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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
2
The Indicator is a weekly Westville Indiana publication issued every Thursday. It lists rates for obituaries poetry and professional cards and notes mailing terms and advertising opportunities.
The government quarantine against Mexican cattle has been raised and herds of thirty to forty thousand head enter the country. Chinese heads are still being decapitated at Ku Cheng, a grim paradox the column voices with biting irony. A ton of hay sells for 15 dollars and a horse goes for a song as winter approaches, with a common horse warned to be a threat to others in the barn.
A committee appointed by the last legislature to study convict labor met in Michigan City last week and will urge that all convicts except long termers and life prisoners be assigned to work on public highways.
One week from next Thursday elections will occur in the various states for state officers. This is an off year and interest is lighter, except where local issues have become unusually newsworthy.
The text notes that under the Indiana Law of 1895 all court costs go to the county treasury and clerks must issue fee bills within 60 days after judgment. It questions the legality of actions by trustees who overextended their terms and held elections improperly, asking whether those acts remain valid.
A white horse once pulling the carriage in Dr. Cronin’s last ride was killed by a Lake Erie & Western engine near Argos. The animal, kept in a Chicago museum most of the time since Cronin’s death, had wandered onto the track and was hurled into the air when struck.
The National Wagon Manufacturers Association met at the Victoria hotel in Chicago this week and agreed to raise wagon prices due to higher costs for steel iron and other materials. All leading firms signed the agreement, citing increased production costs.
All express messengers of the American Express are now equipped with revolvers furnished by the company. Each weapon is loaded in the presence of an agent or clerk, checked for correct order, and returned to the company safe on completion of a trip. They receive extra cartridges and are urged to practice shooting at connecting points or while delayed on the road.
The text notes a large express company arming its workers on trains and introducing armor coated and rubber proof mail cars. It argues these measures reflect progress, not decline, and that civilization advances with such safeguards. The passage defends innovations as necessary amid a fast moving era.
Andrew Carnegie is quoted stating the glory of Pittsburg as a center for iron and steel has departed. He cites Lake Superior iron mines and low water freight costs as stronger factors than local coal. He suggests the iron and steel industry will best locate in Great Lakes cities.
John Gilmer Spee reports varied antique views on the potato’s origin. English and Spanish guesses differ from modern belief that it native to Andean and Central American regions, with Virginia introductions likely via early Spanish explorers. It notes Virginia cultivation began much later.
The piece mocks American reverence for European royal figures. It notes Marlborough’s remark about Americans and refereces incidents in Kentucky and New York as minor irritants. The writer suggests deporting the Irishman and repainting the green room once Congress convenes.
The South Bend Sunday News columnist ponders who started the gossip about neighbors. He dismisses Eve and Adam and argues backbiting predates neighborly chatter, tracing origins to complex kin relations and urging contrition and kindness to cure this vice.
The Weather Bureau weighs using weather forecasts printed on mail stamps to post tomorrow's forecast with each delivery. An Alabama observer devised the plan, peaking postmasters nationwide in favor, though concerns over need for printing shops and skilled compositors remain. If tested, the scheme could widely disseminate weather news to business and daily mail recipients.
The text argues Britain infringes Venezuelan sovereignty, demanding apology and indemnity for soldiers at Yuruan, while urging U S arbitration. It asserts Britain seeks control of Orinoco exports, pledges U S will enforce the Monroe Doctrine when Congress convenes, risking force if needed.
Bucklin Arnica Salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cured or money refunded. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by E T Scott.
The report by Commissioner Carroll D. Wright shows seven and a half years of strikes caused nearly 2.4 million workers to lose wages. New York City losses exceed 86 million, with Allegheny Pittsburg over 7.3 million and Chicago about 9 million. Overall, wages lost in twenty six leading centers total 35 million with employers' costs at 29 million. Strikes are costly wars harming daily bread, often avoidable with tact and judgment. The piece condemns demagogues and autocratic leaders who push workers to quit.
A Kansas letter from Winfield describes a dry spell hurting wheat and corn yields, good grass and cattle country, hog cholera worries, and a mild fall. It notes hot earlier month, walnut and pecan crops, no butternuts, and rising temperance conflict with hidden societies in the state. Health steady in southern Kansas, two diphtheria cases in Winfield, schools strong, family thriving, farewell wishes.
The article argues that well cured corn stover is as valuable as timothy hay for feeding. It warns against leaving fodder to weather in fields, noting losses in sugar content, digestibility, and overall feed value. Early cutting and smaller shocks improve curing and reduce mould risk.
Honest readers claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses blood creates appetite strengthens the system and permanently cures diseases due to impure or deficient blood based on their own experiences.
A short promotional note claims Hood’s pills for the liver and bowels act promptly and effectively. The item stresses ease of use and swift results, typical of early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
A long advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It states the medicine is taken internally, cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers $100 for any case not cured. Includes address F J Cheney & Co Toledo and note to send for testimonials.
Rev J Gun derman of Diamondale Mich writes of his wife recovering from pneumonia and La Grippe after using Dr King's New Discovery. He notes terrible coughing fits and praises the quick, satisfactory results. Trial bottles free at Scott's drug store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Mrs Horner keeper for a Springfield township farmer faced two tramps who asked for a meal. After feeding them she found them looting the parlor. She locked them inside and guarded the window with a hoe, yelling for help until the men fled through a broken window.
Four advertised remedies reach strong sales Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds Electric Bitters liver stomach and kidneys Bucklin s Amica Salve best in the world Dr Kings New Life Pills perfect pill All guaranteed to do what claimed dealer J T Scott sells them and will provide details The layout promises merit and guarantees
Advertisement copy touts One Minute Cough Cure as the easiest cure for coughs and colds. It claims immediate results and urges customers to try it, noting numerous reasons to use the remedy and minimizing potential harm.
Pension Agent Spencer of Indianapolis issues notice to county clerks that notaries or other officers who witness soldiers vouchers cannot act as witnesses when no witness is required and cannot attest the pensioners mark. All pensioners must provide witnesses for quarterly pension vouchers.
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