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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
7
In Kokomo Indiana E F Beaver heads a high efficiency battery department with skilled machinists able to disassemble rebuild and service automobile batteries. He is Willard’s chosen service station representative offering the Still Better Willard storage battery and full care of all battery makes.
The Russiaville Observer praises K. J. Showalter a Kokomo sheet metal and furnace expert tied to E. J. Showalter and the Torrid Zone furnace. He handles large Kokomo and regional contracts, offers repair services, and emphasizes exact furnace installation for maximum heat and fire safety.
The Russiaville Lumber and Coal Company is praised as a leading builder supply firm serving Howard county and beyond. Owner Winnie is highlighted for quality materials and customer service with extensive stock including lumber lath shingles sash doors hardware and roofing. The piece notes coal dealings especially during government supervised shortages and Winnie’s efforts to secure good grades for locals.
A new compilation highlights Howard County Indiana as a model subdivision driven by local business men. The piece frames the area as highly progressive within the state and lauds enterprise guiding its growth.
The article highlights a prosperous section featuring live business men and strong financial resources set against favorable scenery, emphasizing generous endowments and economic vitality.
The Observer of Russiaville Indiana delivers a booster portrait of Howard County praising its soil climate and topography. It lauds strong financial institutions civic spirit and progressive growth under the motto Full Steam Ahead. The piece frames Howard County as a premier American community with a vision for prosperity safety and public welfare.
Landon and Landon of Kokomo Howard county are described as leading chiropractors in the Odd Fellows Building. The firm is praised for spinal analysis and adjustments, advanced training, and broad patient acceptance across the region. They are noted as highly standing professionals contributing to public health.
The Citizens Abstract Co. of Kokomo, under George W. Freeman, earns praise as a leading Indiana title company. With access to Howard county land history from early settlement, they provide careful, conservative abstracts and are members of the Indiana Title Association and American Association of Title Men. The Observer recommends them for high quality service and local progress support.
M P Jeter runs Farmers' Headquarters in Russiville offering a wide range of implements wagons windmills farm machinery and supplies. The store features latest patterns competitive prices ample stock and courteous staff ready to demonstrate new models in a large well kept building with carload purchases ensuring value and quality. The Observer commends his modern up to date establishment and public service.
John L. Woody operates a modern Ford service station in Russiaville with a highly regarded repair department. The shop offers quick diagnostics, honest estimates, genuine Ford parts, and emphasizes fair pricing, skilled machinists, and dependable auto work. Woody’s establishment boosts Howard County business life and earns wide patronage.
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