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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
3
A short, reflective note expresses fatigue and unease, with phrases signaling low energy and diminished self-assurance. The speaker appears worn by circumstances, hinting at inner struggle and a search for meaning. No concrete events or dates are provided.
Republican papers in Angola back R T McDonald for delegate after his visit. A Fremont township remonstrance may seek to bar new quart saloon licenses while keeping liquor sales uncontrolled. The debate centers on licensing, taxation, and local business impact with no decisive stance yet.
The article discusses opposition to quart liquor shops labeling them a curse to towns and claim they promote drinking among youths, especially in summer Sundays. It notes residents should weigh both sides before deciding based on community interest. References to testimonials praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs.
In Bristol Indiana, Henry Sanger Lee Bennett and William Palmer were found not guilty by a jury of robbing the post office. Anthony B. Thomas Batesville John W. Thomas Madison Louis Stein Elwood John Wilkinson Fort Wayne were found guilty of failing to post liquor licenses and fined ten dollars plus costs. John H. Thornburg Union City and Robert Cameron Fremont were acquitted on their charge. The Indianapolis Journal item closes with unrelated advertisements for Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer and McKeehen remedies and local notes.
A string of ad blurbs extols Electric Bitters for female ailments and general relief, plus Brant's Balsam as a cough cure. Also notes on local surprises, a bank theft joke, and a social supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Dygert with 96 guests. Several endorsements cite W N Mclechen, J W Pierce, and McKeehen among others.
The piece declares kidney trouble as the leading killer among adults and urges prompt use of Foley's Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. It mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for sores and chapped lips, and reports David Consolan of Reading killed last week by being crushed beneath hay.
Advertisement notes intelligent people and people of good taste should try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion. A trial offer at McKeehents claims 20 doses cost 100 with Ficand l.siaon also available.
Dress goods sale offers include 30g Dress Flannel at 37c, Jamestown Suitings at 33c, all wool Suitings 38 in wide at 35c, Mohair and Cashmere blends, Henrietta black at 75c, and brocaded black wool at 5c per yard with 42 inch width. Prices reflect bulk discounts and variety of fabrics for garments and suits.
Advertisement asserts beauty depends on stomach and digestive organs and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with 10c 50c and $1 sizes from McKeehen. It also markets One Minute Cough Cure as immediate relief for croup and claims being harmless with instant results.
Neighborhood dealers complain about big firms drawing customers away while McKeehen’s Drug Store touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy famous for curing bad colds croup and whooping cough. The ad urges trying the product for relief and satisfaction.
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