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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
8
The article describes a new fall skirt that fits current styles with straightforward design. It features wide striped novelty fabric, a belt and flat pockets cut in one piece, and emphasizes simple, practical fashion for women.
A concrete road lets the farmer haul two loads per trip instead of one, cutting horses’ work and wear on wagons while saving time and fuel. It shortens market access, raises cash flow, and boosts farm acreage value by improving earnings potential and overall efficiency.
A veteran guide argues steel rods offer durability, strong backbone, and consistent casting for heavier lures, while split bamboo remains favored by purists for lightness and flexibility. Steel rods require minimal care and suit beginners on a budget, though bamboo excels in speed and feel for seasoned anglers.
A Cleveland paving contractor trims his crew to two workers and a foreman to repair brick pavement. The process removes old bricks with a pick and sledge, loosens edge bricks with a pneumatic chisel, and cleans mortar with a pneumatic tool. Equipment is mounted on a gasoline engine unit for mobility along the patch.
An advertisement notes wartime shortages and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a real cleaning product. It contrasts liquid blue with water and claims clothes will look better, pairing with a humorous exchange about fashion and patriotism during wartime.
A playful exchange features a quip about pessimism and a lighthearted reply. The dialogue contrasts a philosopher, a young woman, and a character named Ferdy as they riff on love and gifts. The humor hinges on wordplay about candy violets and fishing metaphors.
Fragmentary report notes the death of a notable individual named Werner. The brief mentions related topics and lingering uncertainty about exact causes or circumstances, with no further names or locations clearly readable.
Oklahoma launches a 35 mile road project through Pollatalombe county with cooperation from county, state, and the United States Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering. The county provides funds and some equipment while the state supplies the rest of the gear and 50 prisoners with 4 staff.
In August heat fashion shifts to practical yet stylish bathing skirts cut high above the ground with three inch hems and buttonhole fastenings. Satin collars and puffs with shirred sleeves plus satin caps complete a chic look while mohair remains a favored fabric for water activities.
The article explains how to build a light drag as a lighter alternative to a heavy drag. A light drag can perform tasks impossible with a heavy one, and it can be weighted to become heavy. To lighten a heavy drag, avoid making the device too long for narrow roadways or roads flanked by high banks.
Georgia surfaced 6,864 miles of roads in five years ending 1914 at over four miles per working day. The period highlights road development for better surfaces driven by automobile traffic. The road drag is identified as the most important road maintenance tool.
A rider blamed the leading method as at fault and failed to slow his horse. He noticed the horse’s feet barely touched the ground and returned at full speed to his governor, asking if a taller horse was available.
A humorous exchange features a borrower described as a wise guy who never asks a man for a second loan. The punchline equates his speed to lightning he never strikes twice in the same place, playing on a well known saying.
A note from Gladys states she does not object to a man staying and using the electricity, but objects to him taking the morning paper when he leaves. The message highlights a household dispute over paper access and utility costs.
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