NEW LAWS WANTED
A 1930s editorial argues that most groups seek new laws as the biennial assembly nears. Dairy and prohibition drives, a constitutional convention push, a state barbers board, salary rules for township trustees, and a county education board plan arise amid claims that lawmaking and enforcement have become a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
Legislative Council of Indiana
Board of Examiners
State Board of Education
County Board of Education
Are You a Goodfellow Esther Class Seeks Charitable Help
The Esther Sunday School Class asks the public to donate food clothing furniture or money for charity. Call 123-L if you can help and share information about other worthy poor in need.
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Esther
Buggy sale and debt reminder from William Harding
A notice states remaining buggies for sale and directs debtors to call and settle at Harding’s home office. It also promotes sending the Eagle to absent friends as a Christmas gift and suggests ongoing joy throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harding
What Shall We Give for Christmas
An appeal invites readers to send THE EAGLE to absent family members as a Christmas gift. The paper promises home news, entertaining reading, and stories, offering a year subscription ending January 1, 1918 for a stated price.
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EAGLE
Christmas Spirit Ad Blitz Shaping Fremont Stores
Fremont merchants ready holiday displays as Eagle ads hint at record Christmas sales. Shoppers urged to call live ads to confirm offers before returning January 13 for the big day.
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Fremont
Eagle
Farmers Mutual Insurance Plans District Expansion
DeKalb county Farmers Mutual Insurance Co held a meeting last week to form a district organization including Steuben county. The company requires insured farm buildings to be equipped with lightning rods and Steuben county business will start once the charter is amended to cover this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual
H. R. Smalley
Governor elect seeks to abolish fifty deputy inspectors
Governor elect Goodrich proposes eliminating fifty deputy inspectors to save an estimated fifty thousand dollars annually. He argues their duties can be absorbed by other departments at no extra cost. A local chicken theft ends with a found pocketbook containing over two hundred dollars, lifting the household's spirits. The Third Indiana infantry arrives at Fort Benjamin Harrison for muster out, with completion expected about three weeks, delaying homecoming until early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
State Assembly
O’goodrich
Indianapolis
Indiana Infantry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Loans on Farm Lands at Five Percent in Ligonier
The Straus Brothers Company offers 5 percent loans on productive farms for five years with prepayment liberty. Details by letter or visit their office in Ligonier Indiana. Also notices a December Methodist Brotherhood meeting at the church on Dec 18 with Rev Karl Thompson delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus Brothers Company
Ligonier
Indiana
Methodist Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Karl Thompson
Ray
Pollyanna Girls Meet for Luncheon at Mrs Bolin's
The Pollyanna Girls gathered Friday at Mrs Bolin's for a luncheon despite bad weather and new transportation. Nine girls attended and enjoyed a tasty meal and a pleasant afternoon.
They Look With Pride Y P A Marks One Year
The Y. P. A. met in the Evangelical church basement on Friday December 8 with many members attending despite bad weather. They held a business meeting and elected officers for the coming year. A Junior Alliance was formed and also elected officers. The Y. P. A. is now one year old and proud of a successful past year.
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Evangelical Church
Club Has Fina Meeting
Mrs. Ella Heller entertained the J. C. G. club on Monday evening December 4 at her Fremont home. Only one member was absent. A fine lunch and enjoyable time followed a short business session then the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. Lura Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Heller
J.C. G. Club
Fremont
Lura Bailey
R. A. masons election convocation announced
Fremont Chapter No. 148 R. A. M. calls a convocation on Friday evening December 22 for the election of officers. All members are requested to be present. W. Dr. Wells H. P. Geo. F. Harding See’y.
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R. A. Masons
Fremont Chapter No
W. Dr. Wells
H. P. Geo. F. Harding
Emersonian program praised as well attended
The Emersonian program held last Wednesday evening drew a large audience and was rated very good. Monthly test results were poor this time with many seniors failing physics and history alike.
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Lyle Shank
Angola
Albion
New Honor Roll Appears Amid Exam Grading News
Junior notes report general satisfaction with exam grades and grade cards. A continuation of the old honor roll appears with nearly everyone on the medium list. Elvin Clark brings part of a rabbit anatomy to school for play. Readers study the second idyll in Tennyson's Idylls of the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Clark
Tennyson
Sophomore Class News Briefs and Activities
Frances Penner ran into a dog and apologized. Gladys Dunnavan visited the sophomore class yesterday afternoon. A fudge eating contest occurred in domestic science on Tuesday morning with Jessie receiving the booby prize. Nearly all sophomores gave news reports Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Penner
Gladys Dunnavan
Jessie
Lost Ring Report In Local Want Ad
A heavy gold ring lost Sunday Dec 10 with initials Maud FE Stroh inside. Finder should return to Mrs. Harry Taylor. The Fremont Lumber & Coal Co extends settlement time to Dec 20. No hunting allowed on lands owned or controlled by H. E. Withington and J. A. Feidey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud FE. Stroh
Harry Taylor
Fremont Lumber & Coal Co
H. E. Withington
J. A. Feidey
Schoolroom notes and family visits in Long Lake area
Weekly attendance notes list tardies and absences for students including Miss Rice and Leota Cobb. Visitors include Esther Wicoff and Misa Mary Chilcote. Mrs. Will Crall ill, road parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Lords. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Lords to be baptized at Lake Baptist Church on December 19.
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Long Lake
Joe Palmer
Misa Mary Chilcote
Will Crall
Ralph Lords
Biear Lake Baptist Church
E. Smith
Freshman Botany Class Submits Manuals After Contest
Freshman botany class handed in their manuals yesterday. Helen Mulchahey's side won the algebra contest by five points in a two week event. Four freshmen were tardy yesterday morning and Gladys Dunnavan visited. Three of the entrants failed to report Monday morning. they are urged to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mulchahey
Gladys Dunnavan
Seventh and Eighth Grade Indiana Program Planned
Miss Cooper leads seventh and eighth graders in an Indiana program Friday December 15 at 7 30 in the high school room. Admission is invited. James Galusha was absent Monday forenoon and Arthur Galusha Friday. Students on the honor roll include Kathleen Jordan and Frankie.
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Cooper
James Galusha
Indiana
Arthur Galusha
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Eshu Tritch
Ethel Main
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Will McNickle
S. E. Stockdale
Mr. Stockdale
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Childe Harold
Clarence Clark
Kathryn Taylor
Marie Anderson
Winifred Wells
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Miss Rice
Harold Emerick
Harry Bailey
Edward Kovach
Gerald Parsons
Guy Smith
Johnny Emerick
Willa Gleason
Esther Wicoff
Althea Heller
Hugh Chai
Leota Cobb
Beatrice Ebel
Rex Straw
B. A. Blosser
Telephone
C. A. Moore
Sneets & Rinehart Sanitary
Hillsdale Steam Laundry
Cansens Oy
Spcialty End
First Abate Bank
Robert L. Wade
Taylor
S.C
Wolek
B- F. Chap
Inu
Embelmer
Fred T. Hackett Ray
Br. C. R. Chapin
Chicago Veterinary College
el. Na
Inditeatae Amd
Sides & Son
Bakery and Restaurant
Harper Miller
B. C. Gibbon
Straw’s
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