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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
The Indicator of Westville Indiana outlines publication details and audience reach, noting a weekly Thursday issue, $1.50 yearly in advance, and a Wednesday noon deadline for ads. It features a Barnhart political note criticizing war support and voting record.
Congressman Barnhart denounces those who favored preparations for war. He accuses them of locking the door after the horse is stolen, implying late or ineffective action.
The piece credits Andrew J. Hickey with wartime foresight and preparedness, arguing Congress would have finished the conflict sooner if more lawmakers shared his view.
The record notes Mr. Barnhart has fallen out of favor with his duties. He is rarely seen at Washington and seldom appears in his district, leading to questions about his engagement and leadership.
The district seeks a live strong congressman and names Andrew J. Hickey as the candidate of choice. Voters weigh reasons for an interest shift but focus on Hickey's potential to represent them.
The record notes Mr. Barnhartt, long in Congress, struggles to gain stature and fit in. It cites his 60th Congress vote against funding the naval program that would build two battleships annually.
The member voted against the program and against any battleship in the sixty-second congress. In the next session he backed trimming two battleships to one. In the sixty-first congress he opposed a bill to spur National Guard growth.
The Sixty second Congress in its second session voted to abolish five regiments of cavalry as part of a crackdown on the obstructionist "little army" led by Hay.
In the 63rd Congress a five year enlistment term and a restraint on army growth were approved. A year before WWI, lawmakers rejected a $700,000 aeroplane appropriation. In the 64th and 65th Congresses they opposed expanding the army to 220,000 and to 200,000 troops in May 1916.
The Kahn amendment voted against the president's demand for a selective draft in April 1917, striking out the volunteer provision.
Mr Barnhart is named as a congressman who fought the at tempt to improve defenses before the war. He allied with obstruction that extended into the war period and cost the nation vast expenditure. The text accuses him and others of aiding the Kaiser by denying effectiveness of U S warnings.
Berlin lauds the Barnhart stamp workers for craftsmanship and reliability. The note highlights skilled men and the quality of their stamps, signaling pride in local industry and production standards.
A brief note asserts Maine set the pace for the year with a strong Republican win in last month’s election and as a reliable political barometer for national trends. It highlights Maine as a predictor whose lead is seldom missed.
The piece argues Henry Ford, a noted pacifist, should stay out of sight as Michigan voters will instead elect a strong, red blooded American to the United States Senate, a move seen as a national favor.
A political column argues the present requires decisive leadership and calls for qualified men to fill Senate and House roles. The piece emphasizes strength, steadiness, and a long-term view for national governance.
The article questions President Wilson's recent choice of candidates, highlighting public dissatisfaction and political fallout. It notes opposition within party ranks and potential impacts on upcoming elections.
The statement emphasizes that public sentiment has not aligned with him and asserts that the people have been correct in opposition. It reflects a political or social critique stressing popular agreement with dissenting views.
Public remarks warn against officials overstepping. citizens will curb officious leaders like Mr. Wilson when he intrudes where he should not. Citizens vow to hold officials accountable and demand adherence to proper duties.
A brief quote credits Mr. Wilson with proving that politics cannot be escaped by involvement. The remark emphasizes the inescapable presence of political action in public life.
A political figure hints at a joke similar to previous days, noting that a different stunt is likely tomorrow. The remark suggests a pattern of playful, perhaps misleading, public statements by the same person.
The president often praises his policy as appealing to the public while supporters struggle to discern direction, feeling pulled between progress and confusion as the leader appears to loop back on his own stance.
The text recalls Mr. Wilson began as a pacifist and the appealing theory of his stance. It notes he struggled to move to the opposite position before being credited with making the switch, eventually.
A recurring note writer unsettles the group by producing many notes that are often different and hard to interpret. The author’s habit has long caused nerves to fray as messages accumulate and mystify recipients.
The text hints at a tense confrontation between two figures referred to as He and Kaiser Bill, with uncertainty about the outcome due to ongoing alliance commitments and wartime restrictions.
