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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
2
A critique of Indiana's school book system condemns the cheap quality and errors of current texts, arguing monopoly profits harm students and taxpayers. It contrasts past publishers’ competition with present monopolistic control and calls for scrutiny of state book policy. Also promotes Electric Bitters and Bacon's Celery King as remedies and products.
Citizens urged city council to approve funding for expansion as overcrowded rooms hinder teaching. Parents threaten to remove children unless better accommodations are provided, citing Pleasant Lake’s 3000 spending on a new school wing and rising enrollment. The piece compares Fremont’s action with local inaction and questions the city fathers' resolve.
Mrs Phube Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption and, after one bottle, was cured in two weeks. Free trial bottles at MeeKeehens drug store. Regular size 50c and 1.00.
The Angola court term sees numerous divorces while other couples face ongoing marriage disputes. A sensational suit features Alma Northam of Auburn accusing Glad Hendry of deceitful courtship and promising marriage. A nearby incident ends with a brawl after a young man’s escort is attacked, sending the visitor fleeing barefoot. Local feed store notes include bulk supplies.
An 1893 advertising page touts Brants Balsam in large bottles for profit, promotes One Minute Cough Cure for children, and extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as a constipation remedy. It mentions local druggists McKeehen and Editan Stout, rail travel ads, and various testimonials about nerve vitality and digestion.
An 19th century ad touts Bucklen's Amica Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and other eruptions plus a guarantee of satisfaction or refund It also markets One Minute Cough Dire as a quick double cure from McKeehen and W N.
An advert promises a scientific vegetable cure for tobacco habit by Berlin physician practice since 1872. It claims permanent nicotine-free results in three boxes with a money-back guarantee and optional direct shipment, priced at $1 per box or $2.50 for three boxes, plus a free sample offer. Also promotes Minute Cough Cure by McKeehen for immediate relief.
An eye catching display offers the largest raisins ever seen for sale with the promotional line Beer IV. at Ackerman's inviting customers to shop the bargain.
Promptness is praised as a virtue and a cough cure promises quick relief. McKeehen, at Headquarters for Coal, announces two cars of soft and hard coal must be sold regardless of cost. Carpet weaving offers striped carpet at 124¢ yd and 10¢ for "hit or miss" pattern through H Tarcarites in Fremont Indiana.
A local store announces it has the sole agency for Otto's Cure, a proprietary remedy claimed to treat coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and croup. The ad promises a free bottle sample and a 50 cent large bottle, urging customers to visit McKeehon's for the guarantee and trial.
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