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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
6
The text mixes whimsical observations and brief notes. It mentions a Minnesota cow eating concrete, Bible history via Salome, a circus trip, American camel origins, Standard Oil profits, a Colorado train robbery, a long Adirondack cave, temperance advice, an Africa lion attack report, and England proposing dry docks for colonies.
A historical remark notes that firing a twelve inch gun costs as much money as an editor earns in two years, illustrating the high expense of wartime artillery versus civilian wages.
Missouri's labor bureau head advises people to view servants as family members. He notes this approach may be met with resentment and describes it as a potential hardship in some cases.
Professor Starr warns Roosevelt’s age could hurt if he contracts fever in Africa. The professor’s fear is unfounded as Roosevelt has no age.
The note questions the revived use of bee stings for rheumatism and asks why a more potent yellow jacket sting would not be even more effective. It contrasts sting strength with therapeutic value.
A German scientist claims whale milk offers strong nutritional value for human consumption. He warns that counterfeit whale milk could soon appear on markets, signaling potential fraud risks for buyers and regulators alike.
A railroad accident in Missouri involved one of Mr Harriman's trains. Spectators question how Aeolus could have caused such a blast on the railway scene.
Tailors declare men will have padded hips this spring and reassure there is no chance of requiring rats as part of the new style.
The proposal to close minnows may influence sardine stocks. The note that almost any dry salted small fish is sold as sardines underscores how canned products blur species lines in the market.
A Figaro writer argues poker is not American but an old French game revived. The piece notes that many Americans would welcome French experts to demonstrate their skill, setting aside debate about the score.
A Mexican member of Maximilian’s firing squad has died at age 104. He remained anonymous, yet he helped shape history by aiding the downfall of Napoleon III and the dispersion of Europe’s map. Meanwhile spring weather favors wheat, with winter wheat in good condition and a likely surge in spring sowing as prices rise and a bumper crop is hoped for.
The Maxwell-Briscoe auto plant at Newcastle will be enlarged, adding 800 workers and boosting output from 10 000 to 18 000 cars. The piece notes broader local industry growth and employment prospects in Indiana.
Fifteen year old Daisy Durbin attempted drowning at Vincennes but was saved by Jasper Carlisle. Her mother forbids her from attending shows.
Oil drillers south of Linton have quit the field and moved to a different site after discovering no oil. No signs of petroleum were found, ending the project in the area.
Joseph Stoughton aged 54 a wealthy Cass county farmer was killed when a bull gore incident occurred in a lane on his property. The tragedy occurred as he tended to livestock prompting an investigation into the bull involved.
Frank F. McCrea filed an affidavit in criminal court charging Charles C. Carr manager of the Indianapolis baseball club with engaging in professional baseball on a Sunday. The action marks the first test of the Sunday baseball law.
Governor Marshall announced the appointment of William A. DeHarity of Elwood as chief accountant under the new public accounting law. He also named William A. Fogarty of Indianapolis and John H. Boltz of Winchester as Democratic and Republican deputies respectively. All appointments take effect June 1.
G W Thompson a millwright of Indianapolis shot and killed his wife after mistaking her for a burglar. The incident occurred in their home and the death was nearly instantaneous. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
Daniel Bayliff, famed Middle West heavyweight, was instantly killed in Muncie when a blow from an engine delivered the final knockout. The incident ends his long career noted for strength and stature in boxing circles.
John W. Cooper died at the Putnam county poor house from infirmities of old age. He claimed he would have turned 102 in June, his next birthday.
Leo Smith aged 19 third baseman for Kokomo dies after colliding with Bluffton first baseman William Rennard during a ball game. He suffers internal injuries and passes away, prompting league officials to review the incident.
In a moment of despair Mrs. R. E. Durham of South Bend drank three ounces of chloroform at her parents’ house. She survived and is recovering thanks to the aid summoned by her two year old child.
Professor Benjamin M. Hoak of Purdue University was struck by a sixteen pound hammer throw by Guy Conwell of Van Buren during the State high school track and field meet on Stuart Field in Lafayette and died from his injuries.
Bertha Hillman of Petersburg claims damages after her husband drowned while intoxicated on liquor allegedly partly bought from William Stewart, a saloon keeper in Jimtown on the Wabash. The Knox Circuit Court awarded $4,000.
In Owenville youths pursue a curious pastime as boys drive mice harnessed like race horses, guided by Women who yield to the tiny racers. The sight of a boy flogging a color decorated mouse is described as unusual.
Evangelist Ora S. Gray received two threatening letters ordering him to desist from attacking vices. The letters, from local saloon men, followed a five week revival in Elk Hart. Dr. Gray refused to identify the writers.
Columbus lawyer and schoolteacher Charles W. Caldwell faces trial for attempting to abduct Beulah and Helen Remy. He appears in court to defend himself against a divorce suit filed by his wife seeking $1,000 alimony. Three women claim Caldwell as their husband in the pending cases.
A gold bearing spring chicken sold at Columbus to Thomas Noblett a local druggist yielded a sizable gold nugget in its craw. The chicken was purchased from a farmer near Columbus and investigators are now thoroughly searching its feeding area for more nuggets.
