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Attica Ledger Press

Location

Attica, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

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Progressives Form Full City Ticket In Attica

The Bull Moose convention in Attica named a full progressive ticket for the November city election with Dr. Thos. W. Kelsey for mayor and others for treasurer clerk and council seats. The platform urges practical reforms, nonpartisan municipal service, and efficient public administration.

Attica Altho S:10 Jacob Bon Charles R. Milford Harry F. Ross The Ledger Press Milford Wesley Whicker Progressive Convention L. A. Bolling T. W. Kelsey John Q. Hock

Platform of Attica Progressives for City Government

The Attica Progressive Party outlines its nonpartisan city platform. It calls for neutral administration, a sectional sewer system, public accounting of school funds, a nonpartisan school board with a woman member, strict health enforcement and cleanliness, Ravine Park conservation with no immediate additions, improved public utilities and telephone service, and an economical, honest city government led by progressives.

Attica Altho Ravine Park Indiana

Dr Butler to Lecture on sex hygiene series

Dr George F Butler medical director at Mudlavia accepted an offer from Chicago Division Street Y M C A to deliver a five lecture series on sex hygiene. He is author of Every Boy's Book and Every Girl's Book praised in magazines. He plans Young Husband's Book and Young Wife's Book to publish next year. He writes with clear force and publishes in Attica Ledger Press. John F Carlson attended M L Claypool Music Co banquet in Crawfordsville for salesmen and employees with toastmaster Arch Olds. Mrs Mary Clapham visited Lafayette Tuesday.

Hock & Rucker S.T. McConahay James Coan Clyde Martin National Car J. Wesley Whicker Chas. T. Jacobson Willy Ross Perry Street The Ledger Press John T. Nixon A. L. Sargeant George McCord Omar C. DeSelms Joseph J. Little Jack Hegler George M. Foster National Progressive Party Milford George F. Butler Mudlavia Division Street Young Men’s Christian Association Chicago Association Theaoctor Butler William Dean Howells Dr. van Dyke Attica Ledger- Press John F. Carlson M. L. Claypool Music Co Crawfordsville Arch Olds Carlson

Stand ard Lime Fertilizing Co forms to supply Illinois demand

A new Stand ard Lime Fertilizing Co of Attica Indiana forms with William H Dye as director to develop Attica lime for soil fertilizing. McKee Irwin lease of their quarry remains 65 000 dollars, with 7 to 10 cent royalties to J Wesley Whicker on 5 15 year terms. The plant aims at 600 tons daily within a year and Illinois contract shipments will raise prices from 1 25 to 2 00 a ton after a railroad switch is completed.

Ledger Shawnee Creek William H. Dye Robinson, IN Crawford County Farm Improvement Association Farmers’ Institute Illinois United States Indianapolis Standard Lime Fertilizing Co Attica, Ind Attica Lime K. E. McKee Chas. L. Irwin Wm. H. Dye Treasury McKee & Irwin J. Wesley Whicker Whicker McKee Rob Roy Dye State Association of Better Farming Clubs Attica Soil Improvement Movement Union Purdue Indiana

A Sermon on How To Live By Dr. George F. Butler

Butler urges mindful living to extend life and quality. Avoid overwork and excess, seek rest and recreation, take vacations, sleep eight hours, and eat simply. Emphasizes moderation, fresh air, sunshine, and mental balance to reduce health risks and enhance well being.

Warren County Tax Rates by Township and Librarian Visit

The article lists township total tax rates in Warren county with values for Adams through Williamsport. It notes librarian Kathryn Fisher attended a state librarians meeting in Marion this week, with Mae Johnson covering the library in her absence.

Warren County Adams Jordan Kent Liberty Medina Mqund Pine Prairie Pike Steuben Warren Washington Pine Village State Line West Lebanon Williamsport Kathryn Fisher Marion Mae Johnson

Hoosier Club Hosts Old Fashioned Autumn Party

The Hoosier club members and their husbands gathered Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe McCord for an autumn themed evening. Attendees wore old fashioned costumes, enjoyed childhood games, and listened to Allen Dunkin as music. Dr. Kenney won a pumpkin weight contest with a 27 pound guess and a pumpkin pie prize. A delicious supper followed, prepared with help from Miss Inez Hatton and Miss Mildred Whittaker.

Hoosier Club Roscoe McCord Allen Dunkin Dr. Kenney Mrs. McCord Inez Hatton Mildred _Whittaker

Purdue Father to sue college over student death

From South Whitley comes word that A L Ovencham, father of the Purdue student killed in the tank scrap at the university, will sue for ten thousand dollars. The suit faces questions of university responsibility similar to those in a football game. Also noted are social visits by Mrs Anton Speckler and daughters Kathryn Woods and Theress Miller to Miss Rose Straub of Lafayette.

South Whitley A. L. Ovencham Purdue Anton Speckler Kathryn Woods Theress Miller Rose Straub Lafayette

Death claims Chas Berry editor of Veedersburg News

Charles M. Berry, longtime editor and publisher of the Veedersburg News, died suddenly at his home after a stomach hemorrhage. He retired three weeks earlier and had directed the paper with a strong local voice, community promotions, and a broad readership. He was born March 8 1863 in Waynetown. survived by his son James E. Berry and his wife Beatrice Howard. Funeral services were held in Veedersburg and Waynetown.

Charles M. Berry Charley Berry Altho Veedersburg Waynetown Nancy Brant Charles Murray Berry James A Nancy Murray Berry Berrys Virginia Dr Berry Charles Charlies Ladoga Normal School Wabash College Crawfordsville Ladoga Indiana Illinois Covington Berry Mr. Berry Lottie M. Mitchell Robt. Mitchell Kokomo Beatrice Howard Elmer Howard Attica James E. Berry

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Progressive Ticket Thos. W. Kelsey Ohn Q. Hock Clyde C. Martin Nace Hendl Will G. Ross A. L. Sargeant Askisa O. C. DeSelms Ises Bull Moose Platform of Progressive Party Dr. Butler Mary Clapham Chas
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