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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
2
The Indicator edited at Westville Indiana describes itself as a Republican county paper with wide readers. It is a home and county affairs weekly noting a 1.50 annual subscription and Thursday republication when not interfered with.
The article argues fathers are the family’s core and urges kindness, honesty, lawfulness, and reverence. It laments busy fathers missing family bonds and calls for parents to model virtue, with mothers sharing equal responsibility and a single Parent Day in place of separate celebrations.
The speaker urges nurturing the father with affection and attention. They acknowledge possible resistance but insist the care will comfort him, inviting him into shared interests and gentle change despite his fears. The tone blends affection with practical encouragement for family bonding.
Mrs. Arthur Essling and daughter from Laporte visit her parents the Rotzeins. Cory travels to Bronson and back, visiting family. Charles Olson visits Chesterton and returns home. Myron Rogers leaves for Millersburg relatives. Rotzein and family from Laporte spend weekend here. Jennie Waursch visits Michigan City relatives. Dewey Snyder stays with Alfred Kemper in town. Mrs. Maznutkiewicz and baby return from Winona Minnesota. Chicago visitors James Smith and Fred Snyder family stay with L. C. Snyder. Witzilia Witte spends a week with Michigan City relatives. Edward Curran from Chicago visits his mother. Dewey Rottein, Alex Drayer, and Wm. Delato return from overseas service. Elmo Dorsey from Laporte visits. Susie Wolford from South Bend visits parents. Leonard Witte from Chicago leaves for Mt Clemens Michigan for work. Warren Reiser of East Chicago visits with parents. Mrs. Julia Hauser and Thomas Tumimond and Josephine Gill visit here with Frank Hil family.
R C Wills of Valparaiso purchases Harry Collins general store in Stillwell. Mrs Wills formerly Helen Cole, daughter of Charles and Mrs Cole, renews subscription and reports good business prospects. The Indicator welcomes them to Laporte County and wishes them success. An open air Methodist meeting was held last Sunday due to weather. another will be at the Bluhm residence this Sunday evening with an invitation to bring automobiles.
The Centenary drive runs May 18 through 25 to raise 35 million dollars for missionary work at home and abroad. Ten million funds go to church, school, and hospital building in the South. rural minister salaries and mission schools will be expanded. The Food Administration urges practical support while avoiding panic. Casualties in Porter County fish many drownings on Independence Day in Waverly Beach and nearby lakes, including George Batterger and Walter Johnson. Jimmie Lay drowns at Silver Lake.
Help wanted portion in Laporte Indiana seeks experienced retail shoe salesman for premier store. Good salary offered. apply Box 273 care Herald Laporte Indiana.
Chantey F. Btruse a well known La Porte building contractor and former councilman died Thursday at age 59. He was buried July 5 and had previously been a Democratic candidate for county commissioner.
The Laporte Circuit Court is serve notice on nonresident defendants listed, including heirs and spouses, in a quiet title action to parts of the northeast quarter of section 12 in Laporte County Indiana. The suit seeks to quiet title and cancel certain liens, with a trial set for September 22, 1919. The clerk, Chris J. Bielefeldt, issues the notice.
Driving style wrap or cape available at a large sacrifice. Get a new coat for 14.65 or 10.00 to look dressed up. Boston Store Laporte offers affordable fashion items for changing weather.
Beginning Saturday July 12 Klein's annual clothing sale features suits priced at 25.00 with some suits now 35.00. The ad promotes limited sale items and encourages early shopping.
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