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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
4
The Reading Hustler announces new ownership and presses with Bro. Rogers lauding the paper as influential in southern Michigan for standing up for the right. The note celebrates the Hustler’s prosperity and continued integrity.
Citizens urged to support a new passenger station, electric lights, and telephone service this season. Leaders defend buying an electric light plant as sound policy proven in other towns and likely to succeed here if residents cooperate.
A controversial letter in the Reading Hustler signed Observer drew reader scrutiny. The Eagle recalls the piece and notes no one who approved it would certify its truth, including the author, amid questions of hearsay, imagination, and possible manipulation by others seeking to avoid signing themselves.
Abundant local fruit and vegetable yields invite a canning establishment to boost markets and provide employment. The message mentions opportunities from the late Indianapolis Prohibition convention while noting Helen Gougar of Lafayette faced no criminal branding. Business prospects in Fremont improve as advertisers seek new work.
A reader denounces unscrupulous dealers offering inferior preparations while praising a generic cough syrup. The writer, W. N. McKvehen, extols the superior merits of a different medicine and cautions against misleading claims.
A historical note cites the Pearl Bryan murder in Cincinnati as unresolved while a mother tends to her child. It urges prompt treatment of croup with Brant’s remedy and warns of the deadly toll of lung illnesses in children as winter lingers toward spring.
A discussion on cold induced illnesses and the need for prompt treatment, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief. Mentions the 25 and 60 cent bottles sold by W N McKeehen. Also notes the Republican district convention renominated Hon J D Leighty by acclamation and Frank Rohy elected delegate to the St Louis convention.
The passage blends opinionated verse about ideals and truth with a local testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery and brief notices. It cites G Caillouette of Beaversville praising the remedy after influenza symptoms and mentions a fire at Angela McKevlen’s residence, damaging a hose on the second story.
A historical ad copy claims these small pills provide relief for indigestion headache liver complaints and constipation. The endorsement from W N McKeehen emphasizes their broad usefulness and suggests taking a dose for benefits in various stages of illness.
Hom Emory G Melendy speaks from Fremont on March 21 1896 defending his stance on a remonstrance against licensing Heberling and denying he signed or saw the remonstrance He urges Christian fellowship and restraint in partisan strife while reiterating his long acquaintance with the complainant and her father.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for headaches and chronic ailments. It claims relief from habitual constipation by toning the bowels and urges purchase of a large bottle at a low price, noting availability at Me-Keohén's.
A Lebanon Conn man credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with ending a severe rheumatism after three days of use. Advertisements tout DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments and piles, and One Minute Dough Cure and Kidney Care claims. Local notices mention plans for a new Port Wayne courthouse and a travel route offering favorable rates.
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