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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
5
A Cambridge kindergarten teacher in a neat fashion moment notices a student eyeing her new skin fitting skirt. The boy blurts out that the classy skirt is catching his attention, highlighting a humorous classroom exchange from the Boston Post story.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to reduce shoe size discomfort. It claims instant relief for corns and bunions and mentions dancing and breaking in new shoes. Address appears as Sam B. Jane at Alien 8 Olmsted Ley NY.
A witty courtroom exchange features a judge urging caution between fact and fancy. An advertisement urges Paxtine Antiseptic to keep artificial teeth and bridge work clean and odor free, selling 25 cents a box at druggists or Kent postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Massachusetts.
A brisk exchange mocks pricing and wit with a joke about eggs priced at 55 cents a dozen. The pupil counters the teacher’s challenge, noting the sum is outrageous. The exchange appears in the Boston Evening Transcript, illustrating humor in a classroom setting.
Indiana reports show winter wheat yields to be among the poorest on record due to persistent cold and wet conditions. Farmers plow damaged blades to plant oats and other crops as delayed spring slows plowing across counties. Prices rise on the Chicago board, while forecasts for wheat worsen with little chance of improvement.
In Bloomington Anna Hell five years old daughter of Romey Clay and wife of a farmer died after attempting to help with a bonfire. She was burned head to foot and died within minutes. In Martinaville Moses T Coffey aged eighty one Civil War veteran died at his daughter’s home after a long illness. His wife died two years earlier.
State Superintendent Greathouse sent a letter to Indiana teachers urging Mothers Day May 10 be observed by dedicating part of the day to teaching children about mothers sacrifices. The plan, tied to Arbor Day, targets city and town schools this spring as country schools are dismissed.
Richmond reports six year old farmer hopeful about recovery after throat injuries. Shelbyville notes pneumonia outbreaks with several deaths causing concern of an epidemic. Muncie cites manslaughter charge against Oscar Tharp, accused of killing cousin Karl Thompson with a coal blow. Tipton: Sheriff Beck destroys seized beer and whisky per circuit court order. Keensburg records second smallpox case in Decatur county, victim Mary Walter and exposed family members. Columbus: stranger John Wilson to be sent to southeastern Indiana hospital for the insane if officials accept. Diaper: $540 damages suit against Huntington Fire insurance for injuries at a saw plant. Rushville: DAR plans to plant 200 trees at city park with other women aiding. Valparaiso: brakeman John Emery fatally injured near Grand Trunk yard with internal injuries. Portland: boy fractures leg after fall from a dune buggy, dragged by horse. Logansport: Panhandle railroad damage suits settled, $4,700 awarded to family of Levi Weaver. Anderson: multiple Huber family members died by own hands. speculation on illness. Evansville: ex-city attorney John W. Burns visiting daughter, allowed home without guard.
House Committee report highlights Canada’s offer of three year homesteads on good land with half year leave, lenient rules, and easy reclamation. Letters from settlers praise Southern Alberta’s moisture, soil, and climate, comparing favorably to Dakota and Minnesota. Government agents provide details, literature, and low rate excursion options.
A reader suggests renaming Wise-The Choral Society to the Chlordi Society citing a desire for a fresher identity after attending a concert that failed to excite. The note raises questions about branding and public perception of local music groups.
A Chicago man afflicted with facial acne for three years found relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a booklet guide. He reports itching, disfigurement, and sleeplessness, but after several weeks of daily washing and twice daily application, he was fully cured. The note echoes a testimonial and requests free samples via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
The passage contains miscellaneous phrases about medical tonics and personal sentiments. It references bromos and Nina bank signatures, teething remedies for children, old age, and quotes about gentility. No coherent event or central figure is clearly identifiable.
Ad extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women approaching menopause, claiming it strengthens nerves and combats symptoms like suffocation hot flashes headaches backaches drowsiness and irritability. Includes anecdotal testimonial from Anne Illinois describing relief after two months and asks to publish.
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