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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
A tourist offer invites readers to join a Tuesday September 1 trip to the Tramping Lake District promising the largest grain yields in North America. The package includes a one day at the Minnesota State Fair with a special Logansport car and a round trip fare of 25 dollars, with reservations urged.
The city baseball championship ends with the Ottos defeating M. F. team 14 to 1 Sunday. Mitchelle pitched brilliantly for the Ottos while Carl Petrie starred behind the plate for M. F. The Flora Bringhurst Combines have challenged the Ottos.
The McGrath White team won two games on Sunday defeating the Panhandle Switchmen 11 to 5 in the morning and the Lawson Colts 7 to 5 in the afternoon.
Logansport Browns traveled to Winamac and suffered a 16 to 14 defeat. Battery for Logansport was Cashdollar and French.
AColored quartet sang at the Broadway venue and clashed with J A Irvin manager of Boyd Park theater when he went to Huntington to settle a matter. Irvin allegedly drew a big revolver on the lead singer during the argument. A deputy sheriff intervened and the dispute was settled without further trouble.
Government pure food inspector from Michigan City will meet local dairy expert F. W. Tucker. They will tour dairies in that area and likely visit several Indiana cities, possibly returning before winter.
The article advises protecting white silk gowns by packing them in blue dyed muslin sheets and filling folds with blue tissue to prevent yellowing. Store in a box with a tight lid and wrap in heavy paper to keep out dust. This method aims to slow fading for cherished wedding dresses kept for years.
A representative from the voting machine company explained how the device could be used to split tickets. County officials will meet Friday to decide if the machine can be used legally, with demonstrations already in the auditor’s office and two more units to be sent. If approved, Bethlehem and Reed Creek townships and wards one and two will be redistricted to accommodate the system.
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 3 to 2 with Beckley driving in Essick on a homer. Slagle and Livingston shared pitching duties for Kansas City while Essick and Crisp paired in the catching and outfield. Umpire Bierkalter presided.
In Indianapolis at Kansas City and across the circuit, results include Columbus vs St. Paul locals winning six to four. Details show St. Louis and New York batteries and umpiring by Connelly in the first pair and a six inning Cleveland win over Philadelphia with Coombs relieved.
Pittsburgh fell 4 1 and 5 1 to New York to widen the NL lead as 17 000 fans watched at downtown parks. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 1 on a ninth inning rally. Chicago defeated Brooklyn 4 2 with Kling and Hoffman combining for a late double steal.
The article explains livestock need regular salt intake due to blood composition, with high sodium and low potassium. It notes potassium in feed triggers salt craving, and that salt enhances appetite, tissue repair, and muscular vigor, citing Boussingault on improved condition and activity.
Minneapolis bounced back after Toledo led by six runs in early innings. Gillen surrendered seven runs in the sixth and seventh, pulled from the mound as Minneapolis rallied. Final score shows Minneapolis 14 Toledo 6 with decisive late offense. Batteries Oberlin Wilson Block Gillen Eagle Land Umpire Hayes.
In Milwaukee on Aug 24 Louisville defeated Milwaukee 5 to 1. Stanley hit a first inning homer driving in Woodruff. Puttmann and Peitz teamed with Louisville’s pitching while Schneiberg and Beville worked for Milwaukee. Umpires Kerin and Owens.
Washington held to two scattered hits as Detroit wins 1 to 0. Johnson and Street combine on the mound for Washington, Donovan hurls a shutout for Detroit with Schmidt catching. Umpire Egan presides.
The traction company expects a large crowd of Democrats and Republicans to attend the notification of John W. Kern as the Democratic candidate for vice president in Indianapolis. William J. Bryan will be present, likely boosting turnout. special car rates from the I T U company are offered.
All members of the Wea tribe of Red Men are requested to be present Tuesday evening for degree practice. By order of J. F. Gangloff, drill master.
In New York on August 24 the St. Louis and New York twin bill remained even. Waddell started for St. Louis with a win in the first game, while Chesbro silenced the visitors in the second to keep the scores close.
