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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
3
Long meditation on New Year's Day tracing its roots in calendars and civilizations. It contrasts Western observance with older rites, reflects on memory and youth in contrast to age, and honors the passage of eras and the enduring hope of renewal.
A New Year begins with reflection on rewards for faithful love and service to God. The author argues love should be disinterested yet joyful, and that Christians should seek God's approval and the joy of a final "Well done" while recognizing human imperfection.
A playful dialogue features a young man delivering his maiden speech and a partner mistaking it for a marriage proposal, prompting humorous reassurances as the exchange unfolds with light, affectionate banter.
The piece argues against public New Year vows and urges reforms from within. It notes Americans prospering in farming and social life and expresses hope for greater prosperity and better lives in the coming year.
The museum manager muses about assembling a two headed freak show, contrasting it with a two headed girl as reported by Puck. The remark reveals the era’s sensational curiosities and the manager’s nonchalant tone.
Iowa State Agricultural College Professor J R Bavidson argues for crowned or oval road surfaces to shed water quickly. Side drainage should carry runoff while tile drains wait for soil to absorb moisture, with a one inch to one foot crown slope deemed adequate. A too steep crown causes central rutting and wheel wear. improper drainage leads to rapid road damage.
The earth road will be commonly used in rural areas for many years due to low first cost. A split-log drag solves upkeep largely. it can be built for four to five dollars with simple tools. Metal drags are available but cost more. Used properly on fair roads it prevents rain and dust problems and provides low maintenance.
The piece argues farmers should maintain adjoining roads to improve travel for all locomotion and boost year round market access. It predicts widespread cement roads in the country and urges timely upgrades, noting county funds have spent money over two decades on cement road projects.
A Chicago journalist recounts a Western Canada farmer who left Iowa with his family, homesteaded 160 acres and expanded to about 3000 acres. He describes land here paying for itself within three years through wheat harvests, contrasting a shack ruin with a modern farmhouse. He asserts Canada offers vast opportunity and stable wealth for the determined.
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