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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
8
An old bachelor jokes that luck in love comes from avoiding facing the other person. Married men may value heaven more if no chores exist. An ad promotes Cole's Carboli salve claiming quick healing and scar prevention, with a free sample offer from Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A dialogue follows an art dealer confirming a painting as genuine treasure. The buyer notes owning three similar works and hopes to locate an original. A brief vignette about a girl whose father spills water, prompting a child’s outburst about wet emotions in a separate reflection.
A Pittsburg Sun item recalls two boys in a vacant South Side lot scuffling with weeds over one boy’s face. A man intervenes when the top boy pushes weeds toward the other’s eyes, explaining the prank was meant to age him like Abraham Lincoln.
A teacher recounts digestive relief after swapping a simple toast and egg breakfast for Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream. She credits better digestion, steadier nerves, and a ten pound weight gain to the cereal drink, praising Grape-Nuts as first at their table.
William B Hale assistant cashier of the Bank of Geneva hanged himself last Monday leaving an estimated shortfall of 14500 in his accounts. Stockholders voted for an immediate assessment to cover the deficit. Hale ran the bank with wide duties and lived well on a modest salary. investigators fear embezzlements may reach 256000 though exact figures await audit.
Six women were injured when a first floor section gave way at the Wabash Canning company plant in Wabash Indiana. Four injuries were serious as the basement collapsed under workers piling cans of peas and corn. One worker remained missing until found seriously injured at the bottom of debris. A separate note from Lagro reports L J Ivey sentenced to sixty days for operating an illegal saloon.
Christian Fenn aged 21 weighing 250 pounds ate 24 sundaes in 18 minutes on a wager breaking the record fee in Evansville on July 19.
Fort Wayne burglars steal silverware worth 500 dollars from Chester Schiefer home. Sullivan reports four Shetland ponies killed by lightning during an electrical storm. Anderson deputy sheriff takes Joseph and Charles Jordan to Wyoming for horse stealing trial. New Albany Elks leader robbed of 200 dollars and a railroad ticket at Portland Grand Lodge. Columbus probate granted for Charlee Lacy estate valued at 30000 dollars. South Bend skating rink and dancing pavilion facing public works review over suspected faulty construction. Evansville seven teen Pearl Ashley nearly drowns after cistern quarrel but is saved. Fort Wayne Boys Day draws over five thousand youths at Robison Park. girls Day to follow. Terre Haute King mulder Edward M. King sues Big Four Railroad for 5000 dollars over alleged illegal arrest. Kokomo Worley Osborn on week‑long leave to visit sick father without guard. court release noted. Winchester James Rupe freed after divorce. ordered to pay 8 dollars monthly. Brasil Ulysses Arta sentenced 1 to 8 years for bacon theft. Greenfield Boy Scouts establish camp with Rev Joseph Williamson. Redwing visits to assist camp setup.
Lafayette reports a storm incident where Thomas Byrne picked up a 2200 volt live wire that fell on the sidewalk and then touched him on the chest. His clothes caught fire and he appeared to be in critical condition as George Rand aided in his rescue. Byrne's survival is described as miraculous.
Five days of hiccoughing end with death of James McGowan 48 at St Josephs hospital after failed remedies. In Princeton a man 37 J Arthur Clark ends his life with a shotgun at home. Cardale strong in South Bend as Studebaker figure Charlies Arthur Cardale noted casualty in ally report.
A fragment cites Dante and Satan debating the first man who asked if the punishment is enough. The scene blends mock epic tone with molten imagery and a sharp moral edge about excess punishment and questioning. The source also mentions a schoolhouse scene with a child named Mary and Mitch Anne, indicating a distraction or departure during class.
A Toledo mother praises Kopp's Baby Friend for teething relief without causing sleepiness. Available in three sizes 10c, 26c, and 50c from druggists or by mail from Kopp's Baby's Friend Co. York PA. Sample by request. Little Baby guest and Mrs Skinner dialogue closes.
An invention mounts on a piano pedal to cover the opening and stop mice ingress. The note cites other filler lines about writers, products, and epigrams, but the main item highlights a practical device for piano protection.
Lady Henry Somered recalls a hospital visit with a crippled boy who endures pain by pretending a bee stung him. The boy explains he buzzes to stay focused on courage, teaching the value of imagination and patience in helping others.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs Van Tyle praises a Chinese chauffeur whose yellow complexion keeps stains off after dusty rides. The rider is used as a bell rope. In a library scene a boy asks for Twenty Thousands Legs Under the Sea, but the librarian replies she has only two legs not under the sea.
A North White boy is scolded by his father in a sharp exchange about behavior and consequences. The boy responds that he would like punishment because after it he expects candy as a reward for enduring discipline. The remark underscores the mixed feelings of friendship and discipline among youths.
Woman from Peoria credits Lydis Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from illness and urges others to consider the remedy. A Jessup Pa. woman reports avoiding surgery after the birth of her fourth child and notes the product helped her condition.
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