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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
Montezuma Indiana October 9 1914 editor details second class matter notice toll for advertising rates and submission deadline in Montezuma Enterprise newspaper brief notice states submission by Wednesday morning for insertion in the week prior.
Statement of Ownership for the Montezuma Enterprise details editor Charles S. Overman and ownership. Andrew M. Kay declares candidacy for Trustee of Reserve Township Parke County Indiana promising strict economy. Sworn before Clarence G. Powell on October 1, 1914.
The essay argues for establishing a US tin smelter to process Bolivian tin ores and limited US ore. It notes American concentrates were shipped to British smelters, and that Bolivia exports bulk tin concentrates to Europe for smelting while the US could absorb refined tin. It urges finding ships to bring Bolivian ore to America.
The article extols farming as a path to health and happiness, claiming the plow can transform deserts into bloom. It notes farming problems rival multiplication tables in difficulty and underscores that progress hinges on successful farming and profitable crop marketing.
The first basketball game of the season saw Marshall win 13 to 9 over Center as Jerome led with nine points. Teamwork and quick passing fueled the victory. Mecca High School hosts M. H. S. on Friday after dismissal. Teachers held their annual weinnie roast. Walter Kemp built a blackboard frame. Edith Mathers shopped in Indianapolis. first regular teachers meeting set for Thursday at Prof. Hirsbrunner’s.
Gov Ralston proclaims Disease Prevention Day for Friday October 2. Schools urged to observe with talks on cleanliness of mind and body, temperance, breathing clean air, open windows, and garbage disposal. Dr O A Newhouse spoke at every building stressing sanitation for healthier future generations.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds recorded by Charles E. Lambert Abstractor Rockville. Names include John K Stevenson to James F Harmiess with land in Raccoon and values from 85 to 4500 dollars. Other transfers involve Cyrus M Byerly, Martha Grinley, George Petherman, Joseph H Kravets, Alfred S Goodwin, William M Newlin and locations Sugar Creek Florida Waterman.
Julian Woodard sells at public auction at his farm five miles NW of Rockville and four miles W of Coloma on Oct 15 1914 at 10 am. Items include 14 horses 40 cattle 66 hogs feed and farm implements plus household furnishings. Terms cash under 5 and credit 10 months on larger sums with notes at 8 percent. Dinner by Coloma Church Ladies.
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