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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
The piece makes a string of remarks about public figures and money, citing Edward Atkinson on gumption, Russell Sage, a stretching midshipman, a Pittsburg millionaire candidate, and the idea that prominent overforty year olds are fodder for press narratives.
The Washington Post notes a claim that a woman's kiss could be worth 50 000 if paid in the same currency, implying a legal context where such exchanges might be litigated in court. The remark frames money as the measure of affection in a juridical setting.
It is claimed yawning is the healthiest exercise. Now we learn poetry sections exist not mainly to publish verse but to provide therapy, with their real purpose being therapeutic rather than literary.
A Scottish savant pursues a rumored herd of striped horses in Mexico while neglecting the numerous pubs at home in Edinboro where one sits on almost every corner.
The text notes Dr. Osler favors taxing bachelors and urges them to unite and thank him. It humorously suggests he could have supported chloroform for bachelors, implying the idea is satirical or critical, reflecting period debate on social taxes.
Richard Harding Davis calls the postal service the worst in the world. It is understood that Mr. Machen and Mr. Beavers share a strong dissatisfaction with current mail service levels.
The orange crop across Italy Spain and southern France is reported to be almost a complete failure. It is expected that the cotton seed olive oil yield will be as generous as ever.
A Chicago husband dubbed a champion mean man shot at his wife after claiming her train was 15 minutes late. He attributes the act to dyspepsia and urges a dynamite tablet as treatment.
The article argues that a peace tribunal loses relevance once hostilities begin, suggesting it should shut down operations as Europe’s foundries and industries work around the clock amid conflict.
Opinion questions whether any ballot system can be truly secret noting methods to reveal votes and contrasting devilish and virtuous attempts. It asks how much progress toward truly private voting has been made since voters spoke aloud at polling places.
The New York World notes the City History Club will safeguard remaining milestones on Manhattan Island. Beginning at City Hall, the Bowery marks the Boston road and Broadway the Albany road, with stones along Third Avenue and the Bloomingdale road.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, the millionaire inventor, receives letters patent for an improved locomotive boiler claimed to save fuel. It marks his continued success at the patent office as the eldest son of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt, bypassed in inheritance due to marrying against his father's wishes.
A stranger asks about the route to the next suburb while an automobile passes. A local observer comments on the road’s rough landscape, noting rocky hills and two deep creeks. The native voice adds a line mentioning nineteen police and stop watches.
An amused Philadelphia reporter quotes a confident golfer who jokes he will win many medals and fears there will not be enough room for them all. The exchange highlights the player’s early swagger and mock bravado about future success.
In Sedgwick Arkansas on June 19 a father recounts how his son suffered dropsy and swelling, and after taking thirty five Dodd Kidney Pills over eight days the boy recovered completely and could run dance and sing, a result the father calls saving his life.
A misread warning from Boston led Belshazzar to rush copper sales, but the expected disaster did not materialize. The New York Tribune reports the frantic interpretation and hurried market moves amid looming catastrophe.
Tommy and Mr. Tucker discuss real estate ads with a punchline about an undesirable vacant lot. The remark comes as Tommy asks if such a lot exists while perusing listings, prompting a witty opera reference from Tucker.
To Mr. Carnegie. A plea that wealth be used to hasten progress by diverting a flyer in wheat. The verse urges the ironmaster to accelerate social or industrial change through practical action.
A speaker at the race track joke reflects on selecting a champion before it was ready, noting the timing of the choice and the ensuing disappointment. The exchange captures racing culture and humor from a Philadelphia Press excerpt.
A Boston Advertiser excerpt notes a father who was a printer and a husband whose wife bakes, the man sighing over the printed “pl.” The playful line links printing craft with domestic routines in a nostalgic vein.
A respected pastor testifies that switching from oatmeal and eggs to Grape-Nuts with cream, toast and Postum improved digestion, headaches, and energy for sermon prep. He notes lasting benefits over four years and mentions others helped by his recommendation, including a missionary to China.
