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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
The Elkhart group of democratic working men forms a so called non partisan club that opposes Watson. The press inflates it into a state movement while noting the members would not support Watson even if he were cleared of labor charges.
The passage argues that delicate technique in Miss Evarts productions rests on a deeper soul and purpose. Behind every human achievement that benefits others lies the doer’s spirit and vitality, otherwise efforts become ineffectual and dead.
Frank Litzenberger and County Coroner Pierce both died by suicide in mysterious, similar ways. Litzenberger, found in Wall creek near Middletown, wrote of nervous strain and fear of breakdown affecting his business plans. Pierce, a physician, had previously described suicide by mouth to the brain as the safest method.
The article presents Hon. W. Miller's reply to a South Bend labor campaign committee letter. It explains his stance aligns with citizenry standards and labor union demands, arguing the independence platform should be supported by law-abiding voters. It contrasts editorials from The Detroit News and Detroit Times on Taft and Bryan platforms.
A study of Miss Evarts readings at Chau Tauqua shows audiences praised natural grace and subtle gestures while underlining the vast labor and practice behind such performance. The piece argues success stems from persistent training and attention to detail across arts and labor, noting many fail due to complacency.
A Logansport dispatch notes George Burkhart, former state representative, vowed in 1896 not to paint his house until William J. Bryan won the presidency. He has kept his pledge and this fall plans to give the house an elaborate coat of paint.
The Berrien County Battalion veterans plan a reunion at St Joseph August 26 27 28 inviting W R C L A G A R members and veterans. Chicago Lake Shore line expands service to Gary from Hammond and traction plans at LaPorte Aircraft extended to Maple City's homecoming. Anderson Chautauqua features Watson and Marshall on Democratic and Republican days.
Democrats gathered at County Chairman R. E. Proctor’s office Friday to form a Marshall club but postponed formal action. The Review’s Tit le persifnage spurred discussion, leading to a plan to organize a Bryan and Kern club and a Marshall marching phalanx. Several candidates for president were named: M. Chester, Herbert A. Graham, and Adam AM. Smith, with adjournment set for one week.
A Shively shoe dealer Gale Cronk reports hitting a sparrow at 400 yards with a 4-caliber rifle on a Simonton Lake hunt while planning a western trip. Elkhart’s driving park offers balloon ascensions next Sunday with aeronaut Edward Moosman aboard the Gall balloon and a second ride from Island Park planned for Tuesday afternoon. Goshen News-Times notes Joe Strine’s whiskers burned off in a milling plant incident.
A reflective note cites Lowell on bearing misfortunes not yet faced, urging steady hope. The line emphasizes resilience and positive outlook during uncertain times.
A finical customer at a fish market questions the word anjovis on a window sign. The proprietor defends his wording, calling fish by his own labels. He finally sells two dimes worth of smoked herring, a harmless fish.
A quoted passage describes fear and awe before a twelve foot African Ulsker among elephants. The narrator recalls growing terror, feeling small, and the urge to flee as the herd surrounds them in a dense jungle with the air trembling like an earthquake. Published in Success Magazine.
A party of young Australians loaded a dynamite bottle with a waterproof fuse and tossed it into a creek pool. A retriever pursued the fizzing bomb and swam ashore with it in his mouth. The blast wrecked the dog, injuring two onlookers as the youths fled. Ivy's Magazine reports the grim incident as a cautionary tale.
An insurance agent tries to sell a fire policy to a wary man by painting vivid risks. The man questions why the policy would pay if his house burns during the term. The agent reveals a dark secret of past disgrace and revenge within the company, swearing vendetta.
The article explains insects rely on faceted eyes for steering both in air and on ground. It notes vision is strongest during flight as image motion relative to the eye aids perception. It covers object contours, distance perception, and color recognition differences among bees and wasps.
In the late era of the second empire Baron Gros asked Japanese ministers to open a French port, naming a city. They replied they would open it only if France would open Liverpool to Korea, noting Liverpool is English and the port is not in Japan. The ambassador admitted the joke was against him.
A Berlin Tageblatt quotation notes English boys leave home early to face the world and become independent and responsible sooner than American sons. A Puck remark adds that marrying blindly is acceptable if one can remain blind.
Regular meeting of the L A to B of R T next Monday evening in I O Q F Temple. All members urged to be present.
Sealed bids for multiple sidewalk projects in Elkhart Indiana will be received by the Board of Public Works at City Hall until 10 a.m. on Monday August 17 1908. Projects include five and six foot cement sidewalks along Kray street Willowdale avenue West Franklin street Edwardsburg avenue Strong avenue West Lexington avenue and more with cross walks and existing walks excepted. Bids require a certified check not less than 2 percent of the engineer's estimate or $100000, affidavits, and bond. the board reserves right to reject any bid.
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