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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
5
Indiana State Statistician John L. Peetz pressed Kokomo farmers for exact crop, acreage, yields, and prices. He argues assessors should gather comprehensive farm data, including land, buildings, and ownership details, sparking farmer resistance and calls for privacy.
In Millville New Jersey December 29 a report confirms former Assemblyman Wilson Banks has found a wooden box containing gold coins and bank checks in the deer woods between Millville and Port Elizabeth. Allan Barnett discovered the box while cutting timber for Banks and exposed a locked container.
Prof. Anna from Hamburg warns dandruff spreads via shared hair brushes. Newbro’s Herpicide, marketed by H. C. Tritt, claims to kill the dandruff germ and act as an antiseptic to prevent contagion. Samples available for 10 cents, with sizes 50 cents and one dollar from Detroit-based Herpicide Co.
The piece reports the newspaper achieved printing the first authentic image of A. D. McMix feet. It notes The Reporter hoped to print a portrait of McNix and claims progress despite obstacles. The article expresses ongoing ambition to publish future pictures tomorrow.
Local figure Mr. Mox Nix rejects being the same as A. D. McMix and complains of crowds pestering him. He clarifies he consented to print his photo and will not be responsible for any bills contracted by A. D. MecMix while the Reporter publishes his statement.
A man found a hidden box and papers after breaking a wall with an ax. He turned the box to his employer but kept a gold coin, which he has been spending lavishly. Five years earlier, near dusk, he and a relative heard a woman scream and saw a man and woman flee in the road. He has contacted an Albany bank to value the papers.
At the Salvation Army meeting on Sunday evening sixteen juniors and three adults joined the corps. Major McPherson of Detroit, the junior secretary of Indiana and Michigan, will visit the city next week.
Paris report details Karl Glockler from Pittsburg who lost $80 in a Brussels Paris con. A Brussels swindler recovered $90 then apologized while Glockler sought return of money and consular help. The tale emphasizes repeated confidence tricks and lucky recoveries.
Apollo lodge Knights of Pythias elected the following officers last evening Elwood Etmire chancellor commander Arthur N Foust vice chancellor Charlies N Stuart prelate Max G Hoffman master of pork W B Williams keeper of records John M Etmire master of finance James J Stuart master of exchequer Ja cob Abghire master at arms Robert Sands inner guard Wiley M Sharp outer guard L J Kilborn trustee Dr Harry Johnson medical examiner Wiley N Sharp Mace White Raleigh Mainwaring and A J Straw delegates to grand lodge John A Viney installing officer
Des Moines Indiana December 29 1908 astronomer Prof D W Morehouse of Lake University in this city discovered the only new comet named Cometo 1908 The finding was confirmed September 1 1908 at the Yerkes observatory Lake Geneva Wisconsin He was elected to a scientific society and awarded a merit medal by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Coast The comet is naked eye visible but its tail changes rapidly making recognition difficult.
News briefs report Mrs. Mary A. Bennett's suicide attempt in Lafayette, a $100000 Richmond YMCA dedication, and various incidents from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne. The tale recalls Detective Wilson tracking Pittsburg grafters, a missing sleuth, and local misfortunes from gun accidents to house quarrels, plus a Wabash athletic club formation and Kokomo bank cashier resignation.
It is believed he will be right on the job whenever needed to send a few grafters over the road. The phrase suggests readiness and steady duty in handling assignments.
A plant at Ft Wayne will start full operations the first of the year signaling a planned production start. The report notes the location and timing without identifying additional details.
West Side grocer Harry A. Tucker paid a dollar plus costs after a trial over an assault on farmer Fred Lahman. Witnesses, mostly local boys, gave conflicting accounts with some saying Tucker struck Lahman and others claiming Lahman fell into the gutter. Squire Reid also fined Tucker one dollar and costs.
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