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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
3
Local items list visits and family news from Westville and nearby towns, including Campbell, Pattee, Heiden, and Rhymer. Citizens discuss moving housing, military furloughs, births, sales, and local workers. A Liberty Bond Booster parade in Laporte draws speeches and community support.
A mix of small classified items including a round oak stove for sale by G. L. Howell via Jared Gardner, a man over 30 with horse and buggy selling stock powder in La Porte County, and various retail notices. Also a sales pitch for magazine subscriptions and a range of apparel from W. L. Augustine including shoes, underwear, silk waists, petticoats, and sweaters with prices.
A business notes its annual loss on credit accounts is under 25 dollars, stating pride in the statement and assurance to customers that trading with them avoids funding bad debts. Advertisement offers Ladies Union Suits and Men's Union Suits in pure cotton, plus cotton and wool bed blankets, all promoted as quality and good value.
Reports from La Porte describe a PTA meeting with Supt. Van Riper planning a six six plan or Junior High School talk. A fire drill occurred at W.H.S. and a rainy week slowed potato digging with many boys absent. Domestic Science classes sew. Ruth Imes showed interest in eighth grade work.
Big showing at The Boston Store Laporte Indiana with all prices highlighted. Buy now and save on blankets and comforts as prices are reduced for a limited time.
Citizens Ticket nominates Peter Iseminger for 1st Ward Trustee Adelbert Tannar for 3rd Ward Trustee and John Recktenwall for Clerk-Treasurer Peoples Ticket lists Peter Iseminger Adelbert Topper and John Reck for the same posts Independent Ticket names Stephen Flynn for 1st Ward Trustee Andrew Shunk for 3rd Ward Trustee and John Reck for Clerk-Treasurer Westville Indiana October 25 1917
Dr. Kelly sustained two cracked ribs after a car crash that also damaged his vehicle and ended service for a time. He remains sore but active, taking cautious steps to resume duties and routines.
John Hagenow of Laporte Indiana announces he has been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Carl Schernau late of La Porte County deceased. The estate is believed solvent. October 8, 1917.
Uncle Sam calls on women to enroll and support the food saving drive. The appeal stresses national unity, the impact on troops, and the need for immediate action to back the war effort. Sign now to help conserve resources and boost the fight.
A severe sugar shortage grips the country with only about 15 percent of normal stocks on hand. Dealers and housewives must conserve supplies to the limit as replenishment is expected to lag.
An examination will be held November 24 in Michigan City to fill a probable vacancy as postmaster in the Westville office. J F Dolman, the present incumbent, has tendered his resignation. All work and no play, two men’s time and half pay for half a man. Money needed for big fat fellows in palatial offices who do the dirty work of party power. Our form of government is truly wonderful.
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