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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
A letter argues against immediate voting rights for new arrivals, urging five year residency before voting. It criticizes foreign language barriers and calls for the Anti-saloon League to stay out of politics while praising temperance efforts as beneficial when standalone.
James J. Hill, veteran Northwest railroad manager, says things are moving forward nationally but cautions against rushing. He notes much work remains and that Taft cannot do it alone, needing cooperation from several millions of people.
Mrs A B Kellogg and Gen Willard of Brookston visited this week with Mr and Mrs A C Mallon and Addie Fletcher of Knox who has been visiting the Mortons. Francesville Business Men's Association plans to meet the first week in January to elect officers for the ensuing year and discuss other important matters.
Pride of g fle t catarrh remedy advertised with an atomizer and mouth treatment priced at $1.00. Blue Front Drug Store promotes relief guaranteed for nasal and throat catarrh. Other items mentioned include data calls at $148 each and local notices about road work and visiting relatives.
Notice from J. A. Hayworth stating he has a cold half interest in his shop and that all accounts must be settled as he closes his old book account.
A few farms for rent south of Franceville are listed. For particulars contact ALIN Shick.
One black yearling heifer with white face and one yearling steer dark brindle with white face taken up. Owner may reclaim by calling the undersigned and paying expenses. John Watson Shunt Farm Gilliam Township.
A U S cruiser pursuing a derelict sighted a low bank that proved to be a floating island. The mangrove covered isle held three coconut palms, no water, and shifting position as the ship docked nearby. Experts note such landmasses form from hurricanes and seismic upheavals and drift for months until reattached or eroded.
A London Fun note shows Belinda insisting on buying eggy spices and a stale loaf to make bread pudding. She declares she never lets anything go to waste, while Harry questions the need for such provisions.
A dialogue unfolds as a man gazes into the distance and murmurs that sorrow will dwell in the unknown future while affirming to a companion that the present is beautiful. She agrees but asks if he will buy her a ring, noting her partner’s odd taste.
A long excerpt describes Alaska ravens in Unalaska coastal life, their behavior, feeding on offal and sea birds, and their striking plumage and clever bills. The piece notes their role in scavenging, swift travel, and migration along the southern coast to Sitka, with a comparative note on lore of ravens and a short, unrelated railway train anecdote about mistaken identity and a kiss on a station platform.
A mother tries to rouse Tommy who refuses to wake before 10. She mentions a tale of a boy who found a purse of gold after waking at 6. Tommy retorts that the boy who woke first would have lost it.
An Irishman Pat and an American discuss wealth. The American claims America is the richest today. Pat replies Ireland will soon be richest, noting that the capital is Dublin.
Fragmented OCR narrative describes a con man, identified as a brilliant yet misguided figure, who deceived victims through fake somatic education and forged schemes. It notes a lawyer’s involvement and a pursuit to bring the dishonest man to justice, with references to a London business setting and a courtroom outcome.
Public sale announced to move to Jennings county and will be held at the seller’s residence five miles west and two miles north of Franceaville three fourths of a mile east of Pinka mink river and nine miles southwest of Medaryville.
On Thursday at 7 o'clock the following property will be sold: five horses including a 7 year old brown mare and others, 18 head of cattle with two milking cows, 18 hogs, three spring calves, and an array of implements such as two wagons, a binder, harrow, John Deere sulky plow, walking plow, cultivators, disk, planters, mills, stoves, milk tank, and other goods. Terms: nine months credit without interest if paid when due, otherwise 8 percent interest from date. six percent discount for cash. Hot lunch on grounds.
Auction notice listing Gasper J H Hepp as auctioneer and EK 8 with Bureet as clerk for a local sale. Details are fragmentary but indicate a scheduled bidding event.
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