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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
4
A Fremont Eagle editorial urges consolidation of rural schools to improve facilities and health programs. It argues better education requires merged districts, shared play and social spaces, and notes Fremont’s local school as a model of quality. It questions idle critics and gestures to national progress.
A reflective snippet contrasts old-fashioned mothers with daughters chasing new styles. It notes mothers clinging to bangs and waistlines while daughters seek quick fashion fixes like bobbed hair, highlighting shifts in self-image and appearance across generations.
A National Geographic bulletin describes Brown Mountain light in western North Carolina as a silent electrical discharge similar to St Elmo's fire. Local observers note its varied moods and behavior, sometimes appearing at night and fading as electrical activity shifts along the crest.
Ted O'Connor of San Francisco, praised as the only driver to find joy in a blowout, stopped during a Yuba County trip with his wife to fix a tire and, after dismounting, kicked the wheel and uncovered an 18 value gold nugget.
The Tea Room committee invites the public to visit their Tea Room inside the high school building next Saturday evening the 28th. A lighthearted town note mentions a man dodging bill collectors and a town figure criticizing church governance.
In Eagle’s Files of 28 years past the W C T A met at Mrs Wells home. John Dunkel is in Indianapolis medical college. Mrs Josephine Heller named executor of George Heller estate. Tenna Dygert returned to Chicago to study music. Mrs Louisa Farnham, Chicago, renewed Eagle subscription. C E Walter, local photographer, received order for 500 Niagara Falls and St Lawrence River negatives.
Three boys were guests of E. E. Spade and earned trips for their club excellence. A fourth boy earned most of his expenses via the National Dairy Association due to his club standing. Interested boys should give names to the school superintendent or principal or send them to S. A. Colliver, county agent in Angola Indiana.
Plans are nearly complete for Steuben county's third annual dairy record club. County agent T A Parker and Angola Ice Cream Co official E E Spade started the effort two years ago, with growing interest. Last year 28 boys participated and the top four winners toured Minneapolis to attend the National Dairy Show.
A Japanese themed night featuring cherry blossoms lantern light and geisha imagery will transform the high school carnival into a charming cultural pageant. Proceeds support school activities and celebrate Japanese tradition with music dance and décor.
Popular Mechanics notes a spading tractor that plows harrows and cultivates in one pass. It uses rear fork blades spinning 200 rpm to lift soil up to two feet, with 16 inch ground penetration and springs for rock protection. The 25 hp engine runs on gasoline or kerosene, consuming about one gallon per acre, and can spade three acres per hour.
The entry lists Sunday January 29 with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Sermon by the pastor 6:15 p.m. Epworth League 7:15 p.m. Sermon by the pastor Wednesday February 1 Bible study and related events likely at the same church.
U S government cautions farmers about rats spreading Bubonic plague and foot and mouth disease. Rats destroy chickens and grain. RAT-SNAP offers ready to use cakes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by E L Mertz drug store.
The Administratrix presents and files final account and vouchers in the Rudolph Shank estate No 1766 Steuben Circuit Court February Term 1922. A hearing to approve and examine accounts is set for February 6 1922. Heirs and interested parties must appear to prove heirship or claim. Bratton and Gleason, Attorneys for Rachel Shane.
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