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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
4
Local notice records mail handling details for Van Buren Indiana under the 1897 act. It notes second class matter status and identifies The American Press Association as foreign advertising representative with E. H. DePOY as editor and publisher.
The piece argues many men are lazy or greedy for avoiding voting and paying debts. It praises women for stepping forward in citizenship and predicts they will lead future voting and shame stay-at-home men. It frames voting as a sacred duty and endorses women as capable and proactive citizens.
Editors rely on readers to share information about themselves families friends and local events to build a good paper and strong community. The plea emphasizes the editor cannot miss stories and will print tellable items for the subscription field.
A column urges parents to know their children's grades books and lessons and to commend their progress. It reflects on parental involvement in education and recalls how encouragement helped the author in youth.
The piece urges each resident to know local needs and opportunities for communal progress. It argues personal involvement widens outlook, strengthens individuals for future battles, and links civic effort with private life, ending with a call to act as pre election tensions ease.
A note urges care in viewing classified ads and warns merchants avoid misleading listings. It states every ad contains information of value and readers may find what they need by inspecting the classifieds.
The editor jokes about a coming decline in print paper costs within the next fifty years. He notes the paper is currently sold at about half the usual legitimate price as readers enjoy a cheaper issue today.
A reflective note admits existential fears about the end of the world but records a resolve to avoid sensational fuss and wait for outcomes with restraint.
A cheerful note wishes friends a merry Christmas hoping for a few returns before it is too late. The message emphasizes timely holiday greetings and warm wishes for the season.
Dispatches claim coal is in sight but warn the effort remains distant from completion. Analysts note obstacles and delays while officials push for faster extraction and delivery amid uncertain markets.
A brief reflective line contrasts human reactions to kindness with a pig’s indifference to imitators, presenting a fable like observation on response and envy.
A terse aphorism notes that many try to appear clever in public, but only the other person truly sees through the act. The line underscores social vanity and the limits of self-advancement.
The paper states its advertising columns are open to all political parties at a set per inch rate. It has carried both Republican and Democratic ads this year and will carry more from reliable sources. It dismisses those who wish otherwise as out of luck.
A cheerful note from a reader hints that the beloved oyster stew remains allowed despite prohibition talk. The line expresses hope that some simple foods stay free from bans and reflects casual optimism amid restrictions.
A brief reflection notes that sunlight can lift gloom but cannot breach shut doors, suggesting some problems remain sealed away unless contact or opportunity opens them.
A Chicago schoolteacher left teaching to start a beauty shop. He observed that the modern man who dispenses knowledge faces poverty, while wealth and fame await the one who can apply artificial beauty to an ugly mug.
A child born in Ohio with an extra finger on each hand and an extra toe on each foot is highlighted as a curious anomaly. The piece muses about a future potential presidential nominee of the feminine persuasion.
The piece warns that ongoing disputes about the league of nations merit could overshadow the baseball scandal and booze runner revelations, risking a significant political distraction. It characterizes the situation as an impending "eclipse" of public attention.
A proverb notes it is better to be a year ahead than a day behind. It warns a lagging follower rarely catches up, while a leader can fall back when needed.
A commentator frets about predicting election results citing uncertainty about how women will vote and how it might influence the outcome. The remark reflects anxiety over turnout and gendered voting patterns in a tense political climate.
One half of the stories about Harding and Cox suggests altered material on three tickets, with Mr. Debs regarded as material by some. The remark hints at shifts in political lineup and possible implications for party strength.
A wry observation notes that a man may notice a wart on a neck in the pew ahead while the collection plate passes unseen, highlighting attention and distraction in church rituals.
A wary note on lies and suspicion appears as a social exchange hints at how some people mislead. The saying about a woman able to tell a lie is contrasted with those who act first, whether women or men, in a sly world of rumor.
A quip advises telling your wife when she is busy to give her an excuse for forgetting. The line plays on polite gallantry and mutual tolerance within domestic life.
A reflective line questions whether history remains alive in present concerns. The speaker notes uncertainty and suggests a persistent, haunting connection to what has occurred.
A witty note explains that the initials FE, O. B. have gained a cheeky meaning on social invitations, signaling guests to fetch their own alcohol. The quip reflects a playful nod to reform era etiquette.
The statement asserts that any person can readily secure home comforts by completing a straightforward payment. It emphasizes affordability and ease of access through a minor formal step.
A reflective remark on life milestones where people pause at pivotal moments deciding not to take a final leap. The sentiment suggests hesitation and reconsideration at critical life junctures.
The note invites readers to send letters to the editor and accompany them with a payment. It encourages frequent submissions and suggests financial support as a condition for consideration.
A sharp quip notes that many who claim the world owes them a living do not bother to earn it. It highlights laziness as the barrier to securing support or opportunity.
A public health advisory warns that rapid repayment on installment plans increases risk of self harm and financial ruin. Officials urge lenders to offer safer terms and borrowers to seek counseling and support services.
A reflective line notes that reverses feel depressing to those who yield to them. The statement emphasizes personal struggle and resolve in facing setbacks.
A compact note hints at happiness arriving for those who actively pursue it while warning that trouble can appear unexpectedly and unbidden.
A concise editorial urging clearer communication and simpler speech. Emphasizes plain language to improve understanding across audiences and reduce misinterpretation in public discourse.
A fragment notes that a policy advocating a no vote no eat approach might benefit certain parties by linking participation to access or aid, suggesting potential advocacy or policy discussion without detailed context.
An August Medical Journal extract from Fort Wayne argues for a rural regional social and athletic center with fields courts a golf course gymnasium and clubs. It cites Kentland Indiana as a model and urges physicians preachers teachers bankers and farmers to lead this evolution for social, recreational, and economic benefit.
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