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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
4
A fragmentary column argues about peace and conflict citing Tolstoy and Jesus to contrast fighting for liberty with meekness. The piece warns against false flag wavers and endorses democracy despite flaws, urging vigilance in evaluating political motives.
The speaker extols American innovation and education, contrasting it with Europe and Asia. He praises the small red schoolhouse, now evolving into consolidated modern schools with better equipment. He notes film and de grading as advances, arguing the US will stay far ahead by encouraging all minds.
Reprinted notes from Eagle Files of 28 years ago recall various local items. Malaria illness for Billy Heller. Mrs. John Kaler died Sept 11 1894. butter price up to 16 cents per pound. Sam Wolfe clerking in Scott store. Alma Baum started school at Fairview. Carrie Handy teaching Rathbun school. Edith Lewis visiting Grand Rapids. twenty two enrolled at Iremont high school. birth of daughter to S W Duguid and wife on Sept 10 1894. Arta Burdick guest of Mrs DeForest Young in Jackson Michigan. Dr F B Humphreys elected president of Steuben County Medical Society. Geo B Harter went to Boston Conservatory. Mary Handy and Anna Huffman planning entertainment at Fremont. C A Giauque moving to Fremont and to announce first five public sales free. Bryan tourist camp sheltered 400 parties to date. Allen county fair at Huntertown in progress. Jacob Wisler found dead near Avilla last Saturday after living alone for days.
A comic exchange shows a father explaining a cow with horns to his son. The boy asks about what horn blew, and the cow moos as the scene ends with a playful punchline about horns.
Stage dialogue unfolds a dramatic suit clash as a boy asks why the hero wants her to wear his clothes. A sharp office remark follows about a kiss and a stern boss questions which young lady in the office complained. The piece uses humor and mischief to reveal social quicks and neighborhood life.
A humorous 1920s style mock dialogue snippets with jokes about dentistry spankings and odd misstatements. Ez Purdy Harold and a pigeon toe pun appear. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek seasonable ballad tease about coal bins and a call to submit a Dumb Dan entry.
Advertisement notes dances at Petty's Landing every Sunday and square dancing on Wednesday. The village postoffice is disappearing as the Post Office Department reports a national trend of village postoffices shrinking due to expanding rural route mail service.
A political speaker argues that modern parties lack guiding doctrine, calling for pre primary party conventions to crystallize organization while preserving individual candidacy. He urges amending the primary law to raise qualifications for office and strengthen responsible government.
County agent notes annual formaldehyde treatment for bunt in wheat. After fanning to remove damaged seed, apply one pint formaldehyde to fifty gallons water, covering grain for two to three hours before drying. Easier formula: one ounce formaldehyde per three gallons water, one half gallon of this solution per bushel of wheat. S. A. Colliver. Charles Morgan and wife leave Decatur, Illinois after visit. Morgan bought Lake George property and will spend next summer there.
Commander E. V. Myers will represent Cassel Post at the state Legion convention in Terre Haute on September 25 26 and 27. Frank Hall serves as alternate. Barton Duguid and his wife visited Clyde Duguid and family. Peter Weaver shows slight improvement from last week’s serious condition.
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