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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
The Indicator editorial content from Westville Indiana lists publication details and rates. It notes Thursday issues and advance payment terms, including obituary notices and poetry rates, with a note that all submissions must arrive by Wednesday for publication.
A man enters a downtown hotel bar and discusses pricing with a prescription clerk. The customer asks if clerks distinguish between 10 or 15 cent goods, but the pharmacist says they size up customers and give what they seem to expect. The man leaves paying ten cents.
A petition filed with the LaPorte County Board of Commissioners requests grading, draining and paving with stone or gravel an existing highway segment in New Durham Township. The route runs from Short Street in Westville west to an East West highway, spanning less than three miles.
A man returns home at his regular hour and tells his wife he was with a sick friend. She questions the tale after learning the friend reportedly lost twenty dollars, prompting curiosity about the evening’s events.
Help wanted for Waskell and Barker Car Co. seeking men skilled with ordinary tools and common laborers to join their car building team. Training provided. Apply at the plant location.
Advertising copy for Farmers Honest Insurance promoting windstorm as well as fire and lightning coverage. Mentions Old Continental Co. Gall or write Warren LP. Fogle, Agent, Laperte, Ind.
1913 model motorcycles and motor boats offered at bargain prices with air makes and brand new machines. Easy payment plan available. Also bargains in used motorcycles. Write today and enclose a return stamp. Address Lock Box 11 Trenton Mich.
George A Maxwell of Westville LaPorte County Indiana applicant for renewal of a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities consumed on premises. He lives in Westville New Durham Township and seeks authority from the LaPorte County Commissioners at the September 1913 session. Location is a room on the ground floor of a one story frame building on Lot 5 Black 6 Clyburn addition fronting Railroad Street. Permission also sought for use of card tables and chairs.
Advertises pure olive oil from Meissner's Pharmacy to improve complexion especially for women. Claims authentic olive oil at 66 cents per pint, $1 per quart, and $3.50 per gallon with emphasis on purity and results.
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