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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
James shows gentle interest in a male colt on his uncle's farm. He feeds it from his hand while behind a fence and patting its nose is noticed by his uncle who jokes about riding. James insists he is just friends with the horse's head.
An old health column urges relief for backache and kidney pain linked to heavy meat intake. It promotes Jad Salts, four tablespoons daily in water, as a remedy to cleanse sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation.
A Detroit Free Press reader jokes about shopping for a husband who already belongs to three clubs. The clerks suggest a club as a gift, but the idea is dismissed humorously.
Relief comes as Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages instantly. The antiseptic fragrance soothes swollen mucous membranes and ends headaches and congestion, with a small bottle available from your druggist for quick, decisive relief.
The lines reveal July wartime gossip on tact and social mores. A sharp skit mocks Mrs Blank as tactless, imagining her waking a husband for a dressmaker's bill.
An old advertisement offers $100 for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy taken internally. The copy claims it has been sold by druggists for over forty years with testimonials and a Toledo Ohio company address.
London February meeting opens with Arthur J. Balfour chairing as France’s Leon Bourgeois voices regret eight nations represented not nine. Balfour says US absence mars the original plan while Bourgeois notes incomplete membership may hinder progress toward common goals.
Washington says it cancels deportation proceedings against Dhirendra Sarjar a native of India in the first outcome from conspiracy prosecutions linked to Hindus in San Francisco in April 1918. Sarjar a former Yale Michigan student later studied in Berlin returned to the US and supported Indian independence. he was indicted and jailed four months in April 1918 for violating American neutrality.
Secretary Houston announced the last floating government debt will be redeemed Monday and called the treasury position very bright. He noted about 60 million in short term certificates remain and tax certificates totaling nearly 2.936 billion are covered by expected taxes.
General Aborevitch warned he would fire on British warships in Odessa within three days if they stay in the harbor. Rear Admiral McCully dispatched an officer to retrieve missing Americans including Jacob Rubin and three other men. Rubin stayed behind while others vanished. a list of Americans was given to the general who promised no harassment.
Athens dispatch reports the trial of former Greek general staff members for acts favoring German interests during the war. Colonel Metaxas is convicted of high treason for surrendering Fort Rupel to the Bulgarians and sentenced to death. General Doumanis receives life penal servitude. two others are acquitted.
Washington reports the first German prisoner taken by American forces. Adam Blazikowski and John Cochanski of Ironwood Michigan captured the mail carrier on the night of October 27 28 1917 near Bures Meurthe and Moselle. He was wounded and returning to his company.
In Ironwood Michigan on February 13 an increase of roughly ten percent in wages for Gogebic range miners was announced. The raise is retroactive to February 1 and will affect about six thousand miners.
In a historical anecdote Te-jong, Korea's wisest monarch, used cunning parries to curb daily deaths from sudden brawls among Oriental races. His reign ended feuds once the removal of fragile headgear in public caused punishment, first a bastinado then decapitation, leading to a rapid reduction in street violence.
Oklahoma City report says Gov J B A Robertson will call a special session of the state legislature for February 23 to ratify the woman suffrage amendment. The move aims to move the ratification process forward in time for the statewide vote.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a drop in egg breakage during shipment due to cooperative efforts with the railroad administration. Train workers visited shippers to teach proper loading and stowage, reducing losses as eggs sell at record prices.
Guineas have large plump breasts and a gamy flavor enjoyed by some farmers. They forage well and their clacking warns of intruders. They may fly into gardens causing minor damage and older birds can be quarrelsome with youngsters. They roost with old birds and share nests.
Winter and early spring demand close attention to flocks. Use permanganate of potash to prevent roup and aid digestion, and paint coops to improve appearance and durability. Emden ducks stand out for size and whiteness. Leghorns excel for egg production. keep drinking vessels clean with lime and a daily salt supplement. Ensure adequate space to prevent disease and stress, and feed root crops when greens are scarce.
The federal government partners with state highway departments to resume vigorous road construction after World War I. Secretary David F. Houston notes roads essential for urban and rural prosperity, enabling farm marketing, rural schools, and enhanced rural life. Amendments increase federal support and widen road types, boosting employment and transportation capacity nationwide.
A six foot Westerner touts Canadian stock raising as winter work, noting prize cattle and draft horses. He describes rural clubs in Saskatchewan, local government talks, and a plan to build a northern stock center with favorable climate land and creameries.
A home remedy suggests mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade and enjoy soft glossy hair without scalp cooling or stickiness. Drugists can prepare it or mix at home at low cost.
A brief exchange notes the word jag becoming obsolete and the phrase it used to be absolute. The dialogue hints at language shifts and the tension between old and new usages.
Advert shows Cascarets as a safe candy cathartic for kids with stomach upset and coated tongues. It claims no calomel or dangerous drugs and promises to move sour bile and indigestible waste from the bowels without cramps or inconvenience.
The essay notes that good roads bring the modern farmer and his family within minutes of neighbors theaters schools and libraries. It argues better mobility lets them visit relatives or friends 25 to 100 miles away on Sundays, increasing contentment and happiness.
State law requires winter upkeep of all roads to ensure unimpeded traffic for horse drawn and motor vehicles. The measure asserts Massachusetts precedence and urges other states to adopt similar standards.
A personal Chicago letter testifies to relief from displacement and irregularities after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The writer notes improved ability to work, three healthy children, and praise for the remedy as strong for nervous and reproductive issues. The ad cites forty years of use and invites letters for free confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
An advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as a powerful mustard plaster that relieves headaches neuralgia toothache earache and backache within minutes. It claims to treat bronchitis pleurisy lumbago and inflammation of the feet with a burning but non blistering action. Ke S. C. Wells & Co. of Le Roy New York markets this yellow mustard remedy.
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