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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
4
A short post office entry notice lists a $1.50 fee, $1.04 charge, and a March 7, 2077 date. Names Zutter, E. W. Del, Hedtger, and Publisher appear with duties of office and publication.
A historical reflection extols Robinson Crusoe's stubborn ad campaign on a deserted island as a parable for modern marketers. The tale notes Crusoe posted a shirt on a pole to signal a ship, kept the effort despite few inquiries, and finally achieved his goal through patient persistence. It argues merchants should maintain signs and faith in advertising efforts.
An exhortation from a Van Buren column urges residents not to shun others. It advocates seeking new acquaintances and helping those in need, noting happiness requires companionship and mutual aid. It stresses everyone has a purpose and should not waste life in isolation.
A concise folk proverb notes the farm worker should not judge a meal by the dinner bell sound. It hints at unseen factors behind hospitality and timing on rural days.
A local Van Buren resident jokes that a shattered ten dollar note travels faster than expected. The quip highlights streetwise humor about money and speed in a casual community setting.
The remark notes that many Europeans believe they have visited America, but in reality they have only seen New York. The line comments on the narrow view of the continent and implies broader travel awareness.
A frugal travel tip suggests wearing a bathing suit and taking a personal photo at home to capture a vacation vibe without spending much. It promotes simple, stay-at-home leisure as a cost-saving alternative.
Sears executive says national and local paper ads flood markets and draw results. Chamberlain Register notes merchants resist ads while mail order rivals excel. Van Buren girls mock rivalry as social gossip circulates locally.
A terse remark notes Bolshevism retreating as a prominent force in Russia, suggesting diminished targets and dwindling opportunities for seizure. The line frames the political climate as exhausted and shifting away from traditional power centers.
Pig iron prices fall to levels unseen since 1903, with market chatter suggesting weak demand and oversupply. Analysts note limitations in uses, including a quip that pig iron cannot be used in home brewed products.
A Van Buren man quips that patched knees spark explanations about prayer rather than gambling, reflecting a humorous view on fashion or habits from yesterday.
The remark notes that critics of disarmament will avoid future combat, claiming they won't participate in the next war. The quote reflects wartime skepticism about evolving military policy and public opinion.
The piece argues that despite many remedies proposed, the hog population and a bumper corn crop could drive the nation toward normalcy, suggesting agricultural signals are key indicators of recovery.
In a humorous dated tone a modern divorce case is described where the wife seeks the Victrola the husband keeps the cellar key and the county ends up with custody of the children.
The speaker says they would choose the simpleton over the knocker when faced with a bad option, expressing a preference for simplicity over aggression.
A Van Buren man and his wife set out for a country drive nine miles from home when a rain squall rolled in. They realized the car windows were not rolled down, leading to a soggy ride and a humorous mishap.
A mosaic of town oddities and humor including characters Forrest Higgins Terry Fitzjerker Jones Walter Overholt and Jonas Paxton plus quips about land bounds and a church collection prank. The piece blends local figures, jokes, and light satire in a nostalgic newspaper voice.
Floyd Osborn notary public of Dungannon Virginia reports his child suffered bowel trouble. He treated with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and quickly recovered. He says it is the best he ever used.
A fashion forecast notes many Van Buren men embracing a new trend as style dictates heelless socks become the current runway standard for male wearers.
A newspaper note suggests firing a gun in Mexico is risky, humorously implying accidental hits may involve a local chief. The line reflects a colloquial trope about dangerous or chaotic conditions in unfamiliar terrain.
H D F Parmenter of Cidersville Ohio praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. He says they strengthen digestion relieve headaches and have a mild pleasant action on the bowels and he recommends them highly.
Notice of appointment of administrator for John C. Frazee, deceased, Van Buren Township Grant County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. Ge o G. Wharton attorney. Publication dates August 18 25 and September 1.
Warning on a farm forbids hunting and trespassing with vigor ous prosecution. Take warning. 29 to 4 Charles Atkinson.
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