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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
A compact analysis of a broad two page advertisement in WY local newspaper. It highlights major brands products and event promotions visible in the spread and notes placement and potential audience reach. The ad showcases regional retailers and service offers across lifestyle and consumer categories.
Local residents travel between Bluffton Marion Warren and Van Buren with many shopping visits visits to Camp Taylor Ky trips to Chicago and Anderson and Madison collaborations. Several families and individuals including E H DePoy Adolph Wirtzman and the Piersons attend events and visits while Liberty Bonds are advertised through Farmers Trust Co. Ambulance Company transfers and camp stays at Shelby and Taylor wrap the regional update.
The Freshman class party was held Friday night at Lena Muchmore’s home with music and games. Lunch served to numerous guests including Havel Weller, Rachel Kisanbise, Myra Boxell, Lena Shaffer, and many others. Several residents noted in society circles hosted dinners and visits with friends and relatives from nearby towns and camps.
Registration at Red Cross headquarters in Marion for classes in First Aid Home Nursing and Dietetics. Dr Erle Daniels teaches First Aid Mrs Susan Daniels teaches Home Nursing and Miss Ruth Trueblood Bishop teaches Dietetics. Register before Wednesday October 25.
Mr and Mrs FE C Brown and their sons spend Friday with Mr and Mrs George Crachrap and Dillman, sharing a social visit in town.
Local residents report visits and travels in Van Buren and nearby towns. Mrs J P Wilson and Mrs Don C Wilson of Matthews share weekend with Mrs A M Deane. Ned Conwell joined Bluff ton party to Louisville for a few days. families visit relatives in Marion Detroit and Bridgeport are noted. Baby Esther Ellen born to Henry and Bessie Frazier. local business changes include Dav Camblin leaving W A Paxton Co and Hays & Son closing McDougle Lion stores awaiting buyer.
Parents advised to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup with children and to follow printed directions for quick relief during attacks.
Local notice announces sale bids will be printed in the News-Hagle. Bidders and items are listed in the advertisement section with dates and submission details.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple way to restore natural hair color. It claims to darken gray hair evenly with routine use, leaving hair looking fuller and younger without implying medical benefits.
Auction at wy farm 23 miles west of Van Buren on Oct 25 1917 at 10 a m offers two head horses a prey gelding a pony mare three yearling heifers two Jersey cows thirty eight hogs seventeen breeding ewes four tons hay eleven acres corn farm implements one Florence heater. Terms cash up to 5 0 0 credit 6 months bankable note 6 percent interest 4 percent cash discount over 5.00 No removal until terms met. Auctioneers Col J F Cook and Will Sanderman.
A health claim promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a safe vegetable remedy for colds and grip. Instructions urge mixing a tablespoon with boiling water, drinking a cup daily, claiming the tea opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and cures illness at low cost.
A vintage remedy ad promotes rubbing St Jacobs Oil on tender joints to relieve rheumatic pain. It claims rapid results, no skin burning, and that most cases do not require internal treatment. The pitch urges a 25 cent bottle from any drug store to end pain and stiffness.
An old health notice urges Americans to reduce rich foods to ease kidney strain. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon juice lithia tonic to flush clogged kidneys and relieve bladder issues, advising a tablespoonful daily in water before breakfast.
A classified notice announces purchase of timber species including cottonwood willow poplar linn soft maple quaken ash and buckeye. The company offers eight dollars per cord f o b Indianapolis and requests written specifications and price at loading point from Johnson Excelsior & Mfg Co Indianapolis Ind. 33d 12 mm.
Multiple properties offered for sale near Van Buren and Farrville including 45 to 50 acres with house and barn, 6 room homes, cisterns, and wells. Prices range from 135 to 3150 per acre with various features such as brick streets, churches, schools, and outbuildings. Some properties include 40 to 80 acre farms with good water, fruit, and improving amenities.
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