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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues Indiana liquor interests now back law enforcement after past law defiance. It warns against relaxing the crackdown or letting tempered dealers regain political influence, urging citizens to maintain strict oversight to prevent a relapse into reckless practices.
The South Bend Times labels the Prohibitionist attack on Mr. Fairbanks as dog day politics and asks whether the Manhattan cocktail normally factors into such political tactics.
A public address argues that the law punishes the poor while sparing the rich. It questions weaknesses in laws and courts, denounces fines as insufficient, and urges that punishment fit the crime for all, asserting corporations carry no privilege over ordinary citizens. The speaker demands equal justice and accountability for all.
The saying the people are always right frames the rise of Schmitz as mayor of San Francisco. The emphatic exception seems framed to test that rule and highlight his election.
The article discusses the Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata and its impact on potato crops. It notes the beetle’s persistence in expanding its range, its history as a severe pest comparable to the San Jose scale or boll weevil, and references a U.S. bug bureau booklet offering guidance on managing the striped marauder.
The article traces the potato beetle’s west to east spread since 1865, noting its impact on yields and prices, and detailing natural predators and control methods. It references historical remedies such as Paris green and kerosene sprays, plus circular No.7 from the Colorado Potato Beetle bulletin.
A linguistics notes survey shows speakers adjust grammar and vocabulary for comprehension across communities. Researchers highlight adaptive language use while acknowledging persistent miscommunication in cross dialect exchanges.
In Linton Indiana the death rate runs about twice the state average, triggering alarm. Officials plan immediate sewer and drainage improvements. The city grew rapidly from the top down, a flaw now seen as the cause of ill health, and officials vow swift fixes.
A provocative opinion argues that radicalism does not deserve the label progressive, challenging current rankings and urging a reevaluation of political labels and their implications. It questions whether extreme stances align with true progress.
A strong jail sentence for a culpable corporate figure is seen as more effective than fines for reform and law observance. Fines only drain public money, while imprisoning the financier or corporate violator could curb misconduct. Wealthy offenders often escape true justice, fueling unrest and discontent.
Judge Landis faced an unresolved ruling as a key case stalled in the courtroom. The delay leaves the parties awaiting a decision on the central issues.
A teachers' federation study in Belgium finds 6 to 8 year olds not in school grow faster than peers in school, a result echoed here. The finding is used to argue against early schooling and to push reforms in primary grade methods and school day length.
Doctors caution against kindergarten for children under six due to eye strain and overtaxing developing minds. They advocate delaying formal schooling until six to allow full growth of bone, tissue, and vitality. The emphasis is on letting babies grow, bloom, and enjoy early childhood without premature mental stress.
The Washington Herald questions Joaquin Millers senate bid over mispronunciation noting the name should be pronounced Hoke then extends to Hoke Smith misrendered as Joaquin Smith, highlighting the display of inaccurate pronunciation.
The text argues that proving the American method's viability requires real success evidence in the Philippines. Liberty under law is not an experiment, so the American system in the islands should be called a process rather than an experiment.
Judge Landis and John D Rockefeller appear together in recent public photos. observers tag Landis as jurist and Rockefeller as a prominent public figure, with neither sure to be labeled as criminals nor celebrated as a hero.
A reader questions whether Mr. Rockefeller could be duped by Standard Oil on the next dividend day, suggesting that his knowledge would detect any cheating. The remark implies skepticism about manipulation by the Standard Oil company.
A witty remark about educated men who favor rest after a heavy meal contrasts with the need to eat, suggesting a playful social observation about work habits and appetite. The speaker implies that complete rejection of eating is impossible, leaving people to balance sustenance and labor.
The steel corporation touts a “perfectly safe steel rail” as patriotic, yet argues it deserves 48 percent profit for supplying the rail, framing the act as a public service while seeking high returns.
Citizens donated a site for a starch factory in Lafayette as the town stiffens its economic backbone with the enterprise. The effort reflects local resolve to attract industry and strengthen the community’s commercial core.
A Goshen man who surrendered his seven children to an orphanage for inability to provide for them is described as a peculiar, pampered character distinct in his conduct and outlook.
The remark suggests John D. Rockefeller rejected martyrdom, quipping that a true martyr requires a cause, echoing a Napoleonian idea that a noble purpose drives sacrifice.
Chauncey Depew comments that President Roosevelt probably will run again, framing the remark as what Chauncey would do if he were in Roosevelt's position. The statement reflects personal speculation rather than an official endorsement or decision.
A quirky note proposes adding a music making device to both an early rising lawn mower and an approaching automobile. The idea envisions audible appeal or novelty features for common machines of the era.
An Indiana woman posts a quirky recipe teaser about planking carp. She jokes that once the plank is used, discard the carp and eat the plank, turning a kitchen gag into a humorous local item with playful wordplay.
The remark argues that avoiding the American Revolution might have pleased the British half, implying mixed outcomes from a no-revolt scenario. The quote frames a century-old debate about alternate histories and imperial relations.
A remark on spending a final day with a focus on frugality attributed to John D. Rockefeller. The quote suggests he would choose to save money even in a last day scenario.
A vivid description places the president handling a picnic sardine on a splinter and scooping salad with a predatory hand, creating a striking and unusual image of the scene.
The Modern Miller reports that Indiana wheat output will be 15 percent smaller than last year. The commentary notes the fishmonger must depend on his voice for a living, as surely as the basso cantante relies on song.
