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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
A public call for Congress to finish the German peace treaty and League of Nations settlement and to resolve the Mexico border issue. The piece urges action on ending profiteering, deporting Reds, and punishing disloyalty, insisting the public expects results.
This piece extols local cooperation as a force multiplying individual effort for the public good. It mixes social commentary with satirical jabs about postwar concerns, Christmas shopping, profiteers, and political delays, illustrating civic tensions and the era's voice. It cites war relief funds, coal, silk prices, and congressional actions with a humorous, skeptical tone.
A furrier pitches a guaranteed genuine skunk fur coat while a customer asks about water damage. City Marshal Spilker jokes about crossing a pole cat with a musk ox. The editorial urges overdue subscriptions, warns of price hikes for print advertising, and promotes a one year News Eagle subscription for $1.50.
Arthur Brisbane spoke to Chicago businessmen on the value of large scale advertising. He illustrated with a parable: a man pays two dollars to whisper and ten dollars to yell, noting that five whispers go unseen, while a single loud yell would command attention and demonstrate real advertising.
In last Monday’s action the Freshman five beat the Sophomores despite losing captain Waggaman. Stimax led at guard with Ray Griffith as guard and money center, while Shroat and Black played forward. The Juniors defeated the Seniors in another fast game, remaining undefeated.
Notice announces Zell Miller as administrator of the estate of Sarah E Miller deceased of Van Buren Township Grant County Indiana. The estate is declared to be solvent. Attorneys Charles and Cline listed for the administration with dates December 11 18 25.
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