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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
6
The Van Buren News-Eagle column delivers a string of wry observations and social jests. It mocks neutrality, modern romance, fashion, and theater while noting humorous notes about trains, insurance, and public life with a light, satirical tone.
The text notes women’s summer wear now includes heavy furs as a leading fashion innovation. It highlights strong protection against cold while joking about limited defense against the chill. The tone mirrors period fashion commentary on garments and trends.
The passage comments that ancestors did not speed history and mocks the idea that women kiss upon meeting due to story papers saying they should as a social expectation. It blends reflection on heritage with a critique of popular culture.
A claim suggests a dollar bill circulates widely carrying up to ten billion germs as it passes through hands. Experts note contamination varies by handling and sanitation practices, and no single bill can be tracked across all transactions.
The same professor who claimed flowers fall in love now argues that plants can hate, a statement that suggests there is no reconciliation or affection in the plant world.
If the war's disturbance of the air is proven to affect weather patterns it would add to the incidental burdens endured by neutral nations.
An Evanston man was fined for kissing his wife in an automobile. The court noted that marriage did not lessen the offense and onlookers believed the couple to be joy riders.
Courtroom marriages are reported increasing in popularity. It is hoped the couples will never meet there again, underscoring a trend noted in social notices.
A light remark discusses how indigestion might yield good literature but coins and bunions are unlikely to inspire a thrilling poem, noting the comic contrast between health woes and creative output.
A proposed method to combat hay fever involves injecting patients with pollen extracts to render them immune to the irritant. The plan targets the pollen thought to cause the allergy and seeks to reduce symptoms through immunization.
Fire destroyed the Thomas Graham company plant in Madison with about 25000 dollars in losses. An inadequate water main hindered firemen as a large stock of finished goods and raw materials were consumed. the firm carried little insurance. This marked the third time the plant burned.
Thirteen year old Kenneth Luddith and Francis Moore left home after riding an interurban car. Sightings place them in Indianapolis seeking Union Station. Parents distressed. J C Suddith seeks information on their whereabouts.
The Phi Delta Kappa fraternity will hold its 1916 convention in Lafayette after sending a large delegation to the Dayton Ohio gathering. Four states Indiana Ohio Washington and Oregon are represented. Next year's meeting will be in Lafayette during the last week of June.
Tramps are held responsible for a fire destroying a $2,500 barn on Wise W. Showalter’s farm near Goshen beside the New York Central tracks. Showalter’s touring car burned, all live stock saved, insurance $1,600, net loss estimated at $2,500.
Coatsville resident Lorenzo H. O Neal sixty a farmer and brother of ex county treasurer J E O Neal was killed by an inter urban car on the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern tracks while driving home from the city He is survived by his widow.
Frank Buse twenty two a popular Black Oak worker at Grasselli Chemical plant died after a prank on the roof led to a fall through an asbestos surface to the floor his companion workers witnessed the accident and reported the fatality.
A Grand Rapids and Indiana freight engine struck a gasoline car at Howe, igniting the car and burning a Sweitzer and Wolfe grain elevator and several freight cars. The blaze threatened the town with a loss estimated at 40000 dollars.
Charles Bearman fifty years old a farmer living five miles east of Fort Wayne was instantly killed when he stepped in front of a Pennsylvania train.
Lafayette W S Restel once of this city shot and killed himself in Milwaukee after an attempt to murder his brother August and August’s wife over a five dollar old debt. The street car conductor left Lafayette about ten years ago and August lived here until five years ago. The shooting occurred at August Ressel’s home. two other brothers Charles and Joseph resided here.
John C. Lyster advises beginners to choose White Wyandotte as a general purpose breed. He cites superior laying record, large brown eggs, hardiness, rapid broiler growth, marketable white plumage, good roasting and capon potential, April hatchers laying by October, frost resistant small rose combs, and strong mothering traits as seven key benefits.
Mrs. E. P. Rich of Oregon describes rat-proof chicken pens built in Missouri Valley Farmer. A 1x6 board in ground blocks digging, fine wire netting 2 feet wide surrounds, woven wire above, compartments for hens, and calomel bread bait to kill rats or mice.
As weather warms, ensure the brooder is not too hot for young chicks. The heat required in cold weather is unnecessary in warmth, yet people often forget this and risk harming the chicks.
A poultry guide notes feeding progression for young chicks. Begin with dry bran before day five to prepare for heavier dry mash starting around days seven to ten as chicks can handle higher ash and protein content.
Cars depart Van Buren at 2 52 pm 4 22 pm 6 52 pm 7 22 pm 9 52 pm with freight and express service daily. Party rates offer a low fare for groups of fifty or more traveling together. Contact the Maine Office Bluffton Ind or write for details.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique remedy that reaches kidneys to cleanse, dissolve uric acid, and filter toxins. It claims relief from back or side pain, swelling, neurotics, fatigue, and urinary troubles with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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