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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
2
The ad promotes a Saturday sale offering Popular Fiction Children's Books or Bibles and a Rexall Tablet deal with 25 white envelopes and stamps at cost. A 50 cent box of assorted chocolates is priced at 29 cents.
The New York press editors admit the 1912 campaign exposed Republican bosses and fraud in convention politics. They urge presidential primaries to replace the convention system and restore voter will. Also notes Fountain County hunting with motor lights threatens safety and may prompt prosecutions.
A 1913 price list from Ford Motor Agency Attica Indiana details new tire prices effective Nov 1 1913 plus 1914 Ford models and parts. It advertises cash discounts of 10 and 5 percent off list, a fresh stock guarantee, lubricating oil trials, spark plugs at 50c each and Ford catalog availability, with secondhand cars for sale or trade.
A poultry grower shares practical advice on winter egg production. White Leghorn hens mature quickly and need proper conditioning, feed, and exercise. With balanced rations and clean housing, hens can lay through winter. overcrowding or hog-pen access lowers vitality and egg output.
A essay-like criticism denounces night hunting using car headlights to blind rabbits, describing it as a dangerous and unsportsmanlike practice by some motorists who shoot from luxurious seats.
The A H S team faced a nine player alumni squad in Friday night action at the high school gym. After a close first half the trained regulars pulled away with a final score of 23 to 16 as alumni substitutes filled the court. Alumni players listed include Joe Albert Martin Romine Oscar Harmon Sam Board Edmond Stafford Ralph Keefer Paul Martin Harry Schwartz Lee Hickman Clyde Martin. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hunnings visited relatives in Newtown Tuesday and attended John Largon funeral.
A high class concert at the Colonnade Friday night December 19 features four male musicians and reader Ruth Pancost. Admission is 25 cents with a program including selections from Overture to Poet and Peasant, Lucia sextette, My Old Kentucky Home, and more. The show begins at 8:00 PM.
Gradual undermining of saloon activity continues with indirect effects. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Arkangel adopts a resolution forbidding any member to sign or circulate petitions against saloon silence. Local social notes list visits: Danville guests Mr and Mrs J H Ryan and daughter Geraldine, Mrs Wallace Haworth, Miss Anna Smith, and others from Lafayette Judyville Williamsport.
William A. Firke of Mansfield Indiana known as The Goose King runs a large fattening operation. Geese arrive from the South lean and gaunt then three weeks later are sold in New York at about 1.70 each. Feeds and transport cost to fatten hold down profits but a fifty cent margin per bird yields solid returns for the banker turned farmer.
The Firke geese are fattened on abundant shelled corn and fresh water. For two weeks they graze on pastures and orchards, then are housed and fed until full. Occasionally corn fodder is added. silage is used in recent years and another silo is planned for more green feed next year.
Mrs John Stephens and Mrs Lewis Manning of Warren County visited with their brother Dr C G Beckett and family this week. Mrs A W Harper and daughter Anna Louise of Williamsport were guests of Miss Mary Springman. Mr and Mrs S H Marks and daughter Sophia left to visit with their son Dave and family. Mrs Jesse McNett and two sons visited Jasper McNett and family across the river. Mrs Minnie Green returned from Brazil and Terre Haute. Mrs George Combs left for Springfield Ohio after visiting Mrs Fannie Shultz. J H Ryan, working in Cloverdale, returned for a visit with his wife and daughter. Miss Gertrude Soules of Terre Haute visited Miss Carolyn Harbaugh. Miss Henrietta Eimstad of Chicago visited Miss Golda Reed. The Art History club met with Mice Mery Peacock.
Miss Rose Kinney to return Sunday to Rensselaer after visiting Buda Bowen. Mrs John F Judy and daughter Elsa of Judyville spent a week in Chicago. Mrs Minerva Dunklebarger returned from Veedersburg after visiting her son John. Miss Elsie Martin visited friends in Indianapolis and Hillsboro. Mr and Mrs William Haworth of Mecca hosted by son Wallace and wife Beatrice North near Roberts. Mrs Will G Ross hosted the Fidelizers. Fred S Purnell traveled to Chicago on business. James Reardon of Joliet is visiting his uncle Ed Truhart. Miss Hazel Woods of near Kramer visited friends here. Will Drake of Kingman visited his brother Omar. Miss Elizabeth Purviance visited relatives in Hoopeston. Gemmert farm between Attica and Williamsport for sale with 190 acres, dwelling, barns, 130 bottom, 60 pasture, near elevators at Attica and Williamsport. Not rented for 1914 season. Terms reasonable. Address Harvey C Adams, Danville Illinois. 9-10
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