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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
3
The Boston Herald explains safe waste paper storage to reduce fire risk. Compacting as it accumulates, binding papers like books or bundles, and using a closed ash can weight helps prevent fires. Store away from heaters, preferably in outbuildings or a safe cellar corner.
Old Jenkins preaches economy on the eve of his son’s wedding. He argues that wealth comes from restraint while extravagance ruins nations. The lesson compares a poor hat maker to a wealthy spender and ends with the idea that a married man can live on half the funds of a bachelor, a notion the pair critique as compulsory.
Nervousness caused by constipation often yields to Chamberlain's Tablets which also aid digestion. Obtainable everywhere.
Early 1916 reports indicate the mining industry will surpass all previous years in many sectors. Soft coal copper iron ore and zinc show higher production while silver runs at capacity and copper profits soar under strong demand and elevated prices.
A humorous tale notes the Royal Scots Grey regiment honoring the czar as honorary colonel. An officer informs a servant Donald that the czar is appointed to the post, prompting the servant to wonder if he can hold both jobs. The exchange highlights pride and practical conflict.
Chamberlain's Tablets praised for constipation relief described as pleasant and mild in effect. Advert says they are gentle and obtainable everywhere.
Dan Martin spent Christmas with his sister Mrs. Otto Hartman of Bluffton. Allin Farr was a caller in Van Buren Tuesday.
A historical note describes a cannery founder who improved profits by canning light pink salmon, marketing it as sanitary and not to turn red in the can. The fish, plentiful on a spawning route, found demand in the south despite sportsmen preferring red salmon.
Miss Alice Myers moves to Ligonier to join the Straus brothers real estate firm as a new agent. She leaves previous duties behind and begins work in the local property market.
The Reliable Club reports thousands of members seeking successful marriages and happiness. Mrs. Wrubel invites interested parties to 732 Madison, Oakland, Oal, describing the club as ten years established and open to both sexes.
The Commissioner in Partition under Grant Circuit Court order announces sale of 26 acres located in the east half of the southwest quarter Section 12 Township 25 North Range 9 East Grant County Indiana. Sale at Farmer's Trust Company Van Buren on December 30 1916 from 10 am to 4 pm with private vendue afterward. Payment terms: one third cash nine months and eighteen months from sale with note secured by mortgage and six percent interest. Attorney T B Dicken for Commissioner.
An old sanitary health treatise advocates starting the day with a glass of hot water. It links internal cleansing to external drainage, claiming benefits for digestion, appetite, and stomach comfort. The piece cites many ailments and urges daily consumption for improved well being.
An advertisement promotes Viz foot relief saying it soothes tired sore and swollen feet cures puffiness and chafing and reduces pain from corns calluses and bunions with an instant cooling effect and lasting comfort.
A Cincinnati official touts freezone as a painless remedy for corns. He claims a few drops of the ether compound will dry the corn and lift it out, without inflaming surrounding skin. The notice appeals to foot wear trends and claims wide adoption by readers.
An advertisement urges readers to use Ely's Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh. It claims a small amount in the nostrils opens air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and provides instant relief from congestion, headaches, and sneezing.
Farmers Trust Company of Van Buren Grant County Indiana as Trustee gives notice that it has qualified and taken possession of all property rights credits and effects of Edward B Scott in trust for his bona fide creditors under a voluntary assignment ordered by the Grant Circuit Court. Dated December 6 19 6. Farmers Trust Company Trustee By Attorney Dec 14-21-29.
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