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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
A satirical Harper's Weekly tale recounts a scientist who experiments with a herring by gradually replacing its freshwater with salt and then removing water until the fish dies when finally left without a drink. The piece uses irony to mock slow, naturalistic inquiries.
Statistics show that one third of insanity cases recover and about 59 in 100 descendants of insane individuals become sound. Insanity is more common among men under forty, reverses after. Germany maintains small acute hospitals and nearby colonies for chronic lunatics in every city over 50 000 inhabitants.
In a 1908 issue the column recalls Mr. Bryan’s bank deposit proposal facing east skepticism. It contrasts with Department of Agriculture efforts in the South, citing 152 agents, 12 000 demo farms, and a transformation after five years. Rockefeller funds expand the program alongside federal support.
The article discusses how the phrase The People’s Affairs is used by Bryan supporters to attack federal intervention in state matters. It critiques the Oklahoma deposit guarantees and Bonaparte’s ruling, arguing federal power preserves centralization opponents. It contrasts national banks with state laws and notes the New York Times’ stance.
S E Nicholson a leading temperance worker writes his Ko komo brother that he backs the county option movement and urges Hoosier Republicans to elect James E Watson governor. He denies being a prohibitionist and says practical temperance aims come through the Republican party, noting he now lives in Baltimore Maryland.
The Cincinnati Enquirer backs Bryan while the Washington Post fights the Nebraskan. The New York World declares for Bryan after Hearst declines to align with the Democrats. In Osolo township Republicans hold a caucus at Johnson Street School tonight with Ephraim Long seeking trustee and Aaron Laker and Charles Dills running for assessor.
Indiana Pythians swept the Boston gathering with top placings in multiple classes. Savannah won Class A first prize while Terre Haute companies placed second and third within a narrow margin. Linton, Clinton, and Ferguson squads earned Class B and C honors. Capt Duddleson of Terre Haute received $100 jewels as best company commander. total prize money exceeded four thousand dollars.
The state department of inspection will begin a systematic survey of boats on Indiana lakes with deputy inspectors assisting. The inland water craft act requires night navigation lights with white forward, red left, and green right lights and a stern light, except for crafts anchored within 100 feet of shore.
Florence Maybrick visits the old New Albany residence linked to her mother Baroness Von Roque who once lived there with plans tied to divorce. The property remains a notable historic site in the city and Friday’s visit marked her first return since girlhood.
A Sunday and Saturday tally at St Joseph set a new Cupid record with forty licenses issued. Chicago couples formed twenty one of the total, while nineteen couples hailed from other places. The Elkhart resident names are not included in the record.
Surveyors for the Bluffton Berne and Celina interurban railway resumed work after a two day layoff. They are aided by farmers east of Bluffton acting as chain men and stake drivers and requested to pause during threshing to assist, delaying continued rail survey work.
The Mennonite Brethren in Christ church holds its annual camp meeting August 13 to 23 in Weaver's grove north of Dunlaps. Elders N W Rich of Weeping Water and H F Beck of Potsdam have been engaged to speak, with J W Myers of Nappanee in charge. Services occur daily at 10 2 and 7.
The Oldfield auto races draw rising interest as locals brag of fast records and plan practice on the track. Novice South Bender offers to enter a machine for a nervous driver, while feature events include the match race and free-for-all handicap with Oldfield and Soules.
Citizens push for a permanent athletic club or city Y M C A with a modern gym. The railroad Y M C A lacks athletics and serves only rail workers. Local effort seeks funds for erection and equipment, inspired by similar city successes.
A Saturday night stir arose as Goshen women active in temperance toured town saloons. They reportedly inspected barrooms and noted the occupants, but their planned use for the list was not explained.
Neighborhood notes describe Niles as the world center of peppermint production with mint lands around Howard township Mishawaka marshes and the Todd mint farm in Fennville Michigan cited as major plantations.
In Raifeh a Turk and his docile camel turn savage at night, trampling the saddle and threatening the rider. The Turk, shaken, declares he will sell the beast in Beersheba bazaar, while noting the creature's fate rests in God.
A Great Way recalls Mr Williat Miles, late verger of Rochester cathedral and model for Mr Tope in Edwin Drood, a favorite of Dean Hole. On his birthday anniversary the dean asked about his brothers, Miles confirms being the eldest of twelve and humorously notes meeting his youngest with ten miles between them.
A Kansas City Newsbook line notes a divorce case where the court rebukes a lawyer for accepting retainers from both spouses citing fairness. The opposing attorney explains the reasoning to balance representation given the husband’s prior high caliber counsel. A Cleveland Leader quote regarding Maude shows wit in social exchange. Classifieds list rent at 843 Sterling, real estate agent Jodtt Samuel Moyer at 82844 South Main.
A Delineator note recalls a child’s quip about Adam and Eve as a family contemplates moving. The Manufacturers and Merchants Exposition at South Bend aims to draw public patronage with unique, high quality exhibits and careful crowd control. Adequate police protection will be provided day and night at the amphitheatre. Delicatessen home baked goods.
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