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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
A philosophical reflection on gender, fairness, and reciprocity. It suggests a wise woman recognizes a final opportunity to secure a fair arrangement, while criticizing men who avoid payment by planning to leave and underestimating women’s capacity.
A concise remark notes a demand for protection against insurance agents, suggesting a product that would save time and reduce hassle for a busy executive.
A brief item notes that a married man occasionally saves money by selecting hats worn by his wife. The quirky practice highlights frugality through wardrobe choices.
A note on calcium lighting boosting the glow of stage stars. The light’s brilliance helps reveal the performers’ expressions and costumes, enhancing audience perception of performances.
Congress appears reluctant to address the Maine matter and may avoid taking action rather than pursuing a formal raise or adjustment. The commentary suggests a preference for bypassing the procedural burden involved.
Witty quip suggests the father giving away the bride might throw in the mother in law as well. The line plays on traditional wedding roles and family dynamics for humor.
Scientists discuss whether Martian surface features could resemble a Merry Widow style hat. The playful speculation treats unusual formations as potential clues to past activity while noting it's a humorous thought experiment.
The department announces that hens are producing strictly fresh eggs throughout the year, a welcome development for farmers and consumers alike.
A two millennia old drama draws a strong reception in Paris with portions of the crowd murmuring calls for the author as the performance closes.
A prize fighter was killed in a bout and commentators debate whether the death was an accident or a result of a fatal error in the ring. The sport's codes and language are under scrutiny as officials assess responsibility.
A Yonkers man who recently had heart surgery is reported to be recovering though he may feel a frequent stitch in his side for a long period.
Readers note extensive press debate over the Mer ry Widow hat, while urging prudent judgment on fashion trends and cultural symbolism amid widespread commentary.
President G Stanley Hall of Clark University notes a woman may be in love with several men at once and may choose among them when they call on the same evening. This remark suggests complexities of affection and social expectations in contemporary relationships.
From Maine comes word of the capture of a sea serpent with a tale four feet long. The report quips that it must be a mere infant since most sea serpent tales run to thousands of words.
Brazil rejects claims it is creating a naval force for Japan. Richmond Pearson Hobson will henceforth view Brazil as the destroyer of one of his deepest fears.
The Czar releases twenty thousand political prisoners at Haster. He notes a pattern where harsh rule in autumn yields milder governance in spring.
The fashion of piercing women’s hats with a dagger draws panicky reactions from the New York Herald though the weapon remains visible so wearers avoid police interference.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues for using driver over chauffeur with correct pronunciation, praising simplicity and accuracy in spelling and speech. This brief invites readers to adopt plain language for clarity and friendliness.
The University of Chicago secured a massive sea serpent skeleton found in Kansas dating back about six million years. The find raises questions about ancient life in the Sunflower State and whether long ago issues like liquor regulation echoed in history.
A candidate for public office in Oregon cannot ask a friend to vote for him, treat a constituent on election day, give a campaign button to a friend, or say untruthful things about his opponent.
The Brooklyn Eagle warns the nation about wasteful coal use totaling two hundred million dollars or more yearly. It imagines a future where Niagara power fuels homes by electric heaters once coal reserves are exhausted, and claims Buffalo is set to become a central hub of global activity.
The Chicago Tribune questions if good butterine is superior to poor butter. The Pittsburg Dispatch argues that even if superior, sellers should market it honestly and not claim it is inferior.
The New York Tribune notes classical and Biblical figures danced with ease and grace. It cites David before the ark Socrates and Plato Sully Richelieu and Henri IV. It argues the modern young man should not deem dancing beneath his dignity.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a shade intolerable to a boastful figure. The fatherly rebuke questions ownership and place as the shade retorts with cautious warning about pride and power.
An unnamed narrator recalls a mysterious Devonshire villa owned by Mrs. Jackson and Rebecca Johnson. After a luxury garden visit and a strange, drug-free night, the pair discuss a businesslike dream sale. Lucy Smith signs a vellum agreement to sell dreams for seven pounds weekly, with payments in advance, until death.
The narrator awakes in heightened luxury with sable fur, Dresden china, and a Le Roy clock. A companion, Mrs. Jackson, guides a bay seaside drive to Paignton and Brixham, hinting at guardianship and plotting to uncover the narrator’s dreams by morning.
