The Indicator urges unity and patriotism in wartime amid political rancor
The Westville Indiana weekly The Indicator rails at party factions during world conflict. It assails the democratic press while praising republican vision and national resolve, urging citizens to unite, ignore petty quarrels, and support the war effort and liberty.
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United States
Chamberlain
Wilson
Pan
War Department
Washington
Republican Party
Farmers Institute date moved to February 12 in town
The Farmers Institute shifts from February 13 to February 12 with sessions starting at 10 a.m. and noon adjournment. Dinner in the library basement. Afternoon and evening programs await. President Hartman promises a lively gathering and urges farmers to attend and speak up.
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Farmers’ Institute
Hartman
What Germany Wants of America and its Threat to global liberty
Analyzes Germany's Pan-Germanism aiming to invade the United States and the Zimmerman note, calling German leaders merciless and predatory. Argues that U.S. independence, democracy, and liberty must counter German aggression while warning that understanding Germany reveals disillusionment but safeguards freedom.
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United States
America
Mexico
Japan
Atlantic
Gerard
France
Otto Hoetsch
Academy
Berlin
Germany
Lincoln
A Different Sort of Studio
A narrator recalls a humorous scene in a studio dinner with two women who invite grace before meals. The host joins in, noting it as the first time he has seen such a prayer in a space associated with Bohemian life.
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Grace
Corporal Stewart Opens Indianapolis Recruit Office in Laporte
Corporal Stewart of the Indianapolis recruiting division travels to Laporte to establish a local enlistment office. He invites local residents to enlist and support military service.
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Stewart
Indianapolis
Laporte
Local Social News Spotted In Waterford Village
Mrs Charley Boss of Waterford spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Schmidt. Miss Ethel Grischow and Florence Blessing visited Laporte for a teachers examination. Mrs Henry Schine visited Michigan City Wednesday to see her sister Mrs Otto Pahl. George Snyder, employed in Chesterton, spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Julius Snyder. Mrs Hattie Leets to entertain Larkin club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Clare Blessing visited Michigan City over weekend.
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Charley ‘Boss
Waterford
Martin Schmidt
Ethel ‘Grischow
Florence Blessing
Laporte
Henry Schicne
Michigan City
Otto Pahl
George Snyder
Chesterton
Julius Snyder
Hattie Leets
Larkin Club
Clare Blessing
Snowy County Line chronicles and local notices
Snow falls across the county line as residents shovel paths and neighbors discuss the storm. Mail was snowbound for nearly a week while Frane Bros and neighbors cleared roads and visited family in Chesterton. Red Cross knitters meet at several homes and yard work continues despite bad roads and cold.
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Frame Bros
Bert Cotton
Arthur Leets
Mr. Clark
Benny Egelski
John Wolford
Wm. Kriesel
Warren
Wm. Coursel
Chicago
R M. Boone
Red Cross
Domestic science class promotes patriotic lunches and bandage making
Students in the domestic science class conserve food under the U S Food Administration with a wheatless meatless and nearly sweetless lunch of potato salad southern spoon bread bread cream cheese and coconut A recipe for southern spoon bread is shared along with tips for rice and milk ratio The class also makes triangular bandages for the Red Cross and promotion expectations are posted in the assembly room The Indicator job dept notes shoe repairs at the Ww Le Augustine store with William Tolton promising prompt service
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United States Food Administration
Red Cross
Army recruiting drive seeks Indiana guards and aviation mechanics
Major Thomas F. Ryan announces recruiting in Indiana for 1 400 guards to serve within the United States with regular army pay and benefits including family allowances. Married men welcome. age up to 50 with prior service. Indiana posts called on to supply 2 000 mechanics for two France bound regiments in the aviation department. Headquarters at Hancock Ga. until overseas dispatch. Further info from Major Ryan.
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Thomas_ F. ‘Ryan
Illinois
St. Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
France
Hancock
Ryan
Boston Store Fur Sale Frenzy Opens With Free Laporte Trip
For a limited time shoppers can select any fur at off regular price at the Boston Store. The offer includes a Laporte trip at no cost, inviting customers to take advantage of the sale.
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Laporte
Boston
Farm Rental Sale Notice at Westville Home
Henrietta Winters announces her farm is for rental sale and invites inquiries at her Westville residence. Contact details are not provided.
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Westville
Henrietta Winters
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