Early Christmas Shopping Tops Budget Worries
Early holiday shopping thoughts ease purse anxiety as shoppers aim to finish before the season. The idea is to reduce financial strain ahead of festive merriment.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
4
Early holiday shopping thoughts ease purse anxiety as shoppers aim to finish before the season. The idea is to reduce financial strain ahead of festive merriment.
The writing suggests government powers on Prince Edward Island could shut out all automobiles to curb joy rides and speed crazes. The piece argues such action would be sane and beneficial, praising decisive local action against the "devil wagon" craze.
The piece warns Hawaii is at risk of orientalization as Japanese immigration rises. It notes Honolulu's population growth under American rule, with 7,000 whites among 45,000 residents, and claims natives are dying out while expanding industries attract Japanese newcomers eager to settle.
The piece argues Europe uses Haiti as a pretext to push US into new white man’s burden ventures. It warns Haitians and nearby republics to use independence wisely or face stronger races’ control. It notes shadow of US power over Haiti Cuba and Santo Domingo with no bloodshed since Weylerism ended.
A partial quotation describes people living with cautious fear of something unnamed and the respect it commands. The passage hints at caution and significance without identifying the subject or full context.
A report notes the use of jamaces for orphans and mentions a figure of ten thousand dollars raised or requested as part of the effort, prompting questions about oversight and distribution.
In circuit court Judge Jairy heard the case of William Simpson administrator for George Rush against John B Furgeson. Rush was injured when a timber broke during repairs on Furgeson’s farm, later dying from his injuries. Furgeson claims no fault. Rush’s widow is insane with two children, an administrator continuing the suit.
The suit of S. P. Lontz versus Cloyd L. Souder was completed yesterday afternoon. Lontz, owner of a store near Lake Circott, sued Souder, a farmer, for a bill run at the store by a ditcher employed by Souder. The original bill was 59 dollars and court costs now total about 118 dollars.
Ethel Wright obtained a divorce from Harry Wright a Panhandle freight station truckman on cruelty grounds. Bertha Voss was granted a divorce from John Voss a cigar maker and awarded custody with a $3 weekly child support.
Mary Dalzell’s will probated in circuit court leaves a farm to her son Charles Dalzell with grandchildren disinherited. Another son receives 100 dollars. If Charles dies the farm passes to his wife and then to his children if the wife dies or remarries.
John Lunsford, 68, a Civil War veteran and miller by trade, died suddenly at his home on Broadway at 6:30 pm after suffering heart trouble. He served three years in the Ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry and had lived in Cass County and Cass City for two decades. He is survived by his wife and a son, Seward. funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
Local brevities list Christmas goodies and displays from Tritt's and other shops. Mentions perfumes from Red Cross Pharmacy, watches from SeLegue and Taylor, cut glass from Snider & Archer, and holiday slippers at Klinsick, with several local residents visiting or returning from Chicago and Kalamazoo.
Local police in Logansport hunt for Bertha May Stone and another married woman believed traveling with Emery Martin. A $2500 reward is offered for her detention until her husband can reach her, with the couple described as well supplied with jewelry and cash. Holland County authorities warn of possible nationwide locations and emphasize a noncriminal motive.
Readable fragments report a brief note about arrangements or a barter related event involving ships or cargo and a destination Peru. Names and precise actions are unclear but imply maritime or travel context with potential charges or costs.
The Powell family of nine dancers traveled 900 miles to reach Remington ending with sixteen cents for bread. Trustee Cushman offered a return ticket fare if they stayed for an evening show at the Masonic hall, but they declined due to illness from a long fast. They departed for Peru and then Fort Wayne seeking theatre work to reach home in New York state.
A list of electric items offered by George W Cann and Co at 324 Broadway including electric irons, stand lamps, curling irons, shaving cups, toy motors, chandeliers, and dining room domes.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home program to cure bed-wetting in children and urinary troubles in adults. No money required. write today for full instructions and avoid blaming the child.
Captain James of the Salvation Army asks farmers in Cass county to aid Logansport by providing dinners for the poor on Christmas Day. Donations of meat chicken potatoes and apples are especially desired and any edible item will be accepted. Bring supplies to 315 Third street Army barracks by noon Thursday.
Lipton Lodge, F. and A. M., elected officers Allen C. Caldwell worshipful master Edgar W. Kelley senior warden Thomas C. Bradfield junior warden Victor E. Seiter treasurer A. S. Boyer secretary Charles Miller senior deacon John J. Memring junior deacon Walter W. Foskett steward Lid Keon J. Carr junior steward Absolom Miller tyler J Ew Crain chaplain.
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