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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
The author argues for prolonging human life beyond present limits by eradicating intemperance and disease, reducing pensions, and enabling the elderly to serve as advisers. Emphasis is placed on vitality through moderation, pure air, daily exercise, regular sleep, daily baths, and strict hygiene to preserve intelligence and prolong the normal life cycle.
An essay argues that a man’s walk reveals his inner self and moral qualities. It contrasts a deliberate, controlled stride showing self mastery with a light, rapid step indicating superficial effort and avoidance of sustained effort.
An essay argues that anarchists and militarism threaten civil progress. It urges the gospel of universal peace as a remedy and calls labor to champion peace while recognizing necessary strife against oppression. The piece links war to anarchy and stresses courage in promoting peaceful progress.
Edward Griswold McCullough arrives at Worthington in the Griswold inn family story. The cradle carried through generations from Ezra Griswold who brought the Connecticut family west in 1806 remains a treasured heirloom. The article traces the Griswold line from Ezra to Worthington Franklin Griswold and Harriet McCullough, now mother of two, as the cradle is prepared for baptism.
John Sharp Williams explains his early days in the Senate atmosphere. He recalls slipping into the cloakroom on the Democratic side and borrowing a cigar from a new senator. He plans more visits to acclimate to the Senate environment.
The London Globe explains swank as glamorized amiability, a social trick built on a cheerful smile and back slaps. It notes Americans use bluff as the counterpart, while a true swanker must be cheerful and attractive, or risk rejection and a waning swanking wall.
The New York Tribune notes a kosher Volks kitchen plan allowing orthodox Jews to obtain Sabbath lunches without handling money or tickets on the day of rest. Badges sold Friday for seven cents are worn by the eater and returned on Saturday, enabling meals while respecting tradition.
KatcherDid Jones awakens to sudden fame as Bocker-Yes, yet he cannot wake the neighbors. The fragment hints at an odd event propelling a person into notoriety while affecting those nearby.
Warrants for the arrest of seven building owners and three proprietors were handed to Prosecutor Jos B Talbot by the committee of 50 in South Bend Indiana. The warrants target gambling suspects with three exceptions. Named proprietors include Adelph Ginz Oscar Lippman Adolph Kamm Nicholas Schellinger of Kamm Schellinger Brewing Co Mary Margaret Smith Mrs Clara E Neuperth Mrs Johanna Hagerty and accused gambling house operators Geo J Wusneyr Jos M Sullivan and Jos Logan.
Rensselaer Indiana Robert Parker of Remington admitted guilt in three cases after his private bank failed December 18. He was sentenced to Michigan City Penitentiary for two to fourteen years and taken there immediately. Parker, 60, was a noted social and business figure, former state representative, and Fountain Park Assembly president. The bank collapse involved rotten core assets and worthless stocks and notes.
Terre Haute Ind One of two Root Glass Co plants employing 160 men producing beer bottles is shut as temperance measures cut demand President Root says the temperance wave reduces trade Indianapolis sees elects Mr Root president of Indiana Manufacturers and Merchants association whose members rely indirectly on alcohol traffic.
Amid rising tensions, the Law and Order League clashes with Equity farmers in Switzerland county. Protests escalate as Equity says shots were fired in Morefield, with bitterness over efforts to suppress Equity sentiment. Attorney General James Bingham plans to sue all brewing companies in Indiana within ten days to curb retail liquor activity, potentially ending many local breweries.
Hanly told 1,006 members of the Federation of Bible Classes at Tiffinapolis Indiana that it is the Christian duty of every man to vote in the May 15 primaries for good candidates for county offices. He warned that electing food men will keep county affairs clean and well run. The governor noted the campaign’s big fight centers on the start of the contest.
Maj Harold C Megrew 40, Spanish American War veteran and two-time city councilor, died suddenly at his home after an illness. Cause of death reported as cerebral hemorrhage followed an attack of acute indigestion four weeks earlier while presiding at a banquet.
Noblesville Indiana mayor Wilson demanded Police Chief James Venton resign and named Frank De Luce as successor. The charge says Venton failed to prosecute liquor law violators and was lax on gambling rooms.
Maude E Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes to Mrs Pinkham praising Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound for months of feminine illness. She reports regained health and strength after following the prescribed treatment and encourages other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
In South Bend Indiana State's Attorney Joseph B L Talbot is accused of attorney duties breach. Charles P L Holler of the St Joseph County Bar asks Judge Walter A Funk to appoint a three member committee to investigate. Parties stay silent and the nature of Holler's evidence is unclear. The case has caused a stir in the city.
A large Thompson Bottle Co warehouse in Gas City suffered a loss of 59000 in a blaze. A gale blew domes away from adjacent buildings and the plant’s operating department, housing 70 workers, was saved. Insurance covered the loss.
Franeville Indiana reports a robbery at a rear restaurant door as Carr, who had recently sold the place, was confronted by a masked man with a pistol demanding surrender. The assailant escaped with 1971 dollars while police begin an investigation.
Berry Dickey of Bulesville Indiana received a threatening letter from the Night Riders promising his saloon will be destroyed if he continues selling liquor on Sundays. The letter bears skull and crossbones on the head.
The new Odd Fellows hall at New Old Fellows' Hall Petersburg Indiana cost 15 dollars to build and was dedicated. Horace Kean deputy state grand master delivered the address. Twenty three lodges from Southern Indiana attended and 107 Odd Fellows marched in the procession.
Judge Whit H. Bainbridge declares his bid against J. H. Lisse, current prosecutor in Lawrenceburg Indiana. Report says Bainbridge is backed by Victor Cherting, a miller and local state representative, signaling strong local political support.
Davis holds a slight lead in Bloomington appointed delegates for the Second District Congressional convention. Delegates Cyrus B. Davis of Greens County and Alvin Padgett of Davies County are named with Davis in the lead as votes or support are counted.
A sequence of wind and storm damage in Johnson County, Indiana, and nearby towns caused extensive outages and property losses. Officials report $100,000 in total damages, with rail and line operators noting all wires torn down and cars unable to run. A tornado touched down in three Johnson County towns destroying barns, damaging houses, and wrecking telephone and telegraph lines, with preliminary damages around $50,600.
State Senator John Benz of Leavenworth Indiana and representative for Perry Crawford and Harrison counties died at home after a neck carbuncle led to two surgeries. He was 70 and had served in Sivansville’s state senate district.
The extensive strawberry belt behind New Albany Indiana suffered heavy losses from a hailstorm. Farmers reported severe damage to berry crops and fruit growers faced substantial losses.
Evansville, Indiana. Foxy Morris, a well known ballplayer, raced with death to reach his dying child. He received word just as the child was dying, boarded the first train from Decatur, and arrived only minutes after the loved one had passed away.
Herbert H. Edwards prominent Mason and Republican politician in Bedford Indiana died after falling from a second story window at his home. He was related to Senator John T. H. Ho wards. He died shortly after the accident.
Mrs. Alice Strube of this city is charged with attempting to dash out the brains of her infant on a concrete floor. She escaped from officers and ran two miles before being recaptured. Ely is Out Of St Evansville Ind A letter from Judge Bly says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Congress and will support Mayor Bodine for Congress.
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