07 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
News-Eagle launches a ten week grand pony contest in Van Buren offering a Shetland pony valued at 150 dollars named Toby. Votes flow from new and renewal subscriptions, catalog returns, and merchant coupons with end date and price changes noted.
The Lon Ervin Lode barn burned Tuesday while the family was away. A work horse perished along with harness, hay, and all contents. Loss amount and insurance coverage were not learned.
An embargo on gasoline deliveries in Van Buren was imposed amid a threatened strike. Country deliveries were shut off, and local dealers could only buy half their usual amounts and sell five gallons per customer. The embargo eased after Congress passed the eight hour law.
A Saturday night in Van Buren drew a large crowd as advertised stores saw busier shopping with quicker service and lower prices. The editor toured business houses noting advertisers attract more customers while non advertisers lag behind. locals believe shared ad effort and friendly competition can boost the whole business community. For sale Chester White male pigs by M A Arnett route 2 Marion Ind 21 Barn and lot of lumber at residence of Mrs Maggie Blangy and residence property offered for sale by Mrs Wm Mellenry.
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