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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
4
A passionate tribute to a boy who joins the military service. The piece recalls his childhood drills and the family reactions. It contrasts the boy's first steps as a schoolyard recruit with his emergence as a man answering patriotic duty. It notes pride from his mother and fear from his father.
Harry Witmer enlisted in coast artillery and is stationed at Fort Dupont Delaware. His address lists 2nd Company Fort Dupont Delaware.
Readers are urged to try Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief. The ad touts quick comfort and a favorable cost-to-benefit ratio, claiming the remedy offers notable aid beyond its price.
Ruth Storms fainted while delivering the salutatory address at the relief movement ceremony and had to be carried from the building. Miss Haliie Futrell, valedictorian, was so distressed she could not speak. Rev. E. K. Brown of Connersville gave a patriotic graduation address. Two graduate chairs, now in the army, were draped with American images.
The Knights of Pythias meeting in Grant county is moved from May 16 to May 29. The event at the Indian theatre will feature the Antwerp Ohio degree team, reputed as the best in the United States, exemplifying the rank of page for families and guests.
Three wholesale licenses and one retail license were renewed by Grant County officials on Monday. If no action halts the prohibition law set for April 2 1918 these will be the last licenses issued in the county.
The Clover Leaf alters daily mail times with the morning train now due at 11.23 a m and the evening mail at 5 39 p m instead of 5 53 p m. The change takes effect Sunday adjusting prior 11 33 a m arrival.
The Deane Millinery Store advertises trimmed hats priced at 1.25 dollars each available Friday and Saturday. Numbers 8149 and 8198 appear in the ad likely as item or stock references.
Permanently located in Marquette Building at Corner of Square Marion Rooms 203 203. Hours are 9 am to 8 pm daily and Sunday 9 to 12.
Van Buren township Qid Fellows will attend the annual session of the grand judge in Indianapolis on May 16 and 17 with the Rebekah assembly meeting two days earlier. The grand lodge will adjourn May 16 as delegates tour the Odd Fellows home at Greensburg. The local lodge reports strong recruitment and prosperous operations.
The article advises a diet tailored to age and occupation, with special care for those with weak stomachs. It recommends slow eating and thorough mastication, keeping bowels regular, and using Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and improve digestion.
Funeral services for Edward Arnett, who died in Lynn Haven Florida, were conducted at the Friends church in Juvasboro on Tuesday afternoon. He had been ill and went south for health reasons. Survivors include his widow and a four year old child. The widow, before marriage, was Miss Mattie Harvey daughter of Henry S Harvey of this city.
June 18 sale at the Deane Millinery Store offers hats priced at 1.98 dollars each for Friday and Saturday only. The promotion highlights a limited time discount on a selection of headwear.
Mrs Susan B Taylor of Paulding Ohio credits Grando Tonic with rapid relief after a two year decline from liver kidney and gland inactivity. The ad claims headaches dizziness indigestion backache and other symptoms are caused by inert glands and that Grando Tonic restores function builds the system. Sold in 50 cent treatments through Paxton's Drug Store Fort Wayne Indiana.
Public notice from Marion Indiana outlining available office rooms 13 and 15 in the Wigger Block for practice or rental within the local court facilities.
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