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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
6
Agricultural Exchange surveys heaves in horses noting chronic breathless disease but possible relief from diet and medicine. It stresses regular pig feeding, straight rows for seed crops, careful milking practices, and roadside fruit plantings to raise profits. Also covers alkali in western lands and pruning pest control tips.
Amid scattered notes on farm activity the text highlights early spring market needs for bee colonies and eggs. It notes exports up eightfold versus last year, cites 26,000,000 Te in livestock details, and praises Leghorn and Cochin breeds as egg producers. Practical dyeing and grafting instructions appear briefly for crafts and beekeeping, ending with wax handling guidance.
In parts of the state a local plan to build better roads is presented to voters. If approved the township district road tax would be eliminated and a qualified official would oversee all road work, poll taxes, and duties now handled by district supervisors.
The article discusses New York and Illinois legislative moves toward a state highway system. It cites a three member commission with a civil engineer to survey, map, and decide where state aid should go while considering convict labor as a road-building method. It notes Jacksonville and Governor Stone’s remarks on using convict labor, argues for a statewide highway commission in each state, and mentions Madagascar and other varied items in a broad column.
The Detroit Free Press reports heated exchanges as residents vent about a burglary case. One quote says Planks is upset, another notes seven silver pieces were prized by Mas, highlighting community concern over stolen valuables and exposure.
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