In a Waterloo lodging tale, Mr Green pays a weekly board rate that fails to cover growing meals. His landlady Mrs Small declares a raise to $5 after he voraciously eats plate after plate. He responds with consternation at the suggested increase.
John Worth Kern accepted the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination in Indianapolis with 12 000 loyal followers present. Bryan attended, energizing the crowd at the State Fair Coliseum as Norman E Mack led the meeting and Governor candidate Thomas R Marshall spoke.
About five hundred mutes from three states attended the Lima Ohio event at Hover Park. They enjoyed athletic games including baseball with energetic rooting, racing and water sports, followed by a large basket dinner, in a roy al, noiseless celebration of fellowship.
Local report from ymsburg Pennsylvania notes an unprecedented break in at the Miffinville soap factory. Thieves reportedly fled with soap product and damaged tools valued around fifty dollars. Authorities investigation ongoing as morning arrivals found window broken and evidence collected.
Washington reports plans for Orville Wright to demonstrate the new heavier-than-air aeroplane at Fort Myer Virginia in open tests open to photographers. The trial includes a five mile flight for prize money and a one hour endurance test with a month for full evaluation. The U S Signal Corps also contracts J M Herring of New York for a second machine up to twenty thousand dollars.
In St Louis at the Union Mission a young woman burst to the aisle and left an infant with preacher John M Hutcherson saying take it its yours The baby was sent to St Anns Asylum Hutcherson admitted paternity naming Cora Thompson He called himself a backslider and said he has returned to a Christian life.
The Massachusetts board of health plans a statewide campaign to eradicate the fly within a year. Six scientists will work full time starting immediately, with $100,000 allocated for the first year and legislative support expected for further funding. The effort aims to clean all marshes ponds lakes and swamps to end fly breeding.
In Glasgow Kentucky a man identified as J T Coe a Negro wanted in Indianapolis Indiana on murder charges was killed by Sheriff Bryant after refusing to surrender. Coe had been in the area for weeks and a posse had surrounded him. The victim of Coe’s crime was a police officer.
Oshkosh Wisconsin special reports only about 31 000 of one percent of all registered mail is lost from all causes including unavoidable casualties such as fire floods and wrecks. R B Mundelle assistant superintendent divisions of registered mail and money orders spoke this afternoon before the State convention of Wisconsin postmasters.
Washington dispatch reports Miss Flossie E. Singleton a Pennsylvania avenue restaurant cashier as an heir to Joseph Ball, a Revolutionary War soldier. The Ball estate allegedly totals 50 million with 1.85 million in cash and about 5 250 acres of iron rich land across Meadville Pennsylvania and other towns in Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, Kentucky, and Virginia.
In Newport Rhode Island a special ruling states that only justices of the Superior Court may marry divorced persons. The change restricts who may officiate such marriages in the city.
Carrington D Holmes, 80, of Morocco, still fiddles for country dances as he did six decades ago. Irene Staller of Elkhart, ... kidnaped her lover Martin Goodhart, 17, arrested and fined $5. An auto explosion near Lafayette injures several, including Thomas Denman and Ralph Lear, as vehicle reached 30 mph and burst into flames.
A lightning strike hit the barn of Adam Sahm near Lawrenceburg igniting the structure and killing his daughter Miss Ida Sahm aged 16. The tragedy occurred in the rural area during a storm.
Mrs. George Goodson of Owensville died after drinking poisonous liquid she mistook for chill medicine. Police investigate the accidental poisoning case.
The widow of James Webster with a forty acre Jolietville area farm has sunk a test oil well following the late man’s recurring dreams about oil on the property.
Firebugs set fire to the William McAtee residence in Pike County after moving the family to safety. They then looted and removed stock before torching the house, leaving investigators to probe the deliberate blaze and theft.
The executive proclamation from Governor Hanly designates Monday September 7 as a legal holiday for the state of Indiana, closing state offices and acknowledging the Labor Day observance.
Harry Kinney fishing below Columbus on White River reported a seventeen pound white perch catch from his camp.
A domestic science class at Winona Normal School demonstrated that nine people can be fed on 70 cents in Indiana. The experiment showcased frugal cooking skills and budget awareness among students and faculty.
Businessmen circulate petition to curb disturbance from a phonograph in the vesti bule of a Columbus Theatorium. The device plays through afternoon and evening, prompting concerns among local merchants.
George Mondie, a Black man, was attacked in Evansville by two white men who stabbed him. He may die from injuries. The assailants fled and were said to have been debating the Springfield riots when Mondie encountered them.
