Local notes and social items from Westville
Miss Dorr of Rockford hosts and Mayne Morris of Akron visits. births and deaths mark the week. Westville lodge welcomes four new members. school and church events noted with Oct weather and grain yields. electric line teardown affects Laporte route. election board tensions over dinner access highlight local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dorr
Rockford
Ill
B.f.kimbrell
Mayne Morris
Akron
Col
C. EB. Morris
Barbara Bark
Chicago
P.R. Iseminger
John Graybear
T. F. Matotte
Alice Jacks
Concannon
John Arndt
Ida Link
Chris Arndt, Jr
Westville
Union Mills
Union Lodge
L. N. Peterson
Gainsville
Fla
Etta Hubbard
Hammond
John and
Frank Cole
Chicago Heights
Lydia Holtz
South Bend
Mary Calbetter
Flint, Mich
H. P. Cole
C. T. Kalies
Silver Star Rebekah Degree Lodge
Cora Hill
Myra Noble
Ephriam
Noel Jardine
W. E. Kalies
Paul Reed
Elsdon
Billie
Hal Webber
Kelly
Stal Webber
Grand Trunk Ry
Polar Baar Flour From Kansas Wheat Guaranteed Satisfying
A fragment notes flour made from Kansas wheat sold under the Polar Baar label with a stated price of 3135 and a guarantee of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cafeteria Style Self-Service Menu Notes
The text describes a self-serve cafeteria with spaghetti mashed potatoes cabbage potato salad fruits pie and coffee. Patrons are invited to get a plate and help themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atyle
Physicians Commissioned in Medical Reserve Corps
Chicago papers report the issuance of commissions to several Middle West physicians in the Medical Reserve Corps. Dr. Arthur L. Leeds of Michigan City is listed among the new officers as a captain in the MRC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Medical Reserve Corps
Arthur L. Leeds
Michigan City
Nationwide Food Conspiracy Shocks State Food Officials
A nationwide plot to destroy foodstuffs has been uncovered prompting state food administrators to order elaborate precautions. Guards are to be deployed at grain elevators stockyards and storage warehouses with state authorities informed to ensure protection where needed.
Walter Landis Dies in Logansport After Long Porto Rico Residency
Walter Landis of the Landis family from Logansport and Delphi died last night in Logansport. He had lived in Porto Rico for twenty years and recently returned to Indiana. He served as postmaster at San Juan and later worked as a planter. His brothers include Federal Judge K. M. Landis ex Congresssman Charles B. Landis and Frederick K. Landis.
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Walter Landis
Landis
Logansport
Delphi
Porto Rico
Indiana
San Juan
K. M. Landis
Charles B. Landis
Frederick K. Landis
Suspect Grilled by Secret Service Officer
Ortis Steigley, accused of seditious utterances in Westville, now claims to be Stuckley and is not a Westville resident. Secret Service Officer Kanney questioned him in his cell with little information obtained. Transfer to Hammond pending in a few days. inmate remains in Laporte jail sustenance.
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Secret Service
Ortis Steigley
Westville
Stuckley
Kanney
Steigely
Hammond
Laporte
Election in nearby towns elect different party mayors
In Michigan City Fred C Miller a Democrat won the mayoral post by about 800 votes as the town backed a strong Democratic majority. Laporte followed with Herman W Salla also a Democrat winning by nearly 900 votes. David McGill the outgoing Republican mayor of Laporte praised for a fine record. Valparaiso re elected Mayor Sisson, and Gary chose Hodges a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Fred C Miller
Miller
Laporte
Herman W. Sallawasser
David McGill
Sisson
Valparaiso
Gary
Hodges
Ola Members Returned In Quiet Election
The Ola election passed quietly with higher turnout than usual. The Independent ticket outpolled the Citizens' ticket two to one, keeping the current council in place for another term. Vote totals listed show S. D. Flynn 62, P. R. Iseminger 33 for 1st ward trustee, A. J. Shunk 59 and Burt Topper 35 for 3rd ward trustee, and J. S. Recktenwall 71 for clerk treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Flynn
P. R. Iseminger
A. J. Shunk
Burt Topper
J. S. Recktenwall
Massive fire wipes out cattle and hogs at Kansas City stockyards
A blaze at the Kansas City stockyards destroyed ten acres of buildings and killed thousands of cattle and hogs. Early estimates ranged up to 10 000 cattle and 2 000 hogs with losses in the millions. By 1 p m officials cited 2 000 to 2 500 cattle and about 3 000 hogs, though cattlemen expect higher totals ranging up to 15 000 cattle and 4 000 hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Subscribers thanked as fields fade after frost
The notice thanks subscribers including Mrs H C Farwell Mrs Theodore Armitage and others for continued support while noting the corn fields turn brown from the killing frost and appear bleached by winter weather. It invites others to come forward if any names were missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Farwell
Theodore Armitage
B. R. Bogue
George Gibbons
Williams
E. J. Ansley
Art McClure
J. L. Williams
County Council of Defense Urges Timber Use for Fuel
The State and County Councils of Defense warn the coal situation is serious and urge farmers and residents with fallen timber to cut and store it for winter fuel. They request notification to County Council of Defense if timber cannot be cut and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of Defense
Laporte
State Council of Defense
County Council. of Defense
Chairman M R Sutherland Announces County Defense Plan
A notification directed to M R Sutherland, Chairman of the County Defense Council, states that due publicity will be given to ensure the aims of the announcement are carried out.
