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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
7
The article outlines ways to obtain and retain employment highlighting first impressions honesty and clean personal conduct. It urges punctuality, energy and confidence, fulfilling promises and living within means while maintaining decorum at work and in the home. It stresses personality strength, restraint from gossip and prioritizing home life after work.
The text argues nature is the primary healer but medicine aids carefully. It notes mucous membranes trap and expel particles, sneezing and coughing defend airways, and mild antiseptics can help if used prudently. Breathing should primarily occur through the nose, not the mouth, and nasal blockage disrupts air flow and health.
A humorous Irish legend retold with Patrick preaching to kings and Druids. A holy pig invasion, shamrock symbolism, and baptism spree reshape ancient Erin, mixing satire and faith as snakes vanish and pagan rivals are outwitted.
A report by Hardy BE Johnson and Robert E. Lavery to Starke County commissioners finds Jacob P. Quigley, former recorder, defaulter by 4759.18 dollars. The inquiry cites 1226 entries of undercharging by Quigley, who admitted a shortage but claimed it under 2500 dollars. Bondsmen and the county repaid 2000. action against Quigley was ordered.
Ashes of Tur ner H. Johnson to be scattered at home as relatives oppose cremation plan. In Wabash County, saloon license rulings halt new licenses where an existing license on the same property remains. James Oliver, plow magnate and philanthropist, buried in Riverview mausoleum as 5,000 employees lead funeral cortege. Ft Wayne plant of Ft Wayne Pressed Brick Co.—worth $20,000—destroyed by fire amid high water hampering firefighting.
Flood waters from the St. Joseph and Hikhart rivers converge on Buikhart Indiana flooding four hundred houses. Homes sustain one to five feet of water across the city district.
In Richmond Indiana the Wayne county prohibitionists list 13 delegates to the state convention and include Mrs. Hannah Grave among the named women. Nominations were made for several county offices. Town Threatened With Destruction. Boonville Indiana fire from the Southern Indiana tobacco warehouse at Newburg gutted the town, spreading to the business district and destroying nearly a full block. Big Flood Damage. Peru Indiana Wabash river overflow causes about ten thousand dollars in flood damage and factory disruption amid widespread flooding.
John W. Shaffer of Muncie, a survivor of the Civil War with the 124th Indiana infantry, fell dead at the edge of a grave being dug by workers. In Fort Wayne, Chas. O. Budd, a Pennsylvania trainman, was electrocuted after misidentifying a live wire while searching with a lantern.
Residents brace for rising Ohio River levels in Evaneville Indiana as lowland farmers move livestock and household items to higher ground amid forecasts of up to a 30 foot crest. The page notes the urgent flood threat and widespread preparations.
Emmett Huggins former bailiff to the county commissioners court is said to have supplied grand jury information leading to the indictment of Commissioner John McGregor on a 3800 bribe claim from Atlas Engine Co. Huggins allegedly knew of a deal between McGregor and Arthur Wilcuts and may have testified to unleash damaging disclosures.
A well dressed man claiming to be a former professional burglar arrived at Joseph Van Camp’s Main Street home offering to repay $81.50 stolen from a pair of trousers two and a half years ago. He returned $1.50 and would not reveal his name while asking if Van Camp had missed any funds. In related notes, the State Anti-Saloon League reports February remonstrances led to a wave of saloon closures across several Indiana towns and townships, with 05, £ 33 population dry out of 1,018 townships statewide.
Heavy rains cause the Ohio to rise in Lawrenceburg Indiana with excess flow from the Miami and Whitewater rivers. The Big Four threatens to discontinue service between Lawrenceburg and Aurora unless the flood subsides.
Authorities report one thousand blank money orders stolen from Station 129 Chicago and altered to amounts up to 230 dollars are being passed by a man and woman duo across Northern Indiana merchants. In Evansville First district saloonmen meet and vow to back no candidate unwilling to accept liberal views on the liquor question.
Elwood Ind The Elwood Light and Heat Co applied for a receiver and Elwood Trust Co was appointed to take charge. There are no legal creditors and only outside bonds. Extensive improvements to lines necessitated action.
The body of George th, a printer and son of Pittsburg parents, found west of Liberty after leaving home due to drinking. believed killed by a train. In Indianapolis Jesse C Tarkington, former prominent newspaperman born Bloomington 1859, dies of brain disorder after seven years of illness. Ft Wayne reports Jos Re Ra e examining a target brother's Belcher phi.
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