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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney and bladder issues. It offers free samples by mail and a book about kidney health, then shifts to a political piece criticizing democracy and voters in harsh terms.
A Westville newspaper piece rails against M T Krueger, calling him a bad boy who seized control of the county Democratic nominations. It argues a growing anti Krueger faction seeks to rescue the party from his autocratic rule and predicts a political clash ahead.
Fragmentary notice reflects on the Democratic party in Laporte county and its changing leaders. It references longtime figures and current efforts to fill vacancies as the party realigns under shifting local politics.
The Laporte Herald clipping praises Crumpacker and Kelley while The Whiting Sun warns voters in Laporte and Starke counties not to confuse E. D. Crumpacker with his cousin D. L. Crumpacker. The piece notes Republican strength in Laporte with a united, energized ticket and hints at November 6 outcomes. Also included is a mix of unrelated items about Kansas farmers, Lincoln Nebraska population changes, and political jabs. A testimonial for Electric Bitters closes the segment.
An unnamed Losiber clerk recounts three days of severe illness blamed on cholera morbus after consuming cucumbers. The fragmented report notes a drought impact and suffering period described as agony.
A historic ad style piece markets Major's Cement as superior due to costly ingredients, claiming rivals use cheap glue and water. It notes high advertising spend and dealer profits while promising savings for repair work with Major's Rubber and Leather Cements.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh claiming it cures at all stages by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any failure and urges readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia declares Dr King’s New Discovery cured her long standing hacking cough. She reports relief from chest pain and better sleep after failed prior remedies. Ads note guaranteed cure for throat chest and lungs with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and free trial bottles at E T Scotts drug store.
The ad urges taking Dr Miles Nervine for insomnia and fatigue, claiming sleep restored the nervous strength. A testimonial from H L Howard of Madison Wisconsin says it provided immediate relief and lasting results.
Old established manufacturing wholesale house seeks a man of good character to deliver and collect in Indiana. Salary $34? per year with sure pay. Honesty preferred over experience. Reference from any bank in any city. Send self addressed stamped envelope to Manufacturers Fourth Floor, Dearborn Street, Chicago.
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