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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
2
Editor and Publisher note forms the Westville Indiana Indicator issue. Details include publication day Thursday, annual cost one dollar, obituary rates and poetry charges, professional cards, submission deadline Wednesday noon, and advertising policies.
Gov. Marshall’s Kentucky address draws fault lines between Democratic control and Republican opposition. The editorial questions promises kept, warns of state bankruptcy and delayed reforms, and notes the governor’s blame placement on predecessors and the Adam and Eve analogy. It mentions Dr. Carl Johnson’s paralysis in Laporte, regional business declines, and local notices about infrastructure and events in Laporte and Valparaiso.
In Chicago Riverview Exposition dominates summer amusements with two Sundays and Decoration Day drawing about 200000 visitors each, equaling roughly one tenth of the city population. The park showcases large spectacles like Monitor and Merrimac and Creation, signaling a bold, costly approach to outdoor entertainment.
In Laporte, difficulties between the Hobart M. Cable Piano Co and workers continue as an arbitration committee seeks settlement. About four weeks ago 12 polishers walked out over the wage scale and new case styles. A week later 60 more employees joined in sympathy, with a Laporte citizens committee now mediating to adjust the dispute.
Circuit court will convene next Monday with Judge Gallacher presiding as the docket fills rapidly. About ten prisoners await hearing on various charges at the county jail. Prosecutor Smith will arraign them Monday and most are expected to plead guilty unless a not guilty plea is entered, in which case trial dates will be set. The Juice lumberman case from Chicago will have another hearing at the session and is expected to be hotly contested.
A family accident left Mrs Osborn badly shaken and bed-bound for weeks after a fall at the foot of stairs. In Indiana a wheat smut outbreak reduces yield and value. a formalin treatment protocol is suggested, using one pint formalin per 50 gallons water, soaking and drying the grain before storage.
Unusual chance to acquire a modern shop with bakery ice cream and candy manufactory for wholesale and some retail in a unique territory sole provider. Equipment includes electric power building rental available. Ideal for a profit making venture. California relocation noted. Also included is a life and accident benefits program with state backed deposits to guarantee claims. Department numbers and address provided for applications and further information.
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