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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
2
A digest of items from the Lebanon Daily Reporter including biting satire on public affairs, transportation mishaps, and local anecdotes. Highlights mention a New York hotel for women, a sultan of Turkey buying the Hope diamond, and humorous quips about tipping and public life.
The Board of Children's Guardians filed a circuit court petition to take custody of William Hoggins three months old child. It states the father is very poor, his wife died two weeks ago, and he cannot find a suitable caregiver while he works. The Board seeks placement at the County Orphans Home.
A fragmented column humorously notes on fashion weather press agents and economy. It cites remarks from Cardstone Bil Bill and Grouchy Pete about bills reputation and polish. A Boston tramp chooses jail over two hours of needed food in a stark example of devotion to principle. The piece ends with a dubious health ad and a stray catarrh cure testimonial.
A visiting Elwood woman notes that clocks displayed at jewelry shops show seventeen minutes past the hour, a belief tied to Lincoln's assassination. She argues Lincoln was shot just after 4 o'clock and died next morning, urging readers to see and enjoy the outdoors and what God has done for man.
The piece laments winter's sterility and crowds out indoors living. It contrasts cold confinement with the healing pull of outdoor air and nature. It advocates embracing open air, wind, rain, and starry skies as the best tonic after months of isolation.
City notices mention ordering gasoline at Slater's grocery and Shirley's Meat Market advertises best meat. An invalid chair sale is listed at the Reporter office. Miss Gertrude Hendricks visited Misses Madilan in Connersville over Sunday. Electric bills are due by the 15th or service will be cut off. Wilcox Bros advertise stove wood prices and delivery. Franklin Star reports Miss Grace Titus, formerly in Hagelett's millinery, returns home to Lebanon and to open a millinery parlor this fall with sister Georgia Titans.
Real estate transfers show Huidah Murphy to Lazern and William Thompson for a 56 acre Marion tract at 4000 dollars Clinton Woolfolk to Alexander Neasept in lot 48 Lebanon area 1200 dollars Kilaaleth Ford to Ora O Leona Ford in lot 7 Hil side Sab Bryan's add Leba HOU unknown figures across several parcels
An advertisement-like fragment touts JELL O as a dainty appetizing economical dessert. It claims simple preparation with boiling water, quick set time, and pleasing flavor. The text references a family, a package, and a brand presentation.
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