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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
2
A man favors long talk and short thought while a woman prefers short talk and long thought. A minister avoids churches offering smaller salaries. Many men equate marriage with Sherman's view of war. A man detests his mother in law’s speaking habit. The note predicts Japan’s reach after gaining 20,000 branches in western states signals brewing hostilities.
A wry note suggests letting the gipsy moth and the boll weevil confront each other to reduce pest numbers. The piece frames thrift and caution against get rich quick schemes.
A humorous remark suggests Senator Clark’s heirs prefer a loving mother over a cut-off inheritance. The line highlights family tensions and social wit surrounding an estate dispute.
Reports say railway construction in Argentina advances favorably under the leadership of English capitalists.
The piece imagines a grand St. Louis exposition expanding to smooth all hills and hollows into flat land, portraying an immense future landscape. It suggests a wish for topographical perfection to accommodate a colossal display.
The article notes low scarlet fever in Japan and higher typhoid than Europe, suggests Russian dine at Port Arthur rumor, and mentions Joseph Leiter’s $25.6 million estate. It questions Leiter’s motive to corner wheat, and records a Chicago couple losing $450 to a Boston pair in a bridge game, wondering if Boston is still viewed as slow in the Midwest.
The article notes Isannah Elias is expected to go on the stage with multiple offers but claims she does not need the money, casting doubt on the renestema rumor.
The British government weighs how many of civilization's blessings to shoot into the Thibetans.
Mr Rockefeller strangely overlooks the glittering possibilities involved in the purchase of the country s stock of professional baseball clubs.
A witty remark notes a woman with five husbands, suggesting she may struggle to free herself as she stands accused of bigamy. The quip coins the term quinquigamist to describe her.
A reflective line argues that a father cannot properly guide a son if he himself falters. The emphasis is on consistency and personal example as the core of effective parenting.
A satirical remark questions the etiquette of presenting wealthy society matrimony shows in vaudeville venues rather than churches. It also notes a sensationalist Oklahoma incident where a man spanked his mother in law and wonders about a public testimonial for him.
A Tennessee court held a woman cannot be compelled to reveal her age when testifying. The remark notes that the average woman is often under age under oath, while a Milwaukee man recently attempted flight but remains active after a five foot starting height. Port Arthur situation described as dull with nearly three weeks until capture and no strikes to break the monotony.
Built on the Tyne, a 12 000 ton capacity floating coal depot has reached Portsmouth England. It will be used to coal battleships and cruisers, enhancing naval efficiency.
A London physician advances the theory that much of baldness is caused by smoking. The piece notes skepticism and jokes that an indignant wife might be tempted to strike at a smoking husband but rarely does.
Officers of Hitachi transport reportedly chose death over surrender as Russians intercepted ciphers. They burned banners and bore chrysanthems at speed, guided by a Spartan resolve to be carried home on shields rather than yield to enemies.
The Chicago Journal notes Belgium as the most democratic of monarchies. It states the Belgian king does not wear a crown and has no coronation ceremony, his reign begins with an oath to govern by law, and royal births are recorded like any subject's births in official registers.
New York reports a Woman's Municipal League active in civic improvements. A member asked when the society adjourned for summer. the president replied never, since the city does not adjourn. The group is praised for its real spirit of reform and persistent action.
The Baltimore American jokes about keeping the mind busy to ignore the heat while a persistent, warm man puffs by every half hour asking if it is hot enough for you. The piece captures a local newspaper voice with a hint of social observation.
A Chicago University professor warns owners to return radium promptly before one million years pass, the estimated time for all radium to shrivel and vanish. The note stresses期限 and safety in handling radioactive material.
The fragment questions Lulu Miller of San Francisco and the tale that she cast eo i. Me The piece speculates she may have missed a millionaire status and ponders where a penniless plumber would be found.
A quoted line notes that beheading is the utmost insult to Cambodians, though the sentiment is not shared by other Indo Chinese peoples.
The Tribune argues gasoline automobiles will replace the interurban trolley, but the paper hopes a method will be found to remove the odor from deodorized gasoline before that transition occurs.
During harbor dredging at Havre a wooden warship was found buried in mud and six cannon, still loaded, were recovered.
The Academy of Medicine at Paris states excessive meat consumption causes appendicitis and harms finances by emaciating the pocketbook and leading to bankruptcy.
A roundup of regional happenings reports Richmond has spent 10000 on improvements last year. A Horeg Thief Corporation is organized with horse thefts reported near Hagerstown. Despondent youths in Brummel Creek narrative include 16 year old Hestia Mosier who died by shooting herself. Carrie Osborne, 17, a Jeffersonville native, oversees an airship project on her St. Louis lawn with her father handling mechanics.
Rushville's population has grown 29 percent since 1900 and nears 6 006 residents. The town shows steady growth as it approaches a new population milestone in the early 20th century.
Recent showers benefit cucumber crop statewide with positive outlook for harvest and quality across the region.
Canning factories in southern Indiana are workers busy with a season that runs through October 1. Large output and steady demand keep facilities operating at capacity across the region.
Decatur officials declare that Sunday base ball games must continue despite concerns about intoxication and unruly crowds. The city dismisses a proposal to ban Sunday play, emphasizing local tradition and community use of the fields.
Evansville police pursue local mashers known for offensive behavior on city streets.
Jack Chainey aged 70 claiming heir status to a $5,000,000 estate is dead in Owensville. The case raises questions about the legacy and the contested fortune.
Vincennes shows strong potential for a large button factory employing about 300 people. Local officials note favorable conditions and interest from an unnamed company in locating the plant, signaling job growth for the region.
