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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
A Lincoln fair address argues farmers are not oppressed and should not face endless naval welfare criticisms. The writer defends Roosevelt era policies, rejects Bryan’s anti government agitation, and notes farmers benefited from high prices and rising values while warning against impractical schemes like free silver.
Col. Bryan laments discrimination against farmers in electing tillers of the act to Congress and the Senate. The piece urges watchfulness as events unfold and hints at further details to come.
Willam J. Bryan compares the model president to Grover Cleveland noting moral courage and ability to resist special interests. He praises Cleveland’s readiness to oppose his own party over free silver and questions Bryan's own moral courage by contrast. The piece suggests readers will weigh Cleveland more than Bryan.
The piece argues that expanded government inspection regulation and control drive up offices and salaries, citing $6,000 new offices at a $79 million annual cost and 10,000 more offices under Roosevelt policy. It questions Bryan’s stance, noting he supports expansion while denouncing borrowing, and condemns funding demands like postal savings banks.
A humorous tale recounts Judge Tom of Wayne County Pennsylvania describing a notoriously mean fisherman. The narrator details a misadventure at Lake Lahore with mishaps, a torn foot, a leaking boat, and a biting eel, showcasing the rivalries and rough humor of local anglers.
A musician and poet discuss the 17th century violin maker Guarnerius who died poor as the world rejected his thick violins. The tale notes that unrated Guarnerius instruments can fetch high prices, while famed figures like Hall Caine and Winston Churchill once snubbed him.
A celebrated foreigner is surrounded by a crowd of fans who clamour for parts of him as souvenirs. One asks for his ear, another for his eye to view the scenery, and a third for his nose with a bouquet. He jokes that Americans are souvenir hunters and retreats to stay intact.
History of ships shows biographers in ships as vivid as those of men. Jay Gould's yacht Atlanta sold from $140000 to $1750 amid tale of romance adventure and piracy. The gunboat Presidente of Santo Domingo had been plundered and abandoned in a southern harbor.
A clipped dialogue shows a character named Jim considering meat for Muner and preparing a meal rather than a race plan. The exchange hints at training motivation and appetite in a rural setting.
Reverend Brown asks the family dentist about a troublesome tooth while acknowledging his wife's judgment. The scene shows their interdependence and humor as he hesitates to reveal the exact tooth, relying on Mrs Brown’s prior message.
A juror in an Alabama trial rose and fled the courtroom after Mr. Clayton spoke, claiming confusion from the argument. He was arrested nearby and brought back, saying he preferred to leave until the questioning ended.
A city man orders milk from a farmer charging eight ten and fifteen cents for different purity and presence. The tale mocks how price and purity claims vary with service. Also a child falls from a window and a bystander jokes about evidence. A humorous exchange about a witness adds to the anecdote.
A mother finds Tommy and siblings at play arguing over apples as Tommy narrates a mock political scene. He describes adopting the unit rule and acting as chair of the delegation while voting to decide who gets the apple.
Fragmented ad style text includes lines urging mothers to examine Castoria bottles for infant safety. Scattered quotes mention a young man’s strength and a woman’s business acumen, with references to mothers and adults.
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