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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
5
A nostalgic advertorial urges mothers to replace harsh remedies with California Syrup of Figs for children. It claims the laxative cleanses the liver and bowels gently, easing tummy troubles and preventing sickness, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with clear instructions for all ages.
A man with a long beard and wide western hat entered Parker House barber shop in Boston and asked to recreate a look from five years earlier using a photograph as a model. He sat for a shave and haircut, approving the result and asking to repeat the process.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap to soothe itching scalps. It advises retiring to gently rub dan Gruff spots, then shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Encourages daily use and offers free samples by mail with a Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
Rob and a boy plan a rabbit search aided by Harold's dog. The boy asks his mother for permission to join the effort and explains the dog will track by smelling the railroad tracks.
A Danish captain aboard the Iris, a neutral steamer with no contraband, refused orders to abandon ship after a German submarine halted it. He declared that he and his crew would stay aboard, even at risk of sinking. His firm stance led to the ship being allowed to proceed once rights were recognized.
A British chemist claims tobacco ashes contain about 20 percent potash, observing the rest of the earth is dust and mired in philosophical musings about man's place in nature.
A mysterious K LeMoyne joins Sidney and family at the Pages as Sidney becomes a nurse under Dr. Max Wilson. Christine Lorenz grapples with unrequited affection while K contemplates his own limits and leaving behind a troubled past. The social circle tensions intensify with Carlotta Harrison’s jealousy and a hospital tragedy shaping outcomes.
In spring, Sidney Page is slated for an operating room assignment as Doctor Wilson weighs her readiness. She overhears colleagues discussing his flirtation with Carlotta, sparking a revolt in her and a sharp self‑examination of Wilson. A memory of K Le Moyne returns as she processes the tension.
Sidney confronts Max in a Sunday garden scene about marriage and love. Sidney admits she valued him but feared the hospital gossip and Carlotta’s meddling, while Max remains evasive and defensive about his past actions.
The speaker ponders whether to reveal his private doubts about Wilson to Sidney. He fears being seen as a cad and worries Sidney would resent him if honesty disrupts their harmony.
A concise reflection on influential individuals who claim control over others. The piece argues such men are often fools, though society remains polite in not confronting them directly, suggesting a critique of power and hubris.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims the product restores luster and vitality after a single application and promises new fine hair growth across the scalp within weeks.
The article describes a test for genuine diamonds using phosphorescence. Expose the stone to an electric lamp, rub briskly on wood or metal, then place in darkness to observe a bright glow. False gems do not exhibit this glow.
Canada offers farm hands free 160 acre homesteads with two year residency to speed 1917 grain production in Western Canada. Workers must prove work for a farmer and time counts as residence duties, easing past three year requirement. War-depleted farms seek swift influx of labor amid crop shortages and the need to fill 160 acre plots.
New art disguises uniforms by irregular patches of light and dark colors with navy outlines. Darker patches are outlined in a still darker color and small contrasting spots break up patches to create uncertain light and shade, causing garments to blend with the background.
An advertisement claims that corns, calluses, and other foot lesions can be lifted out with the fingers after applying drops of Freezone. The product, sold cheaply in drug stores, supposedly dries instantly and does not irritate surrounding skin or cause infection.
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