William Jarrett a longtime coal miner near Harmony says he has found gold on his ten acre farm and has worked a month drilling and collecting quartz samples. Miss Lida Scott 23 returns to Anderson after vanishing a month ago before her murder assault trial. She traveled alone through the South saying she sought pleasure not escape. Shirley Doyle was convicted of slashing Miss Scott's throat in an alleged murder attempt.
A Lebanon jury found James Q. C. Bradley guilty of second degree murder in the February killing of his wife in Indianapolis. The court imposed a life term after six hours of deliberation, while the defense contended she died by her own hand after being accused by him.
Shelby Partridge, 18, died from a gunshot wound during a rural charivari near North Manchester. The event involved two newly married couples who were belled. a shotgun discharged accidentally, tearing off Partridge's leg. Companions were denied entry to the house and a telephone, and delay in obtaining a doctor proved fatal.
A fashion page lists patterns for skirts, a cape, a reefer, a dress with guimpe, and a pillow top design. It notes sizes, fabrics, and adaptable materials, inviting readers to mail Paris Pattern No. with size name and address and includes a ten cent remittance.
Indiana capitalists propose an automobile service between Indianapolis and Chicago. They plan to sell 15 000 shares of 1 000 dollars each to raise 1 500 000 dollars. The line would mirror railroad practice with right of way a built road bed fenced and protected. Operations would run on schedules with limited and slow services and multiple car types including private cars.
A young visitor attempts to open an umbrella at his aunt's home as rain begins. The aunt, startled, declares she will not let it be wet, noting she has kept the umbrella dry for twenty three years.
A society man was reported held up by highwaymen and robbed of his watch and other vegetables. The editor explains the final word was misprinted and should have read valuables. The correction clarifies the harmless error in the report.
Miss Rinkels-Father always gives me a book on my birthday. Miss Tartley-What a fine library you must have. Town Topics notes playful lines about gifts and a well stocked library.
A Cleveland Leader quip contrasts Jones selling a horse with a strong reputation but no record. The cartoonish exchange emphasizes suspicion of sales pitches.
A New York normal school exam asked the value of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. A candidate answered that the tale teaches children to be kind to animals, especially rats, reflecting on moral education.
An anonymous missive to H. E. Barnard, state chemist, warns he will not finish his term. The writer accuses Barnard of abusing office to persecute people for bribes from firms.
An exchange questions the aim of society with blunt tone. The reply argues the object is to have their names appear in the paper as often as possible, reflecting a witty, self aware newspaper voice.
The pithy line likens courtship to a telephone call with adoration, a ringing belle, and giving a name to a maid. Cynicus quips that after the ritual you are taken in.
Roscoe Holdeman aged 19 was killed when his horse wandered onto a Wabash railroad track near Waka arausa after the youth fell asleep in his buggy. Investigators stated the accident occurred on the line as the train struck the horse and buggy.
The usaul harbingers mention robins migrating south and early baseball players seen around parks signaling the approach of spring according to a Puck sketch.
A brief exchange from the Kansas City Independent contrasts fat criminals with stout persons. The dialogue plays on how heft would complicate wrongdoing and moral judgment.
In a playful exchange about targets and taste, a mock debate centers on preferred shooting types, with the punchline focusing on enjoying rapid, downriver chutes. The lighthearted banter mirrors sports journalism tone and characters referenced remain fictional.
Mrs Jawback asks why men’s garments feature 80 pockets while Mr Jawback wonders if anyone knows. The dialogue presents a humorous exchange about clothing design and practicality.
A Sunday school lesson on James 3 1 12 warns that the tongue governs behavior like a bridle on a horse and a small rudder on a ship. It argues teachers bear heavier judgment for words and urges self control to avoid hypocrisy, with practical reflections on speech and influence.
The piece promotes Eastern Colorado as the prime area for new settlers with land priced from 10 to 20 dollars per acre. It notes crops suited to eastern conditions, cites widespread selling of high priced lands in older states, and highlights Lincoln County as a top agricultural county. W S Pershing of Limon, experienced on land surveys for the U P Railroad and government, aids buyers in securing locations.
A wry dialogue lampoons rising household gas bills and late homecomings, noting a wife waiting up while the elderly man laments monthly charges growing larger. The Chicago Tribune frame adds a humorous, urban newspaper voice.
The Wisconsin Sphinx notes Mabel’s preference for short sleeves amid a long sleeve trend. Fresh Studes suggest the wearer fears concealed arms arrest, a tongue in cheek take on fashion and safety at campus life.
Ionia Michigan resident James Greenman describes kidney trouble severe enough for three months in bed with pain and weight loss. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for passing stones and recovery without surgery, noting a price of 50 cents a box and availability from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
An old soldier and several residents endorse Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a lasting cure for constipation. The ad touts its gentle laxative action, tones intestinal muscles, and offers a free trial bottle by sending name and address to Dr W O Caldwell at 202 Caldwell Bldg Monticello, Illinois.
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