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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
The article argues that honorary degrees by colleges reward serious work and rising achievement. It notes that recognition is gracious and encouraging, serving as a public incentive, while also stressing friends' duty to acknowledge worthy efforts.
The piece surveys English capitalization oddities and grammar slips from Harvard to Cambridge. It notes Brazil’s centennial celebration marking King John VI’s proclamation opening ports, with Portugal invited. It adds commentary on church state relations and a New York motorist and a French gun invention amid a garbled final snippet.
A week of chaos in Springfield Illinois saw a mob seize control for hours after a Negro man removed from the city assailed a white woman. One man died, several injured, and fires destroyed homes and a restaurant. National Guard units from Chicago were mobilized to restore order as additional outbreaks occurred in Oklahoma and elsewhere.
Count Richard von Arkovy, connected to Count Laszlo Szechenyi and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, attempted gas self-harm in New York after losing fortune on Wall Street. Also notes lawmakers and figures James Wickersham elected in Alaska and Mehmed Ali Bey recalling from U S post.
A mix of violent deaths and startling events includes William E. Annis shot at Bayside Yacht Club and dying later in Flushing, Capt. Hains accused of breaking up his home. two Evanston men building a Norse dragon ship duplate. Baldwin airship sets American flight record of two hours five minutes. Rosa Grazino indicted for killing her husband. Harry Jarrel and sister from Baltimore died from toadstool poisoning in Rochester. mutiny and murders by Chinese soldiers near Wuchow and Konghau. drownings of Charley Foresman and Henry Rose near Marquette. Methodist Episcopal church campaign for an anti interstate liquor bill. six killed and 18 injured in a Couronne gunnery ship explosion near Hyeres. Peoria insurer executive Lewis dies by poison. all details drawn from a broad 19th or early 20th century news digest.
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 12 thousands welcomed William Jennings Bryan as a presidential candidate with a joint reception by Republicans and Democrats. Norman E Mack chaired the event with Nor man E Mack, Henry D Clayton and John Worth Kern present. The capitol grounds hosted a large paradeless procession ending with a reception at the Bryan home where leaders and guests gathered for congratulations. A separate report from Paterson New Jersey notes cyclist Bot Schultz injured when thrown from his mower during a three mile race.
Four sailors of the German navy were killed during a man overboard drill aboard the cruise Undine in Manderburg Germany. The tragedy occurred when an order was miscommunicated during the exercise.
White cotton crepe or white linen waists with a plastron yoke embroidered in white or color. Six sizes 22 to 42 bust. yardage varies by width. Pattern costs 10 cents, send name address size and pattern number to Pattern Department.
Pattern 2615 for misses aged 14 to 17 features heavy gray linen with blue polka dots and six reverse tucks. Front includes a jabot option in white lawn with lace trim. back is plain with paired side tucks. Materials listed for sizes and pattern department submission.
An analysis of Peruna explains it as a blend of two kinds of remedies standard catarrh treatments and tonic aids. It argues chronic catarrh is widespread and that Peruna’s ingredients each have a recognized role in treating various catarrhal conditions.
Two old Hebrew beggars travel through Pittsburg seeking charity for their capital. Ike climbs to a front door, sees two ladies playing one piano, and returns crestfallen as the hoped-for gift did not materialize.
Silas and Cyrus joke about a dime pamphlet scam. Reuben buys a one dollar offer for “absorbing literature” and receives a pamphlet “How Blotters Are Made” and another titled “Points on Turkish Towels.”
A reflection on colonial era boy discipline listing strict duties such as standing at meals going to bed at candlelight and not speaking in visitors presence. It notes prohibitions on shouting running without cause and harming animals plus punishment of jail for attempting risky acts. The piece ends with a remark that contentment is said to be better than riches, a claim treated as hearsay.
A letter argues coffee causes headaches and nervousness while Postum cures them. It shares a Wisconsin speaker’s experience of headaches fading after switching to Postum and endorses the product from the Postum Company of Battle Creek Michigan. The note promotes The Road to Wellville and asserts reader letters are genuine.
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