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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
4
A regional column laments modern shoppers who blame high prices on farmers retailers and commission men yet rely on phone orders for home delivery. It contrasts today's costs with 19th century shopping, noting added charges from phone service gas and labor and recalling fathers and grandfathers walking to markets with market baskets.
The piece argues high living costs stem from real factors like delivery charges and snobbery, noting that older generations bought simpler, decent goods. It critiques city price influence on country towns, Ford’s news bureau as propaganda, and political shifts following leadership changes and red scare rhetoric.
Charley Sheets reports a sudden fever after hearing big lake stories. Dr. B. F. Chapin and Lyman Caswell, seasoned locals, have been at Lake George adding chapters to its lore amid the fishing tradition.
A vintage home remedy blurb extolls Musterole for first aid when a doctor is miles away. It describes rub-on application for colds, congestion, aches and pains, promising quick warmth and cooling relief that disperses congestion and eases discomfort with mustard oil and simple ingredients.
In the Steuben Circuit Court February Term 1920 the administrator LATTA F HERSEY presents his final account and vouchers for the estate of Phoebe McBride deceased. The court will examine on February 2 1920 and all interested persons must appear to show cause why the accounts should not be approved and heirs or claimants must prove their interest. Bratton and Heckenlively attorneys.
An advertisement touts San Yak for nephritis high blood pressure and anemia claiming it cleanses self poisoning preserves arterial flexibility and aids kidneys. Letters from customers and doctors endorse its benefits for stomach bowels kidneys and overall health with testimonials from McBride Michigan and others.
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