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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
7
A Cleveland reader reports recovery from nervous prostration after using Dr Miles Nervine. The ad claims nerves control body organs and promotes the drug as a nerve remedy with a money back guarantee.
A running critic, known for complaint frequency, voices a fresh grievance on every occasion. The pattern shows persistent discontent with common topics and daily events.
Jeffersonville and Anderson reports detail Indiana Reformatory volume two listing inmates who escaped or violated parole. Four absentees located after publication. three in Columbus Ohio and one at Marquette Illinois. Anderson case asks $25 000 damages in probate court over breach of a marriage contract.
David C. Murr the Independence nominee for Congress in this district has been indicted by Crawford county grand jury for embezzlement. He formerly practiced law there and is accused of collecting client claims and retaining funds.
Rev. Charles Dinsmore of First Baptist Church assisted by the Young People's Union started a program to help about fifty young Hungarians in Anderson who recently took naturalization papers to become American citizens.
Morocco October 28 John Windler a farmer near Earl Park demonstrates his corn husking skill by averaging 85 bushels a day and quickly filling the crib despite having a missing hand.
In Shelbyville on Oct 28 Frank Chadwick and Miss Nell Nail kept their newly issued marriage license in their buggy. An inquisitive liveryman read the document by chance, sparking local chatter about the young couple’s marriage.
Columbus on October 28 saw musicians led by Arthur W. Mason former Indiana Music Teachers Association officer perform a benefit musicale at Crump's theater to aid Will A. Harding local music teacher and organist.
Madison Oct 28 The Jefferson County Fire association one of the state’s principal bodies, abandoned years ago, likely will be reorganized with a starting capital of 10000 dollars.
James W. Alpha of west of Vienna killed himself by a pistol shot after an episode involving his frail son. The businessman and resident was reported in Henryville on October 28. The boy witnessed the father with a revolver before the fatal act.
Wabash reports Reverend L L Carpenter, injured with a broken rib, has dedicated three churches in succession. He holds a tally of 729 dedications and recently dedicated a Christian church at Swayzee valued at $12,000.
Mrs. Lucinda McDowell died from burns in her Newcastle home when a gas stove ignited her clothing. Her daughter Miss Julia McDowell sustained injuries in the incident dated October 28.
Alexandria notes the Beeler Cotton Glove Manufacturing Company installs all machinery except motors and is prepared to begin operations as the city’s newest industry.
Petersburg notices report attorney and Sunday worker S E Dillon wed Maude Harrell Med Calf, a longtime public school music teacher, for their nuptials dated October 28 in Petersburg.
Crawfordsville residents hear Richmond Virginia pastor Rev Gerald Culberson who spoke at the Christian church and may receive a formal call to lead the local church.
Shelbyville reports Harry Gets stepped from a moving interurban car and may die from his injuries. The incident occurred on October 28, prompting medical officials to assess the severity and potential fatal outcome.
Seward Lightner 59 former Lake county treasurer dies at home in Hobart from Bright's disease.
David C. Murr a Corydon area candidate for Congress on the Independence ticket was arrested on embezzlement charges according to police records and local reports from the region.
In a perilous voyage Hazel confronts six mutinous sailors led by Mackintosh and Morgan who plan to draw lots for death. A deadly fight ensues with stabbing and a shark arriving as Prince and Welch die while Fenner mocks amid the bloodstained boat.
Elderly readers urged to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for stomach liver and bowel trouble. A free trial bottle is offered by sending name and address to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello DL. Purity vouched by U S government. money back guarantee on regular bottles.
In a violent sea encounter, a ruffian is knocked overboard after Hazel strikes him. Cooper frees the sinking boat by cutting the sheet as Cooper recovers, the boat fills with water, and Mackintosh swims after, while the wind drives the vessel.
A historic notice claims catarrh is a constitutional disease unreachable by local cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment. It states the product, endorsed by physicians, purifies blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists with testimonials available.
A humorous exchange reveals friction with a new chauffeur formerly a street car motorman. He instinctively slows whenever a pedestrian steps into the street, prompting complaint about the old habit clashing with current duties.
In a paradoxical remark a resident notes women dress well while men cannot afford fashion. The exchange contrasts local style with income constraints, implying economic divides influence attire among townspeople.
Philadelphia reports the Wissahickon Creek bridge will soon open, joining two distant suburbs. It is the largest pure concrete bridge without reinforcement, 525 feet long and 147 feet high, with a 233 foot main arch. About 300 workers built it using 19600 cubic yards of concrete and 40,000 tons of material costing 259000 dollars.
The document lists multiple daily train connections between major cities including St. Louis, New York, Kansas City, Toledo, and West Bound routes. It enumerates No. 2 No. 28 No. 4 No. 6 No. 9 No. 1 No. 5 and No. 3 services with varied origin-destination pairs.
A Washington letter quotes a farm hand’s plea on country life. He argues uplift is missing for hired men who bear long hours and hard work. The item blends with brief notes on urban births, women’s work, ancient newspapers, and Balkan heat in a mixed local page.
The piece notes 7.5 million in England lacking resources due to strikes and lockouts. It cites India exporting 11 232 chests of opium from January to July. The text questions wartime campaigns and trust behavior while Wu Ting Fang comments on the stock exchange and a quip about fish growth ends the excerpt.
An adrail urging travelers to visit Detroit prompts readers to stay at the Hotel Tuller described as absolutely fireproof at the corner of Adams and Park streets.
Effective October 1 1908 trains depart the interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6 05 am 7 35 am 10 05 am 12 35 pm 2 35 pm 4 49 pm 7 05 pm 8 50 pm 10 35 pm For Delphi Lafayette and intermediates at 6 40 am 9 10 am 11 10 am 1 10 pm 3 10 pm 6 10 pm 7 16 pm 9 10 pm 11 40 pm Car at 8 50 pm runs to Boyd Park only Car at 10 35 pm runs to Improved Freight Service Between Fort Wayne Logansport and Lafayette East bound 8 30 am and 1 30 pm West bound 8 18 am and 3 00 pm
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