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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
4
The Van Buren News-Eagle, an all home print newspaper, is published every Thursday afternoon in Van Buren Indiana, serving the local community and its residents.
A call to action for the town to stop drifting and boost growth by studying farmer prosperity and attracting their trade. It urges commercial leaders to unite, present solid facts, and fix local commerce to keep farmers shopping locally.
The piece urges residents to nominate and encourage a bold leader to push the town forward. It calls individuals to wake potential leaders, act now, and join in driving progress rather than drifting aimlessly.
Marion and Bluffton Traction Co representatives met the town board Friday night to discuss installing an incandescent lighting system. The current setup has many lights out of service. The goal is more lights without increasing costs, seeking an amicable agreement on the number of lights under the new arrangement.
W. E. Yeater takes over the Upland Monitor from Charley Reed who ran the paper for years. Reed remains connected as he assists Yeater while his son Chester Reed serves in the army. Yeater runs a long established job printing shop and is a competent printer. The paper grows in size with newsy contents and a bright future is wished.
The Upland Pearson elevator was closed for selling excess flour to farmers. The writer argues buyers also violate food administration rules and should face stiff fines, noting farmers knew limits and bears responsibility.
Heavy Tuesday rain worsened water and mud in the alley along the north side of the new library. Buildings face high water runoff, and a petition to the town board seeks alley improvement, with expectation of favorable action.
The passage urges strict punishment for anyone spreading false disaster rumors about troops overseas. It notes families and friends already face anxiety and should not be harmed by sensationalists.
A plea urges customers to arrange coal supplies now to ensure smooth service for the coming winter. The appeal highlights cooperation among fuel administrator railroads and coal merchants to avoid shortages.
The report claiming the Safety First slogan began with the Hohenzollerns is dismissed. The text states it originated with conscientious objectors in the United States.
The article notes that Turkey's poorer classes subsist on chestnuts and pumpkin seeds. It argues that a ration of cornmeal oats and barley flour should be allowed without objection given the hardship.
The phrase bone dry surfaces as a metaphor for urgent messaging, signaling that only thunderous declarations can compel national attention. The line underscores the tension between restrained language and the need for strong, decisive communication.
Readers pledge support as subscriptions rise, boosting morale and backing military efforts. Citizens rally with patriotic rhetoric and optimistic resolve to fund national defense.
A civic notice urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps to support wartime financing. Officials emphasize thrift and national effort, inviting broad participation across communities.
Mary Halliday sews a bright service flag for her room then plans a front window tribute after a letter from a unknown soldier arrives. The story follows flags in Adams street windows and a girl’s hope to honor a friend and a nameless recruit.
These tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you suffer such issues try them and see the effect for yourself. Cost is a quarter.
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