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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
War demands shrink theology courses in seminaries as Rev Ward G Meehan Brooklyn priest joins the army chaplains after acceptance He pursues a post graduate theology course in Washington awaiting active service If called early he will receive full credits as in secular colleges sacrificing year end for duty
A London Tit Bits fragment shows Eliza pursuing an unusual dream while her family frets. Mrs Skewer narrates Ignoring pleas as her daughter pursues stage work, not service or factory. Meanwhile a Cure Itching Skins ad promotes a Boston mail sample offer for Creamy Emollients.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as superior laundry blue for five cents with claims of whiter clothes and housewife service. A humorous exchange follows about a fund of information and providing school books to the heathen, reflecting a quip about charitable collections.
The excerpt urges gradual tree study on walks to open children’s eyes to nature. It emphasizes starting now to build a store of knowledge and lasting interest in trees through steady, attentive exploration of the countryside.
Washington report says war department shifted from long buildup to sending Pershing’s division soon, with other expeditionary forces likely earlier than planned. Training camps planned nationwide under Gen. Leonard Wood, Ed wards, and new army officers quickly created from green recruits. Birds and crops link to war effort as migratory bird protection laws need enabling act and funding to enforce treaty with Canada.
W B Gearhart professor of highway engineering says oiled earth roads improve without replacing gravel. Oiled roads shed water better and reduce dust but require proper road conditions and soil types. Best results come from hard smooth roads. apply oil spring and fall after first year, with sand over loam as needed.
Road making hinges on moisture. too much yields mud, too little dust. A specific moisture content lets soil pack hard, held by good drainage and a well crowned road. Grass and weeds sap moisture, loosening the binding material and hindering construction.
A federal Public Roads Office survey shows convict labor on public works rising since 1885 from 83 to 86 percent while road work increases from 1.3 to nearly 18 percent. The report recommends state rather than county supervision of convict labor on roads.
Geethale Major General Goethals accepts the post of state engineer of New Jersey as the state moves to spend about 1,000,000 dollars on a new highway system. The article discusses road improvement aims and the public interest in better roads.
A New York Herald note says film studios seek actors who resemble historic icons. Three Metro office attendees drew stares as potential doubles for Lincoln, Washington, and Roosevelt. Such lookalikes command star-level salaries due to scarcity and demand for authentic portrayals.
An old newspaper advert promotes ethine double strength ointment to erase freckles with nightly use. It claims quick results, money back guarantee, and notes most users need little product for clear skin. A second item retells Chauncey Mitchell Depew’s tale about a spotted dog and an umbrella joke.
The first gardener notes onions are improving with steady growth as second grower reports strong emergence and increasing vigor in field plots. Both parties describe favorable conditions and steady progress toward harvest readiness.
A witty exchange highlights a rare cook whose dishes are thoroughly enjoyed. Eleven states observe Bird Day annually, signaling a lighthearted regional note amid the humor.
A developing language forms in France as French and English troops create a shared speech. It allows an English soldier with no French to request anything from a French soldier with no English, and to receive it.
An advertisement touts freezone a drops applied to corns will instantly remove soreness and the entire corn including the root. The drug dries quickly, shrivels the corn, and should cost little at any drug store. If not stocked, ask the pharmacist to obtain it from wholesale houses.
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