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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
3
A discussion on the appropriate age for marriage for women notes that views vary by era. It argues that men favor maturity and steadiness over youth, suggesting ages 35 to 40 as ideal, and cautions against aging women underscoring youth with fashion or artificial measures.
The 1903 census reveals a sharp rise in asylum populations from 1890 to 1903, outpacing general growth. Cartoonists’ suggested new party symbols include owl, dog, turkey, cat, buffalo, goat, and turtle. A New Jersey couple’s failed divorce bid highlights rising wedding costs and marital strain.
Secretary Metcalf releases Admiral Converse findings praising U S ships as not inferior to foreign navies. He notes compromises in design improved overall performance, confirms Indiana and Kearsarge hulls sit lower, while most other ships carry higher gun positions. Our ships armed better than opponents.
The Navy department announced on Sunday that American torpedo boat flotilla arrived Saturday at Talcahuano, Chile, four days ahead of schedule. The group will remain five or six days before proceeding to Callao.
Guthrie Oklahoma delegates to the state convention backed W J Bryan with all 75 counties endorsing him in Saturdays Democratic primaries indicating strong statewide support for Bryan in the delegation selections.
Charles W. Morse financier and ice trust promoter was arrested in his steamer stateroom as the Etruria reached quarantine. He was detained until docked, released on $20,000 bond to face two indictments for grand larceny involving $100,000, then returned to his Fifth Avenue home to declare innocence and seek trial. He plans to plead not guilty in open court Monday before Justice Dowling.
In Valparaiso Chile the American fleet of 16 battleships under Rear Admiral Evans passed the harbor with President Montt and officials aboard the training ship Gen Baquedano. The Chilean navy saluted as the ships formed a great semicircle and then headed toward Callao Peru.
Seventy two New Orleans dock workers from all labor classes, members of the Dock and Cotton council, were indicted by the United States Grand Jury for conspiring to restrain trade in violation of the Sherman act. The action followed the council’s refusal to allow the Coal Wheelers' union to coal the steamer Habit bound for Puerto Cortez.
Two men, one in U S Marine Corps uniform and the other in civilian clothes, jumped overboard from the tug Annie R Wood en route from Newport to Fort Greble on Sunday and drowned. The bodies were not recovered. the uniformed man is believed to be Private Benjamin G Steenerson, son of Congressman Halvor Steenerson, Minnesota. The other man is thought to be John M McIntosh, a marine awaiting discharge. Capt Rich of the tug said both men showed no warning before leaping off near Cananicut Point. Steenerson enlisted October 24, 1907 at Hast Grand Forks Minn.
George J. Norman of Brookline and Newport a prominent grocer and polo player died after surgery at Corey Hill hospital Brookline He had been operated on twice and developed pneumonia during recovery He distinguished himself as a gunboat Gloucester officer in the Spanish American war by saving Admiral Cervera from the burning Infanta Maria Teresa
In Columbus Ohio Governor Harry Fr ay signed the Rathburn bill banning intoxicants on trains except where solds in compartments or cars. it takes effect immediately. Violations become a misdemeanor punishable by fine.
An explosion of a boiler in the basement of Adrian Public School Friday tore away the floor of the primary department and precipitated a teacher and 60 pupils into the basement. Many were burned and scalded in a frightful manner.
Annapolis Maryland professor W F C has gon of the Academic force at the naval academy died here Friday. He graduated from the academy in the engineering class to 1880.
Minneapolis report states Christopher Fagen a coachman driven by a dream in which he was accused of crime killed himself shortly before noon Wednesday. He died in his room in the barn at Dr. Martha Ripley's residence at 40 Tenth street south where he was employed.
Bert Hendersister, stepson of Nathan Taylor and son of Mia Bell Taylor, confessed Sunday night that he fired the shot that killed Nathan Taylor behind a Creston confectionery. The steamer Crispin brought news from Pars, Brazil, reporting no yellow fever cases among passengers arriving near Galveston.
Shamokin Pa February 18 A rush of fire dirt and coal entombs 28 miners in Midvalley No 1 mine near Mt. Carmel. Rescue teams totaling about 100 workers search the mine and surface shafts as engineers report air is good and digging continues. Seven Americans among the trapped, others foreigners. Ownership rests with Mid Valley Coal Co linked to J S Wentz & Co. Heavy rains thawing caused the collapse.
New York February 18 report of a spectacular fire high in the Singer building. A four foot diameter plumber’s furnace filled with blazing charcoal on the cupola ledge was blown by a wind gust, sending sparks as firemen reached the 40th floor. Fire crews arrived by elevator and fought the blaze, cooling the furnace within minutes to prevent spread to nearby roofs.
In Washington two professors at the Berlitz School of Languages fought with knives leaving Rene DeServiere unharmed and Otto Finchinger under arrest after a hallway quarrel escalated. Finchinger, dismissed, blamed the French colleague for the clash as police and hospital reports note injuries were treated.
The article extols a universal standard for healthful living and reliable goods approved by physicians and the Well Informed of the World. It highlights Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical, wholesome family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and available from leading druggists.
The article recalls how Senator Hoar of Massachusetts loved whist and played with skill. A friend notes his rare impatience when paired with a slow partner, yet the pair often led against strong players. During a game, a spectator asked his progress and he replied that he was doing well given three adversaries.
A mother describes her baby niece suffering severe eczema for over a year under doctors care. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child recovered in three months, ending sleepless nights and constant scratching. Alice L. Dowell of St Louis reports the cure.
A child tells his father that no more plaster will fall from the nursery ceiling because they bumped it all off yesterday. The exchange features Willie and his dad in a light household moment.
A western physician aids a sick boy by leaving a readable prescription, prompting the mother to note its effectiveness. In a separate vignette, a man seeking change at a church fair booth learns the attendants have none, and he has no ten to offer, prompting his departure.
A renowned German doctor declares caffeine in coffee weakens heart muscles and leads to undernourishment and organic disease. He recommends Postum as a healthful substitute, citing personal and patient results. The message promotes Postum from the Battle Creek company with a reference to The Road to Wellville.
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