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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
5
A Paris Figaro piece quotes a French reader astonished by American farming. It questions why the American farmer remains unseen in national identity while crops and wealth rise. It lauds farming as a noble, varied, profitable calling, noting long hours autonomy and potential savings with a $2,500 stake.
Edward K. Parkinson argues that if four aged dignitaries fronted the world with their crafts and duties, their calling would gain financial strength and be recognized as a healthy occupation. He envisions serene living, proper wages, and cheerful support for those whose life is not wealth accumulation.
Local brief reports outline social visits and travel. Mrs. M Her dean and daughters and Mrs. Anderson Haverstockt spent Thursday in Waterloo with relatives. Mrs. HB Rubin arrived in Butler to spend weeks with J. W. Brown family. Miss Minnia Kehrer visited Kokomo. Wesley Teppen and family left for Coldwater Michigan for a new position. The Priscila club met with Mrs. M. F. Long. Mrs. J. W. Brown hosted relatives. A gathering at Mrs. Lawrence Sewell’s home ended with a shower.
Van Wert Ohio June 9 The board of education opened bids for the new 100000 high school building drawing contractors from Ohio and Indiana. Forty three bids were submitted with eighteen for construction and others on related costs. The board exercised discretion in awarding the contract amid keen competition totaling about 92,000 for the building ready for use.
A new high school will be a modern, first class structure approved by the state inspector. General contract went to W. H. Iserge & Son of Greensburg for 71 578.33 dollars. Wiring to Wentworth Dean & Co of Lima for 1249. Plumbing to EB. Clevenger of Muncie for 6970. Heating and ventilating bids rejected and to be readvertised. Completion expected for the 1912 school year.
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