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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
The article describes a hospital warning about corn remedies and promotes a dry agent named freezone sold at drug stores. It claims quarter ounce applications relieve soreness and allow the corn to be removed with minimal pain, noting the product dries quickly and does not irritate surrounding skin. It hints high heel wearers may benefit.
An old style advertising blurb touts a product named Tic or Tia offering relief for aching swollen and tender feet. It claims corns bunions and raw spots vanish with use and urges purchase of a 28 cent box with a one year comfort guarantee.
Readers urged to drink a glass of very hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The piece claims internal bathing improves digestion removes toxins and prevents ailments, noting external skin cleansing is less effective.
A compilation of short items lists visits by Mr G W Lee J N Bishop and Miss Capitola Deane to Warren Van Buren Marion and other towns plus sales offerings at McDougle's greenhouse and a 70 egg incubator for sale. Several locals buy sell host attend meetings and plan events with scattered hospital and school references.
Mrs Catherine Peck buys hats at the Deane Millinery Store while safety razor blades are offered at 94 cents each. Mr and Mrs Davis and Co and Mr and Mrs H G Robinson spend time at Webster cottage. Augusta Burkett returns to Greencastle from visit. Quarley to supervise paper routes in Van Buren. Linn's Five and Ten Cent Store installs a Butterkist popcorn machine opening Friday. Butterkist popcorn gains popularity. local business hopes for strong patronage.
The marriage of Charles Boller son of D E Boller near Van Buren and Miss Ollie Clevenger of Muncie was solemnized at the Gride's home. The couple will reside in the Illinois oil fields where Boller is employed. An informal social evening hosted by Irma Bole featured apple blossoms and wildflowers with many guests attending.
The Knights of Pythias lodge plans a May 29 ceremony at Marion Indiana theater. Van Wert dramatic team from Ohio will perform Damon and Pythias in a countywide event drawing over 1400 men from several towns. Tickets allocated to county lodges before public sale, initiation to occur at Ossie hall followed by theater demonstration.
The Deane Milinery Store advertises white hats priced from 7.00 to 83.00 dollars, highlighting a wide range of styles and sizes for shoppers seeking affordable headwear.
Mrs BE Boller hosted the W F M S at her home southwest of town for an all day meeting with dinner. Attendees included Nellie Blue Reverend Lawson and family Roby Lis ele Bozell Mion Purley Alma Boller and daughters Grace Herell Docle Boller Mary Lugar Nettle Nye Harriet Hays Florence Pulley Maude Peirson Leah Nicewanger Lorier Nicewanger Doris Pulley Margaret Boller Burr Endsley and son Mrs Homer Pulley and children of Marion Mrs John Allan and son of Marion Mrs Carey Boller and daughter of Lawrenceville Illinois.
A Tuesday noon cyclone struck, unroofing Oline Lumber coal sheds and blowing sections over Clover Leaf tracks to a creek. Loss estimated about 3100. Hay shed, buggy shed, and Granville Vardaman vacated property structures partially or fully damaged. Several fruit trees felled and fences blown down.
Joan Barnes employed on the Clover Leaf section was seriously injured when a wrench slipped while tightening bolts. John Barnes was thrown against a hand car, suffering three broken ribs and possible internal injuries. He was taken home. a physician said his condition is serious.
White hats priced to 87 cents line the Deane Millinery Store display as a featured sale item. Shoppers browse approachable summer options and seek affordable headwear in a busy downtown window.
Reverend Gott of Kokomo gave an interesting talk at the Christian church Friday. Mrs Alfred Hacker has recovered from illness. Mrs Malinda Boller hosted her uncle Jacob Lee of Marion Saturday. Mrs Ernest Key and Mrs Hill returned from Indianapolis Grand Lodge. William Sproul visited relatives in Logansport. Mr and Mrs George Bechtel and Mr and Mrs Graham of Marion visited Mr and Mrs L M Baker Sunday. Reverend Hammer of Portland preached at the Brethren church Sunday morning on houses. Mr and Mrs Enoch Stout visited relatives near Upland Sunday. J M Pulley and others were guests of Mr and Mrs George Weatfell Sunday. Mrs Vincie Beck and daughter Helen Louise of Mileapant visited Mrs Alice Robinsgo. Nellie Weesner, ill at home south of Landes, is improving.
The quarantine was lifted at the Samuel Axon home after Mary Drake of Marion fell ill with diphtheria. Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Booz recovered at the T. O. Pike residence. No new cases reported and a newspaper claim of an epidemic was rebuked.
Curt Cranfield charged with running a blind tiger was not held last week because of the defense lawyers family illness. The court called Cranfield and postponed the case twice, with the next calling for trial set to proceed.
J EB Armstrong of Van Buren Indiana offers Poland China swine for sale including males and gilts. Contact Laodess by phone for details. Sale listing appears in local classified section.
West bound No 3 runs 11 23 am and No 8 runs 10 37 pm. Nos 3 and 4 arrive 30 minutes late on low rate Sunday excursion. For details call or phone No 7.
A Ohio resident recounts a dramatic health improvement after two years of a nervous breakdown and liver and kidney sluggishness. She credits Glando Tonic with restoring gland function and cleansing the body, urging others to try it. Sold in 60 cent treatments by Gland Aid Co. Ft Wayne Ind.
McDougle's green house offers a wide range of flowers and vegetable plants with abundant stock. The note highlights extensive varieties for gardeners seeking diverse perennials and edibles.
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