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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
7
The passage argues that children's questions appear foolish but deserve patient answers. It suggests child misstatements are not simple lies but glimpses of deeper truth, and that every child is a messenger of innocence essential to the soul's nourishment.
In 1860 Allahabad Pioneer reports Captain FitzRoy possessed of an air gun shot at a bird protected by a 100 rupee fine. The bird fell, a court of inquiry was convened with FitzRoy as president. The finding states the bird died of sun stroke.
Salina correspondence reports a man in Goodland returning from a Smoky Hill River trip with fifty five pounds of fish caught with hook and line during recent high water. Many Salinaites caught large numbers of fish. farmers were seen fishing in wheat fields with water one to four feet deep.
Hicks Uapuchine offers a liquid headache cure claiming immediate relief from colds heat stomach or nervous troubles. No Accetanilid or dangerous compounds. Trial bottle 10c regular sizes 25c and 50c sold by all druggists. An English Turf Tragedy recounts St Simon’s death and a chain of racing misfortunes surrounding Prince Batthyany and Gaillard in 1883 1884 Westminster Gazette
The piece critiques the large, excitable elementi in society shaping modern public opinion. It labels the twentieth century as The Century of Shriek due to the high pitched, erratic voices that dominate discourse, warning against degenerates influencing culture and morality.
A reader recounts years of peritonitis and indigestion with nervous weakness and insomnia. After trying Grape-Nuts and Postum on a friend's suggestion, she notes improved sleep appetite and energy, with life feeling more hopeful. She and her husband continue using the products.
The Picayune reports a clear chance of Castro facing punishment as the Dutch prepare to chastise Venezuela. With Caracas severing ties, curtailing Dutch exequaturs, and disputes over Curaçao and the Gelderland salute, arbitration seems impossible. Holland’s naval threat and blockades loom while Castro resists, seeking to protect Venezuela amid rising international friction. The piece notes US and European strain, and a broken diplomatic environment around Caracas.
New York report says jewels valued at more than 350 000 were taken from a secret treasure room in Commodore Frederick G Bourne's Oakdale Long Island mansion. Investigators suspect discovery during repairs after workers returned from Dark Island. The burglars fled with a haul of 50 600 in cash and gems.
Dan's Review reports US bank exchanges last week total $2124 17 115 9.2 percent below the previous year with heavy losses in most cities outside New York. Kansas City shows an exception by posting an increase while Chicago and Los Angeles see smaller declines.
A large gathering at Fulton Springs near Birmingham backed miners in a sympathy meeting that drew over three thousand people. Dozens of speakers were arrested for incendiary utterances as guardsmen and deputies kept order while W. R. Fairley urged lawfulness and union solidarity.
Twenty masked night riders raided Walter Galloway’s farm five miles east of Falmouth Kentucky. They burned 8000 pounds of tobacco. Galloway fired a shotgun, wounding one raider who rode to Falmouth for surgical aid. the wounded man’s identity may lead to an arrest.
London newspapers give prominent reports on the American fleet's reception in Australia. Editorials express satisfaction at the warmth of the welcome and cordial fraternal ties. The Chronicle notes the sailors have already conquered and predicts Australia will be won over by the visit.
Eddyville Ky grand jury adjourned without indictments against alleged night riders. About 130 warrants based on information and belief may be dismissed. County Attorney Walter Crone called the grand jury work a farce and said no attempt was made to bring the culprits to justice.
Reports from Sheriff Higdon's office warn of grave danger in the miners' strike near Arcadia Mines. Deputies guarding the meeting site foiled a plot to blow up quarters and shoot deputies and soldiers. the area remains tense as authorities anticipate further trouble.
rag pickers in Paris and various cities form a union to defend their interests and improve working conditions. they complain that during hard times the public is economical, leaving only a small market for old iron rags and bones from five tons of refuse, yielding about one to one and a half dollars.
An article notes National Lead Company began selling Genuine White Lead under the Dutch Boy trade mark to curb deceit in paint markets. It offered a glow pipe test and a blow pipe free to buyers, promoting purity guarantees and public awareness. The piece ends with a reminder to avoid children’s make believe games and a note about angels as playmates.
A vivid testimonial from Hale Bordwell of Tipton Iowa dated April 17 1907 describes a fifty five year struggle with eczema and relief after using Cuthura products. The same advertisement includes endorsements and other health claims for Hicks Capuchine eye water Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and an aside about child discipline and fashion versus nursery care.
A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a superior remedy for women's illnesses, citing Mrs. Bertha Muff's testimonial after years of ailment and multiple doctors. It also advertises Drake's Anti Malaria Tonic and Liver Pills as a tonic, priced 50 cents, from Arthur Drake of 250 West 84th St. New York.
In Birmingham Alabama Anthony Davis a black miner injured when his Pratt City home was dynamized was fired on from ambush near his home and fatally wounded. Davis who had worked steadily since the strike said he recognized the men who committed the deed and later.
Burmese and Chinese regard rhinoceros blood as a medicine for many ailments. After a successful hunt, native beaters extract the blood and bring it to Rangoon stored in hollow Samboos. The blood is described as precious and highly valued, worth its weight in silver.
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