Several nations show interest, creating a handicap to the normal flow of debate and rhetoric as discussions unfold across forums and platforms.
The speaker notes it is awkward to claim others have greater stakes or sacrifices, recognizing how some bear heavier burdens while still asserting one’s own contribution without diminishing others.
The statement notes allies carrying the heavy fighting load for nearly five years while others have contributed for about a year and a half, with approximately six months on the front. It emphasizes the unequal distribution of frontline duties among coalition partners.
Under tense conditions the speakers urge restraint and silence while noting Kaiser Bill’s attempt to keep off a cellar door. He hopes to persuade Mr. Wilson to change his stance, amid ongoing negotiations and unease.
The passage questions the Kaiser and Mr. Wilson using satire on diplomacy and sacred figures, noting Grover Cleveland’s remark about Wilson and pondering whether he stands in a dangerous position.
A fragment expresses the sequence of reaction to a familiar face: first avoidance, then pity, then embrace, hinting at a tense shift from reluctance to warmth in social interaction.
Investigators report a major fraud involving a $600 million aircraft project. Authorities trace misappropriations through shell companies and delayed audits, with multiple executives under scrutiny as the scheme unravelled.
A large shipyard faced scrutiny over millions spent without a single vessel launched. Officials and auditors questioned budgeting, project delays, and accountability as the site drew public attention.
Critics accuse the Democratic majority of clinging to pork barrel projects, arguing wasteful spending and opaque funding priorities. Supporters defend targeted investments as local economic boosters and jobs in key districts.
The text questions a $260 million lower Mississippi reclamation scheme benefiting private interests and a $160 million Muscle Shoals fertilizer power plant for Alabama funded by a direct federal tax, casting doubt on the programs and financing.
On June 7, 69 Democratic state votes opposed the civil war veteran pension bill, the lone opposing bloc noted. The vote tally highlighted opposition from the Democratic side amid wartime policies.
A brief remark questions policy on fixing bread grain prices while cotton policy and military figures like General Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt are referenced, noting their omission from war decisions.
The excerpt recalls Teddy’s sons serving in battle with one gold star representing one, and two others wounded honorably. It contrasts public comparisons with a subtle quiet reflection on sacrifice and memory.
A fragment suggests the belted gentry in Washington offices number as many as an army. The exact figures and names are unclear in the readable text.
The remark implies strong partisan scrutiny and a sharp critique of cross party employment norms. It portrays an administration wary of Republican hires and signals ongoing ideological tension within government staffing.
A fragment notes that Republicans have not given less support to the administration than Democrats. The quote contrasts party backing during wartime measures.
The president advocates electing all Democrat candidates, arguing for unified party control and signaling broad support for their policies. Critics question the feasibility and potential excess of such a slate.
Spokesmen in the senate and house argue that Republican victory would bring gloom to Berlin while favored by Washington. Conversely, GOP defeat is said to cause joy in Berlin and gloom in Washington.
The remark defends federal workers amid criticism of Democratic party appointees and government staffing, framing concerns as political rhetoric rather than policy critique.
Republicans advocate removing rats seen as multiplying during periods of absence. The statement highlights a political metaphor applied to pests and party strategy amid rhetorical commentary.
The text notes Mr. Cleveland did not claim sainthood but held strong repugnance for Mr. Wilson. It references remarks from the last two presidential campaigns and recalls public sentiment surrounding both figures during that period.
Republicans have won praise in Berlin for enacting the legislation championed by President Wilson, a feat where even some of his party colleagues have faltered at times.
A brief aside notes something minor that appeared while discussing Mr Williams and relations with Germany. The remark signals a casual interjection amid broader political talk without detailing any concrete event or outcome.
A puzzled narrator notes Mr. Wilson's failure to firmly steer Bill toward his fourteen articles of beauttitude, prompting questions about attention and guidance.
