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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
7
In Crimson Gulch a casual remark sparks talk of society while an ob servant visitor dismisses it. Broncho Lob recalls a frontier claim that Indians have begun scalping and “the war path” just last week.
The text presents proverbs and quips about betting and wisdom with no identifiable event or people. It reads like a collection of aphorisms rather than a reportable item from a newspaper page.
A humorous quip notes Russians allegedly using caviar for ammunition as a deadly image. Writer Jill-Weil comments on the idea with wry, skeptical tone.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes with the claim of producing beautiful clear white fabrics. The message notes availability from grocers.
Dialogue hints at exhaustion over ongoing conflict with hope that peace talks avoid reigniting hostilities. Speakers weigh whether a final settlement could come quickly and prevent another war.
A historical note shows peasant women laboring alongside men in agricultural fields, reflecting shared farm duties and gender roles in rural Russia.
The Indiana district German Evangelical Synod and the Evangelical Brotherhoods elected new officers for the coming year with J N Pfeiffer of Louisville as president and P Rapke of Cumberland as president for the synod. In Huntington county jail Fred Dearmond escaped with partner Thomas H H Cole after planning assault on Mike Mitchens. Dearmond left a note to Sheriff Scott and used a wire to lift ward keys and escape through a window. both men from Wabash had been jailed for attacking and robbing Mitchens.
Rev. John Rees of Mount Pisgah Baptist Shelbyville said he felt a tug while baptizing converts on Lewis Creek. He reached into his trouser leg and pulled a bass from his shirt, calling it the finest fish ever for supper.
Two bungled attempts to blast the Poston post office doors ended with two men fleeing after the second explosion. Police say amateurs conducted the raid. the safe was damaged but no money or stamps were taken. Six miles south of Richmond at Poston.
The resignation of H. S. Hickman as president of the city board of public parks was received by Mayor Gossom. No explanation was given. Reports say Gossom and Hickman disagreed and that Hickman tried to dictate to him. Hickman was appointed by Roberts at the start of Roberts administration.
Frank Torricelli thirty five year old Italian stands trial in circuit court charged with the murder of Fred Cromwell a night policeman killed when he surprised a burglar at Lewis Friedman store in Linto February 7 Torricelli evaded capture fled to Los Angeles California before arrest by police
Indianapolis witness William Davern in the Terre Haute election corruption conspiracy case was indicted by a federal grand jury on perjury charges.
Night crew reports two break-in attempts at the New York Central ticket office in four days. The knob and combination were damaged, tools stolen from a nearby blacksmith shop, and the robbers fled when a train passed. No injuries reported.
Lesson notes recount David and Abishai uncovering Saul and his 3,000 man camp at night, Abner's surprise, and David sparing Saul twice. David refrains from killing the Lord's anointed, appeals to Saul’s reason, and emphasizes God’s deliverance and David’s harmlessness amid the pursuit.
A compact witticism notes that early married life can reveal why love is blind after a short courtship. It implies humor about newlyweds adjusting to shared habits and perspectives. The line reflects a lighthearted social observation common in period humor columns.
An old fashioned advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co products in Chicago. The copy markets Marine Bye Remedy for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids claiming no smarting plus a free Book of the Hue via mail.
A reader condemns a summer resort ad claiming an ocean view while calling the portrayal misleading. The missive highlights deception in advertising practices and questions the venue’s claims.
A humorous exchange on secrets and the war question. A woman asks about keeping secrets while another quips about the finish of the issue. The dialogue wraps with a wry finish line.
A grocer offers Ball Blue white laundry aid praised by the Red Cross. The ad stresses home use to make whites bright and clean, appealing to households seeking durable whitening results.
A brief exchange contrasts a cheerful six months man with a sour two years man. The six months man expects a quick war end while the two years man predicts the conflict will drag on for at least two more years.
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the front. It relieves coins and bunions hot swollen feet and tender feet making walking easier. Sold everywhere two cents. Try it today. Don't accept substitutes.
In a humorous exchange a hotel patron questions an extra five dollar fee. The clerk explains the charge applies to tips left for waiters. The brief scene captures a small dispute over service gratuities.
An advertisement proclaims Cuticura products a fragrance soap and soothing ointment for newborns. The copy emphasizes cleansing and healing for rashes itchings and chafings and invites samples by mail from Boston with a postcard address. Sold everywhere.
Considering the clothes Cupid lacks explains why affection wanes when romance loses style. The proverb links attire absence to fading passion and questions how attire relates to enduring affection.
A Minneapolis woman cites two years of illness from monthly pain and fatigue, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after the third bottle, and encourages others to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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