The government notified Will F. Little and S Herbert Morris of Shelbyville that about 5,000 fish will be sent to streams in the county. The stock includes smallmouth black bass and yellow perch.
At a club meeting Joe Michaels proposes wholesale prosecution of Jim Crow in Indiana. He urges organized crow clubs and systematic crow hunts to eradicate the pestiferous crow.
John Small of Shel byville fought a vicious bulldog for three hours while bathing in Blue River. The dog besieged Small protecting his clothes, driving him into deep water five times. The ordeal forced a fight or drown choice as Small finally choked the animal into submission.
Richmond puzzling over a litter of animals described as pussy rab bits or bunny cats. The creatures never walk but hop and jump. They show carnivorous teeth and a mouseing propensity. They spit like kittens yet lack claws and cannot climb. A fake cat tail is shown as a caudal appendage.
Bedford Building Savings and Loan Association failed last week. The treasurer reports no cash on hand and an overdraft of 474.11 dollars. Formed in 1878, the organization once did about 188000 dollars in annual business. Its attorney cites poor bookkeeping as the crash cause.
Mary Willard heiress and Glen Harker Ball Brothers glass factory superintendent were married quietly in Muncie. The couple had no prior engagement hint and surprised intimate friends with the ceremony.
Anderson public schools Superintendent J. B. Pearcy says he will enforce the law prohibiting high school fraternities, signaling a crackdown on campus social groups.
Northern Indiana farmers fear a new hog disease spreading rapidly like cholera. The illness begins with limb stiffness and, within hours, attacks the body and proves lethal.
A 57 grain freshwater pearl was found in Sugar Creek by Peter Coffman near Thorn Town. The artifact is believed to be the next largest freshwater pearl discovered.
A 19th century view claims hasheesh drives users mad in Persia Turkey and Egypt and links the drug to murder shaping the origin of the word assassin. The piece frames hasheesh as a social menace tied to fanatic killings in the regions.
A fragment discusses a proposed marriage alliance between a daughter and Count Fu nshut. Mr. Dustin Stax comments on the match as a parlor or societal alliance, reflecting standards of marriage as a social arrangement.
Charles S. Hernly as director general of a farmers rally at Brook on George Ade’s farm announces the event as the campaign’s biggest Republican gathering in Indiana. He promises all the big guns will attend and notes Ade must supply forty of his top beef cattle to feed the hungry crowd. The rally is set for September 30.
Isaac B. Woods of Summerville has spent 45 years building a vast insect archive. His collection holds about 100000 specimens, labeled with common and scientific names, and explained for each species. The set includes every insect indigenous to the Central States.
The Indiana Bureau of Statistics reports March 1 figures show 635 342 horses on hand in 1908 versus 636 975 a year earlier. Horses sold in the year ending March 1 1908 totaled 83 907, down from 104 197 in the previous year. Leading horse counties include Marion 15 295 and Montgomery 13 282 among others.
A Brown County rumor claims a nationally known artist is painting Sunrise as a nude woman figure atop a county mountain. The model remains unclothed until sunrise reveals the ivory silhouette against the sky, with the artist painting before dawn to capture changing light.
Tuesday marks old soldiers and children's day at the Indiana State Fair with free admission for veterans and school children ages 7 to 12 under teachers. Weber's band and the Indianapolis Military band perform, vaudeville acts entertain, and races begin at 1 pm with spirited horse speed on display.
Frank Scott a blacksmith from Rigdon is under consideration by Andrew Carnegie for a medal and allowance in recognition of his years of service. His friends say he has saved nine lives in recent years.
A large gathering marked Grant County’s sixth annual meeting of the Octogenarian Club. The group, made up of residents aged 80 and older, showcases a county total of about 200 octogenarians.
George R. Dale of Hartford City started the Thirty Cent League after a New York Tribune editorial mockingly asked who would donate 30 cents to Bryan's fund. He reports letters and financial contributions coming in from across the country.
An epidemic of personal crisis reports hit South Bend last week with three self destruction attempts within twenty four hours and two successful cases.
Pearl notes the college had a female baseball team. Ruby asks about good catchers. Pearl replies five catchers married during the first season and the team broke up.
A brief market of verses from the Minneapolis Journal notes a world of kickers scorning the rose and hunters chasing insignia. The fragment hints at urban irony and literary play within the paper.
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