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Newspaper
Hobart News
Location
Hobart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
8
August Roos spent Sunday in Chicago with relatives. Mrs. R. R. Peddicord, A. Russell, and other locals were seen in Chicago or Valparaiso. Earle Green progresses in recovery. The Young Ladies' Sodality met on Main Street. A six story hotel planned for Gary and other civic happenings are noted along with obituaries and local incidents.
Open to all readers who hustle for subscribers to Hobart's new newspaper. Prizes promise honest, reliable goods secured from local merchants and offered as represented.
The contest runs from now until 6 pm Saturday July 16 1910. Contestants must first visit the News office in Hobart to obtain receipt books and receive instructions. They must report weekly with subscriber names and payments. Subscriptions are 1.50 per year paid in advance with names and money. Winners awarded strictly by recorded work without favoritism. Read conditions carefully as no variations will be made.
The Hobart News offers prizes for reader recruitment: 125 subscribers win a Diamond Ring valued at $80 from Dell F Beach jewelry. 75 subscribers win a NEW ROYAL Drop Head Cabinet Sewing Machine, $35 value. 50 subscribers win a gold filled wristwatch, $25 value. 40 subscribers win a Cruzo Bicycle, $21 value. Each prize is awarded to all qualifying contestants.
The Hobart News offers a prize washing machine to any person who secures twenty subscribers. A Hibbard Spencer Bartlett machine, retailing at $8.50, will be given for each contestant meeting the twenty subscriber requirement. Exhibitions at Fiester’s corner store. call for full details and ways to earn even without winning the prize.
Floyd Pierce of South Chicago spent Sunday with family in town. G Hartman visited in Gary. Mr and Mrs Mat Wagner of Chicago visited Mrs Wagner’s parents, B Franz and family. Several residents including Detrich and McCarty and others were in town for weekend or weekday visits and short trips. Local residents traveled to Aurora Lincoln Lincoln Illinois and Valparaiso for brief stays and work.
Mrs. R. Stolleben and son Carl of Chicago visited the Mettelmann home for several days. G. E. Alexander attended a brother's wedding in Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald and children shopped in Michigan City. Bertha Patterson returned to Joliet after a weeks visit.fuistrom and children from South Chicago visit F. Johnsons. Helen Harms visits Chicago friends. T L Ade and Ruth Hazelwood of Chicago spent weekend with Mrs. Scanlon. Fred and Christie Horn of Pullman visited E. Horn family. Mrs. Albert Carlson visited Chicago. J. Harris suffers paralysis. William Meier and family visited relatives in Michigan City. Nels Anderson christened infant daughter by Rev. G. Lundahl of Hobart. A. Lindberg of Valparaiso guest at Hazelgreen.
Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel said the country is entering a prosperous period but warned that living costs will rise. He cited higher commodities materials and wages as reasons for increased prices and noted the recent rate conference with the president as a notable administration act.
Mrs. 8. B. Borden of Hartford City widow of Indiana Maccabees commander is judged insane and placed at East Haven asylum in Richmond. Her grief since her husband’s death is noted while M A Clapper the current great commander has shared his salary with her under a prior agreement.
A bungalow style two story design features 25 by 28.6 feet with three large second floor chambers, bath, walk in closet, full basement seven feet high, first story nine feet high. Finishes include red oak or birch on first floor and pine second. Build price $2100 not including heating or plumbing. plans offered for $15 by Glenn L. Saxton.
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