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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
7
A new automobile license form will be used. Blank requests should be made early for prompt plate deliveries. Forms go out November 1, licenses received December 15 and released after January 1, 1918. Old forts must be destroyed as they will not be accepted for 1918 licenses.
A high authority warns that without birds worms and insects would devastate vegetation in seven years. Indiana seeks student essays on the relation of birds to forests with prizes for seventh, eighth, and high school entrants and a May 15, 1918, deadline.
Henry Wells reports from Camp Shelby Mississippi dated October 14 describing daily drill from early morning to late afternoon. He notes cold nights, a busy training schedule, time off in the evenings, and a quick trip to Hattiesburg a town of about 15 000 with many soldiers. He observes road work by local workers and comments on the presence of Negro laborers and mules. He ends with a日 hopeful sign of good health and plans to write again.
A Republican caucus will be held at the town hall in Fremont Indiana on Monday evening October 22 1917. The meeting aims to nominate candidates for East Ward Trustee Middle Ward Trustee Town Treasurer and Town Clerk. Committeemen J W Heller and James O Worthington invite all wishing to affiliate with the party to attend.
Lydie Charlotte Bo born March 9 1860 in Licking County Ohio died October 14 1917 at East Fremont Indiana age 57 years 7 months. She moved to York township Indiana at age one and married T J Painter March 6 1896. Funeral by Rev O P Schleicher at East Fremont church October 16 1917.
A. C. Yotter of Angola will address the M. E. church congregation Sunday evening on the Liberty Loan. No subscriptions at this meeting. a follow up gathering next week will receive subscriptions. A $50 Liberty bond is on display at the Eagle office, the first in Fremont, viewable by calling at the office.
Seed corn should be selected from well established varieties and well matured ears. Choose medium sized ears on erect stalks with uniform kernels, leaning slightly downward, to avoid oversize seed. A good ear should yield at least five bushels, and careful selection is urged. Also notes Donald H. Wells receiving Fremont’s first Liberty Bond dated May 29, 1917.
A Chicago lady lists many farm goods and supplies she desires including apples potatoes cabbage cider walnuts corn and more. The writer notes government price fixes and cites a farmer fined for overcharging and urges readers to mail in help to fill the order while avoiding overpricing. The letter is signed by J W Goodwin and frames a humorous request with cautions about legal prices.
Sorosis began the year with a rain soaked meeting yet reports and talks were given. Officers elected Sept 25 include Alma Clark president and Vina Dygert vice president. Guests Emma Clark and Iva Taylor attended. next meeting October 26 features a patriotic program.
H W Morley of Angola named county chairman of the Four Minute Men the nation wide speakers corps delivering government messages through public venues. Morley reports the group active with Maurice McCLEW speaker at the Brokaw Theater and Congressman Fairfield Clyde Carlin and C A Yotter addressing Liberty Loan topics in local churches. Additional enlisted speakers include ex-Congressman Cline D R Best and A C Wood as the program expands across Steuben County.
Mrs W D Wells visits Red Cross rooms in South Bend and members are urged to sew for the army. The workroom moves to the K of P hall with new sewing space and hours set. Several listed members knit or sew at home. yarn is scarce and members are asked to contribute materials promptly.
Authorities at Washi call for immediate settlement of the war fund. Death payments were due early this man, please call at the First State Bank.
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