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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
3 EB, MARTIN, Editor and Publisher Entered at the Post Office at Weatville Ind. The Lepreator is published every Tuesday at Weatville Ind. Advertising rates $1.00 a year in advance. Obituary notices over 10 lines $1 per line. Obituary poetry 10.venue per line. All articles and notices must reach the office by Wednesday noon.
The piece argues against foreign interference in Mexico arguing it would worsen chaos and that the president faces a delicate line between restraint and bold action. It critiques jingoism, praises Wilson’s efforts, and warns against English influence and tolls policy undermining national independence.
Sones Dispatch and News of Michigan notes the roles of printers and newspapers in early 20th century communication. It highlights publishing processes, distribution challenges, and the social impact of local periodicals in a developing regional press landscape.
The excerpt mentions Molloy suffering a fracture after a fall, then catching a cold and a serious time. It also notes Widdell undergoing appendicitis surgery, with a call to get back to work and a commentary on the relentless press.
Jack Graessle, Tribune foreman in Chesterton, seeks Porter county treasurer as a Republican candidate. He is praised as an unusually able man with long Tribune ties and as a printer by trade. Also mentions a fire incident involving Mrs. Chase and firefighters, with her death after attempts to save her.
The Chesterton Tribune editor Bowser defends the town’s established weekly paper against the new Progress venture led by Mr Hogard. The piece praises the Tribune’s 30 years of service and argues Chesterton can support only one paper, favoring continuity over the newcomer.
Kilian Ambrose Brant of Laporte died March 1 1914 at age 76 after a long illness. Surviving family includes a widow and several siblings and grandchildren. The report also covers Levi T Logan’s death and funeral arrangements, then notes Purdue expert Prof Pipal lecturing at Westville on potato and oat yields with chemical treatment guidance and regional attendance totals.
Westchester Township club hosts a successful Love Feast with 91 Republican attendees arriving via the Brummitt Special. Notables from Valparaiso, Monticello, Gary, Crown Point, Michigan City and county candidates attended as speeches by Dr. Smith, Thomas, Copeland and others highlighted club aims and welcomed 74 new members.
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George A. Maxwell announces a plan to transfer renewal of his liquor license from current to a new location in Westville Indiana. He seeks approval at LaPorte County commissioners in April 1914 to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a corner room on Short and Railroad streets with facility for a card room and 9 1/2 foot ceilings.
Insurance notice offering windstorm fire and lightning coverage from Old Continental Co with agent Warren P Fogle in Laporte Indiana. Call or write for details.
Richard W Street owns 118 shares of Tecumseh Mills capital stock valued at 100 per share. Certificates No 6 and No 7 represent the shares. The document notes his status as owner as of November day at Bank of Westville.
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