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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lines evoke a poem about aging and memory with imagery of a loved one, angels, wine, and death. The readable phrases hint at comfort and devotion as time passes and the past remains present in feelings and remembered kindness.
Lucile recounts buying a reduced price parasol for cousin Fannie as a thoughtful birthday gift funded by her father. An impromptu tea with Marian Lewis leads to social tensions, a dull afternoon, and a lift home with John Bruce. A cracked parasol handle prompts a proposal to engrave her name on the gold band, adding a personal touch to the keepsake.
The narrator recalls a gift dilemma about a parasol intended for cousin Fannie and dark gray gloves meant for Cousin Ronnie. They worry the gloves are too old lady ish for themselves yet suitable for Fannie, while hoping for good fall weather to use the parasol and admiring its gold engraved band.
Travelers describe the Menhirs and Dolmens near Carnac south of Auray, noting the prehistoric stones and their unknown builders. The article compares them to Egypt and Pompeii, observes alignments with rows of hundreds of stones, and reflects on the mystery of their origin and purpose across vast ages.
A column arguing that New York society should be ruled by character over wealth. It praises tact, self-control, and personal magnetism, recalling Ward McAlister as a figure of a past era. It welcomes actors, novelists, and soldiers who contribute to society beyond money.
The piece links tropical sun exposure to bodily degeneration, arguing ultra-spectral sunlight damages animal cells akin to X rays. It claims skin pigment protects natives, while northerners lack protection, letting rays injure nervous tissue and cause degeneration. The author likens sun exposure to constant divine mills.
Harrisburg reports the Keystone State chapter elects officers for the year across Knights of the Mystic Chain and Naomi Daughters of Ruth. Elected officials include select marshal S B Drake Kennett Square, select commander Charles Colebronner Pittsburg, select secretary J J Davis Pittsburg, and others with many re-elected officers and grand officers across Allentown York Lancaster Wilkinsburg Scranton and Lebanon.
Angelo Manchillo of Larimer, wounded with three stab wounds, told surgeons and officers that his brother Michael threatened to kill him after a quarrel. Believing murder would follow, Angelo chose to take his own life. Doctors say he will die. Altoona. The state convention of letter carriers opened with delegates from across the state. Assistant Superintendent Davis and National President Kelley spoke. Johnstown was chosen for the next convention. Officers elected include President Richard J. Quinn, vice president J. J. Scully, secretary James J. Cavanaugh, treasurer R. H. Hess, with delegates-at-large George A. Hahn.
William McCune a 16 year old of Chicora is hospitalized in Butler with a fractured skull after attempting a high wire trick seen at Conneaut Lake. He and Ralph Craig rigged a wire toboggan on a hillside. the rope snapped as the pulley reached the end, sending McCune about 30 feet.
In Greensburg a confusion over names at Rose Helen Riley’s funeral led Pittsburg friends of Mrs. Nellie Riddle to attend the service at the Roman Catholic church. Messages about the burned-to-death victim rose from operator mixups. The piece notes a funeral and a misnamed contact.
The piece debates federal intrusion into state matters arguing both too little and too much regulation harm business. It contends Congress should not extend power beyond commerce among the states and warns against using federal authority to regulate home affairs tied to interstate commerce. The author cautions against political meddling and preserving states as distinct regions.
The Gaulois recounts Lamartine's pricing of his verse while he was in peak popularity as a cabinet minister. After contributing La Marseillaise de la Paix to Revue des Deux Mondes, editor Buloz offered money as payment. Lamartine refused a gift and insisted on being paid his asking price, eight pounds becoming the sum he kept in full.
Senatorial praise lauds the automobile as a boon to urban and rural commerce. It expands delivery reach for storekeepers and post office services, creates jobs, lowers costs for consumers, and eases travel for workers and shoppers. The car’s health and cultural benefits are cited for urban residents and European tourists alike.
A Boston Herald fashion snippet discusses a black band hat one and a half inches wide for summer wear and parade use. It notes Vice-President Fairbanks in a black dress hat and argues partisan prejudice should not question his attire.
Excitement rose at the Sandy Plains fair as Detective James Milsted of Washington dueled with Charles Cage of Waynesburg who ran a speakeasy at the grounds. Cage felled Milsted with a buggy whip, drew a revolver and fired. Milsted fired three shots as Cage fled. one shot perhaps struck the fugitive.
A Virginian, claiming to be employed with H. A. Salyards, confessed to writing a Black Hand letter to John Reynolds. He was held in 2000 dollars bail before a West Newton justice of the peace to answer charges of blackmail.
In Philadelphia Harry Spiegle was fatally shot after a struggle for a revolver with his brother George M. Spiegle a lumber merchant. Harry demanded money and was shot when refused. Police custody followed the incident.
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