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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
A plea argues American schools suffer from high living costs and war strain. It warns that rising salaries elsewhere drive competent teachers away, risking second rate instruction and youth neglect. The remedy urged is equitable taxation to elevate teaching pay and match its vital role.
A short essay extols boosters who push communities forward with optimism and persistence. It contrasts boosters with mere hangers on, urging readers to join the effort, focus on future goals, and actively support progress rather than boast.
A Democrat states George W. Rauch will receive a much larger majority in Grant county than two years ago. He is said to have near full local Democratic support with little opposition. The speaker notes only muted indifference could dampen turnout across the state, urging strong mobilization to boost Rauch’s district and November prospects.
A short editorial style remark urges observing others methods and learning from them. It notes Chamberlain tablets as effective for ailments described, and advocates following those who use them as an example.
Mr and Mrs C A Griffith receive a letter from son Hershel at Camp Shelby noting he was discharged after 14 days with mumps. He was taken to the infirmary instead of the base hospital in the storm path, a mile from the most severe damage.
Little Mary Lucile Losure, infant daughter of Clarence E. and Nellie N. Losure, was born April 25 1918 and died April 27 1918 at two and a half days. Survived by parents and sister Geneva Ruth with relatives and friends. Interment in Van Buren cemetery. The Losures thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal treatment via Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to reach the disease through the blood. Prescribed by physicians, made from tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials offered and available through J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Hall's Pills also advertised for constipation.
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