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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
4
A tangled critique of Ira and Tilton pits socialist dreamers against a wary public. The piece mocks utopian plans, urges practical appeal to common folks, and warns conservatives that sweeping reforms could invite a radical response.
The piece critiques Morris Kotin of Michigan City and dealer William Curran after Curran fled to Minnesota and faced a fine in Squire Gleason's court. It questions the court’s insistence on appearance and warns citizens to curb disruptive behavior, lamenting damage to liberty as grievances rise.
The piece argues that 180 years of infantry have shaped courage differently. It contrasts old valor in historic battles with contemporary needs, noting modern soldiers must be more alert and trained, yet not inherently braver than those who fought at Chickamauga, Saratoga, Bunker Hill, Oriskany, Rivoli, Zorndorf, and Milfield.
An Atlanta man recalls a dime novel style visit in a southwestern mountain region where locals are described as shiftless. He stops at a dilapidated shack at noon and learns the food is not edible, and the host explains the dog once milked the cows, making the meal impossible. The tale echoes humorous frontier folklore.
An antiquated two cylinder car, once a pleasure craft, is repurposed by a golf club head gardener. He attached three lawn mowers to the frame, replacing front wheels with a heavy roller and two others as the drive, turning the vehicle into a stationary mowing aid driven by the club’s greens upkeep needs.
The piece argues that Americans are those living in the United States of America while Spaniards use North Americans for people of this country. It notes the term United States could be confused with other nations in Latin America and references historical debate around nomenclature.
The fragment recalls Egyptians and Greeks attributing drum invention to Bacchus while Pizarro and Spanish conquest touch on South American temples. It mentions the snakes of Ireland fleeing before St Patrick’s drum beats in a collection of stray tales.
The piece argues beer drinkers crave water and soda fountains thrive. It cites a New Jersey citizen’s complaint he cannot get water in New York City and notes the high cost of a cooling drink. The text links water access to public health theories and urban infrastructure failures.
An observational piece notes that jurors with curly hair are stereotyped as vain and stubborn. It suggests judges and lawyers view them unfavorably, claiming such men are pampered in childhood and thus difficult to seat on juries. The piece blends social commentary with anecdotal dialogue.
New Durham Township trustees call for sealed bids on May 29 1914 for excavating about 2500 yards of dirt from the L S M & 8 Railroad at Jiurham on the public highway. Bids must be filed at the trustee's Westville office by 1 o clock a m. May 29 1914. The board may reject any or all bids. Gaylord Jessup Trustee Westville Ind May 1 1914.
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