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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
4
The Logansport Daily Reporter outlines subscription and delivery terms including carrier delivery at ten cents per week forty cents monthly and forty cents monthly in advance for US delivery. Early editions published Tuesday and Friday with annual rates at $1.25 and delivery changes reported to the office.
A critique of heredity claims by two eminent Dutch scientists and 3,000 Dutch physicians, arguing morality and willpower are self-made. The piece dismisses heredity as a universal rule, cites examples of personal responsibility, and extols self-control and training to master character. It notes environment and upbringing influence but insists individuals override tendencies through effort.
Carl C. Anderson, 31, mayor of Fostoria and Democratic congressional hopeful, credits his mother with his success. He details rising from shoe shines to a major oil venture and a fortune from undergarment manufacturing, emphasizing discipline, hustle, and helping the down and out. His sister Maude supports his campaign.
In the marriage season of leap year the piece questions why women rarely propose in serious literature. It cites examples from De Lesseps to Priscilla in Miles Standish and a witty Paris remark to illustrate cultural attitudes toward proposals and engagement.
The piece argues that courtship is as much a woman’s domain as a man’s, with women often driving marriage plans. It critiques male proposals as seldom direct and urges tact and honesty, noting romance matters vary by individuals and that genuine commitment matters more than dramatic gestures.
Actress Anna Held cites financial stringency as linked to American women’s extravagance while noting she never took milk baths.
Portrait memorial ceremony in Richmond honors Jefferson David a noted statesman. South held services and schools displayed portraits as the monument to his memory was unveiled with fitting tributes.
Simultaneous services were held in Richmond on June 1 marking the birth centennial of Jefferson Davis. A portrait of Davis praised by Mrs. J. A. Hayes was shown in schools as the finest likeness. Proclamations across southern states declared the day and a Davis monument dedication proceeded to the city. A memorial address was given at St. Pauls church, followed by a parade to the monument.
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