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming it has stood firm against competition, maintained top sales, and proven intrinsic virtues. It argues new medicines rise briefly while Hood’s remains the world’s largest seller due to its curative power.
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are advised to use Electric Bitters. The tonic alters digestion gently without whiskey, boosts stomach and bowel strength, and aids natural function. Priced at fifty cents per bottle at Scott's drug store.
The Wisconsin Central offers the finest equipment and fastest service from Chicago and Milwaukee to St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland Hurley and regional Wisconsin points. Tickets available via Wisconsin Central lines from Jas C Pond General Agent Milwaukee with full information.
The Midland Route offers weekly Saturday night tourist sleeping car service from Chicago Union Station to San Francisco with onward connections through Nebraska Colorado Utah Nevada to California. Rates start at 9.6 per person, with courteous couriers and care for children, featuring panoramic prairie mountain and coast scenery and a lasting journey experience.
The piece contrasts harsh sensational phrases about crimes with praise for North Carolina’s convict roadwork program. It argues prisoners on road crews improve labor, health, and morals while costs drop, claiming roads and prisoners are better managed outside prisons.
A crowded docket saw foreclosure actions, quiet title rulings, and various demurrers and continuances. Notable entries include Peter Hanson vs Nathan Hurt and Louis Lehman with Hurt in default. Shultz vs Teal quiet title decree granted. assignment matters and sale settings. numerous injunctions and contempt motions. Minor criminal matters and a large list of continuances filled the docket. the petit jury was summoned for Monday.
Personally conducted weekly departures from Chicago to Denver on the Burlington Route with through service to California. Travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars equipped with every convenience under experienced special agents. For details, contact T A Grady Excursion Mgr CB&QRR at 211 Clark St Chicago.
Valparaiso Indiana September 29 1897 Mr Borror announces to the people of the congressional district that he has for distribution several notices recently from the secretary of agriculture and will send copies to forward requests until supplies run out Crumpacker.
Miss Jerusha McKinney of 50 South Centre Street Columbus Ohio credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after years of severe pain catarrhal illness and poor sleep. She describes rapid improvement after trying the pills and urges other women to use them. Boxes cost 50 cents each or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The piece criticizes the Senate visit to Japan to question silver demonetization. It notes the mint report shows the Japanese silver yen fell from 83.1 to 47.8 cents since 1891 and argues the trip was unnecessary. It also markets Cascarets with a buy-now message.
An old style testimonial promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a medical discovery that cleanses the body and relieves various ailments. It urges readers to buy a box today, noting price points of 10 and 25 cents and guaranteeing cure when purchased from druggists.
The October closing month offers special attractions and lower rates than ever for travel to Nashville Tennessee on the Louisville and Nashville line. Tickets and details are available from ticket agents or C P Atmore Louisville General Passenger Agent.
A powder for shaking into shoes to cool swollen tired feet relieve smarting and tight shoes prevent swelling sweating blisters and callus spots. Sold by shoe stores with a trial package offered. Also notices the Wabash California Flyer resuming service October 20 1887 with through vestibuled sleeping cars St Louis to Los Angeles in nineteen hours making fast connections via Atchison Topeka Santa Fe.
An advertising claim for Cascarets candy cathartic promises a cure for constipation. It notes a 10 cent price and a money back guarantee through druggists if O C C fail.
The undersigned announce a new feed mill established in Westville beside S G Haas' blacksmith shop. They promise better service and invite the public to give them a trial. Signed E. Smith & Nichols.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Miles Pain Pills promising cure for headache neuralgia biliousness and various ills due to constipation and sluggish liver. It promotes Cas Carlets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant with price points 10 25 50 cents and offers booklet free. Also advertises sale of a residence property with details on acreage rooms water fruit barn and location.
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