14 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
1
A farmer should consider how proximity to a town boosts farm value and community wealth. The piece argues towns influence farm prosperity, urges town rural cooperation, warns against mail order drains, and calls for joint action to preserve local merchants and property values.
The piece notes high spending on beverages and luxuries versus power bills, and highlights central station power supporting millions of homes and businesses. It urges farmers to boost town morale, calling a Home Coming week a town booster and promoting proactive action locally.
Western Indiana rumors swirl over a possible route shift for the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway from Rockville to Crawfordsville. An Illinois report claims a northeast path via Be ment Champaign and Danville toward Crawfordsville is being pushed by local business groups despite the original direct route.
A South Carolina paper notes a street rumor about Mayor Snipe’s health circulating, but the editor clarifies the mayor’s head is sound and in good condition. Also mentions Indiana University entry, dogs for sale, Montezuma electricity outage, and local residents’ college plans and a local hospital recovery.
Dr. William L. Bryan announced on a radio broadcast from the post office station that Indiana University will erect three new buildings to ease campus congestion. The planned facilities include a $250000 women’s dormitory a $500000 auditorium and men’s union building and a $250000 athletic stadium. The alumni aim was $1000000 but subscriptions from Bloomington and Monroe County boosted the total toward $600000 with a renewed push to reach $1600000. A campaign to raise funds will start this fall with county and state organization forming nationwide chapters. Mrs. Henry E. Delp of Marshall and Dr. James S. Noblitt of Bellmore have been named directors of the war memorial campaign in Parke County.
WANTED Woman to work at the Holmes Hotel. Phone 135. STOLEN Red dog with white spot on the breast cut on eyelid black growth on one eye split ears. Liberal reward for return. Address box 112 Montezuma Indiana.
A dialect tale notes skepticism about beet abundance in a community and later jokes about business interests. It laments social changes with women appearing overly fashionable and men lacking genuineness, reflecting class and gender stereotypes of the era.
Montezuma high school opened its athletic season with a victory over Mecca in a Parke County baseball clash on Friday. Coach Reel’s squad showed improvement after two practice sessions and faces Rockville H.S. next, with hopes to uphold the school’s baseball honor.
Saturday's rain cooled the air and marked the county scene as lively. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Turkey Run picnic on Wednesday September 20. Esquire Houchin builds a new barn to replace the one burned. Edgar Norman won the Opedee bridge contract at 994 dollars and a Clinton township culvert at 700 dollars. Shannon of Bloomingdale raises a new poultry house near Bartlow coal and feed rooms, promising growth for the town.
Farm listing describes 65 percent acre arm with house barn well and spring water. Fruit trees timber and coal on property located about four miles east of Montezuma. For information contact William Wise R F D Rockville Ind.
Miss Catherine Ingram taught in Perrysville and spent the weekend at home. Clinton visitors included Mrs. Jessie Statts Mr. and Mrs. Paul Statts and their baby. J B Smith visited relatives. A Wiener roast at Arthur Jones camping ground brought the social circle together. Rev W R Milbert is the United Brethren minister for the area. Rev Hart is bound for St Bernice. Mrs Edgar Russel entertained guests including Mr and Mrs John Malone Mrs Harry Malone Ruth and Lois Dana and Mrs Mary Touce visiting Terre Haute's Charley Parrish area.
Report notes residents criticizing greedy behavior as several individuals take property not theirs sparking community concern. Neighbors urge fair sharing and adherence to rules amid tensions over rights and possessions.
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