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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
6
A young man recalls whispering sweet nothings to Mabel in a parlor while Aunt Miriam searches for glasses. The aunt quips that he mistook her mouth for an ear, then exits the room.
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigenton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy for a year with swollen limbs and heart symptoms. After using Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and he felt revived. He credits the remedy and notes ongoing faith in it. Free household hints and music offered with the ad. Richard Croker’s cynical quote on charity cited in a separate note.
A collage of advertisements touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for sleep, a free trial box offer, and a Pearl Street New York address. Also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry aid, bold moral quips, and Putnam Fadeless Dyes as easy to use.
A London Tid-Hits spoof describes a brutal bare knuckle fight in South America where a brawny Erinna time keeper counts out Pat after eight seconds. The coach urges patriotism as the Irish fighter knocks down his black opponent, then is declared out amid taunting remarks.
In Washington Secretary Garrison argues the measure advances diplomacy while not changing navy operations. The piece reflects on the navy’s state and a tale of Brown who resigns after seeking work along a canal, choosing to walk rather than ride a ship’s passage.
In Belfast summons Court an elderly farming man was sworn in to testify but, startled by the court, interrupted the oath by reciting lines from the hymn O God, our help in ages past, drawing loud laughter from onlookers.
A father notes his son spends time at college with his own money while remarking luck favors those who do not rely on it. He implies independence in finances and a critical view of fortune’s role in success.
Educators from across Indiana attended a major conference in Bloomington on educational measurements led by Professor Edward L. Thorndike of Columbia University. Indiana University and Bloomington officials discussed two years of study by H. L. Smith and Dr. M. K. Hagerty on local educational problems and research findings.
Washington reports Ordian Drewer, 21, who escaped from a patrolman after being arrested, fled from a C and E train at Worthington. Other items note Paul Slebodrich's drowning on a White River bridge incident, a Jeffersonville wedding disclosed after a bridegroom's death, six thousand acres leased for gas and oil in Pike and Daviess counties, Willam B. Folsom’s wife killed and he shot himself, and octogenarian Daniel Avetin continuing plastering work in Jeffersonville.
Shelbyville Indiana April 17 8S. H. Morris a local merchant inspects silverware unearthed beneath a bridge near Waldron and confirms it was part of a stock stolen twenty years ago. The recovered items raise renewed interest in the past theft and potential suspects.
Crawfordsville April 17 Mrs Henry S Lane leaves an estate valued at over 300000 in a probate filing. Neice Miss Helen Elston Smith inherits Lane Place and 38000 in first National Bank stock plus 45000 in Washington Traction stock. Other bequests go to Isaac C Elston Blair Taylor Lewis and Noble Wallace and more. Executor named Hosea H Ristine.
Rural route carrier Milton-Frank Morris resigns effective April. Land sales planned near Connersville with 50 acres split into 1 acre lots at 490 each. Health officer Dr Charles A Reary resigns. Theo Crist appointed successor. Cambridge City high school commencement set for May 29 with Rev Joshua Stansfield to speak. Anderson grocer W H Bluher vanished. family moves to farm near Anderson. Pierceton pool club case tests minor participation rules. Aurora barber Charles T Perron injured when hit by freight train. legs amputated. Hammond suit seeks separate maintenance against William A Howell. Anderson poultry group Madison County Poultry Fanciers formed. aims to affiliate with American Poultry Association. Richmond suit over Hankins will proceeding. estate valued at 40 000. Milton Home Club appoints officers. Elkhart will leaves 5 000 to Mrs Katherine Curtis. notes her kindness and lack of need from heirs.
Mollie visits Muriel at the matinee and congratulates her on an engagement to Harold. Muriel says she did not expect it so soon, though Mollie notes everyone else was surprised. They chat affectionately about the proposal.
Soak hands in hot water and Cuticura Soap then dry and apply Cuticura Ointment. Wear loose gloves at night. the ad touts redness relief and velvety softness for workers and beauty in a single night. Free samples and a 32 page Skin Book offered by Cuticura at Boston address. Then a joke about a deaf couple next door ends with a quip on their quarrel.
Don’t be misled. Ask for Red Cross Ball Blue. Keeps whites bright and clean. Available at all good grocers.
London teachers end a strike with a guaranteed minimum salary of 500 dollars yearly. The campaign for better pay was led by the teachers union and supported by parents and local organizations in the city.
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