Wabash Marion interurban cars will begin operation on Thursday as promised. Service starts in the Marion area with cars running according to the stated schedule August 209.
A E Bronck of Johnstown New York has bought the Lafayette Call and will assume control of the newspaper.
A Noblesville man grows a pear tree bearing 22 varieties, rivaling Heinz in diversity of produce. The story notes the unusual specimen and its attention to local agriculture.
Nellie Ricketts of Columbus, age 15, sues Ira Ricketts, her husband who is 20 years older, for divorce. The filing marks a minority spouse seeking dissolution of marriage.
Greensburg reels as an epidemic of theft leads to the detention of forty men and boys on suspicion of theft. Police report broad activity across the city as investigations continue.
A cigar thrown into hay caused a blaze that consumed seven barns belonging to Philip Craft near Fort Wayne. Firefighters fought the flames but the barns were lost. No injuries reported.
After a heated temperance battle, Bloomington residents see the town retaining more saloons than before, signaling a shift in local spirit and policy as pro and anti temperance factions clash.
The first church ever built in Lake Cicott is nearly finished, with religious services having been held in the town only in the last year.
A newspaper snippet reports a discussion on why women appear to have more temper than men, describing the topic as a test of temper and noting the provocative nature of the question without providing further details.
The Wabash railroad continues dumping carload after carload of gravel into the sinkhole near Westville with no visible effect.
Fifteen people fell seriously ill after eating pressed chicken at a Winamac picnic. Ptomaines were blamed. All patients recovered.
Captain Foley of the Logansport police urges a whipping post for vagrants as a remedy for tramps and loafers. The comment reflects a punitive approach proposed by local law enforcement.
A June wedding narrator predicts tough times ahead as December brings ten below zero temperatures. The bride recalls needing to rise early to build a kitchen fire, highlighting household hardships and resilience.
The German Emperor designed a pack of playing cards with faces of notable figures. The Kaiser himself is depicted as the king of hearts.
A fragment recalls Gen. W. United Stat and T. Clark of the Treasury Department as longtime associates of General Grant. The text notes Grant’s Civil War service and a quotation on man’s study of himself, reflecting on leadership during the era.
A New York financier known for his modern methods keeps a tin backed safe, raising concerns that depositors may never recover their money. The comment signals ongoing trust worries and potential financial instability tied to his practices.
Isaac Webb, 95, of Russiaville, died from accidental ingestion of carbolic acid. The Howard county resident was identified as the oldest man in the county.
John William Bird boasted of swallowing a larger mouthful than anyone present and choked to death in a Logansport saloon while eating a free lunch. He died on the floor before a doctor could be called.
Fort Wayne Gas company plans to abandon all leases in the Allen county Maumee township field as gas well No. 3 now yields salt water. Superintendent Hofman says the wells there have failed despite earlier optimism.
At a special stock holders meeting the Chicago and Indiana Air Line company voted to rename the line the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend railway company. The electric line between Chicago and South Bend is to be completed this year.
Wallace Hall, Civil War veteran and custodian of the Kokomo courthouse, has drawn a choice quarter section in the Rosebud reserve. He has received many offers for the land and has gone west to assess its value.
Fifteen young Vincennes fellows described as society men were arrested for shooting craps. The writer questions why petty offenders across the state are labeled society men.
John Stack of Hammond died after being struck with an ax by his son Maurice during a confrontation in which Maurice defended his mother from attack. Before his death the father made peace with the boy.
The United States government purchased eleven complete volumes of the Congressional Record from Henry Lagaw near Boonville. The rare 1805 to 1815 set brought a high price, reflecting its value to public records.
Thomas Flemming, a blind resident of Ruffton, has returned from his annual long walking tour to the St. Louis fair. He walked most of the distance and knows all about the fair despite his lack of sight.
Mrs. Margaret Daly of Kokomo asks for a divorce citing 26 years of marriage and only one dress provided by a husband who disliked work. The lighter tone questions the fairness of the arrangement and asks readers if they blame her.
Edward S. Gordon of Barbersville wins county wheat champion title after growing 1,018 bushels on 46 acres for an average over 23 bushels per acre.
The Chicago strike disrupts melon trade around Vincennes as refrigerator cars are scarce for cantaloupes, causing significant financial losses for local growers and sellers.
David W. Gregory of Hartford City received official notification that he drew 160 acres in the Boonesteel South Dakota land allotment. His property is valued at $5,660.
John Brook, 67, was killed while trying to remove dynamite from a burning barn in Browns Town. An iron slag struck him as the blast occurred, causing fatal injuries. The incident underscores danger faced by workers handling explosives during fires.
Residents of Hoosterdam are installing barriers and restricting access as part of a local dispute over a water safety measure. The community has embraced a firm stance on trespassing while the broader town continues to host a surplus of game and activity.
The U S naval commission inspected Michigan City with a view to establishing a naval training school there. Local officials report strong interest and support from residents for the project.
Captain John Herrick recounts sea serpent tales from Maine in the 1830s to 1850s. He ties sightings to an alligator he once shipped from the West Indies and notes various communities reporting monstrous serpents and near misses along Belfast Castine Isle au Haut and Mount Desert Island.
The Boston Herald notes Russian papers with whimsical names such as Strekosa and Beel gebub. It explains small circulations and pre publication censorship, where editors must submit copy for approval or face punishment, while censors may be dismissed for serious anti government hints.
Madge notes no man has been seen all summer while Dooly reveals nightly searches under the bed for one, a curious exchange hinting at secrecy and tension in a sunlit setting.
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