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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
3
In the Bronx zoo a mother North American brown bear named Colorado guards a cave behind a large cage where three to possibly five cubs are believed hidden. Keepers, blocked by the mother and two rival counts, risk entering the cave to verify the litter as she angrily defends her young.
William C. Steer a well known haberdasher and baseball fan lies in bed for three weeks with a broken leg in Waterman avenue. Visitors sign the plaster cast on his leg creating a local display of autographs including S. P. Britton and Mrs. Britton who owns the Cardinals. He hopes to be in the stands when baseball resumes in mid April.
In Kansas City Missouri brothers Jackson Davis and Edgar were brought before Judge Burney after an alleged mashing incident. Clad in tight suits and tall hats they denied improper behavior while police found rouge powder and cosmetics on them. The judge fined each $25 and they returned to their cells pending their father’s arrival.
In Detroit Sol Lefkowitz and Connie O'Brien faced Judge Gainey after a street fracas at Gratiot avenue and Hastings street. O'Brien claimed Lefkowitz mistook him for Cohen and shouted hello when the fight began. Lefkowitz admitted the misidentification and said he would not have spoken to an Irishman by mistake.
In a forest tale Mamma Bear schemes a race between a deer and a boastful rabbit to win a pair of horns carved by the Great Beaver. The fox reports the rabbit cheating by gnawing a path through the brush, but the Great Beaver awards the prize to the deer.
Washington outlines the economic value of birds and other wildlife, noting their food choices determine usefulness. It describes birds as managers of pest plagues, seed dispersers, and scavengers, with balance in nature guiding whether they aid or harm crops and forests.
A nursery toy feature notes how 50 cleverly built toy locomotives simulate real trains. As they run, observers remark that only a little smoke is needed to enhance the authenticity.
A Chicago Tribune note describes a smoking toy locomotive whose smoke is created by a colored cotton cover over a wire placed in the engine’s smoke stack. When arranged correctly the effect is startlingly realistic as the smoke bursts forth.
A Minneapolis Journal note tells of a boy who kept a diary and wrote Get up this morning at seven o'clock. His mother reacts with horror and questions schooling. The boy changes the entry to Rose at seven and ends the day with Set at nine.
A brief item notes a troubling experience involving Lawson and the young Gomme, raising concern over a child’s welfare and prompting inquiries into the incident.
Curious three cornered fruits from a Mexican tree hold caterpillars that bore through the soft skin. The shell dries into a prison and heat prompts the insect to jump to warmth. After emerging as a chrysalis the insect becomes a small brown moth that lays eggs on the same tree.
A parent explains that a boy prefers anthropology as his field of study. The parent notes the subject is not taught in his school and suggests the boy may be drawn to it because it does not trouble him.
A quirky classroom moment centers on Tommy guiding peers through a playful activity. The lesson fosters teamwork as students engage in a hands on exercise and share smiles while learning.
School officials in Freeport reduced Bible reading at the school to once a week after students refused to report ten minutes earlier to hear the reading.
A eager youth in a theater lobby asks the ticket booth supervisor if a ticket bought now will be valid Sunday or Monday. The attendant explains tickets are not reserved and valid anytime. The boy contemplates taking a nickel home to please his mother.
The Old Fogy asks which preacher is preferred a lector or an orator. The Grouch prefers the preacher who reads sermons because he can tell when he reaches the end.
A witty exchange about marriage ends in a punchline where the couple no longer speaks to each other. The quip hinges on a mutually avoided quarrel resulting in perpetual silence между spouses.
A whimsical notice frames a romantic message about imperfect tools yet unwavering affection as a letter-writing gesture. The speaker confesses faulty pen, worn typewriter, and faded ribbon, but insists their love will complete the written expression.
A sensational editor dismisses the lack of a name in a tale about a woman who caused trouble for several people. The reporter notes they could not identify her, while the editor defends discussing a prominent society woman regardless of naming.
Spaddies ruined his health and lost his position. TJ believed he was a wide awake young man. The trouble was he stayed awake too many times when he should have been sleeping.
The dialogue notes mirrors at street corners to cut car collisions. Beatrice questions how to prevent crowding of street corners by women.
Farmer Corntessel quotes the Prodigal Son tale and worries about his son Josh visiting town. His wife suggests that a spell away might save trouble by deterring mischief through absence.
A witty exchange compares a water wagon to a suburban trolley car, describing it as outward bound at 6 p.m. The humor hinges on the line that the farther it travels, the lighter it becomes, implying dilution or wear over distance.
Two speakers remark on a cat named Egbert that died at age fifteen. Bacon notes the cat lived long, while Egbert quips the feline “lived nine lives” in 15 years.
A crowded train scene erupts as a conductor urges passengers to move forward while a woman in the aisle fears fainting. The dispute centers on letting her wait in the vestibule to regain footing.
Dialogue shows Marie and Julia probing age with Marie asking and Julia answering softly. The fragment hints at curiosity and personal boundary within an intimate conversation.
A cryptic passage describes Growcher appearing worried and fixated on money. The speaker notes his unusual thought pattern and suggests he is unsettled, with odd punctuation and fragmented phrases indicating internal tension and financial concern.
A humorous exchange notes boxers shake hands before fights mirroring two women greeting on the street. The quick quip reflects on manners and rivalry in sports.
A fragment from a dramatic dialogue shows a woman boasting of scoring in a confrontation. He retorts that she threw herself at him for a strong impact. The exchange blends accusation with ironic self-justification. Witnessed by an implied audience, the lines hint at underlying motive and tension.
Dialogue exchanges between Rainbow and Greene reveal a joke about a neck tie gifted for Christmas. Greene notes the tie looks different colors as if colors ran out during making.
In Stray Stories the litigant protests a fee he deems outrageous, claiming it exceeds three quarters of his recovery. The lawyer defends by noting the skill and learning provided, while the litigant retorts he supplied the case, highlighting the coal hole anecdote.
Charlie reveals he calculated his ancestry and found thousands of forebears while Miss Blane muses on the insignificance of that vast number.
Mrs Brownstone asks if they will go to the country this year while Mrs Stockson Bonds explains she plans to go despite her husband Fred’s opposition. The exchange reveals domestic hesitation and decision dynamics.
A reflective note on old footprints fading as vehicles leave tire marks on dirt roads, pikes, or streets, suggesting modernization replaces ancient marks with modern traces.
Pokesly warns of throwing an old shoe as a threat while planning a march tomorrow. A confidant notes Pokesly has become friendlier recently but suspects underlying hostility. The exchange hints at a past quarrel and a possible purchase at a blacksmith’s shop.
A Farmer quips that weather dominates conversation because it is universally shared yet rarely fully understood unlike the technicalities of the Congressional Record. The exchange frames weather as a common topic that elicits curiosity without requiring specialist knowledge.
An old lady complimenting rapid work at a house foundation. The contractor replies a six week start has led to lighting being installed and that next week the heirs will occupy.
A dialogue centers on a plan to care for a friend's parrot this summer. The friend has not yet called for the bird, prompting questions about the arrangement and reliability of the promise.
A fragmentary humor line notes a dentist deeming a patient sympathetic and charging a final touch of care. The odd exchange hints at a punny budget jab on dental visits and bedside manner.
An unclear protest snippet shows a character greeting “Hello, old fellow” and mentions a person named Meleti and a drop into a location labeled Killa. The text is fragmentary with limited context and no clear event or outcome.
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