Insanity and Genius in Newspapers Across Time
Arthur Brisbane notes two kinds of electricity in papers and praises the Chicago Herald and Examiner for energy and savvy. He mocks rival progress and mentions Spain's Duke de Ciudad Rodrigo and the historical Duke of Wellington in a playful, mixed-media reflection on media power and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Honey
Chamois
Spain
Ciudad Rodrigo
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Wellington
The Edo Era of Rent, Duels, and Freudian Theories
A fragmented opinion piece contrasts Anglo American rents to England historic conflicts. It cites Astor wealth from beaver skins and questions the morality of supporting a British navy via American payments. It also recounts Junius Grass killing his father and argues on the role of Freudian theory in judging motives.
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Europe
Astor
Spain
Cary Lunostuist Surfaces As Twenty Eight-Year-Old
A fragment from a 20th century column highlights Cary Lunostuist described as twenty eight and noted as a remarkable subject in a broader meditation on human ingenuity and the mind. The piece uses reflective, devotional language to frame everyday life.
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Cary Lunostuist
Weather Outlook for Indiana Showers Tonight and Thursday
Indiana forecast shows showers likely tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Moisture from an approaching system brings scattered rain across the state, with gusty winds possible along the western edge.
Seymour Papers Consolidated Into Seymour Daily Tribune
Seymour Daily Democrat suspends after last Saturday issue and merges with Seymour Republican to form the Seymour Daily Tribune. The Democrat cites rising operating costs and doubling prices for paper and ink as reasons, while the Republican adds a Democratic campaign column under county committee control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Daily Democrat
Seymour Republican
Democrat
C. S&s Mercer
Reymour Daily Tribune
Seymour Daily Republican
Republican
Democratic County Committee
Carrier Boy Wanted by The Star Advertisement
The Star seeks reliable applicants over age 14 for carrier positions. Emphasis on interest in the work and mutual effort between the employer and the employee.
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Star
Review Board Postpones Issue As Tax Valuations Debate Rages
Jackson County board of review adjourned without action on 1919 property valuations amid debate over horizontal increases by the State Tax Board. Sixty-five counties weighed the 1919 increases. 35 accepted, 6 rejected, others undecided. The state tax board plans county-wide equalizations to cover revenue deficits if 1919 increases are not upheld.
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Clark County Board of
Jackson County
State Tax Board
Jackson County Board of Review
Segimour Chamber of Commerce
Te State Tax Board
Jackson County Board
Foty
Allen
Benton
Carroll
Clay
Dearborn
DeCatur
Delaware
Fayette
Grant Greene
Hamilton
Hendricks
Howard
Huntington
Jay
Jefferson
Jennings
Knox
Kosciusko
Monroe
Morgan
Orange
Owen
Pike
Pulaski
Randolph
Starke
Steuben
St. Joseph
Tippecanoe
Vanderburg
Vigo
Wabash
Wayne
Wells
iBoone
Hancock
Johnson
Jasper
Marion
Shelby
Acti
Sims
Rose Coal Company Advertises Thoroughly Screened Coal
The Rose Coal Company promotes the best grades of coal that are thoroughly screened and free from dirt and clinkers. It claims to offer the most heat for the least money and notes that many people order their coal from them.
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The
Rose Coal Company
Government Depot reduces fire force by closing two houses
Two of four Government Depot fire houses Nos 2 and 4 were closed to cut costs. Twenty firefighters were discharged, saving about 2000 dollars monthly. Twenty four firemen remain at the two open houses, and Jeffersonville alarms will be answered only for large fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Depot
Jeffersonville
Proposed Changes in Indiana Teachers Pension Law
The Indiana Teachers Association and Pension Board discussed ten proposed statewide changes to the teachers retirement law. Changes include compulsion for new teachers, reduced service years for benefits, increased annuities, compound interest on contributions, and a state levy to fund the plan. Belle O'Hair chairs the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiiana State Teachers Association
State Pension Board
All Counts
Belle O'Hair
Indianapolis
Teachers Legislative Committee
Missing boy William Crawford sought by Rome mother
Mrs. John Crawford asks Rome police to locate her son William Crawford a 0 year old who has been missing since early yesterday. The mother says he often leaves home and stays away for days and asks the police to lodge him in jail for a while to curb his wayward habits.
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John Crawford
William Crawford
Fiim
Voters Relden Furniture Co Ad Promotes Home Furnishings
An advertisement from Relden Furniture Co touts an elegant line of refrigerators and Qil stoves for hot weather. It claims efficient ice saving fridges, short lifespans, and home delivery with full guarantees.
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Voters-Relden Furniture Co
Roosevelt Opens Western Campaign in Chicago Tonight
Franklin D. Roosevelt plans a keynote address at the Auditorium Hotel to launch his western campaign tour with a Chicago stop tonight. He will be followed westward by Governor Cox as the Democratic ticket intensifies its push.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Auditorium Hotel
Cox
Noted Orator and Opera Night at Clark County Chautauqua
Large crowds fill the Chautauqua tent as Pirates of Penzance charms Jeffersonville. The Chicago Comic Opera Company brings high class entertainment with Gilbert and Sullivan production and a strong future demand for next year.
