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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
4
The notice details ownership of the Logansport Daily Reporter founded by J. E. Sutton with Inez M. Sutton as Trustee. It lists circulation terms, prices, delivery options, and contact details including office address 525 Broadway and phone number 70.
A president clears United States circuit judge Lebbeus Wilfley of baseless impeachment charges for cleansing Shanghai of vice. Wilfley shut down American dives and disbarred corrupt lawyers, restoring honor to Americans abroad and earning national thanks.
A London trader was fined for selling a locally made cigar as a Havana product. The court action highlights the difficulty of distinguishing authentic Havana cigars and the risks to customers. This episode underscores the need for clear labeling in the trade.
Chattanooga supplies whisky to Atlanta after prohibition. The city spends about $3,000,000 yearly on liquor, with express offices flooded by packages and clubs charging high ice water prices to sustain revenues. Drug stores go dry, while smugglers and mail orders push bottles to homes and businesses as legal fights over prohibition intensify.
E S Wright recounts wonders of Asia and notes flags from many nations fly on steamers traversing Asian routes. The American flag is not seen among them, as reported in the era.
E S Wight reports from Calcutta on Asia for the Asiatics as he critiques British rule in India. He compares English influence to American actions in the Philippines and urges reforms in caste, governance, and commercial integrity among Asian nations. He notes widespread poverty under British administration and praises America’s philippine record.
The article notes experiments by manufacturers considering non tobacco wrappers such as chestnut leaves and cabbage for cigars. Chestnut leaves dried and seasoned with boiled tobacco stems yield a cigar-like substitute that evokes Cuba, while cabbage is joked about yet suggested as a serious option for flavored wrappers.
The text notes Pine shavings tried for flavoring but resin makes them too strong for most, except old smokers. Congressman Sherley says an expert blender could craft a whisky from raw spirits and flavor extracts that would surprise, while new cabbage cigars are pleasant to any bunny and less liable to trouble a dog.
A man begins a challenging cross country trek to imitate Weston while noting many letter carriers suffer worn shoes, underscoring the harshness of long foot journeys.
A remark comparing President Taft to a pill is described as a jab about his eyesight. The piece notes a gentler option would be to label him with a pink pill for pale people, highlighting humor in political references.
Takahira calls war hellish and Tillman brands stock gambling devilish. The bulls and bears fight a fiendish market conflict, drawing sharp language from policy makers and investors.
The article notes the Mothers' congress considers the proper age for infants to be allowed to steer automobiles in crowded streets. The discussion emphasizes public safety and regulation of young drivers.
Jimmy Garfield suggests the nation should thank exposure of evils while readers wonder if he means Teddy Roosevelt bare. The remark plays on public figures and prompts dialogue over accountability.
Scientists confirm water on Mars signaling potential for sustained exploration. The remark contrasts planetary science gains with financial milestones as observers joke about locating the stock exchange next.
A Minnesota man reportedly swallowed a lead pencil in an odd bid to become a man of mark. The act, described as a stunt for attention, drew local curiosity and headlines.
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont, long a figure of the old school, died after a career spanning from 1891 senate service to roles as lieutenant governor and governor. Born 1831 in Proctorville, he led quarry interests, rose from lieutenant to colonel in the Union Army, and served as US secretary of war 1888 to 1891. He also spoke in Congress in March 1898 on Cuba’s reconcentrados after a trip to the island.
A travelogue contrasts Canton preserving ancient Chinese character with narrow streets and markets, Hongkong boasting European-style infrastructure, and Singapore as a cosmopolitan hub with grand hotels, diverse peoples, and vibrant color. It notes Canton’s rat ham markets, Hongkong’s amenities, and Singapore’s harbor life and rainbow architecture.
Wilkes-Barre resident George Washington Williams and his wife Louise Bennett hold multiple borough and church roles in Courtdale. Williams serves as burgess mayor justice of the peace auditor secretary of the council and president of the board of health while retaining a newspaper job and winning a council seat by four votes over Jacob Hunt. Bennett serves as church organist Sunday school organist and leader in the Epworth league and missionary society. They married to end rivalry.
An antiquated travelogue extols Singapore Penang and Rangoon as great ports of export with water works and electric lights in the city while praising British leadership. It foresees Rangoon as a future world money center near the Schwa Dagon temple amid a scene of oriental steamers and growing imperial influence.
A fleeting line depicts a lone American stranded abroad, seeking refuge at the U S consulate amid travel woes and homesickness expressed in a terse register.
A witty jab about a club member praising Mrs Sheppaire’s library noting every book doubles as a trading stamp item. The quip plays on collecting and value in a social exchange.
The excerpt discusses the phrasing of President Roosevelt's "Me and my people" and argues that "my people" refers to his group while "me" refers to Roosevelt. It notes that using "him" and "us" would change the sound and implies the speaker would not have accepted "He and you and 1."
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