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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
6
The sun sets at 7 20 and rises at 4 27 with the moon setting at 8 57 and 8 44 p m A conjunction occurs between the moon and Mercury at 3 58 a m and another with Mars as the moon passes from west to east of the planet one degree south The sun’s declination is 22 degrees north of the celestial equator
On this day in history Kentucky joins the Union as the second state under the constitution in 1792. In 1872 James Gordon Bennett founder of the New York Herald died, born 1795. In 1905 an assassination attempt on King Alfonso XIII of Spain occurred in Paris.
Outlook for June 1908 notes Sun and Moon times, dusk planets, and constellations. Mercury appears low in the west after sunset early month Venus near the western horizon, Mars sets by evening, Jupiter bright in the west, Saturn rises around midnight, Uranus and Neptune invisible. Star highlights include Deneb Vega Altair Antares Spica Regulus Pollux, with constellations such as Taurus Gemini Leo and Orion visible at various times. The Moon conjuncts Neptune and Venus, and visibility shifts across the sky from northeast to west through the month.
Harrison W. Godfrey will be presented at the June 19 1908 Republican township convention as a candidate for township trustee subject to decision C B VanAlstine is set forth as a Concord township township trustee candidate The Republican Congressional Convention for the Thirteenth district is called to meet at Plymouth on June 9 1908 at 1 20 PM to nominate a congressman and to fill the late A L Brick’s unexpired term Delegates and alternates will be chosen by county chairmen with county representation listed for Elkhart Fulton Kosciusko Marshall Pulaski St Joseph Starke totals and districts A G Graham district chairman
Republicans in Concord township and others intending to vote Republican are urged to meet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday May 19 1908 at designated precincts to select delegates for the township convention at Island Park Elkhart June 19 1908 to nominate township officers and for the county convention for prosecuting attorney in the Thirty fourth judicial district Elkhart and LaGrange counties will send 25 and 9 votes respectively with chairmen Braden and Rich presiding at the township meeting and Yeager and Rooseh chairing the district convention 25dtt
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and to aid lame backs and weak kidneys. The pills purify the blood regulate digestion and renew vigor. Sold with a guarantee at Houseworth Bros. drug store for 50 cents.
A well known grandfather in the English House of Commons chats with his granddaughter. The child asks why his hair is white and names biblical figures, finally suggesting he must be a beast if not Noah or his sons.
The piece discusses beliefs in the evil eye as a medieval superstition with curses from glances and protective amulets plus practices to ward it off. It also explains the historical change of the letter i from undotted to dotted origin and typographic distinctions introduced by Dutch printers.
Local dairy promotes Pasteurized Butter from Wam Baugh Sanitary Milk Co. with contact Home Phone 1175. The small classified note emphasizes safety and quality.
Washington June 1 Special. Congress nears adjournment with few major bills passing. The publicity bill to force disclosure of campaign contributions failed after Republicans allied with Democrats to block it. The ship subsidy effort collapsed as house Republicans and most Democrats opposed direct aid. Other stalled measures included tariff revision postal savings forest reserves Brownsville sailors child labor and four battleships.
Percival Lowell argues in Century that Mars, with a land-dominated surface and global intercommunication, would drive life toward terrestrial and higher intellect. The harsh land world could select for a dominant, mind-driven species capable of overcoming bodily limits.
The sea’s rays and skates are described as flat, whip tailed forms with upturned eyes. Sting rays prey on mollusks and are known as the clam cracker. Atlantic skates range from the tobacco box to the barn door, with bonnet and hedgehog names. New Jersey trawlers sell winged bycatch as sad dies for low prices.
A nearsighted visitor at an artist studio leaned toward a portrait and tried to touch the paint. The painter warned him not to touch, noting the portrait was not dry. The man replied that only dry paintings resemble his friends and left.
The Matla volcano lies buried under snow in Iceland and occasional eruptions melt ice floods. Melting torrents flood the land between Matla and the sea and carry ice masses to the ocean, making crossing the region dangerous.
A London Spectator remark notes Hottentot women hold elevated status in Africa. Married women reportedly reign as rulers, with husbands needing permission for basic sustenance. The piece compares this prominence to other negro races and highlights matriarchal influence.
A Naples Maine man praises Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat and lung complaints. The 40 year old remedy is sold by Houseworth Bros. drug store with trial bottles and guarantees. Elkhart druggists F. H. Bentz Co. and D. Miller advertise Hindipo kidney cure and nerve tonic with a full refund if no benefit.
Improved farm with clay sub soil three miles from market. Perennial clover dominates with orchards and woodland. No rough land except huckle berry marsh yielding $200 annually. Asking $60 per acre. Details from G B Arnold 109 North Second St Elkhart Ind Aldtt.
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