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Jeffersonville
Chicago
Comic Opera Company
Clark County
Conccert
Chicago Symphony
Charles Link
Campanini
Chicago Grand Opera
Byron W. King
Oratory
King School of Oratory
Pittsburg
Dr King
Link
Lost gold wrist watch engraved initials U K F
A gold Swiss wrist watch with octagon case and initials engraved on back is reported lost between Jeffersonville and Sellersburg. A liberal reward will be paid returning it to Kath leen Firemaster at 228 Indiana Ave. Adv. D186 C. Aug. 2 3 4.
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Jeffersonville
Sellersburg
Kathleen Firemaster
Indiana Ave
Maple Street M. E. Prayer Meeting Postponed
Due to the Chautauqua, Maple Street Methodist prayer meeting is not held tonight. Official Board meeting postponed until Sunday morning after the service. Samuel Reed pastor.
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Maple St. M. E
Samuel Reed
Linden woman visits Seymour and city guest
Mrs. Anna Whipple of Linden arrived Tuesday afternoon to be the guest of Mrs. David Morgan in this city after visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Black in Seymour.
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Anna Whipple
Linden
M. C. Black
Seymour
David Morgan
Automobile Strikes Aged Resident Near Venifer Café
Charles Quinlan an aged resident of this city was struck by a car driven by Johin Hasper of this city. The accident happened in front of the Venifer cafe on Court avenue as Quinlan waited for a street car. He is in critical condition at St Edwards Hospital New Albany with a deep head wound and multiple bruises. The driver says the interurban headlight blinded him. Harper was arrested and a charge of criminal assault was filed.
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Charles Quinlan
Johin ‘Hasper
Venifer Cafe
Court Avenue
Quinlan
St. Edwards Hospital
New Albany
Interstate Public Service Company
Mr. Quinlan
Harper
W. M. Young’s Jewelry Stors Ad Offers Full Guarantee
An old advertisement promotes W. M. Young’s Jewelry Stores as the 100 percent Gold Standard shop for rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware. It claims articles are fully guaranteed and notes watch cleaning by Mr Young to keep you on time.
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W. M. Young
Mr. Young
Baseball scores from National and American leagues
Listings report multiple early games with Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Cleveland results. Batteries names include Hamilton Lee Benton Carlson Haeffner Douglass Smith Tyler Daley Pfeffner Elliott Mays Rud Bagby ONeill Rommel Perkins Bause Stanage Erickson Gassarity Kerr Schlalk. Mrs William Eich and daughter Lucile visit relatives in Indianapolis.
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Pittsburg
New York
Hamilton, Lee
Benton
Snyder
Carlson, Haeffner
Douglass
Smith
Chicago Brookyn
Tyler
Daley
Pfeffner
Elliott
Chicago Brooklyn
Rell
Cadore
Kruger
Hendrix
Ofar
Cleveland
Mays
Rud
Bagby
O'Neill
Philadelphia
Detroit
Rommel
Perkins
Bause
Stanage
Washington
Bie Caues
Chicago
Erickson,Gassarity and
Kerr
Sehalk
Cobb Returns to Jeffersonville Sentenced to Penal Farm
Earl Cook returned to Jeffersonville after being ordered to stay out by Mayor Newton Myers. A divorce suit was filed against him by his wife, and he promised to leave the city for God. He was fined 810 and costs and given six months at the Penal Farm after a court hearing before Judge Myers.
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Earl Cook
Jeffersonville
Newton Myers
Cobb
Judee Myers
Arrested for Drinking Pleads Guilty in City Court
Sim Allison was arrested by police this morning and entered a guilty plea in city court to the intoxication charge. He was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Sim Allison
Rotary Meeting Postponed to Welcome Mulholland at Chautauqua
Jeffersonville Rotary Club moves weekly gathering from Tuesday to Friday to host Hon. Frank L. Mulholland former International Rotary president at the Chautauqua in Jeffersonville. Supper will be served at the Elks summer club in Arctic Springs. Ad promotes Quest flour and Flavo Flour from local mills.
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Jeffersonville
Rotary Club
Frank L. Mulholland
International Rotary
Chautauqua
Elks
Arctic Springs
Cox Leaves For State House Post
Governor Jeff Dayton begins a speaking tour moving from Columbus to Camp Perry Ohio to deliver an address on August 12. The trip is framed as a state business and personal affairs trip with a focus on public service and future benefits.
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Dayton
Guox
Jeff Dayton
Columbus
Camp Perry
Ohio
Popular Drug Store Ad Promises Low Prices
Jeffersonville advertising copy for B Doolittle highlights Perfumes Toilet Articles Soaps Face Creams Tooth Brushes and Hair Brushes with claims of best service and lowest prices. The ad mentions Perfumes with Strewth Purity and Fragrance and urges readers to ask for these products.
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B. Doolittle
Jeffersonville
Dorothy and Louise Tligsins Return From Louisville Visit
Miss Dorothy and Louise Tligsins have returned home after visiting friends in Louisville Kentucky during a brief trip.
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Miss Dorothy
Louise Tligsins
Louisville
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Brisbane
Hrewleys & Dickson
Chicago Herald
Herald and Examiner
Dickson Glacier
Junius Grass
Warren G. Harding
Marion, C
Cooley
Daily Democrat
Seymour Tribune
Carrier Boy
Review Board
Clark County Board
Rome
Smes
M.cox
Corio
International News Service
William Eich
Lucile
Innee la
Gianeapolis
Rotary
Clark County Milling Co
State House
Clark County State Bank
John Gienger and Co
Wallis
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