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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
The Albion New Era notes a town-wide holiday surge with merchants stocking shelves and displays for Christmas. Shoppers are urged to visit Albion for attractive prices and quality goods as the season boosts town spirits.
The article notes Taft carried Indiana by 10 731 while Watson the Republican Governor candidate was defeated by Marshall the Democrat by about 14 000 The piece argues the Hoosier state's support shifted with the gubernatorial result and reflects on Republican splits and pro prohibition issues impacting Watson It cites historical presidential margins and mentions Gompers Cannon Sherman Payne and Dalzell as old guard stalwarts in the GOP.
A reflection on giving during Christmas, noting that humble presents gain meaning from love and sacrifice. The piece contrasts trifling toys with the widow's mite, suggesting true value lies in generosity rather than material wealth.
Head of pigs for sale at my residence three miles southwest of Albion offered by Joserh Seaburg.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a universal household remedy. It claims to cure a hard cold, strengthen delicate children, restore strength in adults, and aid throat and lung conditions, offering a free atlas in return for paper name and four cents.
A farmer named W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2, Empire, Georgia, declares Bucklen's Arnica salve cured his two worst sores on the back and leg. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it, calling it worth more than its weight in gold. Available for 25 cents at M. C. Beck's drug store.
A reflective piece on Christmas happiness rooted in gifts to children. Generosity brings lasting value beyond cost, enriching both givers and recipients. Do not give reluctantly but cheerfully, as the spirit of giving benefits all and grows over generations.
Joe Taylor visited Vernon Flinn on Sunday while Levi Flinn and wife visited relatives in Kendallville Saturday. Mrs. G Williamson is very poorly. Miss Althea Smith spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs Elmer Peffer. Orva Russell and wife visited Mr Rouse near Wolf Lake Church was well attended here last week. Church this week was held. Claude Fuller and family were guests of Alva McGuire and wife Sunday afternoon. Ulric Butz and wife entertained Rev Manhorter and wife Albert Franks and wife and Rev Harris. Mrs William Clucas is spending days with her daughter Mrs Lee Calendine and husband who welcomed a son Sunday night.
In New York Uncle Silas examines a red curbside post box. He reads a prickly instruction to break glass pull the key open the door and release a hook. He muses on how complex new postage devices seem and follows the steps with wary curiosity.
Henry Coe has returned home from an extended visit with relatives. Miss Mary Bidwell idago ty holidays.
Jefferson Splinters notes a canvasser opening in Noble county with a good commission and instructs to apply to G. W. Roof. The rest of the column lists visits, arrivals, illnesses, deaths, and community notices from Albion area residents, with multiple names and local events through the week.
About 300 South Bend business leaders met to endorse a new chamber of commerce and its goal of a bigger, busier, better city. The Tribune praised the turnout and said the group plans to start strong, with selfless directors and continued broad support to ensure success.
William Bonar improves rapidly as pleasant weather holds. George Hoffman visits with George Wright and Miss Mary Wright plus Effie Wright join Mrs John Strouse. Box social at Mulberry draws many. Tom Hufty and family visit G G Hufty. Mae Leitch and Lena Keller attend Fort Wayne funeral of their sister’s child.
Found between John Latimer and Merriam Chapel, a tire chain. Return to Dr. Woodward Hays. Celuloid goods including caps and collars, neckties, handkerchiefs, albums, toilet and manicure sets at Stones.
An anecdotal Fort Wayne News item notes that Mr Roosevelt could imagine home duties by stepping into the African jungle to shoot lyre-birds, a jab at the Ananias club and nostalgic U S sensibilities.
A bulletin notes a good Sabbath service and plans a better one next Lord's day with special and new music if illness permits. Pastor's morning sermon is titled A Royal Day and the evening theme A Royal Welcome inviting all un affiliated to attend.
Miss Frances Copp guests of cousin Fred Taylor in Kendallville over Sunday. Snow spurs talk of a white Christmas before it melts. Arthur Green sells half interest in his dairy line to John Poyser of Coldwater who moves to Albion January 1. Dancing class Tuesday at 8 and assembly dance tonight 9 to 11 30 with 25 cent admission. W T Marshall buys and moves the Phillips barn to North York street. Sanger Smith of Ligouier has the contract.
A collection of wry maxims and social observations. The piece jokes about audience buying a lecturer and the value of a good delivery boy while pondering civic virtue and common pretenses. It reflects on fatigue from lectures and the humour in everyday interactions among peers.
English critics express distress over amart women adopting the French custom of greeting with the left hand. The custom leaves men at a disadvantage and awkward about whether to offer the left or accept with the right. One suggested reply is to kiss the gloved left hand rather than shake.
The advertisement extols Kodol as duplicating Nature's digestion to rest and strengthen the stomach and brain. It claims indigestion harms blood and heart, urges natural treatment over tonics, and offers a money back guarantee via druggists if not satisfied after using a full bottle. Kodol is produced by B C DeWitt & Co Chicago.
On December 3 1908 the court orders a bankruptcy discharge hearing for December 30 1908 at nine oclock in the forenoon in Indianapolis district fort Wayne the clerk to mail copies of the petition and order to all known creditors and notice to appear before the court the Hon Albert B Anderson judge seal of the court posted.
Tom tells Jack he may not marry Misa Golding after growing tired of her repeated refusals to his proposals.
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