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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
4
The Atlantic navy yards face a work stoppage as the great naval voyage around the Horn reduces orders. About 16 000 mechanics were employed to ready battleships with at least half discharged since the fleet sailed, with uncertain future work for the rest.
London county council owns about 100 miles of street railways and reports a surplus under 50 000 for the year to March, a meager return for a large system. The piece notes the low dividend for shareholders despite high passenger totals and compares with U S street railway profits.
The disposition of sou venir postal cards reaching the dead letter offices is changed. Instead of destruction, the cards are sent to orphan asylums and children's homes and hospitals in Washington. There they bring delight to thousands of children and even the intended recipient might not have felt.
The bronze Schiller statue by Hermann Matzen, destined for Cleveland, is finished in Berlin. A Berlin paper notes that Germans who emigrate to America adopt American life yet remain loyal to German poetry and song across generations.
A Manitoba farmer scared off wolves by playing bagpipes a tactic described as wasteful wind. The note suggests a phonograph of Ethiopian songs would work better without skill, winding up to deter wolves and keep the door secure.
A U.S. woman becomes the wife of Emanuel Theodore Bernard Marie d Albert de Laynes d Ailly Duke of Chaulnes and Picquiny and Marquis d Angeau. The wedding is a noted society event.
A witty tip proclaims a cavalryman could phone through his horse with a new invention. The quip notes it is only a matter of time before people see through a grindstone, even without a hole in it.
An exchange informs of the birth of a child to Mr. and Mrs. Hard Cole and tentatively suggests the name Anthracite if the timing allows.
Fragmentary OCR note comments on spineless cactus added to a sequence of articles. It laments thrill-less kisses and warns that those who hide thoughts and grimace will have little to explain.
A concise aphorism notes that positive speech and deeds lead to material wealth, framing moral effort as the seed of prosperity. It emphasizes personal virtue as an economic predictor and suggests practical kindness yields tangible rewards.
The Chicago appellate court refused an injunction against a rule barring all members of secret fraternities from school literary or athletic contests and from using school names. The ruling said such rules do not violate pupils rights nor parental authority, noting the contests are not part of the regular curriculum.
An aged audience finds undergraduate cheerfulness naive. A college paper scolds the student body for not cheering football practice, while other arts like penmanship and piano proceed with tools. Another paper denounces freshmen walking on the prohibited street side, upholding sacred campus traditions.
Japan plans to impose limits on its citizens leaving the country likely ending recent controversy sparked by anti Japanese demonstrations in Canada. If emigration is halted there will be no immigration from Japan to protest.
In a lengthy bank visit a woman waited fourteen hours in Mine to resolve an account issue and discovered an overdraft. The episode mixes sorrow with a touch of irony as the bank drama unfolds in New York.
A Pittsburg miner reports a widow robbed him, a scheme said to have affected many men who kept silent and endured their fate.
A newspaper note imagines the newly elected members forming a fat men's club as Congress is described as a body at heavy weights, reflecting a humorous view of the legislative body.
A caustic remark compares a brutal shooting claim to a royal sportsman, likening the Kaiser to an Olympic level killer and a chicken butcher of a cold storage firm to a counterpart in sport.
A mystery surrounding an unidentified man who shot himself while smoking a cigar remains unresolved. The cigar’s brand could not be determined, and no other identifying details were available.
A remark notes that if life exists on Mars it would be high life, signaling ongoing debate about possible biosignatures and planetary exploration outcomes.
The duchess faced questions about pie consumption linking to her upbringing in a pie belt context. The remark implied cultural or regional influences on dietary choices without detailing a specific incident.
Ason was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hard Cole in Philadelphia. The child is listed as a minor.
The Florida legislature acts to return the remains of explorer Juan Ponce de Leon to the United States. A committee will travel to San Juan to oversee the coffin transfer, with governors of Florida and Porto Rico coordinating the effort.
A Missouri group unites union and Confederate veterans as The United Veterans of the Civil War. The border state lore of brother against brother fuels hopes for a united grand army of blue and gray across past divides.
A man trying to switch on his barn’s electric light pulled a mule’s tail instead. The mishap startled him as a bright dawn-like flash appeared, illustrating the dangers of modern electrical improvements.
A wealthy New York socialite abandons a brilliant social career to pursue interior decorating, illustrating a trend of high society switching paths to craft beauty at home.
Readers are told sunspots bring a disturbance and flames shoot up about 350000 miles above the sun’s surface as a dramatic display. The article colors the event as a “high vid time” for Old Sol.
A man discovers he has carried a rubber tube in his lung for two decades. The odd case highlights how some people are unsurprised by seemingly trivial medical findings.
A genealogist sues for 500 claiming to trace a New York woman's ancestry back to four kings. The case contrasts with the notion that many men spend that amount just for the sight of royalty.
The remark attributes broad newspaper error to George Bernard Shaw while joking that Shaw prized self-importance. The quip hints at media bias and public figures shaping opinion.
A historical note shows milk dealers resisting changes to their cream handling policy with 95 percent support for keeping cream as part of their business model. The quote reflects strong industry stance and possible regulatory context.
A Brooklyn man died thirteen days after his wedding after a crash near a hospital. Police investigate whether injuries from the incident caused the death. The couple reportedly wed days earlier and the man was 30s. Further details pending.
A concise observation notes that building wealth frequently accompanies growing complications and challenges, implying a link between financial gain and social or personal friction. The statement emphasizes the paradox of prosperity linked to risk and stress.
Miss Ethel Brumfiel fights grippe while teachers take Connersville exams. Nearby visitors include Charles Keeler, Cassius Wagoner, Tom Steele, and families from Wabash, Humboldt, and Gunnison. Rev C W Hillstren arrives in Bentley, Ireland church plans set for April. Pioneers of Fayette county decline with funerals for John Jemison and William Robinson as communities express sympathy. Drama set for Feb 6 at Everton by Bentley youths.
A Ga resident extols Dr. King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. He claims it cures croup quickly and notes the product is sold with a guarantee at a local drugstore with a free trial bottle offer.
Shera and Mclatosh advertise a wide 1908 stock of white goods patterns. The notice highlights a large selection and urges customers to visit their shop for the latest patterns and pricing.
Stamped white lawn waists offered for embroidery priced at $1.00 each by Shera and Mclintosh. Local shoppers could purchase ready for needlework.
Sunday visits by Herbert Gray and others. grippe outbreaks affect church meetings and school attendance. William Robinson dies after a lingering illness. funeral held Monday. Deaths also include Mrs W H Beck. Mrs Henry Elliott shows some improvement. Contention Literary Night planned for Friday.
Naval apprentice H A Hartnett was killed in an eight round bout aboard the Cumberland off Newport R I in the presence of 500 officers and men Acting Master at Arms D M Manning who ordered Hartnett below then fought him on deck A ring was set on the gun deck after a quarrel and the combatants met in bare knuckles in gloves with officers betting on the outcome The incident prompts criticism of Navy discipline and deserters urging harsher treatment.
W. H. Watson attended a surprise party Sunday in Randolph County to honor his father and mother, celebrating family ties and local community.
A vivid display of fine needlework unfolds at Shera and McIntosh's showcasing embroidered fabrics and lace trims. shoppers browse patterns, colors, and textures, seeking delicate home linen pieces for table and apparel.
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