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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
3
Spain exports most of its cork produce. New York inventor markets a flexible cleaning rod for tricky bends. Four Australian rail groups stay connected by wireless telegraphy. Siamese fishermen use slanted white lamps to scare fish into nets.
Vitrodove Spicer-Simson, the thesiaflist, works on the medal honoring U S entry in the world war. Copies presented by Miss Anne Morgan to President Poincare and leaders Joffre and Verdun, plus to Sarah Bermharet. Proceeds from bronze copies go to the American Fund for French Wounded.
The French Ecclesiastical College in Rome notes clergy among Legion of Honor recipients. Rev Father Cathin, a seminary professor, is highlighted after three years in combat. He visited Rome on short leave, appearing as priest and soldier on the Pincian hill with medal crosses.
Indiana's national army quota increased from 17 510 to 19 261 men 10 percent over the national allotment. Each district's share rose 10 percent to ensure a net army strength of 687 000 after expected rejections and exemptions. Governor Goodrich and local boards notified. more men to report for examination. Also notes Indiana Firemen meet at Indianapolis with 850 members and pension talk. A murder case in Hammond involves a saloonkeeper facing charges after an inquest into Mrs Sikora's death. Ex-president Taft visited Fort Harrison, meeting old friend General Glenn.
Reports confirm Baldwin locomotive works will establish a new plant at East Chicago on land bought four years ago. A work train with living quarters has begun on the enclosed site.
The Indiana Power and Water Company asks the public service commission to raise the minimum monthly rate from 50 cents to 1 dollar. The city previously fought to cut the rate to 50 cents and has now filed a remonstrance against the proposal.
A blaze in the Chicago Indiana Southern freight transfer yards near Gibson between Hammond and Chicago destroyed more than 709 freight cars, including 100 plus burning cars. Fire departments across the Calumet region were called to battle the $400000 conflagration, one of the costliest here.
John Flending of the state fish hatchery at Wawaser released 2,000 smallmouth bass into Huntington County streams. A subsequent shipment of bluegill and perch is expected soon to augment the stocking effort.
Rochester officials failed to secure support for purchasing a 300 acre farm between the city and Lake Manitou for 45000 dollars to convert it into a city addition.
Indianapolis reports appeals to township trustees to ensure clean, healthy schoolhouses ahead of opening. Letters stressed health for students, honest purchases, prompt repairs, water supply, and safe outsides. Notre Dame observatory renovation noted for 1917-18 physics teaching. Purdue delays opening to Sept 26 to assist farm work.
Indiana governor Goodrich issues an open letter urging continued operation of public schools and colleges. He calls for young men and women not yet old enough for combat to enroll in college work. The note reflects wartime schooling needs and civic resolve.
South Bend milk in the city will now cost 11 cents per quart after a 2 cent increase approved by members of the South Bend SUK Dealers Association at a recent meeting.
Reported injuries from a collision in Greensburg and injuries in Fort Wayne Amber Wright suffers head wound and torn ligaments after a motorcycle crash with RR Batea’s car. Damp wheat prompts farmers to avoid threshing in Greensburg. A 16 year old Raymond Moore shot himself in Columbus, parents unable to state motive. Indiana drowning toll rising to three in Lake County and nearby waterways. Rockport sees Dale Bank stockpile thoroughbred heifers for distribution. Evansville plans for a new junior high school with bid let date August 13. Winchester draft notices issued for 290 men. Newcastle thieves steal 2000 cigars from County Council factory, safe breached. Peru trade council seeks funds for a September high harvest week. Evansville bids for Lamar graded school project open August 9. Warsaw Bible contest winner Stella Anderson of Didionapolis. Bedford corner stone laid at new Masonic temple. Muncie oil operator George Roberts pays 50000 for Bishop block. Marion infantile paralysis reported in Marton quarantined home at 1824 Marton Avenue. Columbus marks fiftieth anniversary of Evangelical Lutheran church at Waymannville in Dartholomew County.
A 25 cent box of Peterson's Ointment is claimed to cure eczema and piles with grateful letters backing the claim. Testimonies from Mrs. Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praise relief and healing of skin conditions.
Diet notes list fat percentages for common foods from potatoes to beans and soy. A short fiction vignette follows a hard-working charwoman who relocates to a two-room cottage, insisting she is happier despite a harsh husband.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clearing skin and scalp conditions in children. It urges daily use as a toilet prep and offers free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston, sold everywhere, with a brief note about a separate item “Getting Out From Under.”
A garbled clipping discusses golf terms and distances, referencing caddies, hitting stone wood, and a line about love and smoking. It also notes Southern states with 777 cotton mills valued at 225 million dollars and California shipping 44 409 cars of estrus fruits this year.
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