Logansport stockholders agree to disband the Industrial Association and transfer the Wabash river land opposite Seventeenth street to a new real estate company of about thirty to thirty five businessmen. The land will be used to attract factories and boom local development. The land cost 7000 dollars and 2000 dollars were paid for moving mills. Members recover their paid assessments after expenses.
Chicago wins third in a row over Boston by 6 to 4. Boston’s Kansas City import started but walked and wild pitches hurt him. Final line Chicago 6 runs 5 hits 0 errors and Boston 4 runs 7 hits 0 errors. Batteries White and W Sullivan for Chicago Wood Steel and Criger and P Dona hue for Boston. Umpires Hurst and O'Loughlin.
Pittsburg dispatch notes New York takes the lead in a developing event as of August 24 with early signs pointing to a shifting balance of power.
Miss Baade and her fiancé from Huntington plan a home after meeting in Huntington where she once worked in a store. The couple’s future husband is arranging their forthcoming marriage and home in nearby area.
An interesting program has been prepared and several hundred members of the family are expected to attend the event at Spencer Park for a reunion and dinner.
St Louis defeated Boston 3 to 2 in the final game of the series. Shaw doubled home a run in the seventh and Charles singled to drive in the winning run. Batteries Ferguson and Smith, Raymond and Ludwig. Umpire Klem.
Local notes report Frank Wall and family left Sunday for trips to South Bend Laporte and Vaparaiso. Mrs William Sturken and daughter and grandchildren visit Iowa. W M Graffis and wife return from Yellowstone trip. Pp A Bonebrake and wife also back. Fred Reto visiting his father Fred Weible. Tyrolean Singers visit September 29 under the Deutscher Verein series.
A gentleman meets his medical adviser and describes left shoulder pain when bending and moving his arms in a circular motion to reach his topcoat. The doctor questions the need for such antics, and the patient jokes about another way to don his coat.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt shows a barber's sharp dialog with a customer. The barber asserts skill in close trimming and thorough shaving and promotes bay rum shampoo. The piece captures a brisk sales persona and confident service banter.
The Broadway Theatre offered a high class vaudeville program with Earl Hyman Alma and Fern and Mack. Mile Alma showcased songs and dances while Alma wrote many numbers. Mr and Mrs Franklin Colby presented a novelty act with music mystery and mirth. The moving pictures closed the evening with fine entertainment.
A Kansas City Star note describes a method to rid furniture of moths using benzine. Three gallons are sprayed through upholstery with a fine sprinkler until saturated, killing moths, larvae, and eggs. Carpets and woolen items are sprayed. benzine evaporates in hours with no harm to wood or fabric. Use caution as benzine is highly flammable.
To enhance a very narrow hall place large mirrors on both sides for a spacious effect. A wall length mirror opposite a curved staircase landing boosts width and elegance. Avoid striped paper. choose plain wallpaper and plain carpets with minimal patterns. Terra cotta or olive green work well for hall color. cream paper toned to oak is handsome in a new house.
The Columbia Stock Co opened a week at the Nelson to a packed house with the play On the Ranch receiving generous applause. Six vaudeville acts followed including the Wilson children and The Unique Duo. Today and tonight matinees remain ten cents for any seat with Golden Inn listed and Out West upcoming on Wednesday.
A brief archival remark notes that light paper is preferable to dark, unlit halls. It observes green paper fades quickly and red loses its original hue. The fragment hints at visibility and readability considerations in archival or display contexts.
Instructions describe using a large jar with ammonia and lavender oil to refresh living room air after light smoking. Fill a quart jar with one pint pure ammonia two ounces lavender oil and carbonated ammonia blocks. Shake release stopper and let sit half an hour. Theodor is noted as invigorating if not sniffed too closely.
When sewing in a hurry and the machine belt loosens do not stop to remove it. Simply apply a drop of machine oil, turn the wheel a few seconds, and proceed with a tightened belt.
The Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company offers a booklet detailing complete fish and game laws. The pamphlet, titled Goin' Fishin, promotes northern lakes and forests, and asks readers to send a two cent stamp for particulars to Detroit, Michigan.
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