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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
8
A jumble of 1914 era quips and ad snippets including eye care tonics, Wright’s pills, a moving picture mention, jokes about women in war, a bank cashier theft quip, and a Shaw letter about vegetarianism. Readable fragments showcase period voice and scattered product pitches.
An advertisement extols Postum as a safe coffee substitute, claiming caffeine in coffee causes headaches, nervousness, and indigestion. It cites a testimonial from an individual who improved after switching to Postum, and promotes Regular and Instant Postum packaging with pricing and brewing notes.
Petersburg Indiana August 17 Dr L T Whaley a prominent Pike county physician of Winslow and Miss Eunice Barnett of Evansville were burned to death returning from the Huntingburg fair. Whaley driving a two passenger runabout collided with a ditch the car overturned and caught fire pinning both occupants beneath. The other car involved did not stop and bystanders arrived too late. Miss Barnett formerly lived in Pike county and was visiting Winslow at the time.
Greensburg August 17 George Armstrong 30 was accidentally shot and killed at Letts Hardware when Ed Logan fired after breaking a shell loaded hammerless gun. A nearby man Horace Tageart was wounded in the arm. the incident occurred as Armstrong’s father watched in shock.
August 17 Durrettth reports a local drug store safe broken after years of neglect revealed $15 in gold and silver coins from a prior burglary. The coins include dates with potential premium value. In Lawrenceburg Anthony Moody injured his eye trying to open a beer bottle when a cork struck him.
Lawrenceburg reports a jug fishing spree on the Ohio River opposite the city with Ike Pichet and partners among the catch. The group weighed 72 pounds of catfish in a single night, the largest night haul in years, with fish ranging from 34 to 89 pounds and fought vigorously before being landed. Other items include Bloomington Bible chair buying a permanent home and Indiana University physical director Dr. Hutchins resigning to practice medicine in Rochester New York.
Dr William G Ralston aged ninety five Evansville's senior physician and kin of Governor Samuel M Ralston died at his home. Born Princeton Indiana he served as a surgeon in the Civil War and later held posts including US pension examiner and local marine hospital surgeon. He was active in the Odd Fellows and Cumberland Presbyterian church. Burial plans were set for Boonville.
Brief items from Indiana communities report mining accidents and injuries at Shirley and other towns, a house fire near Linton, gas service resumption in Oakland City, a robbery arrest in Rockport, a theatre singing by Mrs Turner in Clinton, and various local happenings including road, water, and school project updates.
A writer from Farm Progress notes farmers increasingly invest in road improvements to enable year round travel. He recalls a 29 mile trip over previously impassable soft clay and mud, now smoother thanks to road drags and wagon usability for rural delivery. Summer is ideal for constructive road work.
The discussion argues for constant road shaping and grading from now until first snows with summer or winter use. It warns against delays due to mud or rains and calls for a dedicated road overseer to plan build and maintain drainage and repairs under all weather, replacing a hit or miss approach.
The excerpt warns of a road system failing to support farms and transport, describing slow travel and vehicle damage as theft of time and sale value. It urges thorough drainage and road maintenance, arguing that poor trunk lines worsen regional traffic issues and local neglect undermines road utility.
A properly built Minestone project is expected to be a success. Supporters emphasize sound construction, clear planning, and potential benefits for the community.
Paris correspondent reports on Metchnikoff nearing his seventieth birthday in Paris and his continued vitality since turning sixty. He advised a frugal diet avoiding alcohol and meat with plenty of vegetables, ending with the remark that good eating makes more pessimists than bad luck.
A Little Falls Minnesota father details his sick child developing a fever and widespread sores. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with rapid relief and full recovery within three weeks. The ad notes Cuticura products marketed globally with a free sample offer and a Skin Book.
Fragmentary ad style text references a new drink idea and a bartender inquiry. Includes garbled brand names and mock product phrases about eye remedies and a Chicago company. Ends with two aphorisms about marriage and offending people.
An elaborate royal reception in Britain sparked grand decorations and a tradesman loomed loyalty with paper flower banners reading Heaven bless them both. A misplacement revealed a business plan note reading Thaw and beer sandwiches, followed by comic antics at Ranelagh and Lake Kola with golf clubs ending in a quixotic farewell.
A playful exchange recalls a donkey gift at marriage while a fire toll notes 1500 deaths and 6000 injuries annually in the United States. A widow mocks old maids as embers with sparks gone.
A diagnostic fragment discusses gains from effort as lemons and mentions white clothing, a Red Cross ball, and graveyard scenes. It states they never refuse marriage over a father’s views and notes a doctor named Peery Vermifiee dead. The piece highlights delays and missed chances due to inaction.
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