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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
The entry notes a daily average value keyed to A. G RB with four entries shown for a Friday morning in late March 1908. It records a simple snapshot of numbers and timing without broader context.
The Indiana Democratic platform denounces Republican policies, supports William Jennings Bryan for the presidency, and John W. Kern as vice president. It calls for tariff reform, currency controls, expansion of public services, and protection for labor, with local option on alcohol and primary reforms.
Chicago undertakers on the northwest side are testing a trading stamp program for funerals. A widow claimed H. M. Ralston’s refused green stamps prompting a complaint. Association leaders plan to discuss trading stamps at the next meeting amid denouncements of the practice.
A Illinois clergyman argues young men hesitate to propose marriage due to lacking "sand" but the more likely deterrent is a shortage of "rocks" among suitors.
A scientist asserts the brain houses 300 million nerve cells, noting even that vast total would scarcely hold the range of nerves some men show.
The note observes meat costs staying high while diamond prices drop by ten percent, suggesting some relief for the poor and unemployed.
A cautious note suggests the peach crop may fail this year, warning that the typical early signals are already evident and the situation could worsen, prompting concerns for growers and markets.
An odd note in the record remarks that auto racers in Alaska lack trolley cars to haul their machines, leaving fleets stranded and wheels unable to move forward.
H. J. McSheehy was elected exalted ruler for the seventh time, a historic first in the United States. The Elks lodge re elected all officers including IscSheehy as Exalted Ruler and McSheehy as vice president of the Home association, with officers like C. J. Becker D A Middleton M F Sullivan and others renamed.
Indiana delegates reported Lairy secured the judge of the appellate court nomination after a roll call vote. Wickens and Felt contested the appellate seat, with Wickens leading in early tallies and Felt later declared nominee. State statistician contest went to Kelleher by acclamation in Perry County after others withdrew. Superintendent race ended with Aley prevailing on second ballot as 686 votes needed.
Stockholders of Union Pacific will meet May 5 to authorize a mortgage secured bond issue on 1650 unmortgaged miles of lines. The size is unclear but reported at 40 to 50 million dollars with only part expected soon. Directors refused to sue Harriman Rogers Stillman over stock sales to the Union Pacific system.
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