A brief note suggests that chewing gum may be recommended to prevent certain discussions or talk. The statement emphasizes proactive use of gum as a preventive aid.
A compact cautionary note suggests using obituary notices as a guide to tell apart mushrooms from toadstools in local lore. It frames death notices as a quirky reference point for identifying indistinct fungi in the wild.
Fragmented opinion style lines question whether a political distraction can influence war worries. Various whimsical references mention Nik Tesla Mars Judge Landis Baltimore ice cream and a doctor’s quip about nature and the president. The text reads as a satirical collage rather than a cohesive report.
The New Castle Courier recalls John M. Morris a committed lawyer and judge respected for probity and public service. Hartford City Times-Gazette notes Prof. William Heed’s six week Yale study and long teaching career, with Civil War veteran status. A Chicago writer praises Judge Kenesaw M Landis detailing his bench ethic and expulsion of harsh penalties influenced by his mother.
The Milwaukee News reports on wealth taxes arguing fortunes of five to ten million dollars are swollen and should be taxed. Uncle Ike favors an inheritance levy, while Tsaae holds five million. A tax on fortunes swelling to ten million or more would not greatly distress heirs.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt notes that Indiana girls form a society swearing not to marry any man who cannot show them $2.00. The piece lampoons the move as pushing many otherwise respectable Hoosier youths toward literature.
The Ohio State Journal notes in its weekly opinion column that Tom Watson would choose whisky if forced to decide between the two vices. The paper suggests his editorials reflect a similar stance.
The Boston Herald asks if a wolf can lick a lynx while the Washington Herald declines to offer a verdict amid the present crisis. The quip reflects rival newspapers debating odd animal metaphors during uncertain times.
Still on the Roll. If passes may be issued to those who are working for the railroads the rule is still sufficiently broad to include a goodly number of statesmen.
The excerpt praises a Fairbanks press agent as a genius and notes the agent earns his money regardless of amount, reflecting a Pittburg Sun quotation about media flair and compensation.
Readable clippings recount odd incidents from midweek past across several towns. Cr V Hadley faced a crowd with speeches from dry goods boxes on the street and a car ride to Summitville. A rabbit hunt near Columbus ends with quips about magnum rifles and chicken sharing, while an Indianapolis artist T C Steele pursues relics for a Brown county bungalow. A squirrel conquers a yellow hammer near Poseyville as a courthouse yard nap ends in a shooting-cracker wake up.
The Chicago Post notes twenty one presidential sons have grown to manhood with ten becoming public figures. It highlights John Quincy Adams as the most famous, with peers like Adams, Tyler, Van Buren, Lincoln, Grant, Harrison, and Garfield offspring also shaping politics and society. It adds James A Garfield as Secretary of the Interior and Clar ry Garfield’s Williams College presidency, praising the presidential sons as a strong second generation.
Charles Neely, once of Muncie and later in Cuba and New York, pursues from the U S government a $20 plus claim. The piece describes his persistent nerve as a defining trait and notes his lifelong determination.
The clamor over the Fairbanks cock tail will persist until a cigarette pack or tobacco plug or poker deck is found on another presidential hopeful.
A quoted assessment from the New York Herald noted that smaller men live longer than larger men, but the Louisville Courier-Journal adds that sending them to the United States Senate only intensifies this tendency.
The author of In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree has married again. Despite a past grudge, the public likely hopes the union brings good fortune, a light note amid gossip and local interest.
The Washington Star notes that French wine growers could not feel worse as the country faces a rising prohibition movement that threatens their industry and livelihoods.
The Kansas City Journal asks whether Taft’s election would bring four more years of fatness and whether Fairbanks’ election would bring four more years of high prices. The brief political quip frames concerns over economic impact tied to presidential choice.
In Arcady a couple walked among crops and blooms enjoying happiness until an Arcadian man chased them from his crops. They sat by a brook and shared a kiss before mosquitoes mauled them. A thunderstorm then broke over the grove as they reflected that Arcady felt like home.
Indiana state auditors certify the American Fidelity Company December 3 1506 on Main and State Streets Montpelier VT, officers J W Brock president I W Kemp secretary. Total assets betrays 442 548 57 with claims and liabilities 484 955. Losses adjusted due and not due, unadjusted, suspense. Public notice of balance and reinsure needs.
A lyric piece invites readers to a small road of joy amid brambles and roses. It speaks of a song filled path where hearts stay happy, passing through blooming fields and streams toward a country day.
The Pittsburg Sun notes The Hague's insistence on peace amid ongoing tensions, arguing the phrase masks underlying discord and unresolved issues.
The Pittsburg Post notes that Vice-President Fairbanks' platitudinous utterances yesterday will not trigger a popular uprising in his favor. The editorial suggests no immediate widespread mobilization in response to his statements.
A Milwaukee News note suggests that after the Fourth of July a flat streetcar wheel noises like forest solitude soothing the listener. The line contrasts celebratory fireworks with quiet urban sound, lending a reflective mood to post holiday days.
A Crown Point man survived a lightning strike that tore a shoe from his foot and melted keys and money, while other quips from Terre Haute and Cleveland poke at Indiana men and their lightning rods and a society of girls seeking two dollars to push Hoosiers toward literature.
Mr Grant tours the country to learn if there is sentiment for him as president. The St Louis Journal muses he will indeed discover strong signals though the pace and places vary, suggesting a growing national interest in his potential candidacy.
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