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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
4
Poem contrasts government aid for sick cattle and farm animals with neglect of babies and children. It accuses officials of funding veterinary care and pest control while leaving infant medical care to fend for itself, warning of a future where patronage rewards reach unfathomable heights.
A Van Buren reflection urges residents to imitate a model family where success rests on cooperation and compromise. Citizens are advised to yield minor points, support neighbors' worthy projects, and cultivate tact, temper control, and mutual helpfulness for a harmonious, productive community.
Ohio Farmer argues that community papers better reflect local sentiment and events than metropolitan dailies. Readers should subscribe and patronize ads, send in news, and support local journalism to boost town welfare and foster attachment to the area.
A column notes changes in local attitudes toward farming finances and work habits. It comments on economic strains from weather inflation and political talk, lampooning wartime leaders and shifting social roles with humorous, clipped anecdotes about Van Buren residents and the era’s mood.
Sixty five Indiana counties organize a five acre corn growing contest the biggest state event of its kind. Run by the Indiana Corn Growers Association with Purdue University and county agents the drive aims to show better planting and cultivation methods. Prizes include bronze silver and gold medals based on yield and cost of production with county prizes of at least twenty five dollars.
Information from postmasters warns against stocking up on 3 cent envelopes as the 2 cent rate applies to all first class mail after July 1. The 3 cent rate ends and a 2 cent rate per ounce or fraction takes effect. 1 cent postcards will be reissued. Mrs. Ora Beeler notes no orders for 3 cent stamps or 2 cent cards, with redemption window after July 1 for those holding them.
An advice note recommends applying Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily to the back area of pain and massaging the surrounding muscles through the seat of pain with each use. June.
A speaker criticizes excessive junk mail sent to the boss, arguing many who conduct advertising should cut back as the waste prompts unwanted mail. The tone suggests frustration with unsolicited mail and its impact on leadership.
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