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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
The text argues that civil service is a fixed good government institution but its practical operation remains an unsolved problem. It cites inefficient administration as the main danger to merit systems, notes officials' short terms hinder enforcement, and stresses the need for long study and expert knowledge to properly apply merit laws.
The article argues most insanity arises not from heredity but from life habits and diet. It notes over-stimulating, unbalanced feeding worsens mental illness and disease, and that rational nutrition improves treatment. It warns highly stimulated individuals fare worse when disease strikes, complicating cures.
A reflective piece on how high skill alone fails without a strong personality and initiative. It contrasts bold, early delivery of messages with hesitation and missed opportunities, illustrating how young men imitate admired figures yet falter when not taking decisive steps. It warns against passive waiting at the doorway of opportunity.
Harriet Coates presents exercises to combat digestive issues caused by corset tightness. The program promotes natural digestion via body movement, abdominal pressure, and guided circular strokes targeting the colon and torso for improved muscular and nervous action, starting with standing positions and progressing to kneeling routines.
A damaged clipping hints at a discussion of overshoes and rain gear but text is garbled. Core fragments reference rubber overshoes and a vague setting or event, lacking clear names or dates. Further readable context is required to form a concrete headline and summary.
The guide explains placing the coffee pot on the right and the tea kettle at the head of the plate, with both on a tray at the foot of the table before the hostess. Boil water under the coffee pot, add coffee to the glass top, and light the burner for a few minutes.
Cretonne is very popular this season for evening coats and ventu, an appliqué, and new cretonne parasols are advised for morning wear. The design should be reasonably small with light decoration to a heavy cotton fringe border. Handle style remains distinctive.
Floral offerings covered cemetery graves around Indianapolis for Decoration Day. A parade united military civic and fraternal groups. Memorial services were held at the soldiers and sailors monument by United Spanish War veterans and the Union Veteran Legion. A musical program by the Indianapolis Newsboys Band followed. Memorials at Crown Hill featured a national salute by German American veterans and an address by Newton J. McGuire.
A vast Madison crowd witnessed a monumental dedication as 4 companies of the Second U.S. Infantry from Ft. Thomas Kentucky 12 companies from Louisville 1 200 National Guardsmen and 600 Civil War veterans paraded past the new Soldiers and Sailors monument. Governor Willson of Kentucky and William A Ketchem former Indiana G A R commander spoke. Adjutant General Oren Perry of Indiana reviewed the procession. George Middleton of Chicago donor and former Civil War trooper helped honor the event. Senator Hemenway attended late due to travel issues.
In South Bend John Winson of Marshall Michigan received a five year prison term after confessing to lying to Judge Morris in circuit court. He was arrested on a bicycle theft charge and admitted his only prior arrest was this case, which the judge uncovered.
In Columbus Indiana reports claim Civic League failed to file required names with the county auditor, nullifying a blanket remonstrance effort to close saloons. The outcome shows a victory for the saloons as no list was filed.
Indianapolis judge 5S. R. Altman of Lebanon awards C. S. Byers of Hazelrigg one thousand dollars against Adams Express Co. for the death of seven black Orpington chickens killed during shipment to the Jamestown exposition last year.
Indiana governor J Frank Hanly told Harvard graduates that the negro race needs to learn obedience to law and urged them to work for the abolition of the liquor traffic in his Washington address.
Miss Florence Tyner aged 25 residing four miles north near Curtisville took poison while her parents were away and died after a long spell of suffering. The incident occurred in a rural area and is being reported as a fatal poisoning case with local distress. Authorities are expected to investigate circumstances surrounding the death.
Daniel Leslie of Indianapolis died in Gold Hill Oregon from heart failure while there for his health. His wife and two children were with him at his death.
In Petersburg Indiana the five year old son of Traylor Selby died after consuming more than a half gallon of cherries. The child suffered severely before death.
A lightning bolt struck the roof of the Evansville courthouse but did not damage the structure. The Jewel and John Hopkins were blown into the river and later recovered with difficulty.
A two year old boy from Oakville identified as Perry Rhoten was found unresponsive after exposure to rat poison. Authorities reported the incident involved over study related stress and the child died, prompting a local investigation.
In Ligonier Indiana William Patterson abducted Mrs. Sargent from Dr Franks home and forced her into his car. A posse led by Ernest Franks pursued and Patterson was killed by return fire after a wounded brother in law fired. Mrs Sargent was unharmed.
Oliver H. Hartman aged 45 in Columbus Indiana admitted stealing one duck and six goose eggs valued at 60 cents from his father B A Hartman a wealthy commission merchant. He was sentenced to one to eight years in the Michigan City penitentiary after his father pressed the charge that he traded the eggs for booze.
Princeton Indiana resident Francis Schlatter known as a "divine healer" was fined twenty dollars for practicing medicine without a certificate after a local medical society complaint. He received a letter claimed to be from British Ambassador Bryce in Washington saying the case would be taken to the British government for investigation.
In South Bend Indiana Chief McWeeny refuses to surrender R A Gaver for a $500 reward offered by the Railway Protective Association, demanding the full $1 000 and stating Gaver will be tried locally for horse stealing if not paid.
William Sturgill, a wealthy Columbus area farmer, is dying eight miles west of town after a leg amputation at the Columbus sanitarium. Despite attempts by local physicians with every known hiccough remedy, he remains in a fatal fit.
James Weedman, held in Jasper jail for two weeks, made two suicide attempts in custody. He hanged himself with a bedsheet but was cut down and revived. A later attempt with a handkerchief failed before he was moved to the insane asylum.
Jasper Indiana County Clerk Hather resumes docket in the People's State Bank of Huntingburg failures. Charles Boehrens, tried and acquitted, is granted a brief respite as other defendants’ cases proceed.
Martin Pfafenbach of the Washington hotel claims innocence amid accusations he stole a quarter from a hotel guest in South Bend Indiana. Police hold Pfafenbach on a $2000 bond as he alleges a conspiracy.
Decoration Day was observed in Petersburg on a larger scale this year. An unusual event was the burial of Harvey Lamb, an aged Civil War veteran remembered as an honored figure in the community.
John Jans, who killed his wife and fled, was captured in Henderson Kentucky. He confessed upon arrival stating jealousy likely caused the brutal act.
Harry Fye of Richmond was convicted and sentenced at Jeffersonville to a state reformatory for several years following a nonsensical social assault against a woman in Wayne County. The case involved charges of robbery and assault related to the incident.
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