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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
3
A friend running a hustling Indianapolis monthly reports a $5000 accident policy pitched for nine dollars worth of ad space by an anti fat institute. He declined, noting it could tempt editors who wield caustic pens. Bro Rogers of Reading is asked for opinion.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are urged to use Electric Bitters. The tonic non intoxicating remedy aids digestion, strengthens organs, and supports Nature in function. Priced fifty cents per bottle at McKeehen's drug store.
The piece notes that Harrison’s political strength in Indiana has weakened and that while Republicans appear strong for the next election, Ben could potentially close the gap more than any other candidate, suggesting a plausible challenge dynamic.
The report recounts Daniel Hanselman driving for Mrs Zeiters, being discharged, alleged indecent advances, and a nighttime pursuit by Geo Zeiters and a brother. They confronted him on Tolelo street near the Eante office, firing dictionaries of cuss words, then he fled to the American House. Next morning the bed was empty, and patrons discuss whether the episode constitutes disorderly conduct.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption with no hope, yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold near consumption after one bottle, two weeks of use. Free trial bottles at McKeehen’s drug store. Regular size 50c and 1.00.
Fremont correspondents discuss Christmas gifts with multiple locals receiving monkeys including George Smith John Callen Oliver Miller Al Straw and Francis Story. The note notes Mrs Taylor’s possible return and praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by Perry Cameron and W N McKeehen.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Lyrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for mothers and babies and asserts its quick, effective relief for indigestion and constipation. It also touts One Minute Cough Cure from W N McKeehen as a fast acting remedy available in several sizes.
A druggist notes Brant's Balsam sells well and satisfies customers for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. Brant Co offers bottles about double the size of competitors at 25 and 50 cents, claiming better value and advertising to benefit the public.
In a small town near Fremont a bashful young minister asked congregants with bibles to raise them, urging those unable to carry large tomes to use pocket-sized copies. Ladies blushed as men grinned, while nearby ads promote Chamberlain Pain Balm and DeWitt's Little Early Risers for ailments.
Local notes report Herbert Bowers improving Mrs Huffman steady and Mrs Hail slow to recover C E Grove visiting Jamestown area. Jamestown boys enjoy a Saturday frolic. Eli Straw to discuss. Mrs Laura Talmage of Bloomington Indiana visiting E Brown’s Bishop Becker lecture at Sims schoolhouse Monday evening. Rev C E Grove preached at church Sunday. Elder Williams preached at East Gilead. West Jamestown Reading Circle to stage entertainment at Collins Avenue hood house Saturday evening February 1 with small admission, proceeds for a school library. An ad claims One Minute Cure quickens relief for coughs and colds, promising timely aid.
Ray reports full ice house capacity and abundant ice cream. Meetings at the Dormers draw good attendance. Leard ships seven carloads of logs and ties. Mrs Daniels and Mrs Brown with daughter dine with the P.M. A benefit oyster supper for Elder Scott is planned at California Hill next Thursday. Dr McTaggart and wife move into the McKinney house. Fletcher occupies the former M.D. rooms. Rev. Dewey noted on the streets on the 17th with unclear origin. Elders admonish believers to separate the sheep from the goats and heed elder Charles's counsel to keep unspotted from the world.
An old catalog-like notice lists dress fabrics with prices including 80c dress flannel at 50c per yard and 38c all wool suitings 38 inches wide. It mentions Jamestown suitings at a lower price and a 42 inch wide brocaded black wool for customers shopping for garments.
W N McKeehen invites readers to try a free package of Bacon's Celery King nerve tonic, promoted as a remedy for lyspepsia liver complaints rheumatism constiveness nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and other stomach liver and kidney related disorders. The offer targets many thousand readers with a health claim based ad.
A vintage ad touts Buekten's Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world for cats bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 2 cents per box. Sold by W. N. Mi BKeehen.
The Graphic of Campbelleburg Indiana editor praises Syrup Repein for quick relief of dyspepsia and stomach issues after two bottles. Local druggists reportedly do not stock it, prompting the editor to seek more. W N McKeehen of Republic Iowa touts Minute Cough Cure for family use and strong recommendations.
An advertisement touts Otto's Cure as a remedy for colds coughs asthma bronchitis and lung diseases claiming rapid relief and offering a free bottle at the store. The text also promotes Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer and a Cleveland resident's testimonial noting recovery after eight doctors deemed the case incurable. The ad notes a price of one dollar for the product.
An old testimonial-style notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as immediate relief for croup. It claims the remedy is harmless and effective, naming McKeehon as the source.
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