Report describes a shooting affray and a mother who scalded her three year old child with a kettle of boiling water. Authorities say the Indiana vision project cannot be completed as expected due to heavy fire.
While walking on Columbus Street, Mrs. Will Wayland was assisted by a passerby when a thief snatched her diamond pin valued at 175 dollars. The pin was a gift from her father.
Miss Myrtle K Symonds aged 19 died at her Evansville home while family attended church. Heart disease was listed as the cause of death in the local report.
William Burkholder of Peru reports a three year old rose bush at his home that currently has more than a third of its buds open. In one cluster on a single stem there are fifty six red roses in full bloom.
Cathcart of the Bristol Hills near Goshen tends a 23 acre strawberry patch reputed as the largest in Indiana. He has just received an order for 300000 plants to be shipped to Texas.
Charles Jones famed as one of Tippecanoe county’s most peculiar figures passes away after a long life shrouded in mystery. The obit notes his isolation and late life for the community.
Charles J. Macomber, superintendent of the Muncie Gas Engine and Supply Co., was riding with his family near Dunkirk when a frightened team of horses drew a nitro glycerin wagon into a runaway stumble. The wagon overturned but no explosion occurred.
Mrs. Elizabeth Simpsohn aged 103 died in Evansville of natural causes. Born in Russia she recalled as a child seeing Napoleon pass by during the invasion.
In Elkhart ten year old Annis Kyte aimed a 22 caliber rifle at 14 year old Chester Minnis and a bullet struck Minnis in the neck as he ran to John Taylor for help. Later Arthur Atkins refused to testify in a saloon case, jumping and shouting Tata Judge in the courtroom.
The Oxford church factions may split into two churches over Rev. Chas Builta with threats of forming a new congregation if the pastor remains. Builta reportedly uses a car and wears chauffeur attire, and is said to ride on Sunday afternoons. In Shelbyville a four year old girl died after a home attack. detectives from Indianapolis are on the case and a $500 reward plus public subscriptions are urged.
Count Von Belz of German nobility accepts a position as day laborer in the Michigan Central machine shops at Michigan City. He came to America to learn railroading, serving as apprentice machinist and advancing to wiper, oiler, fireman, engineer, and foreman of roundhouse and shops. After return to Europe he will oversee a large railroad system.
At the president’s home, over 100 students hid on the lawn and then assaulted the seniors as they emerged from a reception. Shears were used to cut off the seniors hair amid the desperate struggle.
Buyers report nearly all Indiana wool clipped and sold at high prices. Indianapolis received little more than one third of last year’s gold value. With wool prices at records and mutton strong, Indiana farmers may favor sheep raising anew, potentially boosting the state clip over the next three years. Sheep farming has declined fifteen years due to competition from Western ranching with cheaper land and more grazing areas.
Indiana tobacco cultivation jumped about 70 percent from 1904 to 1905 per township assessor data. About 13,500 acres are dedicated to tobacco this year, up from 8,361 acres last year. Six counties account for the bulk of growth, with Jefferson noted among the prominent producers.
The notice lists return trip fares with small surcharges for Indianapolis Asbury Park New York Denver Baltimore Buffalo and Chautauqua among others. Tickets go on sale on specified dates with later summer and fall excursion options and contact points Warren J. Lynch and H M Bronson. Mae’s cutting a swath is captioned as a June bride.
An old advertisement copy touts a cure for catarrh by internal use, claiming it cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. It mentions a $100 reward for incurable cases and lists Wust & Truax wholesale guidance with testimonials from a family praising the product.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip discusses a destructive insect affect on grapes this year and its potential impact on bottled goods. The item uses light satire about market risk and consumer optics.
In Philadelphia Press style, Dingle apologizes for being late as he blames several jokers who stopped him. His wife retorts with a sharp quip about using a brick from his hat to strike them, illustrating a wry domestic exchange.
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