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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
5
In a light entertaining adventure, Mr Vance crafts a voyage from England to America with rascals posing as honest men. The story features smugglers gamblers and thieves without a moral lesson, balanced by cheerful likable characters and a happy ending. The Atlantic steamship setting adds period flavor.
A young American woman, Lucy Carteret, travels aboard the Alsatia the world’s then largest steamship, sharing a luxe stateroom with a Dowager Dragon aboard. Lucy’s past remains concealed as the duchess mentors yet probes, while Lucy plans a homeward journey with limited funds and a restless horizon ahead.
In a swift development Mrs Beggarstaff wins Lucy Carteret’s confidence and the young woman narrates her life tale. Readers are invited to await the next installment for more details.
The text traces how devices like thaumatrope and zoetrope created moving images, noting names such as stroboscope and phenakistoscope. It mentions Henry Heyl’s 1870 Philadelphia exhibition as the first display of photographic motion pictures.
The fragment cites a humorous view on love from the Washington Post and Rat falo Times, noting that affection speeds life and can leave some people feeling ditsy.
Indiana faces a severe coal shortage as dealers report empty bins and low fulfillment. Governor Goodrich plans to use state power through the public service commission to compel coal supply or seize mines if owners refuse to supply.
A 250 strong Serbian force from Gary Hammond Indiana Harbor East Chicago departs by special train to join Allied armies in the Balkans. Veterans who fought in Balkan wars join General Sérrail’s command amid cheers and patriotic music.
Fort Wayne Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will conduct a house to house canvass to gather vacant lot lists and owner names to aid the food relief committee in the home garden campaign in this city.
The county sheriff and city marshal cultivate the back of the courthouse square setting an example and making use of every available city space for gardening. Similar gardening efforts are reported in other towns in the county.
Valparaiso reports two juries excused from service by Judge Harry L. Crumpacker of the superior court and Judge H. H. Loring of the circuit court at a recent session. They say the necessities of war justify their action.
Terre Haute reports the recent New York conference approval will raise miner wages in Indiana by more than 4 million dollars annually. Twenty three thousand miners will gain an 186 dollar raise each year.
Nine teen Greenfield Elmer Martin died when a heavy delivery truck for Hungate & Co. in Fountaintown was struck by a freight car on the Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern line. The accident involved a heavy delivery vehicle and occurred near the railroad track, authorities reported.
Muncle orders have been issued in local hotels for cooks to save Al eyes to be turned over to the Municipal Garden Association for distribution among those who wish to raise potatoes. Two killed by train in Indianapolis. Two unidentified laborers were killed on inbound passenger train No. 80 on the Alg Four railroad near Brandt's tower close to the Marion county infirmary.
Governor Goodrich plans a special session to raise funds for war efforts and to fund a military census under the new conscription bill. The session could last a week if limited to revenue and appropriation measures, but longer if broader issues arise. An Absent Voters bill interpretation says absent voters cannot cast ballots in November city elections or constitutional convention delegate elections.
Indiana bakeries must refuse bread labeled state bread as ordered by H F Barnard state food and drug commissioner to conserve supplies. Grocers and retailers must dispose of such bread. Terre Haute county council appropriates 36400 dollars for county orphans home improvements including sleeping rooms and baths.
Following Genevieve Hendry's death, the Angola board of health orders school closures and added precautions to prevent diphtheria spread.
A fire at the Speedwell mine in Sugar Creek township caused about 25000 dollars in damage. The Rich ards & Sons, owners and operators of the mine in Terre Haute, were named in the incident report.
A 100 foot flag staff intended for the Selma post office lot was destroyed by unknown persons using an ax. The planned public flag raising is postponed as authorities investigate the act.
J B Holthouse furniture dealer in Richmond announces a ten percent cut in profit margin on high priced goods as part of the effort to lower prices.
Kendallville O F Shoemaker joins Auburn company of the national guard becoming third generation to answer the colors following father in the Spanish American War and grandfather in the Civil War. Other notes include Edwardsport plant plans, drummer boys runaway incident near Elkhart, post office clerk quits fishing trip, Newton Water Company franchise grant, Winona Lake training camp, recruiting officer search in Gary, a Dyer collision injuring five, Wabash coach seeks Aero corps, Richmond birth rate decline, and census showing 9 975 population in Bicknell.
Local advertisement features Mrs Milfrorp T Cumsoe of Harmony Street Penns Grove praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from inflammation irregularities and pains. Includes testimonial urging others to use the remedy and notes general ailments and nervous complaints. Also a short animal quip about cats and fences.
The page features an advertisement for Cuticura Soap and Ointment promising cleansing and beauty with no wasteful routines plus a free sample offer. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as liver and bowel regulators. A Booth Tarkington quote about spiritualism and a widow's anecdote offer light humor on belief and timing.
A lawyer questions a colored witness about a string worn around the witness. The witness responds with polite affirmations and explains the string is a reminder to remember to forget, illustrating subtle racial dynamics and cognitive cues in the scene.
In a debating exchange Senator Sorguhm questions whether nations will wage a war of ruthlessness. He notes many fights occur with a bad conscience, viewing it as a handicap to ethical conduct.
A brief interview reveals a couple debating reforms. when asked about organizational ties a woman replies she is a wife, signaling personal stance over formal affiliation.
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