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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
8
A North Carolina traveler, seeking refreshment, meets a wary rural woman as she explains Tom has gone to town to fetch cornmeal and milking the cow for him is not possible. He offers to milk the cow, but she denies, saying Tom took the cow to town.
A witness testified about a suspicious barrel linked to the accused McTavish. On oath the witness said the barrel bore McTavish on one end and whisky on the other, but could not confirm which substance was inside.
Old Mr Pebblescope warns his son against a fast life. He threatens to cut off the boy's allowance and force him to earn every cent he spends. He jokes that a trolley ride will be the boy's limit before drastic reform.
Moneysacks scolds James the butler as he dictates uncorking all bottles. The pantry corks reveal wine with a notably low neck, prompting the description extremely decollete.
I of Switzerland’s glaciers are receding perceptibly, one notable one having shrunk more than 1,000 feet in the last ten years.
Denmark has about 85 head of cattle to every 100 inhabitants. A man never does what his wife expects him to.
Dense fog caused two crashes on the road three miles north of Kokomo. Claude Hullinger seventeen died when his touring car overturned, two Kokomo youths and a man and woman on a motorcycle were also killed or injured.Ì
Logansport may obtain the first municipal telephone plant in the state. At the next common council meeting the Logansport Home Telephone Company will offer to sell its plant and all equipment for 261375 dollars, the appraised value fixed by Indiana utility commission experts two years ago. The company cites impending rate increases and the risk of receivership to argue the city should acquire the system. Hundreds plan to disconnect phones when the October first rate rise takes effect, while the city governs electric light and water works and plans a caucus to discuss the matter.
Pt Waye Albert Schaaf of this city, a classmate at Cornell of Leon M. Frank, the Georgian mob lynching victim, spoke in his defense saying Frank was a peculiar and likeable boy who could not have committed the crime. He called the death a crime against civilization.
Bloomington mayor accuses allies of breaking the agreed path for the water works project saying the public service commission must deal directly with the city administration. Across Indiana, shooting meet results, field trial plans, and a fatal electric sign accident are reported in brief: Muncie shooter Kitselman wins first, Phi llips Harris set for Southern Ohio event, and a River Park man dies after contact with a high voltage sign.
Washington reports that Indiana's 252 national banks held loans and discounts totaling 109,458,000 and deposits of 96,512,000 on June 23. Demand deposits stood at 96,512,000 with time deposits at 25,897,000 and the state reserve ratio was 23.20 percent. A cloudburst in Hammond struck a 10,000 barrel Standard Oil tank, 30 feet high and 90 feet in diameter, triggering a spectacular fire visible in South Chicago and Gary.
Hartford city report states Dena Baker aged nine died after swallowing poison at her home. The youngster had often voiced a wish to become an angel, police indicate. Investigations are ongoing and circumstances remain unclear.
A humorous exchange has Mrs Brown asking why attendants in telephone offices are all women. Mr Brown replies that managers choose workers who love their labor, since women are most faithful to such work. The chat then shifts to another topic.
Distressing pimples advertised with a routine using Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Instructions urge five minute wash, full bath, and repeats on rising and retiring. Promotes fragrant emollients and offers free samples by mail via postcard request to Cuticura Dept XY in Boston. Sold widely.
A humorous exchange notes a man receiving a ninety nine year sentence rather than life. The quip contrasts severity with age while a piano of vintage advertising and grooming tips appears alongside. A Red Cross Ball Blue ad and grocery offer hint at the era’s domestic life.
Jack dislikes being kissed and endures daily hugging from women. After a theater night of more kissing he begs his father to kiss his mother to placate the situation.
A Youth's Companion quotation recalls Chauncey M. Depew crediting a street beggar with humbling him. He says the encounter left him feeling insignificant as the beggar graciously lifted his hat, remarking that he could not be held up. The exchange emphasizes humility and restraint.
A quirky piece riffs on a summer pest and a submarine figure, framing life as a hurdle race for people who jump to conclusions. The text blends playful wordplay with sharp social satire.
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