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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
5
Frances Elder, student at Barnard College, faced expulsion and a two year inquiry over unclear birth dates. Tests showed her mother altered ages to keep Frances’s name, with ongoing legal and archival efforts. Support from Columbia president Nicholas Murray Butler aided reinstatement. origin of her birth year remains uncertain.
The author Hallie Erminie Rives, residing in Japan with her husband in Tokyo, advocates sleeping on a hollow wooden pillow under a kimono. She claims it relieves wrinkles by relaxing the brain and body, states the pillow beats creams, and praises kimono fashion for freedom of movement.
A discrepancy over a birth date August 9 1888 triggered a long inquiry. The case drew accusations of persecution before Laura Gill of Barnard intervened. The student was suspended, later reinstated after two years, but she remains unable to state her exact age.
Transfers show William E Baker to Ameliapt on Lot 14 Mary A Heaths add city 750 dollars and multiple parcels exchanged between individuals in Tipton Adams Clay and Miami townships, with prices ranging from 1 dollar to 12 008 dollars and bids for city lots and out lots across several townships. Organized by buyer and tract with section and township designations.
John Hays Hammond left for New York via Santa Barbara and wired the Guggenheims copper syndicate that he will meet their representative in New York next month. His five year contract expired March 10 and called for 500000 dollars yearly. Guggenheims accuse him of not devoting enough time the last eighteen months. He seeks renewal only with a higher salary.
John Wittacher of Conyngham Valley was attacked by a wildcat in a barn while carrying chop to feed stock. The catamount pounced as he entered, they struggled, he struck it with a board and the animal fled. Wittacher sustained deep scratches and confusion from the encounter.
A quip contrasts shopping sensibilities noting women seek two cent reductions while men value items priced at two cents. The gag highlights gendered views on value and pricing.
In Chicago Judge Walker grants Geo F Lockwood divorce from Nellie Lockwood. Their 15 year old daughter Colleen testifies she defends her mother and plans to become an actress to support her. Colleen had vanished in January before returning to testify about her parents' alleged affairs.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 12 state legislators show pop corn is a session staple. Former speaker T F Vandeventer led a push to abolish eating popcorn during sessions but faced heckling as bags exploded. Speaker Murray backed the tradition noting the constitution was framed on corn. The resolution was tabled.
The newly organized YMCA boys band will hold its first practice in the gymnasium Monday.
Advertiser proclaims long hard work building a business and now offers goods at unusually low prices. Invites readers to visit and be sociable.
The Elks announce a new seven member band to be ready by evening. Prof. John Conn will lead and conduct the practice session guiding the group to work efficiently.
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