Stock Show Report Describes Record Fremont Event
Carl Miller notes the Fremont stock show of 1913 surpassed all previous in size and attendance with many out of town visitors. He highlights Aberdeen Angus, Herefords, Short Horns winning top prizes, car load values up to 13.25 per cwt, and large entries across cattle, horses, and sheep.
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Fremont Eagle
Fremont
Steuben Co
Indiana
Honolulu
Lamba
Swift & Co. Plant
Southdown
Shropshire
Hampshire
Largest Seals Purchases Highlight Union Support
The International Typographical Union, based in Indianapolis, tops buyers of Red Cross Christmas seals in Indiana, placing a sixth annual order for 10,000 seals worth 600 dollars to fund tuberculosis work. The union, a longtime TB fighter, operates a large Colorado Springs institution for affected members. The International Brotherhood of Bricklayers, headquartered in Indianapolis, is another liberal seal purchaser this year.
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Red Cross
Indiana
Typographical Union
Indianapolia
Colorado Springs
International Bricklayers Union
Indianapolis
Smoking In Ged Causes Mary Fires
More than sixty five Indiana fires blamed on careless smokers in seven months. Twelve were caused by men smoking in bed and sleeping, with total losses around 13806 dollars. Fire marshal cites sidewalks full of waste and smoking from open windows as fire sources.
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Indiana
United States
Montreal
Welcome Visitor in Fremont Boosts Local Paper
A letter from Mr and Mrs Karl Sohseder of Indianapolis asks Fremont Eagle to extend their subscription two years in advance. They express appreciation for the paper and support for the Booster movement as they plan to move near Fremont.
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Fremont
Sira
Karl Sohseder
Postal Savings Bank Shows Big Growth
Postmaster George Kiffith reports the Fremont Postal Savings Bank, opened two years ago, now holds about 4000 in deposits. Most funds are small saves from 10 cents to 1 dollar, with over 400 deposited in the last month. Depositors are limited to 100 dollars monthly. many have converted funds to bonds. Savings cards and stamps cost 10 cents and dimes make dollars. certificates begin at 1 dollar.
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George Kiffith
Postal Savings Bank
Fremont Post Office
Postal Bank
Angola Council Elects Officers for 1914
Angola Council No 27 R and S M elected officers Tuesday evening led by Master Warren D Wells and Deputy Master Fred W Sheldon Prin Con Work Frank E Burt Treas Geo W Myers Recorder Thad Miller Con Counter Geo L Mallory Steward Thos L Gillis Sentinel Robert D Jimsay.
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Angola
Warren D. Wells
Fred W. Sheldon Prin
Frank E. Burt Treas
Geo W. Myers
Thad It
Miller Con. Couner
Geo
L. Mallory
Thos. L. Gillis Sentinel
Robert D. Jimsay
Masons Elect Officers Northeastern Lodge No Q10
Northeastern Lodge No Q10 BF. and A. M. named officers for the lodge at a Wednesday meeting. Warren D. Wells was chosen Worshipful Master, William D. Rumpel Senior Warden, and Benjamin F. Chapin Junior Warden.
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Northeastern Lodge No
A. M
Hcere
W. M
Warren D. Wells
William D. Rumpeld
Benjamin F. Chapin
Sorosis Library Update for November Edition
Sorosis notes show books in library as of November 1 with additions by purchase and gift. The report records losses or withdrawals and totals for library circulation and borrowers for the month.
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Gitt
Booster Campaign Gains Headway In Local Drive
The booster movement begun earlier this month is progressing well with initial supporters listed. The early roll includes W. E. Van Auren Amos Stokes Mrs. D. A. Callen BP. A. Callen Chauncey Young Earl Schaeffer Araminto Secor Co. D. Smith Lincoln Brouse and others as more donors are anticipated.
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W. E. van Auren Amos Stokes
D. A. Callen
BP. A. Callen
S. L. Brick
Five Year Boosters Placed Atop Hat and Brushy Prairie Fire
A note invites readers to submit one hundred five year boosters to be pasted on a hat top as names come in. Several are five year boosters. When ten or more are collected they will be printed. The Brushy Prairie school house burned Monday with a loss of 94,000. No insurance.
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Brushy Prairie
Christmas Parcels by Parcel Post Guidance for Mailings
Instructions urge early mailing of Christmas parcels with deadlines for local and out of town deliveries. Parcel post items must be securely packed in sturdy materials and clearly addressed with sender and recipient names and addresses. Fragile items require extra cushioning and marking fragile. Do not seal parcels, and limited printed messages allowed to avoid higher postage. Insurance available up to 50 dollars with small fees.
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Parcel Post
Hiss
Local Student Absences Mark Weather Day
Monday saw several pupils absent due to bad weather while Thursday brought a surprise donation. Mr. Fred Pierson gave a large collection of sixty two well bound volumes on U S history and world studies to the actual library. The faculty thank him as a notably public spirited townsman.
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Fred Pierson
Sctual Library
U.S
Pierson
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Farmers Phone
Dr. G
Lint & Dunnavan
Barbera
Premesnt
Ageoay
Lasndey
ABC
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