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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
1
A traveler writes from Seaver Oklahoma praising farming across Beaver County. He notes large wheat crops with yields from twenty to thirty bushels per acre, broom corn harvests, and prices up to ten dollars per unit. Becco County's growth includes railroads, growing towns, and a county fair showcasing crops and livestock.
A gathering at Vern Swocer's home honored his 20th birthday with many relatives listed by name. Attendees included Ross Sluster Vion hy Wing family Nites Sehwab ACS Phuirpe Advin WooS Chek Dark Oo Wal Hiains Deales Tra Swaneer Gaby Odin Tharp Mirna Pamdby Parker Clyde Deaver Jane Swaeer TE Sehwerkhardt Vern Swanger and many others.
A country paper editor explains omitting harsh items from this issue to shield local readers. The piece reflects on balancing truth and compassion, noting the editor’s duty to protect families and preserve community harmony. The column cites suppression of news as a conscious choice for the public good. Oyster tip at Boekmeir’s restaurant closes the note.
The paper invites farmers to participate in October Farmers Day events with grain and produce contests. Prizes, including a grand prize and ribbons, will be awarded around December at Boxell’s. Advertisers are urged to support the local paper and promote entries to boost turnout and show success.
A local health scare reports hog cholera sweeping Thuitinetom County. Farmers rush to curb losses as outbreaks spread through neighborhoods, with authorities enforcing bathing of hogs within twenty four hours of exposure. Market impact follows as farmers discard infected stock and wait for containment.
Lawrence So Maret aged years three months and two days died Sept. at home after short illness. Survived by Blanche Ander sen, three children Janers So Gernice and Glen D. The three children Janers So Gernice and Glen De preceded in death. Funeral at residence of Woop Anderson two and a half miles southwest of Van Buren last Sunday at 2:30 PM. Interment Van Buren Cemetery.
At Pred Drake's drug store three large Darky New York potatoes, from Samuel Saxon farm, are shown along with splendid Darkry Ohio specimens at bee's man. Catherine Olkinson raised Parry Rose and Blue Victor potatoes, Ty Ethades also shown. A Georgia Sweet pumpkin weighing 26 pounds, raised by John Bell of Wells county, is on display at hee's leather store. For slate and metal roofing see Case.
Town board met on Friday night and transacted only routine matters. No significant measures were presented or acted upon.
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