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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
3
A dwarfish South American shrub Eupatorium rebandium is claimed to yield sugar twenty to thirty times sweeter than cane or beet sugar and to occupy less than one twentieth the bulk. The piece traces global sugar use growth, early European attitudes, and notes saccharine as a far sweeter coal tar substitute.
A California physician notes that Chinese practitioners win female patients with a simple pulse reading and claims about ancient wisdom. He observes the mental effect and trust in the alien expertise, which leads to some cures despite remedies not approved by materia medica.
The Kansas City Star cites Artemus Ward as a comic influence and quotes a satirical letter mocking Jefferson Davis. It parodies Davis as a “she” in female attire and ridicules his conduct, reflecting 19th century Confederate satire.
Antonio de la Gandara defends current men’s attire. He praises evening dress, noting the sober harmony and a single white shirt front against black garments. He suggests future generations may admire how men dressed in his era.
The school trustees of the Fremont joint school corporation will receive sealed bids for furniture for the new joint school building in Fremont Indiana on Thursday October 3 1912 at 2 oclock p.m. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Clem O Pew Vintee Fremont Swp Ale Kinsey secretary of the board.
A Missouri mail carrier hurries to catch a presidential appearance, fearing dismissal if late. A farmer questions the rush as Jimson explains the government job is sensitive and risk of being absent when the president arrives would prompt potential resignation. The tale ends with Jimson aiming to be found in time to greet the president.
A detailed breakdown shows the minute hand completing 87 638 revolutions, traveling over 10 820 yards, the second hand turning 6 268 880 times with extremity distance beyond 123 miles, the escape wheel making 52 688 800 revolutions, the balance vibrating 1 577 644 000 times, and points on the rim covering about 60 000 miles, twice Earth's circumference.
A host introduces a "Susie" in his house as a boa constrictor rather than a cat. He explains she is gentle unless stepped on, and that she may pass through the hall to the top floor, where she catches rats, prompting caution from the New York guest.
A reader questions a long serving watch’s reliability and reflects on the vast amount of timepieces’ service over ten years. The piece notes the watchmaker’s enduring craft amid wear, mentioning extensive assembly and routine maintenance across years.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recounts two youths in a homeward bound car arguing over a misheard remark. A girl claims he said he knew her as a child, the man denies it, and a further correction suggests he knew her when he was a boy, cooling their talk.
Films of New York draw a Philadelphia company to shoot in the city as fifteen New York motion picture manufacturers operate locally. The traveling troupe adds humor to familiar scenes, delighting small boys who spot their friends from the “movies” in live form.
An old advertising blurb touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick safe cure for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver derangement. It urges readers to visit De Caswellta for the two cent remedy and mentions Uncle Ezra as the friendly prompter.
Union Corners Uarland Goshorn and family visited Fred Brown and family of Nettle Lake Sunday. Elmer Kollars and family entertained Sunday, George Hicker wife and little grandson of Kalamazoo and Amos Dewees wife and their little grandson of Bryan Ohio. Willis Shearer visited relatives at Shelby and Mansfield the latter part of the week. Harry Pike took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tyan Goshen, Alvan Traxler and wife spent Sunday with Jake Mocherman's family. Mrs. Jane Knecht staying with her daughter Mrs. Mary Goshern. John Marbaugh Jr. is worse again. Wilson Moore and Miss Edna Kunsman were married Saturday evening Sept. 7 by Rev. Geo. W. Long. Congratulations from many friends. Mrs. Russell Smith entertained the Thimble Club Friday.
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