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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and lists multiple branch bureaus with address details. It provides delivery options, pricing in prepaid forms, and contact information for Cincinnati offices.
The article recalls a 19th century gathering in Philadelphia where delegates debated monarchy and colonial injustices. It reflects on how the Founders shaped a nation based on equality, liberty, and vigilance, noting the enduring celebration of American independence and the warning that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
The article discusses rising coffee imports and waning liquor receipts tied to the so called Dry Wave. It notes public taste changes blamed on political policy and speculates on coffee’s health impact while questioning whether coffee consumption signals broader social shifts.
A fragmented passage discusses speaking from the heart and feeling behind words. It reflects on how genuine utterances arise from inner emotion and a sincere, unguarded expression.
President Taft delivered a moving Fourth of July address praising Grand Army of the Republic veterans. He warned that thousands of Civil War soldiers are passing away daily and stressed the enduring value of their loyalty and patriotism.
A New York spectator ruptured a blood vessel during a tense baseball moment. An umpire ruled the ball foul with the count at nine, though fans note the call did not improve the situation or alter the game's tense mood.
A reflective line frames the founding era noting the risks faced by men who helped birth the United States while contemplating whether they would be hanged as traitors or witness the rise of a strong new nation.
A British suffrage movement statement accuses militants of drifting into hysteria and predicts consequences if protests continue, warning they may face police force after confrontations.
An An Tirois farmer reports ducks excel at potato bug control, with the birds growing fat while engaging in this new field task.
A historical note contemplates how the Fourth was observed and speculates on what the Fifth might endure, suggesting public scrutiny and uncertain consequences without explicit events.
A brief note expresses hope that when the boy comes home he will leave no part behind, implying concern for safety and a complete return.
The Reds head east and the Elks head west as teams pursue victory while fans wish good luck and success along every line of play.
A brief item notes a quirky sentiment urging calm and sanity as the day presenting challenges. The line references Ober and conveys a light, observational tone without specific events or names.
The writer recalls dedication of Woodward Park at Rockdale Avenue Avondale in pleasant weather and praises new park features as nature restores them. He visits a neighbor preacher’s garden, noting sweet corn and thriving vegetables, and cites Dumb Animals praise for Oscar A Trounstine of the Ohio Humane Society. The piece stresses humane care for horses and birds in hot weather.
The fourth of July brought a pleasant day with a 66 degree average and 48 percent humidity. The weather data for Cincinnati shows clear conditions early and cloudy skies by evening, with a maximum of 75 and a minimum around 58. A long list of individuals and places appears in the notice, including Henry Winter of Louisville and many others from towns across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
A humorous society item recounts a garden party at Mrs. Reginald De Fixup’s Cumminsville home. Automobiles arrive, uniforms shine, and a staged ring event accompanies a lavish supper and a string orchestra, ending in a festive three hours of playful sport.
In Ohio's Tenth district once dominated by wars and rumors, three Lawrence county school teachers turned lawyers and politicians become Johnson Corn Thompson, ruling the district from Ironton. Their rise traces from humble starts to state level influence through law offices and strategic maneuvers.
Ohio showers Monday with moderate east winds. Virginia fair and cool Monday with unsettled, slightly warmer Tuesday. Kentucky partly cloudy Monday with showers at night or Tuesday. West Virginia showers Monday or Monday night with warmer trends. Indiana showers Monday and likely Tuesday with warmer highs in the northwest and moderate to fresh winds.
Ships arrive and sail in a brief maritime log. The Minnewaska comes from London to New York. The Arabic from New York reaches Queenstown for Liverpool. Cyntric from Boston to Liverpool proceeds. The Mauretania sails from Liverpool to New York and St Louis arrives at Southampton from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Caledonia arrives at Moville from New York for Glasgow and proceeds. Furressia sails from Glasgow to New York. Gallia arrives at New York from Marseilles.
A long list of visitors arrives at Cincinnati hotels including Linton A C Ashley and wife Louisville Ky J A Clark New York E Weisman New York Clyde Pew Chicago and many others from cities such as Nashville Tenn Lexington Va Indianapolis Ont Indianapolis O and Chicago Ill The roster names numerous individuals and couples with their home cities reflecting a busy hospitality period.
George Washington Cornell aged 82 9 11 died at his home in St Marys Ohio from apoplexy stroke while in apparent health He is survived by a brother a son and two daughters Edward M Quimby a Wooster Ohio millionaire died Saturday in a Dresden Germany hospital after an appendix operation His wife and eight children accompanied him His real estate in Cleveland Columbus Toledo Wooster Warren and Pittsburgh Ohio and Pennsylvania was inherited from his father a pioneer Ohio merchant
Social notes list players advancing in a handicap tennis tournament at the club with morning and afternoon matches. Included are Roy Miller and Oliver Dunlap vs Will Breed and Billy Hopple at 9, Lockhorne and Truxton Emerson vs Este Lee and George Haydock at 10, and finals at 3. Ladies doubles follow with matches at 10 and 10 30, finals at 8 80. Luncheon at 1.
This season invites extravagance in supplies and accessoires for leather care and grooming. Emphasizes towels, soaps, tonics, brushes, powders, vinegars, showers, sprays, ammonias, borax. Highlights updated sweaters as easy outer garments for outdoor sports and vacations.
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