18 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
The piece frames the human body as a powerful engine where air and fuel drive energy. It asserts oxygen is essential, nitrogen moderates combustion, and the body converts food into carbon dioxide and water, with carbon dioxide highlighted as significant to breathing effects.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee cites a Youths Companion account of the Portsmouth sailing a British sloop of war Archer twice around during a speed trial off Kensington West Africa on November 12 1859. An onboard log allegedly confirms the facts, though embellishment adds the twice round claim.
A Parisian five year old daughter of working parents has a documented history of violent acts. She attempted to cut her brother’s tongue, set a residence on fire with petroleum, and stabbed a man. Public institutions refused to house her, prompting bailiff action and eventual state involvement. Authorities cite degeneracy per Professor Lombroso’s theories.
A French officer, the American ambassador to Japan, and Marquis Katsura all say war between the United States and Japan is unlikely or not imminent. They agree the financial strain and Japan's position point to peace, while noting that war remains possible but not justification for fear.
A teaching notes anger is wasteful as temper loss drains vitality. The passage laments how temptation spurs rage and hints at clever schemes such as using balloons to smuggle goods past customs checks. It imagines a 400 foot gas balloon made invisible to aid officials’ detection.
Louis A. Gregori, who fired upon Maj. Dreyfus during the Pantheon ceremony for Emile Zola, was acquitted by a jury. The week’s review also notes other personal items, resignations, and notable legal actions from across the world.
Former congressman Littlefield writes to Speaker Cannon defending the Littlefield bill and urging respect for diverse views on liquor shipment in prohibition states. He cautions against treating any member as a dictator and emphasizes the need for an able, independent leader in the House.
In the Michigan Central tunnel under the Detroit river a fire trapped about 200 workers on Monday night. Two men die from suffocation including shaft superintendent W. R. Kimball and worker Bert Johnson. Fire started near Shaft No. 4 from crossing electric wires amid heavy timber supports.
A Henderson Boyd Lumber Co. log train wrecked on a trestle about five miles north of Sameon Alabama on September 1 killing three and injuring twenty one.
The great council of the Improved Order of Red Men of the United States began its sitting in Bridgeport on Monday. The sessions for transaction business continued as the council gathered for deliberations and official matters.
San Antonio reader W Walton describes severe catarrh with night sweats and deep cough in 1902. After trying remedies he used Peruna and claims symptoms disappeared and health improved, with occasional use for bad colds since. A second note presents a joke about death from lead poisoning from the St Louis Times.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure with Hulls Catarrh Cure sold by Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists. It references F J Cheney Co and statements of trust and testimonials. A stray note mocks soldiers learning to stand on one leg due to war injuries.
A curious rootless cactus of the California desert rolls across the sand for eight to nine months. When rains arrive it takes root where dropped, spreading rapid shoots that become new cacti. Roots stay shallow but form an extensive, dense network absorbing moisture and nutrients.
A reader letter from North Dakota recounts years of coffee sickness including headaches and nervousness. After switching to Postum the writer notes clearer skin, restored energy, no indestion, and reduced nervous symptoms. The family reports their children thrive on Postum as well. Read the Road to Wellville for more.
Property owners will save trouble and expense by avoiding misrepresentation and adulteration in paint materials. The Dutch Boy Painter trademark marks pure White Lead from National Lead Company. A free testing outfit and paint book are sent to those who request it from Woodbridge Building, New York City.
The painter Corot and his sister owned a Faubourg Poissonniere house. A tail or tenant unable to pay rent asked for help. Corot gave the money but asked secrecy claiming family discord. The tenant later repaid with rent via his sister, who kept half.
Mrs. H F Budke reports her seven month old daughter suffered severe facial eczema for months despite medical care. After two months using Cutriura Remedies, the child improved dramatically and showed no signs of eczema by April and May 1907.
A brief exchange reveals a dying joke as Shaver mentions his uncle died and cut him out of the will, provoking a sharper retort about the will’s final act.
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