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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
8
Advertising blurb touts Alice Pork and Beans as a money saving grocery option. It promotes bulk value and efficiency for households seeking hearty meals.
A comic reminiscence recounted by Congressman Cannon about his days at the Willard Hotel on the American plan. He recalls a neighbor from Danville dining on three orders of green corn and joking how boarding at a livery stable might be cheaper. The tale frames Cannon as a light eater with a fondness for corn and a veteran raconteur.
Indiana boards release mortality statistics for 1916 showing poliomyelitis 51 deaths, tuberculosis 3823, heart disease 4253, nephritis 3026, typhoid rate below ten year average, total deaths 38249, seven year average 36247, and smallpox one death. Also notes tax rise proposal in South Bend and Indiana officers to France.
Indiana lawmakers in a possible special session will consider repealing the compulsory German in public schools law amid war and anti German sentiment. A push for immediate statewide prohibition is also reported along with a challenge to the women's suffrage law and a court ruling on city election voting. In Kendallville a new firm forms to harness water power across Indiana and Michigan, planning eight sites for 2400 horsepower.
A boys circus event at Princeton led to a violent incident when a participant demanded a refund and was struck with a knife, narrowly escaping death from blood loss. Separately, Munde Andrew Manner, a German-born resident, was jailed for treasonable utterances against the US government and President Wilson. Also, Miner William Trowbridge injured in Tecumseh mine accident. and nearly 100 diplomas awarded at Muncie National Institute commencement.
William Raphael an insurance solicitor was arrested in Brazil for desecrating the American flag after taking it from a man's pocket and wiping his shoes with it he was fined six dollars. Fort Wayne reports a three year delay resolved with a needle consignment from Germany for Wayne Knitting Mills.
A reader testifies to relief from itching and soreness after using Petersons Ointment for piles and eczema. The ad promotes the 25 cent box as a value while referencing several other reminders from period advertisements.
A Philadelphia Star excerpt notes Louis scans the tale of George Washington and the cherry tree with growing enthusiasm only at the climactic line I cannot tell a lie. The patriotic aunt colors the narrative, but Louis remains reserve until Washington speaks.
The review notes Janet’s fearless driving in the film with a wry joke about her past mishap with a traffic cop. It also mentions a new camera carrying case added to a film feature compartment.
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