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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
2
In a local notice readers are informed that until further notice a yearly subscription will be accepted at $1.50. The message notes reader access and emphasizes ongoing coverage despite other concerns in the county.
The text lists extensive reparations and territorial changes proposed against Germany, including Alsace Lorraine to France, Silesia and East Prussia shifts, and the Saar and Danzig arrangements. It calls for demobilization, disarmament, and the League of Nations, with heavy indemnities and occupation until payments are made.
The Herald, a Democrat paper edited by George M. Ray of Shelbyville, rates Ray as a fervent Democrat and critic of the Republican governor. He praises Laporte County’s citizens including W. F. Wilkinson and Alex Kerr, weighs Kerr for governor, and hints at supporting Van Parham for governor.
Fragmentary passage questions punishment and kindness, mentioning George and a skeptical view of layish hospitality and self concern without concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations. The text remains ambiguous andunspecific about any outcome.
A large audience attended the county oratorical contest at the Presbyterian church with fourteen participants. Winners include Oma Rosenbaum for first in oratory, Aretha Quinn first in reading, Harold Porter second in oratory, and Leta Hugh second in reading. Musicians from Lacrosse sextette and Rolling Prairie Glee Club provided performances, with Miss Mary G Coe noted for leadership. The athletic meet followed in Laporte with Whitmack of Wanatah leading in multiple events, including shot put and running broad jump.
Westville High notes that the Alumni banquet moves from the 20th to the 17th. There will be no school on the 20th due to township exhibit and W H S picnic. The field meet and events caused Friday afternoon dismissal.
A fragment mentions Laporte and a traveler who “walked out of the Boston” store, described as part of a casual anecdote from the other day. The readable text notes no further details on motive or outcome.
A government survey team led by W Z Beal and W A Richardson is valuing Wabash Railroad property begun in 1913. Seventeen men survey track, bridges, signals, rolling stock, and roadbed with plans for core drilling to quantify fillings and expenditures amid debates on fair rates and investments.
County council meeting approved 5057 dollars for miscellaneous needs and 2000 for commissioners’ expenses. An office for the County Superintendent of Roads Reynolds receives 250 dollars and 200 dollars by law for the county surveyor. Five hundred dollars funds the welcome home event for returning soldiers and sailors in Indianapolis. Unused funds revert to the general fund. An additional 400 dollars was authorized for extra shelves.
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