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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1921

Page

4

Belief Shapes Action as Character Reflects Faith

A concise editorial line argues that life’s height is bound by belief and that holding wrong beliefs leads to wrong behavior, linking mindset to personal conduct and outcomes.

Trials of a Housewife and Lydia Pinkham Testimonials

Providence Rhode Island and other readings relay testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles and backache. Women from Ohio Illinois and beyond credit relief, urging neighbors to consider the medicine and request the private text book for more information.

Providence, R. I Lydia E. Pinkham Herbert L. Cassen Meni Court Providence R. L Ohio Fayette Chester A. Ball Bloomington Ill J.a.mcquitty Walnut St Cassen United States Lydia FE. Pinkham

Parrot Identifies Burglar In Chicago Home

The old green parrot at 2124 Bingham street helps police link Edward Peterson of 2108 Western avenue to a break in. Peterson proves his story by the bird, and the lieutenant allows him access to feed the pets daily.

Fello Bird Chicago Paul Johnson Bingham Street Shakespeare Avenue Joseph Palczynski Edward Peterson Western Avenue Leutenant Peterson Johnson Polly Viello Palczynski Johnsons

Stage Struck Girls Urged to Think Twice Before Acting

A concise warning warns stage-struck girls about risks of pursuing theater. It cautions against hasty choices and emphasizes considering consequences before entering performing arts careers.

Warning on Bayer Aspirin Authenticity

Advertisement warns to look for Bayer on package or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. It lists colds headache neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain, notes tin boxes of twelve cost a few cents and that druggists sell larger packages.

Bayer

Personal Exemption Quip Sparks Tax Talk

A humorous exchange from a New York Sun cartoon features Mr. and Mrs. Henpeck debating a personal exemption. He claims his car fare and lunch money count as a deduction under income tax law.

Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Back pain headaches nervousness and loss of ambition can signal kidney disease. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root a physician prescription may help. Get a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.

Doan Illinois Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Questioning a Doctor Who Recommends Change and Takes All

A skeptical reader asks why someone would hire a physician who urges a costly change and then drains all resources. The remark suggests distrust of medical advice framed as financial exploitation.

Understudy Performs Miss Ashwell in Drama Salvo

A missed showing of Miss Lena Ashwell in Mrs. Dane's Defense had an understudy take her role for one night. An admirer in the audience wept as the play continued and quipped about the absence. The admirer then dried her tears with a resentful look.

Lena Ashwell

Child Corrects Mother on Ain’t Usage

A Franklin mother taught her three year old son proper English and warned against using ain t. At dinner he declares the word naughty and asks what to say. He then suggests mother should say scuse me meaning excuse me. Indianapolis News.

Franklin Mother Robert Indianapolis News

Bees Sting Dog to Death in Medford Kennel

A dog owned by Andrew Shoemaker in Medford New Jersey was stung to death after bees near its kennel were disturbed. The dog could not escape while tied to the kennel and rescuers were driven off by the swarm. Shoemaker, absent at the time, rushed home but arrived too late to help.

Medford N. J Andrew Shoemaker Shoemaker

Observation on Success and Public Perception

A saying contrasts outcomes of success and failure. It asserts that a successful man enjoys internal certainty while a failure becomes widely known through neighbors.

Why John Was Not Smoking

A club notes veteran smoker Johnnie Edwards suppresses a ten year title run as he contemplates quitting. He confides to Jimmie Van Veek that a promise from someone named Dec requires remaining off cigarettes for a while, prompting public curiosity and speculation.

Johnnie Edwards Johnnie Jimmie van Veek Dec New York Sun

Not So Alluring Critics Quote Mathews at Columbia Tea

Brander Matthews at a Columbia tea remarks that suggestion trumps detail for vivid images. He cites a preacher describing heaven to a grieving widow, concluding with a widow quipping that the preacher’s first wife has him again, implying lingering humor in loss.

Brander Mathews Columbia Heaven Paradise

Dustless Highways Increase Showcases Asphalt Use

Figures from the United States Bureau of Mines reveal in eight years 5,000,000 tons of asphalt and asphaltic materials used on American highways, enough for 50,000 miles of road. If laid end to end, the asphaltic treated highways would twice circle the globe at 16 feet wide.

United States Bureau of Mines United States

Mars Canal Stock Arrest Prompts Odd Exchange

A playful dialogue on arrest reason centers around selling canal stock. The joke pivots on the absurd claim that the canal is on Mars, highlighting a humorous misdirection rather than a real crime.

Mars

Divorced Couple Fights OverPekingese Pup

New York news notes Daniel G. Reid the tin plate magnate and his ex wife Mrs Reid in a custody dispute over a Pekingese dog. After a divorce settlement of 200000 cash and 30000 yearly, Reid now seeks custody of the pet.

New York Daniel G. Reid Reids

Boy Invents Electric Worm Ejector in Washington

In Yakima Washington ten year old Joe Siegfried son of J H Siegfried an electrical expert at Pacific Power and Light creates two ground terminals linked to a switch. When activated worms between the points surface to escape the current and the device is also used to feed his chickens.

Yakima Wash Joe Siegfried J. H. Siegfried Pacific Power and Light Company

Cactus Joe Discusses Local Oil and Stock Misuse

A rugged exchange mentions crude oil near Crimson Gulch and criticism of mismanaged extraction favoring stock sales over sustained effort. The excerpt also advertises Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic cosmetic product in a period ad.

Crimson Gulch Cactus Joe

Just Ink. The squid spouts ink and scent of inky lore

The passage compares squid ink to a literary device used in novels, noting the cloud of ink as a metaphor for creation and expression. It reflects on writing plans shared by many authors and the recurring approach across works.

Considerate Lady Aids Golfers in Rough

Two golfers hunted for misplaced drives and cried softly in the rough. After a lengthy search, a kindly old lady offered help and asked if it would be cheating to reveal their positions.

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