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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
Loganport Daily Reporter issues and delivery terms outline pricing and carrier options. Weekly editions publish Tuesday and Friday with advance payments. Delivery to U S addresses priced at 40 cents monthly, 1 25 annually, and irregularities should be reported to the office.
A reflective lecture extols a providential world and jokes about moving fruit northward. It cites fifty years of lifecycles, mentions insects from Megarhinus to Psorophora, and praises sanitary work against mosquitoes and malaria.
The author argues that a presidential year does not inherently cause business dullness and challenges the belief that politics dictate the economy. He suggests that assumed dullness follows from mindset rather than actual issues, asserting no real presidential factors justify continued downturn.
Edgerton Wisconsin May 13 Swanhilda Gunness the twelve year old daughter of Joe Gunness by his first wife recalls life at the Laporte house of horrors. She describes fear of Mrs Gunness and Jennie Olsen and memories of her dog Sport the shepherd. Carl and Gus Gunness challenge the will leaving property to the Norwegian Lutheran Orphans home.
The article argues no policy changes are proposed by either party that would unsettle business. The currency is settled the treasury and banks are strong and tariffs are stable. It warns that superstition may induce timidity and possible disasters, but confidence by business leaders could sustain the year.
The report notes that despite uncertainty few Democrats forecast the Denver convention, but one consistent figure is the delegate infamous for throwing banana peels on the sidewalk, who is expected to attend as usual.
The Chinese minister offered a favorable remark about mothers in law, signaling comfort but tempered by concerns about Mr. Wu known as a frequent joker. The exchange hints at the delicate balance between diplomacy and reputation in Wu’s sphere.
A playful note questions the Queen of England's two room seashore bungalow lacking a bath and asks what purpose the ocean serves.
London May 13. Macgregor the Monk heads a movement to convert Europe to Buddhism. He argues war, greed, and religious relegation would end if Buddha ruled Europe, praising compassion and self effacement while denying a religious class system. He describes Buddhism as reason rooted and non-monetary in appeal.
Announcement by John W. Snell declares candidacy for clerk of the Cass circuit court, subject to the Democratic county convention decision. He serves as clerk circuit court editor reporter.
Matthew Moroney declares plans to seek renomination as Democratic candidate for county treasurer pending the county convention decision.
Daily Reporter notes that R. S. Estabrook announces candidacy for county commissioner in the First district pending the Democratic convention decision. He seeks party backing and public support as the race begins.
Editor Louis E. Beckley announces his candidacy for re nomination as sheriff of Cass County at the upcoming convention. He states he will pursue the party nomination in the current cycle.
Vienna reports the Austrian government plans a new health resort at St. Joachimstahl eighteen miles from Carlsbad. Uranian mines nearby yield radium rich water for baths, touted as panacea for many illnesses. Radium waters already credited with healing in Bath and other hot springs since Roman times.
Advertisements state an excursion fare of 19 dollars and 80 cents to Kansas City Missouri with return limit June 8. Wabash railroad provides through chair cars and dining car service with tickets sold May 18 to 23. Read The Reporter for details.
London reports from May 13 show that many boys and girls raised in criminal surroundings have risen to high positions thanks to discipline and teaching in industrial schools and reformatories. The London County Council notes high success rates and describes careers in government, teaching, farming, and industry among former pupils.
The seventeen year old son of Willard Barnett north of the city was shot yesterday afternoon by Dan Dritt who accidentally discharged a rifle while handing it to Barnett. The bullet lodged deeply in the leg and cannot be removed.
National Capital gossip weighs T. R. candidacy after the Chicago convention. A critic mocks lawmakers over private papers and Lilley probes while praising reformers like Pinchot Beveridge and Baxter. The column defends muckraking and urges frank accountability in politics.
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