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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
Port of Spain Trinidad on Christmas Day sees no stores open for Admiral Evans fleet officers and sailors. With 14 100 visitors over six days, shops closed from Christmas morning until Thursday, even druggists shut. Races run daily, crowds mix of many ethnic groups as beggars pursue money in a town that values leisure over commerce.
A long reflective essay compares a grafted apple tree to human personality, arguing that diverse traits can be cultivated within a single person. It urges choosing courage faith perseverance and love as the harvest, noting some people resemble crab apples or bright plums in potential. The piece ends by praising the moral growth possible beyond natural limits.
A quotation contrasts two principles, "Life on Mind" and "Happiness on Heart," dismissing rivals of aggressive competition and urging inner balance as guiding life philosophy. The remark frames a debate over intellect versus emotion shaping character.
A look at Albert A. Michelson and his work measuring light. He determined the mean speed of light and its color components, then defined the meter by wavelengths of cadmium, green, and blue light, showing precise, lasting measurements.
A critique notes the boom in plays by working women exposing their desires and marriages to wealthy suitors. The piece mocks the fantasy of ideal partners, suggesting such stories fuel future encores and audience demand.
Flushed by his success as a scrap paper may refer to Count Boni who contemplates challenging boxing rivals Kid Williams or Young DeAmond after a notable win.
The text recalls a bitter reaction to a rumor that a Yarmouth marriage might be illegal. It hints at social tensions and personal stakes surrounding a union questioned by contemporaries.
The Kentucky night riders show reluctance to abstain from alcohol as officials push temperance efforts amid local disputes and social pressures.
Port Townsend Washington January 8 a Spanish tramp steamer Minerva of Bibola arrives in port flying the Castilian flag the first ever seen at Puget Sound in recollection and second of that name in a week the ship loads for the United Kingdom amid memories of Granada era fleets and Spain’s maritime glory.
A proposed program to illustrate horsemanship for the army uses photographs to show the distinction between a bronche and a clothes horse.
Real estate transfers recorded including Wm W DeHaven to Jacob E Ludders etux for 1 to 1 acre in Noble Township. Julius E Spencer to Chester Schreckombhaust etux for 4.39 acres. Ches W Lee to Irene B Hawley for part of lot in John Triptrans Add city. Isabella Ray to Mary I Ray for 1 2 lot 12 and lot 16 College Hill Plait Add city.
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