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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
The Indicator published weekly in Westville Indiana lists subscription at 1.00 per year in advance and ads prices on request. All articles and notices must reach the office by Wednesday noon for same issue publication.
Notice calls Republicans of Laporte County Indiana and voters to meet in townships and cities on Friday August 2 1912 at 7 30 pm to elect precinct chairs and select 24 delegates and 24 alternates to the state convention to be held at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis August 6 1912. It lists apportioned delegates by township and city and directs precinct chairmen to call meetings and the county central committee to meet August 3 1912 at 10 am in Laporte to organize the committee set a county convention and address other business. B C Rees secretary.
A Republican meeting is planned at the Cathcart garage in Westville Friday evening August 2 at 7 30 led by H O Cathcart president Chi m Albert Palm. The text also notes crop conditions in Laporte county with oats fair to good and prices under 30 cents, plus poor fruit season and political mood described as off color. A local killing case is trivialized by Prosecutor Smith, who dismisses murder as an antiquated statute, prompting public indignation and questions about the law.
A lengthy Washington statement recounts Taft’s 561 votes on the first ballot and 238 Roosevelt contests reduced to 74, with 164 abandoned contests cited as undermining Roosevelt’s claim. It notes Taft’s solid delegations from Kentucky Indiana Michigan Texas Washington and Arizona, and details Marion county primary scrutiny and unfavorable outcomes for Roosevelt.
Col A C Ward known as the man with the cough dies at Ohio state prison in Columbus. His sister in Minneapolis claims the body. Ward, a Confederate prisoner, commanded a wide reputation among police and officials nationwide. Also, Democratic conventions for Laporte Porter districts and joint senatorial session for Laporte and St Joseph counties set for August 15 in Laporte.
The text notes that complexion is important for everyone and especially for women where appearance holds strong social value. It emphasizes cosmetic matters as a key factor in perceived attractiveness and social acceptance.
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