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Enna
M.R. Sutherland
M. R. Sutherland
International Live Stock Exhibition Promotes Food Training Camp
President Hoover frames livestock as national duty and military necessity urging broad support for the International Live Stock Exhibition as a Food Training Camp. He emphasizes livestock on farms boosts land productivity homes happiness and rural prosperity and calls for action from agricultural interests.
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Herbert Hoover
America
Notable Sermon by Rev A W Wood at Michigan City Church
Sunday night at the M E church drew a large crowd for Rev A W Wood of Michigan City. The senior preacher in the Northwest Indiana Conference spoke on the superannuated minister, recalling his thirty years ago as a local pastor and urging evangelist soldiers to claim care earned by a lifetime of service. Next Sunday evening pledges will be collected for long term signatures.
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J. B. Benson
Rumely Co
G. C. Aldrich
Messrs. Rosenthal and Tennis
Laporte
Mr. Benson
Byron Poston
John A. Poston
Dewey
Will Brown
South Bend
Pearl Kollar
Toledo
Arthur Poston
Muskatine
Byron
Gary & Interurban
Goodrump
Westville
New York
Chicago
M. E
A. W. Wood
Michigan City
Northwest Indiana
Daddy
Father Wood
Dr. Wood
Editor’s Potatoes Saved From Frost and Drought
The editor saved his potato crop from frost and drought after planting in June. About 90 bushels per acre were harvested with help from John E. Cathcart and Billy Sunday ably assisting with tools. Neighbors, including William Tolton, aided the digging, yielding a bountiful, healthful harvest worth about $1,000 in enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Cathcart
Billy Sunday
Taylor Thomas
William Tolton
Bill
Melvin Dunham
Melvin
Local advertisements and church notes in La Crosse Sentinel
G. L. Howell and E. S. Smith offer items for sale including cider and coffee. W. L. Augustine sells ladies gloves, mackinaw coats, sweater coats, and more. Rev. Clifford C. Jordan and spouse settle into the parsonage after moving from North Liberty, bringing a decade of gospel ministry and plans for a productive year.
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E. S. Smith
W. L. Augustine’ S
W. L. Augustine’s
W. L. Augustine
Clifford C. Jordan
M. BE
Jordan
North Liberty
lLa
Crosse
Navy life from a sailor's view in a wartime letter
The writer R. E. Morris of the U S S New York shares Navy life aboard ship. He praises the navy over the army, describes hammock sleep and occasional overnights, and notes boat races boxing wrestling baseball and basketball as popular activities. He signs affectionately from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Davidson
Navy
R. E. Morris
U.S. S. New York
New York City
Force
Bound for a Sunny Clime from Noblesville
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin of Westville Ind announce plans to sail to San Diego Calif for two winters with a possible Panama Canal return. They ask friends to hold next week’s Indicator until they hear from them and send greetings to Aunt Minta and memories of a city opera outing. S. C. Montgomery signs.
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Noblesville
Ind
Chas. Martin
Westville
San Diego
Calif
Learning the Game at Camp Shelby in 1917
A World War I soldier writes home from Camp Shelby noting a transfer to the 137th field artillery and describing training in messengers, signals, and rangefinding. He reflects on adapting to new roles, learning to ride, and hopes for home and duty ahead.
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Camp Shelby
Martin
Sam
Indiana
137Th Field Artillery
3Rd Indiana Infantry
Cracker party note from Camp Shelby unit
A brief personal message from Chas D Williams of the 137th Field Artillery at Camp Shelby Mississippi thanks someone named Indicator. The note ends with D. W. and mentions crackers with the old bunch and friends.
War fund drive in La Porte County aims to raise 22000 dollars
The Y M C A war fund drive moves into La Porte County next Sunday with a goal of 22000 dollars toward a 35000 million national campaign to aid enlisted U S troops and allied servicemen. Proceeds support the army navy and prisoners of war and are not for work in England Australia or Canada. Also notes postage rate changes effective November 2 including 3 cents per ounce letters and 2 cents for postcards with prepaid stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Indiana
Army
Navy
United States
England
Australia
Canada
Burleson
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
United States Postal Agency
Shanghai
Europe
Higher Postage Plan Three Cents On Letters
Washington October 9 detailed in the proposed postal changes three cent postage on letters and no for cards. The plan aims to adjust rates and services across the mail system with emphasis on simple letter exchanges and potential reductions in other areas. Officials argue the reform will streamline operations and ensure financial stability for the postal service.
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George Koontz
George
P. L. Brown
Jared Gardner
B. F. Cass
Ole Thompson
Bethough
Leeds’ Commission
Ola
Union Stock Yards
G. L. Howell
M. 2
Sean? Aies
Specht-Finney Co
Miss. P. S
D. W
John R. Mott
American Commission To
Russia
Washington
Mep
Wool Underwear Union
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