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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
7
An Indianapolis News item reports a plumber working in a North side residence was offered hospitality by a six year old girl named Katherine while he cut concrete floor to reach a pipe. The child suggested the plumber rest upstairs after a bath and nap.
R Powell of Sweetwater Texas reports Eatonic gave instant relief to his daughter who suffered severe misery from drinking water. He says one box helped and asks for four more. The ad claims hundreds use Eatonic to remove excess acidity and toxins, promising quick relief from heartburn, indigestion, and bloating with one or two tablets after meals.
Two dom sisters sit with tea and laugh about a man who sent love letters. One recalls reading the letters once and again to mock the writer. They describe rereading at night and on rainy days, then conclude they never liked him.
Debate questions authorities permit sale of water damaged cargo. Inquiry asks why sale should be allowed and whether the law forbids selling wet goods.
The text notes many excuses are inexcus able and observes that one seventh of United States land is cultivated, highlighting a tension between justification and progress in agriculture.
The late William Dean Howells challenged the Greenwich village belief that artistry excuses misbehavior. He recalled a conceited poet who neglected his wife and drank champagne with a chorus girl while supposedly writing a new poem, insisting he was too good to be true.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dead Shot Dr. Peery's Vermifuge to cleanse worms. It promotes a single dose solution for intestinal parasites.
Little Joe wants to visit grandmother and her new cooky but is barred until week’s end. He persuades his mother with a grown up promise to return daily and to send grandchildren if ever unable to come. He then travels to grandmother’s house that afternoon.
A theatrical New York manager sits with feet on desk and a black cigar lit when a refined young woman enters seeking work. He pauses, then asks permission to remove his hat, signaling a moment of awkward tension and implied propriety.
A visitor questions a small girl about her teddy bear. The child, speaking gravely, names the bear Gladly and references a hymn line with crossed eyes, prompting puzzled replies about the intended sigma.
A concise old saying notes that appearances can mislead about people and things, warning against quick judgments based on one trait. It reflects a nuanced view of evaluating character and product quality alike.
Indiana farm reports hail a record corn crop with 620 a ten paid for prime corn by canning firms. The state tax board orders sharp 5 to 20 percent increases in personal property values across several counties to equalize assessments.
Early fall is the time to pick sows from the spring litter for next year’s breeding. Feed plans emphasize forage and oats, with limited corn and shorts, ash meal, or tankage. Prioritize large litters with dams showing strong suckling, good feet, legs, and calm temperament for productive brood sows.
A fragmented ad offers a medium or large bottle of a preparation from Dr Kilmer & Co Paiseminus. It suggests testing the great preparation by sending a sentence to the company for a sample bottle and advises immediate purchase from any drug store.
A veteran Scottish caddie accompanies an old gentleman who plans to quit at the twelfth hole after repeatedly breaking his clubs. The caddie responds with spirited resolve urging him to finish the course, insisting there are four clubs left to smash and nine bunkers to conquer.
An advertisement touts Bayer brand aspirin as genuine and proven safe by millions for over twenty years. It urges customers to accept authentic Bayer packaging with directions for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain.
A Fremont County teacher asks the U S department of agriculture for approved photographs of horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry to display in the schoolhouse. The aim is to encourage local breeding of well bred stock and support agricultural education.
An historical advertisement touts Dead Shot Dr Peery's Vermifuge claiming a single dose will expel all tapeworms. The brief blurb urges readers to obtain the product as a worm extermination remedy.
A Louisville Courier-Journal fragment notes that tramps have vanished as farmers face increased gunfire or threats to hire farm help, reflecting tense rural conditions and fear.
A witty exchange unfolds as he declares he is a man of deeds while she asks if his deeds include title deeds. The brief dialogue hinges on action over words and a playful flirtation about property ownership.
The article urges culling ewes with bad udders or broken mouths and those that failed to breed. It warns mismanagement when such animals are not marked before breeding season. Shepherds must inspect at shearing end and identify issues to avoid losses at lambing time.
For thin hogs on pasture, use balanced rations. Combine equal parts wheat middlings and corn, ground rye and skim milk, corn and ground oats, corn and skim milk, rye and ground oats, with ten parts corn or ground rye to one part tankage.
An anecdotal item from Yonkers Statesman recounts a man speeding at 40 mph as he hurries to catch a 5:15 train, explaining the chauffeur’s push to reach the station and the judge’s comment on killing time in the town.
Advertising copy touts Cuticura products for soothing itchy baby rashes. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum for finishing. Each item priced at 25c.
Inquiries show motion pictures of domestic interest are most popular with western thrillers and comedies tying for fete and place.
Adam considers clothing as a path to a campaign. He declares a campaign button would be a good beginning, signaling his public stance and intent.
Britain owes 40 billion dollars in war debt with about 8 billion dollars payable within the current year. The sum represents a significant portion of the total liability and will impact economic planning this year.
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