The coach allowed a stuffed figure to take over pointing duties when the player grew tired, ensuring continued drill engagement and technique refinement without fatigue disrupting the session.
The speaker suggests the president is uncertain about the meaning of his fourteen articles of future bliss. The remark points to ambiguity in the president's stated program.
A fragment notes a year since the event and warns that if not cooled they escaped a common fate. Ten months mark Mr. Wilson's diplomacy, and the mill stands idle as the waters have moved on.
A whimsical query asks how a geyser in constant eruption could recall fourteen drops expelled last January, blending imagination with natural phenomena. It contrasts endless spouting with a hidden memory, hinting at the puzzle of time and observation.
The fourteen items issued by the president have been widely read yet no individual has stepped forward to assert they fully understand them. The lack of clear comprehension among the public hints at ambiguity surrounding the president’s agenda and the implications of the items.
The republican party prides itself on a record of patriotism dating from its 1856 birth. It has stood steadfast at this shrine since then.
Lincoln, Grant, Colfax, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft shaped the party's arc, per historical commentary. The list highlights presidents and leaders who defined early to progressive GOP eras and the party's evolving platform across the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The phrase frames history as a defense of the republic both in war and in peace, highlighting enduring patriotism and resilience through conflict and calm.
A compact note recalls the enduring influence of John Brown's legacy on modern activism and commemorations, framing ongoing marches as a continuation of his spirit and calls for social justice.
The passage argues that while other pursuits were pursued, commerce and industrial activity were fostered. It emphasizes persistent effort to boost enterprise, invest in production, and sustain economic growth amid competing priorities.
The nation grew and thrived as rivals lagged behind with prosperity. Republicans led in aiding secession’s exit and backed President Wilson in war preparations.
A terse notice urges readers to read the record itself for complete details. It emphasizes relying on the primary source rather than secondhand summaries or callers.
Congress Republicans back the president by 76 percent while his own party shows support under 75 percent for his current measures.
A reader reflects that Mr Wilson seemed to have a clear intention in his remarks though others find his words muddled, suggesting the speaker understood his point even if listeners did not.
Republicans dispatch their sons to uphold the country’s honor, continuing a tradition of service.
A quoted remark argues that underestimating a person is to accuse him of frivolity while the world’s fragile peace, which he is shaping, should not be treated lightly. The line frames seriousness of influence versus lightness of action.
The president notes a war effort through bond purchases and Red Cross contributions as the nation shoulders support for wartime activities and seeks electoral renewal to back democratic leadership.
A warning is issued that the conflict between Wilhelm and Woodrow could deteriorate into a violent exchange, with the potential for weapons or aggression if it persists.
A terse report indicates Republicans supported a pro war stance and collaborated with the subject. The disclosure suggests party alignment and cooperation on the wartime policy.
A fragment quotes a poet declaring vice a frightful monster, noting that simply to be seen can breed hatred. The line hints at social judgment of flawed individuals and the power of reputation.
A quotation notes that he asserts there is one mind in Washington able to direct all matters, presenting a view on centralized control and political leadership.
Fragmentary line argues that removing Congress would also remove the Supreme Court from power, implying a constitutional or political shift. The text hints at a debate over institutional independence and structural change.
The brief fragment hints at a vision to crown a single ruler over the United States. It reads as a persuasive plot to concentrate power in one figure, with implications of centralized authority and governance. No further context is provided in the readable text.
A speaker warns that one powerful figure could dominate Congress and the Supreme Court, prompting questions about readiness for such control in America. The message urges electing a republic and a functioning Congress to check power.
The Indicator endorses Albert H. Kimble for Laporte County auditor citing his frank open countenance, business training, and proven administration. It highlights his fairness to all interests and the value of a capable nonclerical executive. Also notes Captain J E Southard’s Swamp Bill 108 and praises Southard as a labor-friendly civil war veteran with strong county ties.
Robert Hanson runs for re election in Laporte County as commissioner from the Second District. He has completed one term on the board as constituted and the county has profited.
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