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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
A long‑silent Montezuma newspaper is relaunched with new equipment and printing capacity. The venture pledges independence in politics, community service, and clean government, highlighting the town’s history, industries, and river valley setting along the Wabash.
A brief note ends with wishes for success and a call for patronage in a new venture. The excerpt reads as a promotional closing line inviting support and highlighting optimism for the enterprise ahead.
Readers are invited to visit the office to receive a copy of the ENTERPRISE while supplies last. The notice promises courteous service and urges timely pickup to ensure availability.
The article explains that beef prices rise due to cattle scarcity. It argues citizens can show true patriotism by raising a calf or two, not merely by cheering the flag.
The piece extols advertisers and asserts that a wise business man who advertises will receive courteous treatment and access to the best market offers at fair prices. It emphasizes value and trust in advertising.
C S Overman announces the sale of the blacksmith shop to Blain Miller and thanks patrons. He has settled accounts up to noon June 28 and asks debtors to call at the ENTERPRISE office to settle debts. He remains at the office throughout the week.
Montezuma resumes journalism with the Montezuma Enterprise under C S Overman after a two year gap. E T Howerton of Newman leads the mechanical staff as the eight page five column weekly aims for strong local support. The first issue is due tomorrow. Dana News notes the revival serves a community long without a local paper.
Misses Della Harshbarger and Exffie Quick and Orvill Quick of Attwood Illinois were guests of Himer Harshbarger and wife on a Sunday visit.
Mrs. W. A. Norris visits Indianapolis while Mrs. Hugh Montgomery tours the State Capitol. Several townsfolk travel to Rockville Newport and Bloomington for visits, hill climbs, and trips. A tenting car is sold to Frank Russell, and a business site offer appears.
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