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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
The snippet provides publication information for The Indicator Westville Indiana, noting editor and publisher E Martin, weekly Thursday issues, post office second class matter, and rates for subscriptions advertising and professional cards. It mentions submission deadlines and office contact details.
A historical overview credits the Taft administration with creating the Bureau of Mines to reduce coal mine deaths, improve handling of explosives, and study dust dangers. It notes the Pittsburg-based experiments, Brucetown mine, and rescue efforts that saved hundreds of miners, plus Taft’s broader labor reforms and proposed public works protections.
Delegates pledged to Taft listed by state include Alaska Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri New Mexico New York Oklahoma Philippines South Carolina Tennessee Virginia totaling 79 to reach the 16 or 24 threshold for selection.
Through April 12 the Republican national convention tally shows Taft with 341 delegates pledged or instructed. 582 remain, Taft needing 198 to secure renomination while Roosevelt would require 426. If Taft wins one third of the remaining delegates, he would close the gap.
Across regions reports indicate Taft gains solid backing for upcoming sentiment polls, with organizers targeting broad turnout and showing Roosevelt’s lead fading in early surveys.
Julius C Travis attorney gives notice to non residents in Laporte circuit court February term 1912. The complaint seeks quiet title to real estate in Laporte County Indiana. Unknown heirs and representatives are named as defendants and must appear June 11 1912. Clerk George Link seals the document.
The ordinance establishes impounding procedures for dogs and fines for violations. It requires a dog census by the marshal, three day redemption windows, a four day destruction after impounding, and daily keeping fees. It authorizes a sixty to ninety day confinement proclamation to curb hydrophobia risk and muzzling. Violations up to 25 dollars plus costs. Ordinance repeals conflicting rules and takes effect after publication.
Vladeslav Kvsi1 of New Durham township Laporte county Indiana seeks county commissioners approval in May 1912 to sell spirituous vinious and malt liquors in quantities under four quarts with on premise drinking. The premises lie in a brick building 22 by 32 feet on Chicago road Otis, with rear door stock room and grounds on lot 36 in Reglein’s addition. Also requests use of card tables and chairs.
Francis Brown of Otis, Laporte County Indiana, aged over 21, applies to Laporte County commissioners at May 1912 meeting for a license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in small quantities with on premises drinking. The one story frame building on Lot 23 Otis village features a front entrance on the highway, side entrance, rear storage room, and windows. The notice dated April 11 1912.
The article notes that complexion matters to everyone, especially women, where attractive appearance carries extra importance. It emphasizes the value of good skin and suggests practical benefits of a pleasing complexion.
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