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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery terms for The Daily Reporter with carrier rates of 4 cents per week or 40 cents per month, weekly editions on Tuesday and Friday, and annual in advance price of $1.25. It explains ordering methods, reports for irregular delivery, and that the paper is entered at Logansport Indiana as second class matter.
A typewritten plea suggests employers allow workers to shop in mornings to ease late day crowds. The idea, praised as wise economy and holiday spirit, urges staggered hours for men and women to finish shopping before peak hours. The column also discusses congressional secret service debates and a series of Indiana news items.
The piece recalls the use of Secret Service in pursuing criminals among lawmakers. It notes a senator and a representative were convicted for robbing the government from its payroll, using the people’s power for personal gain. The events occurred a couple of years earlier.
Roosevelt warns Henry Reuterdahl that the United States would struggle with few military rifles if 200000 invaders landed. The article notes navy reforms, political interference, and plans for a stronger fleet, citing Newport and Portland era ships and the New York press.
For the ladies Phoenix offers mufflers in black white maroon brown and fancy colors as advertised by The Otto Shog Clothing Co.
A 10,000 strong crowd marched in prison garb to the London streets to advertise their cause and comfort imprisoned sisters. Police halted a planned monster meeting at the prison, but the procession sang the women's Marseillaise, drawing a distant roar from onlookers.
Mail heavy. The employees of the local post office feel the effects as the nails grow heavier and workers stay on the jump. Large wrapping tables are set up in the office and more men will be employed during the rush.
About ten thousand people visited the White House for New Year celebrations and greeted the president with brief handshakes. The steady crowds marked a year end event as the first days of the new year began.
Charles A. Spear editor of the Fort Branch Herald was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to the charge of criminal libel.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and urine difficulties. The program promises to cure children and adults without money or fees and urges readers to write today for full instructions.
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