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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
4
A columnist argues against charging rent when two governments share a courthouse expansion. If one pays 80 percent and the other 20 percent, neither should pay rent since both occupy and benefit. The county and city should avoid such a rent demand and instead fund a separate city building.
A vivid reminiscence of Indiana’s pioneer education, tracing the district schools and county seminaries from 1816 to 1882, their rise and decline, notable educators like John J Morrison, and the social life of old academies. It recalls reunions, student memories, and the cultural life of antebellum colleges.
The passage recalls aging alumni from the 60s returning to their old academy. Grandmothers and grandfathers, widows and widowers, now gray and less vigorous, gather to revive memories through the program feature In Memoriam. Despite changing lives, they share a common, hopeful bond rooted in democratic and affectionate ties.
Professor Ivan Ozerov praises the United States for its energy, education and wealth while urging Russia to imitate its diligence. He notes U S education spending, low national debt, and vast productive power, and suggests attracting foreign capital to boost Russian enterprise despite current turmoil.
The piece argues for fair pay raises for enlisted soldiers based on current conditions, not 50-year-old rates. It criticizes high officers for seeking big pay hikes while minimum ranks are neglected and notes Congress tensions over Rhodius fees. It cites New Zealand rail losses and praises Congress member C B Landis’s “big heart” for public utilities.
The text notes a large saving of 1,500,000 in the public print shop and asks whether Mr Landis desires a gubernatorial transfer. The fragment implies a query about political move or appointment and related fiscal detail.
Bob Evans plans to mail his first picture postcard from Guantanamo Cuba as part of a broader peace mission. The fleet of 16 American peace arguments may dispatch additional mails from several points en route to San Francisco.
Wealthy New Yorkers reportedly unload older cars to clear space for the latest improved models, signaling a trend among affluent buyers to refresh fleets rather than hold onto aging vehicles.
The remark argues that a commander who only uses basic drill commands like halt about face or to the rear march cannot lead effectively in modern militant contexts. It highlights a call for adaptive, strategic leadership beyond rote commands.
A pointed forecast hints Indiana's future as a brewing saloon debate and liquor-interested lawmakers part ways, signaling shifts in local political and commercial power.
A stitched collage of editorials and notices on Indiana politics cites Foraker and Conkling's 1831 clash, Watson’s gubernatorial bid, Hearst decline, Kern's national chair push, and Judge Olds as a fit Republican district committeeman. It notes local candidates like James W. Sale and Jim McDonald, and laments party disunity ahead of 1908 battles.
A humorous note quotes the Atchison Globe about a father who objects to his daughter's wedding with objections that are as useless as binding arms and legs and stuffing cotton in his mouth, highlighting a comic patriarchal stance.
An old Harriman Observer editorial notes that opportunity, like a knock, comes to every man, but one cannot assume his door will be forced open with a kick. This opinion explains cautious pursuit of chances.
A Detroit News quip on compensation law notes that the high provisions make hips and embowpoint fashionably impossible, reflecting a wry fiscal humor about legal standards.
Secretary Taft sailed for the Philippines amid a strict three week stretch with no banquets speeches or interviews, as reported by the Chicago Post.
A Memphis note jokes about a Texas woman who whipped a wildcat. her husband is described as very pleasant around the house, underscoring a playful domestic stereotype. The item reflects light local humor from the era.
A collection of 1900s Indiana clippings praising Elnora, condemning modern Chautauquas, and noting swift local justice in Munice and Terre Haute. Reports include reactions to a Fort Wayne preacher, dog attacks on a Marion carrier, and a skeptical take on Indiana water quality amid national debates.
The Pittsburg Press notes that Boston’s old homecoming celebration had bright red streaks and called it gaudy and somewhat vulgar. The Herald of Boston quoted the remarks describing the scene as excessive and coarse.
The Charleston News and Courier notes a rapid lecturing rate by Senator Tillman and Senior Bob Taylor, warning that Senator Jeffries Davis may begin and soon surpass the limit. The piece frames the danger as a political sermon on speed and restraint.
A New York man, who sat on an inverted carpet tack, recovered his lost powers of speech after 15 years. The Chicago Record-Herald asks readers to guess the first thing he said.
Local note credits Sam Small with predicting Fairbanks win and concedes to his forecast. Cleveland Jeader appears as a bystander or signature phrase without clear context.
A verse praising a fearless, compassionate man who faces the world with resolve. It depicts his righteous life, aiding the deaf and blind, sparing the widow, and easing the sick toward spring and light. The poem glorifies a godly servant who aids others with steadfast, gentle strength.
Portrait of Judge Landis from the Saturday Evening Post portrays him as a diminutive yet intensely powerful figure in federal court. He commands respect with rapid questioning and a reformer’s touch, helping petty criminals reintegrate after punishment and viewing judges as both enforcers and enablers of a chance to do right.
A compilation of wry quotes and quips about Indiana and its people from several papers. Jokey jabs touch on inmates at the state asylum, Mormon missionaries, a rattlesnake revival, a prophecy of soul happiness, dime novels for boys, onion celebrations in Wolf’s rake, and quips about George Ade’s wealth and investments.
Mr Harriman, touring the west, says prosperity lies beyond Wall Street and skyscrapers. He declares New Yorkers misread national conditions, calls the street a poor reflector, and asserts the country booms overall. The Chicago Post notes Harriman’s favorable view of Roosevelt era policies.
The Springfield Republican notes no Civil War veterans among Republican presidential hopefuls as the Grand Army assembles for its annual review. The old generation passes, opening the field to new candidates and a shifting political era.
The Washington Herald quotes John D. Rockefeller advising that a man should pick a single business line and pursue it with determination, noting that if he chooses gasoline he should consult the Standard Oil magnate before proceeding too far.
A Philadelphia Record note asserts that placebos such as sugar pills and bread pills have historically produced perceived cures when patients believed in powerful drugs, highlighting the power of expectation over actual medicine.
The Baltimore American piece reflects on tested friendship, finding true devotion in two companions during hardship. The speaker notes only a dog and a clay pipe remained faithful, offering comfort as fortunes faded and loneliness eased by the comforting eyes of the dumb friend.
Brooklyn Eagle questions how Theodore Roosevelt will conclude his presidency. The piece notes his peace appeals to Central America and his aggressive push on U S industry railroads banks and culture, wondering whether he will be viewed as the best or worst president.
The vice-president of the New York Central faces trial on a charge of man slaughter with rebating alleged as a more serious forthcoming count, as reported by the Detroit Journal.
The passage urges starting a savings account with the company to combat payday-weakness and mortgage strain. It promotes a snug savings balance as motivating work, notes three percent compound interest, and invites immediate action to start today.
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