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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
2
Emigrant Fortitude and Local Citizen Notes
A reflective column discusses the immigrant dream of opportunity, citing Columbus and Colon as parallels. It highlights A. W. Johnson, Swedish immigrant who built a 400 acre farming legacy in 30 years, and profiles local residents Bundy and others as steady townsfolk shaping the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cathay
Colon
Sam
A. W. Johnson
Sweden
J F Cathcart of Pinhook described as lively town figure
The piece portrays Mayor J F Cathcart as a genial, teetotaler Republican who favors kindness and candid talk. It notes his home on the old place, public trust in his character, and mentions local pol itical figures from Laporte and St Joseph counties including Capt Southard and Senator Faulkner with Overmeyer of Kouta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Cathcart
Pinhook
Jock
Gene Allen
J. F
Rock Bottom
John Cathcart
Laporte County
Indiana
Kankakee
Capt
Southard
Michigan City
Faulkner
Michigan City Dispatch
Laporte
St. Joseph
House
Senate
John
Porter County
J. J. Overmeyer
Kouta
Overmeyer
Assembly
St. _ Joseph
Bortehy
Quack Remedies Promoted as Infallible Cures
A cautionary note on old time cures claims melting tallow on ice for chilblains and turpentine on feet for tooth ulcers. The author questions the supposed infallibility of these remedies.
Laporte County Moves on Map at Indianapolis
The text notes Laporte county reaching attention in Indianapolis amid strong opinions about a policy described as a vicious measure. Tom and his clients express conviction about the issue's impact and shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Laporte’ County
Indianapolis
Westville Widower’s Chicago Trips Sparks Marriage Talk
An eligible widower from Westville frequently travels to Chicago for business. Locals expect he may soon be accompanied home by a partner to share joys and sorrows, with hopeful caution about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Chicago
Postmaster Dolman Drives Buick Roadster Mile After Mile
Postmaster J F Dolman has driven his Buick roadster over 60000 miles in three seasons. He reports frequent high speeds of about 55 miles per hour and notes springs have been his main trouble. He plans to install a rear spring and expects to perform more stunts next summer. He also sold supplies to township trustees last summer and will handle drain pipe in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Dolman
Jess
Kanka Kee drainage bill concentrates power in drainage commission
The proposed Kanka Kee bill would place 1,000,000 acres of river tributaries under a legislature appointed commission covering most of La Porte County. The measure grants taxes and spending authority including land and personal property, and control over bridges ditches and drainage systems. The only apparent check is the commission oversight over life and death matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Indiana
Illinois
Laporte County
Laporte County to Build 15 Miles of Macadam Roads This Year
Louis Martine contractor orders two enormous White road tractors to accelerate 143 miles of macadam work in Laporte County including Lincoln highway in Kankakee township and Johnson road in New Durham. Plans cover 70 000 dollars in road projects with day and night work to halve the usual construction time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Louis Martine
Lincoln Highway
Kankakee
Johnson Road
New Durham Township
Indiana
Westville
Joliet Road
Martine
Kankakee Township
Lincoln’ Way
Laporte
Wills Township
Union Milla
Scipio
Unclear Fragment Prompts Sparse Context
The text presents a fragmented line about late arrivals and dining, lacking identifiable people places or events to form a valid news item. No coherent subject or action is discernible for a factual card.
Not Really Be Careful My Man Insinuating Voice
A courtroom dialogue unfolds with a lawyer defending a client who insists he did not go on the rail and that the driver rammed the wood. The engine driver counters he saw the man on the track and the lawyer blasts the questioning. Tension rises as accusations fly.
Croxone Promises Quick Relief for Kidney and Rheumatic Ailments
An advertisement extols Croxone as a unique remedy that cleanses kidneys, dissolves uric acid, and aids blood filtration to end back pain, rheumatism, and urinary disorders. It claims universal applicability regardless of duration or age and offers a refund if no relief is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Newark
Ohio
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Ealind
Jefferson and
Clybourne Streets
Alexander
Mr. Bundy
Toe
Dsew
Kalies
MeKellips
Los [Ety
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
HOW ‘Brothers
Lincolnway
Laporte, Ind
Bank
J. N. Kelly, M. D
Southwest Cor
Walnut
Fairview Farm
J.B. Payne
FE. Freeman
Cor. Main St
Midh, Ave, Lapor
Ind
Schutt
Franklin Street
J. Venedorland
Scott Block
Lapor
WM. H. Krahling
MONON
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Sun. North
OPA& Fsssouqor
Matte
Arriva ‘Monon
Saglsyouueccees
Crawfordsville
Green Castle
Bloomington
New Albany
Louisville
French Lick
Logansport
H J. Ikerd
Weatvi
Jorops
Valparaiso
Mobile
Ala
Good
New Orleans
Sale
Galveston
Tex
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Ft. Worth
W. Krahling
California
Portland
H. Shorer
D. P
A. Ft. Wayne
Elorida
Jacksonville
Louisville & Nashville
A. RB
Cincinnati
Florida
Gulf Coast
Marquette Ding
N.W
P.A
H. M. Fetters
Main
St. Telephone
Davidson & Porter’s
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