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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
A speaker condemns the claim that voters are corrupted by the Republican Party as a dirty slander. He argues campaign funds reflect legitimate education efforts for free government and questions the notion of widespread venal voting, urging Americans to reject the insult to public virtue.
The piece notes a state candidate viewed as a foregone conclusion holds a state convention and launches a campaign that ends with dull enthusiasm. As the Denver convention neared, interest waned among attendees who had gathered with hopes of significance.
The piece argues Bryan has altered his positions on free coinage government ownership and free trade. It questions whether his past ideas still matter if he becomes indispensable and warns that if Morgan is elected similar concealed ideas could be put into effect, with Lloyd's offering no insurance against this contingency.
A historical comment on the G O P and Democratic party, citing William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan. Hearst reportedly calls the discredited party stance a danger while Bryan faces a partisan critique, suggesting a shift in political alignment and future prophecy.
The Journal of Commerce denounces the Denver platform’s anti injunction plank as largely meaningless and unsound. It questions the rule that injunctions should not issue in cases where none would be needed without industrial disputes and argues direct contempt warrants swift punishment to ensure efficacy.
An OCR fragment notes political contrasts at two conventions. It mentions Democrats superior on the yell and contrasts with Hage, indicating a preference for oratory or enthusiasm in partisan settings. The text is fragmentary and lacks concrete names or dates.
Captain Scott of the Reliance risked his life to seal a gash and free the crew as a Hoboken ferry sank after a collision with a tug. He entered the engine room, tore down calking, and jammed his body into the water-logged space to slow flooding. Despite severe injuries, he returned to service and asked about the passengers, showing remarkable courage.
At Clark's Corners near Conesus Lake a lightning strike during a night storm shattered a barn post and deafened two Bartlett farm horses. The animals showed no injuries at first but became responsive only after light touch, later found to have broken eardrums. The Genesee Cor. Rochester Herald reports.
A Simla official proud of Turkomar rugs ordered a 3s telephone system during a business visit. On return, workers had run the wire under his writing table through his best rug, cutting it badly, fixing the rug to table and floor, leaving it unusable.
A bright exchange shows a dramatic scene as a young woman reveals an engagement formed within three hours after meeting. The dialogue captures astonishment and quick romance.
Levi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota states he was told he had six months to live due to heart and kidney issues. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his condition improved and he has felt well since. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A pair of well known writers and their wife, a published author, reside in Bohemian New York. Their four year old daughter recently faced a playful question about her mother sewing. She confessed she cannot recall sewing but notes her mother can smoke a cigarette.
A York state woman who suffered ten years with stomach and liver troubles credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with restoring her health. She lost weight, found energy, and can work through the day now, eating a simple breakfast of Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum.
At a Republican convention dinner in Chicago Congressman Longworth advocates honest politics. A social anecdote about Lurgan taunts a grocer who promises support to a rival, highlighting the saying that promising and performing differ in politics. A parent’s remark about family is also noted in a humorous aside.
A collage of old ad copy and jokes notes castor oil safety for infants, a humorous Henpeck tale, eye remedy claims, and a quip on parental feeding habits plus a remark on slow back pay for late wages.
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It highlights known wholesome components, gentle action, and ethical production. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
A business ad frames a piano trade offer promising the best price and extra value. It invites readers to reveal their stock and speeds, pledging to discuss tailored options to meet special piano needs.
The notice lists multiple piano and vocal items with prices from 160 to 800 dollars and a few smaller entries. It states five cents in anpe will bring your beak ol galectons, indicating a catalog-like promotion and pricing details.
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