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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
The article surveys Saxe's Hindoo legend of six blind men and perception limits. It also notes railroad casualty figures, a return to the Houdon Washington on postage stamps, Hartford’s granite bridge, Emperor William elevating his daughter-in-law, and White Star Mine’s Titanic. It closes with a quip about bank tellers stamping counterfeit notes.
The article chronicles the Calabria Sicily quake of Monday, detailing Messina's ruin with fires and thousands dead or missing. It notes Reggio’s destruction, ships converted to hospitals, and international relief efforts led by Britain France and Russia.
The earthquake near Messina devastates Sicily and ruins flood Naples as King Victor Emmanuel and the queen head to Sicily from Rome. Rescue efforts save some but many are injured and trapped. looters are killed and consular losses are reported including American consul Arthur Cheney and his wife.
Reports from Pekin indicate Yuan Shi Kai was removed from office and Na Tung appointed grand councilor. An international protest grew as British American German and Japanese ministers debated whether foreign interests were involved while warning peace is endangered. The court moved to publicize impeachment tied to the 1898 coup and Kang Yu Wei’s flight amid court alarm.
Reprint of testimonials from Mrs. Joseph Hall Chase and Mrs. A L Wetzel praising Peruna as effective for coughs colds and sense of smell. They authorize use of their photos and statements in publications. Mentions The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio and a free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
The United States Atlantic battleship fleet completed two days ahead of schedule arriving in Suez from Colombo after a 3434 knot run. One sailor drowned after falling overboard near the Minois on the voyage. the Illinois searched the area as the fleet anchored. Admiral Sperry welcomed the ships at the flagship Connecticut and spoke of the Australasian visit as a feature of the cruise.
Prenton Kendall recalls a ne er do well in a New England town who boasts of a morning marriage that makes him seem content. The story unfolds as Kendall questions Silas about his unusual happiness and plan to rely on a partner for support.
A Victorian style anecdote shows a beggar report finding work for two relatives but not accepting it. A Louisville letter credits Postum and Grape-Nuts with restoring a coffee- addicted mother’s health, allowing her to care for five children and engage in charity work, ending with the product motto There’s a Reason.
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