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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
5
Philadelphia woman testifies to six years of monthly pains during Change of Life and says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved all symptoms. She urges others to use the product and notes the company offers confidential advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
Washington October 27 Congress adjourned Saturday after a study of cotton relief failed. Rep Henry announced plans for an extraordinary session by President Wilson in November to push cotton relief. A special committee on cotton needs was named to report by December 16, with Republicans Mann Austin Langely and Democrats Henry Lever Hefflin Bell on the panel.
Mineola Oct 27 after 13 hours and 15 minutes the Nassau county jury in the Carman case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The initial vote was ten for acquittal and two for conviction with five ballots taken. Lawyers Graham and Levy will appeal for bail. Justice Kelley dismissed the jury as Mrs Caplan's supporters reacted with tears and disappointment.
Washington Oct 23 The McKellar bill to regulate cold storage of food products will get a hearing before the house interstate commerce committee on December 18 Representative Cullop of Indiana, subcommittee chair, said there is strong demand for the legislation and the committee plans to hear all witnesses. He expressed belief the bill would become law.
Five thousand dollars is sent by the Mexican relief bureau of the Catholic Church Extension to aid exiled nuns and priests driven from Mexico. Very Rev. Dr. FL Kelley of Chicago delivered the funds and proceeded to San Antonio.
Federal Judge Killette appoints W. L. Ross as receiver for the Toledo, St. Louis & Western railroad in Columbus Ohio.
In Madrid on October 27 a son was born to Queen Victoria of Spain. The queen, granddaughter of the late Queen Victoria of England, has now six children with three sons and two daughters among her siblings.
Jefferson City Missouri October 27 The Missouri supreme court declared the blanket ballot law invalid. As a result Missouri ballots will be printed on separate sheets for each party.
Washington reports a high level conference among the federal reserve board Sir George Paish and Bankers on the European war impact. American bankers pledge to meet England in cash with a 100 million Gould pool and 80 million from a New York syndicate, aiding bond payments and stabilizing cotton markets. The New York and London stock exchanges may delay reopening until early 1915.
Governor Ralston approves a joint state federal funding scheme to reimburse farmers whose diseased stock is killed to stamp out foot and mouth disease. Indiana's Agriculture Department will advance funds, with reimbursement tied to a January session appropriation by the General Assembly. Estimated slaughtered stock value is given as a placeholder.
The United States will formally protest to Great Britain demanding the release of the tanker Platuria held at Stornoway in Scotland. The protest mirrors the Brindili case and will go to Ambassador Page in London.
Former state treasurer Vo Allen pleaded guilty to embezzlement charged by Gov. John M. and was sentenced in a special district court session to five to ten years in the penitentiary. He began his term at once and faced the consequences of the crime.
An auto crash in South Chicago killed two men Thomas J. Ralter and Frank Leonard and injured four others including a likely woman when seven aboard drove into a steel trolley pole. The accident occurred Oct. 22 in Chicago.
In Los Angeles on October, women and girls are stitching prayers into shirts seeking peace amid upheaval. The activity provides daily employment to many, while Mount Lassen in California erupts for the fifth time with smoke rising ten thousand feet and ash clouds.
A special joint committee formed at the third American road congress and backed by the American Bar Association and the American Highway Association seeks to revise state road laws for simplicity efficiency and uniformity. J E Pennybacker notes three to four million words in current road statutes and warns much of it is obsolete or conflicting.
The article urges expanded roadwork in autumn to repair ruts and washouts from summer. It recommends using road tax funds for improvements, widening track centers, and diverting water with open gutters. Gravel and concrete use is encouraged for bridges and culverts, plus township gravel pits.
Guidance on feeding pullets with meat scraps or freed bone and skim milk to boost growth. Emphasizes providing substantial meat food early for faster development and stronger condition.
The article argues tomatoes improve quickly with careful selection and deteriorate rapidly from careless handling. It highlights the fruit as highly responsive to cultivation choices and postharvest practices.
A Jackson, Michigan resident, A. W. Hobbs of 1801 East Main Street, reports rapid relief after three doses of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He suffered fifteen years from stomach and digestive tract issues and now claims perfect health and no distress after dosing. The publisher notes widespread use and urges others with chronic stomach trouble to try one dose.
Newton D. W. Chapman of Youngstown Ohio reports relief from severe eczema after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He describes widespread itching and disfigurement, then rapid improvement and complete cure after three cakes and one ointment box. Public ad notes Cuticura available worldwide with free samples.
A prisoner before an Irish police court gave a shifting list of occupations and quipped about pouchers. He joked that he “takes them as they come” rather than “picking” them. The exchange includes a wit about the world’s stage and a humorous line on self-promotion and virtue.
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