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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
6
A report from United States officials and the University of Illinois claims that about 20 percent of coal in U S households and industry is wasted. Improving furnace care and ash management could save roughly one fifth of coal usage and money.
Marriage licenses were issued to Claude Gindelsor of La Grange county and Julia Hamilton to Lyle Hutchins and Beasie Weat to Ray Alwood and Florence Garrett to Milton Phillips of Fort Wayne and Dora E Nuttle to William E Van Auken and Theodosia Day.
The Red Cross scale initiative urged rapid action to triple 1916 sales to battle tuberculosis. A Wheeler Syndicate report cites tuberculosis as a major threat in war times, noting rising cases in Berlin and a push for stronger local and state efforts. Indiana historically led in per capita sales and aims to set a broader national example.
The Cotton Goods Company traces plans for a model industrial city near Passaic New Jersey. A $1 billion plant and offices in New York will form a village named Allwood to house almost a thousand workers. Construction begins on 100 cottages plus hospital library and school with homes for supervisors.
Methodist church revival continues with Patriotic and Co-Operative nights led by Dr. Uliom. An era of prosperity in U S livestock is forecast as Europe rebuilds, urging American farmers to prepare stock for export. The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago hosts 4500+ animals, with reduced rail fares and family-friendly viewing.
The Albion program occurred Wednesday evening November 28. Dr Allom gave a helpful talk at the high school last week. School will be in session three days this week with Thursday and Friday off for Thanksgiving. Junior Sophomore and other class notes report absences tardies and attendance patterns.
Indiana and central states face heavy wartime burden says Dr. H E Barnard Federal Food Administrator Indiana. Center of America called to boost pork output by 20 percent next year to meet 125000 tons monthly demand for U S forces allies and war victims. Government plans include restricting hog slaughter and enforcing minimum weights for turkeys hogs to conserve food for the war effort.
Indiana Medical Society backs statewide health measures promoting baked potatoes while noting large waste in households. They warn daily losses of about 3583 bushels and $8,900 from discarded peelings, stressing potato vitamins lie mainly in the peel and mid-course cooking wastes. Sorosis society marks anniversary with speeches and travel plans.
Report of the condition at close of business November 20 1917 shows resources totaling 187 207 78 with cash 119 42 deposits 25 000 00 notes and bills 11 850 00 due from banks 11 860 00 and other assets 6 058 78.
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