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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
4
The piece argues rural roads remain rough due to heavy motor truck and commercial bus traffic. It urges farmers groups to press the state for regulation of commercial vehicles as public utilities and a mileage toll system to fund road upkeep, citing interstate traffic and cost shifting.
A fragmented reflection argues that halving efforts spent on opposition could improve the world. It suggests replacing grumbling with constructive correction to overcome feelings of powerlessness and urges practical action over passive dissent.
A concise tribute to Alexander Graham Bell on his death anniversary and the telephone’s impact. The piece notes Bell’s early experiments, the 1876 Philadelphia exposition, and how the telephone transformed communication, business, and daily life across continents. It honors Bell as a great progress maker and links him to the enduring symbol of the telephone bell.
A nostalgic column recalls 28 years past with items on Mrs. R. R. Kriser's death in August 1894, Fremont school opening August 20, and Miss Zoa Heller at Baw Beese lake. Other notes mention Clarence Walter moving to Whitehall Michigan, rising butter and egg prices to 14 and 12 cents, Luella Clark attending Jamestown school in Angola, and Miss Mabel Teeters in Fremont. Also a 38 year old harvest jubilee at Clear Lake ending in a free-for-all fight, a new U B church dedication August 26, and political nominees L. D. Creel and Dr. B. F. Humphreys. Mrs. Josephine Heller moves to Angola for her children Irma and Jessie to attend college. town orders to curb rubbish due to extreme drought. Ethel Graham hosting an ice lawn party.
Sermon by Rev M A Matthews D D LL D condemns the amusement craze as a threat to civilization. He cites rising entertainments, shifting morals, and calls for backing William H Hays efforts to cleanse film studios and close immoral theaters to spare the youth and society from further decay.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on temptation work, labor, truth, age, fashion, and human nature. It weaves satirical observations about cars, hats, summer wane, and the fate of plans while noting progress and responsibility. The piece riffs on daily life with a humorous voice.
Otto H. Kahn, noted taxation expert and finance leader, bade friends farewell as he sailed for the other side last week. He avoids discussing plans before results, preferring to speak about achievements already made.
A dated advertisement claims years ago a dog nearly died from rat poison before a neighbor recommended RAT-SNAP. It touts three sizes priced 35¢ 65¢ and $1.25 and states the product is sold and guaranteed by E. L. Mertz drug store.
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