Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1912 — Begin Loan Shark Crusade. [ARTICLE]

Begin Loan Shark Crusade.

Laporte, Nov. 14. —That loan sharks are to be severely dealt with by local officials was brought out In council meeting when the matter was discussed fully and several cases which were pitiable were brought out. An ordinance will be drawn up at the next meeting which will prevent any except entirely responsible parties from operating loan shops in the city. Facts brought out show that already the loan sharks have fastened on many working men of the city. It has ndt come yet to the point where any one, has been deprived of furniture, though personal property has been going over to the sharks In many cases.