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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
4
Advertising rates for reading notices and display ads are listed per line or per inch. The policy notes that all ads run until discontinued unless contracts specify otherwise. Copyright and filing details indicate publication in Van Buren Indiana with editor E H DePOY.
Secretary of Labor Davis urged a fair living wage for labor and fair returns for farmers with lower shipping costs while urging capital to listen. He suggested settlements of major strikes via the golden rule and noted the impact of national labor issues on Van Buren residents as he prepares to tackle lingering tangles.
Van Buren parents are urged to personally prevent accidents by keeping children off streets and teaching caution around cars. The piece warns against crossing in front of autos and dodging traffic, stressing that the unexpected is dangerous and many accidents occur. It calls for proactive warning to avoid fatalities or serious injuries.
Reports from across the country show fruit crops damaged by April freezes. Midwestern buds are lost and the South faced losses as the season advanced. In Van Buren residents should boost garden care, canning, and avoid wasting any fruit this season.
The newspaper emphasizes that its value lies in respect and confidence from readers who rely on it for news and business messages. It pledges to mirror community life and earn ongoing support through cleanliness and fearless reporting.
The newspaper is valued for character and reliability by readers and advertisers alike. Its deep community roots show in the pages of The News-Eagle as locals claim the paper reflects the mind and prosperity of Grant County.
The message urges residents of Van Buren to seek happiness themselves rather than waiting for it to be handed to them, emphasizing proactive personal effort.
A reader notes a recurring movie trope where the hero confronts the villain at a cliff edge. The commentary questions the dramatic appeal and practical risk, suggesting it amplifies peril and cinematic tension.
Shoe manufacturers claim consumer demand remains strong for quality products even as hide prices fall. They warn price drops could hurt supply quality and long term brand value while urging retailers to maintain standards and support domestic tanneries.
A lighthearted remark on premarital devotion lasting beyond the wedding ceremony, hinting at ongoing religious expectations and commitments after the pastor's closing benediction.
The Village Post notes readers of Wild West Weekly sending in ribald tales. A washerwoman seeks help via Ike Draper with a cryptic note, and Ike answers approvingly. A telephone man jokes about sea sickness and Wayne Wright’s hot air talk to a “sweet seventeen.”
A fragment quotes Fat Paxton criticizing fashion trends with a remark about higher wear in clothing. The source emphasizes a casual street reference rather than a formal statement.
A remark notes that traditional cures like asafoetida are ineffective against Bolshevism, reflecting humor or skepticism about folk remedies in an era of political fear. The line implies anxiety over communist influence without naming individuals or events.
Editors and owners of umbrella businesses warn that saving for a rainy day is nearly impossible as market conditions grow tougher. They cite rising costs and thinner margins squeezing profits and threatening shop closures.
Miss B M D sang sweetly and effectively Just as I am With out One Flea.
A playful local column reflects on past cleanliness customs in Van Buren. The writer notes mothers’ standards and jokes about husbands sharing meals at the kitchen table during cleaning time, capturing small town humor and family dynamics.
A mixed, humorous note from Hans Van Sveller includes personal thoughts, local chatter, and sketches of social life with mentions of a basketball game, a duchess, and burkharts marriage. It riffs on names, small talk, and light gossip along with brief asides about costumes and a civic club gathering.
Some people favor using two mail order houses instead of one as a strategy for dividing their trade, a practice noted in local shopping patterns.
A sentimental reflection on the hometown newspaper and the comfort of familiar names. The piece evokes childhood villages, neighbors, and friends, imagining the old home through the printed pages and past memories.
A set of pithy quotations from major newspapers commenting on energy taxation war Germany and prohibition. The notes include remarks on armament as wartime necessity and a quip about a Congresswoman suggesting women must keep quiet and open eyes to perform.
Van Buren resident C. G. Willey reports relief from kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Paxton's Drug Store. The ad touts Down's Kidsay Pills as a remedy endorsed by locals with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY listed as distributor.
The News-Eagle will start work on a new directory for the Van Buren Telephone Co. Install a phone now and add your name and number. Those seeking prime ad space in the directory should contact the paper promptly.
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