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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
A Marion businessman admitted that omitting country newspaper ads reduced town patronage from Van Buren township. He was surprised many locals had not heard of him. The piece hints at a coming period of ample, smoothly flowing foodstuffs through trade channels.
Citizens of Van Buren Township Community Welfare Association recall a promised hen for a chicken supper and worry about rising prices before they can buy.
Editorial mocks bold government headlines about catching the strike leader. It jokes about punishment methods and lampoons public sympathy, potato theft chatter, and a chase down an alley without naming individuals or places.
Last week reports described eighty five car loads of potatoes on Chicago side tracks and farmers elsewhere facing seed potato shortages at high prices. The editor reflects on decades of reliance on the potato and laments shortages affecting the public.
A proposed government reform calls for two new departments. One would appoint representatives at major rail centers to record every carload of foodstuffs and its arrival time. If not released to the market within a set period, goods would be confiscated and proceeds sent to the U.S. treasury.
A satirical village column describes The Lonely Five with members like Leonard Hogringer and Wayne Roberts. It mocks club schemes, local jokes, and tall tales, noting a planned field meet and a screening of the film Living in Love With Lilly.
A historical quotation by Leonard Wood underscores the need to shield American citizens abroad within their host laws. It emphasizes that foreign powers cannot injure U S citizens with impunity and calls for global understanding of this protection.
Miss Vilna Smith improves at writing. Charley Kariger and Rus sell Brinneman fished at Salamonte Monday. Ethel and Addie Conwell spent Sunday with Vilna and Thelma Smith. Lucinda Clark visited Mary Barrow Tuesday. Lampie Smith recovering after hospital operation. Henrietta Myers Mary Barrow and Elsie Anna Barrow visited Mr and Mrs Wright Saturday. Pauline Knote visited Lela Beck Sunday. Henry and Nadene Denton were Warren callers Saturday. Glen Ducknall and sons Oren and Wayne visited Robert Bradford. Elmer Endsley bought a new machine. Elsie Barrow visited Bertha Barrow in Van Buren.
A speaker argues for America first policy as a safeguard, warning against internationalism described as dangerous. The message frames global engagement as a threat to national survival and emphasizes prioritizing domestic interests.
Customter accuses Boxell of selling prussic acid thinking it was quinine this morning. Boxell replies that the buyer now owes two pence.
A quotation stresses a square deal for labor and capital. It asserts that 95 percent of American labor seeks fair, direct outcomes and urges both sides to pursue straightforward, equitable policy.
A wartime snippet presents President Wilson's refrain to defy injustice with a soft tone and a strong edge. It emphasizes readiness to defend citizens and interests, rejecting ransom and promising rescue with force if needed.
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