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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
5
London reports a bold shift in men's dress with bright colors, mismatched hues, and Paisley patterns. Tailors note growing tolerance for clashing shades as men experiment from plum suits to green flannels and vivid accessories amid a street fashion surge.
A meeting of the Miami County Horsethief Detective Association will be held next Saturday afternoon in Peru to arrange the national meeting of the detectives in that city October 6 and 7. The association spans Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky. National officers include President Charles S. Spry Logansport vice president James Carroll Lewisburg secretary Ira G. Meharry Wingate Indiana treasurer Charles F. Lowe Covington organizer S. D. Anglin Warsaw Indiana.
A biblical quotation appears with the Ten Commandments reference Exodus 20 16 noting the injunction against lying about a neighbor. The line stands as a moral principle used in various contexts.
Lincoln Nebraska August 10 Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of the Democratic candidate will influence the campaign in woman suffrage states. She votes in Colorado where she leads women in politics as Jane Jefferson club officer and a major political force in Denver. She rests at Fairview and will join the campaign in September to run a literary bureau in Colorado and Idaho.
A discussion on women's clubs notes the value and flaws of the club movement. Wealthy members talk while others act, as a poor street-cleaning example shows the impact of women joining and taking action. The piece ends by affirming that women together can accomplish much.
The speaker argues that women should measure clubs by their broader community benefits. She warns against self congratulation and stresses that clubs must improve life health and inspiration for all, rather than mere talk. The emphasis is on practical civic impact.
An unknown shooter fired a shotgun at a passenger train numbered 18 as it passed through Honey Creek west of Newcastle. No injuries occurred, but Conductor Railsback and several passengers narrowly escaped. Investigators on the Richmond and local divisions pursue the case amid past outbreaks of projectiles and wired ties on nearby tracks.
Rubbertex Manufacturing opens offices in Chicago and signals possible relocation of its underutilized local plant to the city. The move would shift operations from here to Chicago, affecting local workers and production.
The Alexandria Commercial club considers The Continuous Water Motor company plan to build a water powered plant south of town by 1909 with 100 workers, rising to 500 by 1914 and possibly 1000 by 1910, funded by $120,000 from lot sales and subscriptions. If successful, it could disrupt steam engines and fuel a new industrial push.
The Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias held competitive drills at Franklin field with Troop 43 from St. Joseph, Missouri winning $800 in cavalry. Company I of Georgia took $1,500 for infantry, while Indiana and Michigan units also earned top prizes in multiple classes. The largest-distance travel prize went to Mobile, Alabama, and the Smoky City unit of Pittsburgh led in camp strength. Milwaukee was set as the next biennial encampment site.
James J. Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan in New Orleans on September 7, 1892, after twenty one rounds.
A columnist reflects on the idea of the happiest time being the period before marriage. The voice contrasts youthful dream with married happiness, suggesting fulfillment comes with lasting love and tested life, while outlining doubts faced by couples preparing for marriage.
Real estate transfers list several deeds from S M Velsey and others including E Jane Pickering to Erwin Albertois for parcels on Sugar and Michigan avenues at 750, George W Seybold to Minnie Duncan at Elmwood Place for 2000, Jennie Hawkins to Mary O Donnell on Overley Street for 800, Catherine Market to John Wilkinson in Boone Township for 1, Walter Cantley to William Wilson on Broadway between 24th and 25th streets for 650, John Hehnert to Jay Haner 40 acres at 4800, plus four real estate mortgages filed totaling 2 1 nd and chattel mortgages of 481 and a mortgage foreclosure 2730.
The boy who reported a false alarm at box 29 on Park Avenue last Saturday is six year old Harry Cotner son of Edward Cotner. He did not realize the seriousness of the act and promised not to repeat the offense after firemen explained the wrongdoing.
An advertisement extols Maps-Flake whole wheat cereal as ideal for hot weather and digestion. It claims six hour steam cooking, days of curing, ultra thin flaking, and 400 degree toasting to maximize digestibility and nourishment, persuading parents to switch from fad foods.
A playful advertisement promises a free full size Mapl Flake package with a coupon. It urges readers to try the product in their breakfast and send the coupon before forgetting. The copy emphasizes wheat and fruit as key ingredients and invites customers to see the benefit at their grocer.
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