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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
6
The tale describes Thomas Byrnes as New York City’s elevated police inspector who keeps a secretive Mulberry Street office filled with criminology artifacts. He tests a reporter’s honesty by leaving papers and a pen holder arranged to reveal any attempted reading or tampering.
A late night creak on a stair board in the Grigson house triggers Mr Grigson to accuse John before family wakes. A burglar's bag of valuables is found at the scene and the squeaking board remains. The incident is noted by Youth's Companion as a curious oddity.
An old gentleman with a benevolent air wrongly occupies a young girl's newspaper on a moving train. He apologizes and the girl asks for her fried fish from the paper as the train stops at her station. The anecdote, sourced from the London Mail, highlights etiquette and a whimsical ending.
A business man tells his son about sizing up people then recalls a noisy crowd that pounded a door at an imposing residence. A woman asks what they want and the man asks to speak to Miss Shmith, prompting a comic mispronunciation and a request to identify Mr Shmith so the group can go home.
The Emporia Gazette extols barbers as respectful professionals who focus on service rather than idle chatter. It contrasts high class shops with low end ones, noting clean atmosphere and courteous conduct, while debunking myths about barber shops being wicked or noisy.
An Englishwoman visiting Washington dined in the Capitol restaurant with a senator. She complained of no terrapin, later learning the dark fat dish she avoided was the terrapin. She expressed surprise she had not tried it, expecting a whole roasted presentation.
A gossiping telephone desk worker recounts playing matchmaker and prank calls to a red headed cashier and his supposed wife. The tale centers on a Jersey shoe factory heir and a bluffing misdial that ends with humorous confusion.
A Frenchman debates being square after settling a hotel bill with the landlord. The landlord says you are square, the guest discovers he is round, and laughter follows over a misheard phrase. English proves puzzling in this humorous exchange.
Local shop ads promote discounts on Oxfords and cookware while notes mention Hall's Cash Store and Malion's Department Store. The paper also reports a drowning victim on Tippecanoe river, a sheriff candidate from Monterey, and weather and population center trivia from 1900s era data.
A column from the Idaville Observer ponders human cruelty calling out those who enjoy causing pain to animals, birds, and pets. It condemns brutish pleasure in suffering and suggests punishment for those who dominate and torment living beings.
A set of maxims urges waking early, maintaining poise, sharing cheerful words, boosting family and businesses, and avoiding negativity. It advises not to nag rivals, to act, and to walk erect while promoting positive conduct and progress. A brief ad follows for Chamberlain's Salve priced at 25 cents, claiming relief for a skin disease.
An advertisement urges a young man to enter politics stirring discussion on civic service. The notice positions youth participation as key to renewal and public involvement.
Rev Jacob E Meeker of St Louis urges readers to support young men entering politics despite fears of corruption He cautions against overzealous supporters who trade principle for power and argues for political engagement through honest effort He endorses early political education and emphasizes civic duty for youths and families plus the need for better roads and mail delivery for rural patrons.
The focal rain market reports price quotations corrected at 5 p.m. Thursday. No 2 Wheat No 3 Wheat yellow Ear Corn yellow corn shelled mixed corn and taters per bushel listed with current market values and elevator update.
The Tribune apologizes for a delayed issue due to moving into new quarters and press setup. For sale is a Champion binder used two seasons, offered cheap. Inquiries: Geo. Helmano, R. R. 3, Francesville, Indiana.
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