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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
5
The article surveys historic tunneling from Theban rock corridors to Nubian and Indian temples. It notes Roman advances with the Lake Fucino drainage tunnel and details early mining tools. It then links railway era needs to a rapid modern progress in tunnel construction.
Thomas L. Calvert, chief inspector, bought butter from a woman who said a mouse had run through the cream. He repackaged and sold it back, intending to teach her a lesson, then revealed the ruse after she praised the quality.
Over ten years about twenty explosions hit cereal flour and feed mills causing two million dollars in losses and injuring or killing over 200 workers. Investigations struggle to identify causes with sparks from grinding machinery or metal particles igniting flour dust. naked flames are also suspected as a danger.
An old notice warns that second-hand air is worse than second-hand toothbrush. It stresses the need for good ventilation in crowded spaces and explains how gas jets and kerosene lamps consume air. It suggests testing gas droplight tubing to detect leaking odor and emphasizes frequent airing of rooms.
The Petunia tavern landlord laments hotel life with crowded staff and petty clashes. He recalls a dining room dispute where two servers fought over a best seller, sparking chaos with catchup bottles as an example of the tensions in a large city hotel.
Grant County Soldiers picnic is held here today with good county turnout. Exercises were held on the school lawn this forenoon and a big noon lunch spread at the grove north of town. Most business houses closed 11 to 2 in honor of the soldiers, with many places decorated with flags and bunting.
Families keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand as a reliable, worthwhile purchase that saves them from much suffering. The ad urges readers to ask anyone who has used it for their experience.
The Boller family reunion is announced for Sunday August 19 at the home of D E Soller, organized by secretary Mrs. Grace Boller.
It states chronic constipation is not easy to cure but can be treated in most cases by taking Chamberlains Tablets and following the printed directions included with each package.
Harold Barnard traveling salesman for Thomas Milloy company of Marion was badly hurt when his car skidded and overturned into a ditch near Crane Pond after Mrs Barnard briefly turned the wheel to avoid a chicken. Earl Allen of Richmond was thrown out with scalp wounds but not seriously hurt. They were taken to Marion by R. W. Bradford and Alva Duckwall and both recovered.
Classified note offers a piano for sale at a low price with immediate sale urgency and contact through Coan Paxton for viewing or purchase.
Mrs W R Beaty returns to Bluffton home after visiting her gun C V Beaty and family at Mrs J R Paxtoo home.
Mr. B. E. Puckett the auctioneer visited yesterday and declared the outlook for sales this year to be good. Read his advertisement in this paper.
Mrs. J. R. Paxton and daughters Miss Eileen entertained to dinner. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jobo LeFavour, Mrs. E K Anderson of this place, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Beaty and children of North Judson.
J. L. Law went to Osceola Missouri last night after a telegram announced his mother was dying. Mrs Law and the children had been in Osceola for about three weeks.
A list of printed items available at the News-Eagle office includes posters envelopes bill heads show cards note heads statements letter heads auction bills bank checks calling cards programmes shipping tags business cards invitation cards pamphlets and jub printing in the best style.
Obscurity no match for William Pinkney's legacy as a supreme lawyer. The article highlights his diplomacy, cabinet service, congressional work, and battlefield participation, noting praise from John Marshall, Taney, and Story. It credits Pinkney with recalling senators to duty during sectional strife and judges him unsurpassed in legal knowledge and eloquence.
Professor Lindet of the French Agronomic Institute presents a quick method to gauge cream quality by measuring the fat content. A 1-100 cc drop of cream is heated at 105 C on paper, fat-spot area is compared to a pure grease spot, and the paper is framed to prevent curling.
The article recounts Corpus Christi Day observed by Roman and Anglican Catholics, its origins from a Leige visionary, 1264 papal sanction by Verdun, introduction to England around 1820, and Welsh customs of doorways with flowers. It notes five centuries of London celebration by the Worshipful Company of Skinners at St Mary Aldermary, with flower posies replacing war torches in the procession.
Soldiers in a French trench carved a compact underground chapel large enough for 20 men. Miners from La Loire crafted the space, installing a parquet floor carpets candlesticks kneeling cushions and a wooden altar. A French flag donated by an officer hangs above the altar.
The Webster-Dudley chamber of commerce hosts eastern Connecticut guests at Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg a historic site once used by the red man. Attendees enjoy clam chowder clams sea bass lobster and baked chicken while attempting the lake name.
Doctors warn diseases start in germs entering through the mouth and nose. Daily cleansing of mucous membranes is key, with Grando Gargle promoted as a safe antiseptic for colds, sore throat, catarrh, sore mouth, adenoids, and teething relief. Sold at Paxton's Drug Store.
The administrator of Levi C. Ducknall's estate offers at public auction in Van Buren township the estate's personal property on September 5, 1917 starting at 10 30 a m. Items include horses cattle shoals hogs oats a flour mill a gasoline engine harness wood wagon timothy hay corn and other articles. Terms: cash for sums five dollars and under and credit up to nine months for larger amounts with note bearing interest and sureties. RR W Bradford administrator. A E Michaud auctioneer. A K Fraizer clerk.
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