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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
Announcements note Sumner W. Bixler as a candidate for county sheriff pending Republican county convention support. Latta F. Hershey also declares candidacy from Jamestown Township, seeking the GOP nomination.
The column notes a county convention set for June 1 and raises a question about who pays taxes on the many stray dogs roaming the town. It also reports social visits from Miss Alma Reed, Miss Bess Kibbee, Mrs. Claude Wood, and others, plus local civic notes and farm market remarks.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio praises Dr Ning's New Life Wills as hearty and vigorous. He and his wife believe they are the best for stomach liver or kidney troubles and note they cost 25 cents at L De Casweil's.
Five hundred Chicago saloons closed in a single day due to lack of customers. The remark calls this the strongest solution yet to the saloon question.
Persons indebted to the late Robert C Cameron are asked to call at the Frank Sailor office to settle debts at once. A. E. Kinsey, Administrator.
Governor Marshall jokes he could recruit fifty men suitable for the presidency but would settle for forty nine if time constrained. The remark underscores his view on potential leaders and the abundance of capable figures.
Gillis Milla Tennessee judge Eli Cherry suffered a lasting leg sore misdiagnosed as cancer. After several doctors failed, he used Bucklen's Arnica Silver and recovered fully. It claims to cure burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. 25 cents at L DeCaswell's.
Instructions describe removing rind from grapefruit and Florida oranges, layer with granulated sugar in a jar to absorb aroma, then drying and grinding extra rind with sugar to create a scented powder. Use for flavoring custards and sauces.
The dining table centerpiece features a field of braided grass with miniature grain shocks and nests of eggs, birds, and small pheasants. Toy guns border the field while hunt themed pins and birds’ nests hold bonbons, with English hunting scenes on place cards.
Mosquitoes carry malaria germs that cause chills fever and weakness and open the door to typhoid. Electric Bitters kill malaria germs, restore appetite, renew strength, and have helped someone from Lucama, North Carolina after three bottles. Useful for liver stomach and kidney troubles. 50c at L DeCaewell's.
Sunday visits populate the Billingstown area with Lynn Cooney and wife near Montgomery. Leander Carlin and family join Dan Keller and wife with Mr. and Mrs. Sowles near Columbia. Ross Stickney and Orlo Headley visit Ray Norrick. Mrs K Coolman and children Mildred and Kermit, plus Claude Johnson, call on John Kintigh. Joseph Davis and son Ralph on the sick list. Carl Skinner and wife visit his grandparents Valney Powers.
Mrs. J. E. Cox of Joliet Illinois says a deadly phthisic pneumonia left her with a dreadful cough. After failing to improve with doctors and other medicines she used Dr King's New Discovery and scarcely coughs now. The remedy is promoted as quick safe and reliable for throat and lung issues with a trial bottle offered locally.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m Class Meeting 11 45 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Preaching 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 p m A cordial invitation extended to all For Sale A four year old road horse or I would exchange him for a young draft mare ru y Abbott
An informal verse-like item humorously recalls mumps and the discomfort it causes. The speaker notes swollen cheeks and pain, compares it to a past illness shared by parents, and laments the lack of a cure while craving soup and relief.
A reader signs as GU. W.L. and Mamper warns that mumps are not a joke. He describes illness and the need for quiet, noting the disease can cause death and expressing relief when it is over. The informal letter laments public indifference and the seriousness of illness.
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