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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
9
Washington reports a strong push in Russia to attract American money for Siberia development. A Russian chamber of commerce will liaise with American chambers to share reliable market data, reducing risky, unconsidered investments. Government land sales to settlers accelerate immigration, preparing the vast region for future capital ventures.
Civil engineers with bridge railroad and high road building experience are sought for extensive development in the eastern part of the czar's vast domains, offering an excellent field for qualified professionals.
Mrs. Cera Arnold Chevarria a Denver school teacher returns home for a month with her mother and husband Alvino Chevarria the Indian chief. They report a successful marriage despite rumors of separation and say they would not trade their life for any other. They reside in Santa Fe and will stay in Denver at 300 Garfield Street.
In Savannah on October 20, Stella Saunders a six month bride asked to be sent to an asylum. Doctors diagnose advanced hysteria and foresee possible temporary insanity. She fears her intense love may push her to kill her businessman husband and pleads for confinement to prevent harm.
In Trenton New Jersey Oct 19 a school measure bans "billing and cooing" by female teachers over telephone wires during school hours. Supervising Principal Mackay prompted a meeting of principals after a disrupted call revealed affectionate talk. The School Board supports the action to maintain proper conduct and staffing pressures from teachers leaving to wed.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on October 20 reports indicate a nocturnal grievance movement resembling Tennessee and Kentucky night riders. The drive aims to pressure cotton growers to hold until ten cents a pound, with warnings posted at gins in Hugu Salisaw Wewoka Konawa and Seminole. No gin destructions reported in Oklahoma yet though Texas Red River county saw two gins burned after warnings were ignored.
Professor Charles Zueblin urged frank sex education at home or school, criticizing myths in childrearing and urging clear discussion of family life. He argued for economic equality, supported pensions for mothers, and called unwritten social rules a sign of barbarism in primitive communities.
A Delineator item recalls a school scene where a pupil, Mary, comments on a new teacher. Mary says she likes the teacher but questions her knowledge because she keeps asking questions. The joke hinges on the teacher's curiosity shaping classroom discourse.
Advert suggests Bug-Doom powder dissolved in water can permanently drive out bed-bugs, moths, carpet-bugs, and roaches without staining or odor. Sold in 25 and 50 cent packs by Bug-Doom Chemical Co Detroit, with Indianapolis dealers listed. Send remittance if not in store.
Joseph Donnersberger aged 12 died at St Bernard's hospital in Chicago after a schoolyard pencil quarrel. He forgave Frank McCarthy, also 12, son of Policeman Florence McCarthy, before dying. The dying boy whispered a message asking to send for and forgive his attacker.
Readers are urged to open a savings account with Indiana Trust Co with a strong company image. The ad emphasizes the pass book as a living story where credit entries grow as deposits increase, inviting immediate action today. The firm proclaims capital of 1,000,000 and surplus of 450,000 to reassure stability.
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