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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
6
The Mooresville Times notes support for a sewer system as a modern upgrade and potential property value boost amid local growth. The town board postponed final action on the sewer ordinance until July 18 after determining no cost estimate per foot had been prepared. Presidential politics and civic improvements are highlighted in the July 1 1908 issue.
A mosaic of quotes touches on Abyssinia’s King Menelik naming a successor, Ella Wheeler Wilcox on pain as a friend, Stead on dairy maids, Chicago bar keepers forming a temperance society, bankers and government deposits, John Mitchell on ignorance, Japan’s modernity and Formosa, Harvard President Elliot and opinions on leadership and restraint.
Reports indicate feeding tobacco to lambs helps prevent parasites and hampers worm development. Studies show tobacco can aid early prevention, though applying it is complex and moving sheep to fresh pasture remains advised to reduce risk.
The Wisconsin Farmer argues that farmers, not city residents, own most autos and need reliable rural transport. A improved vehicle tailored to country travel could boost popularity as rural residents travel long distances for business and social events.
The article explains Holland's warfare with water via massive dikes at Helder and Walcheren and coastal dune protection. It describes embankments, main canals, sluices, and windmills driving land reclamation. Polders surround towns, with thousands of windmills per 9000 population.
The text describes placing a chicken in a paper bag with about four tablespoonfuls of slaked lime, closing the bag, and shaking to make the bird inhale the lime. This is said to kill worms in the windpipe. After treatment the chicken is given water and should recover in a short time, often with a single treatment sufficient.
The best fruit should be selected and jars sterilized before filling. Most fruits are ripe when picked and canned ripe, except pears and gooseberries which are picked before ripe. Prepare utensils and fruit in advance, use shallow granite or porcelain pans for quick, light color results, and avoid reusing old jar rubbers.
A train load of cattle sold in Omaha last week for 20000 dollars at eight dollars per hundred pounds. Buyers in South Omaha praise alfalfa and corn fed steers as superior quality. Packers plan exhibits at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha next December to promote balanced rations and showcase alfalfa corn fed meat.
William A. Swain vs. Wayte Campbell Civil Action. Plaintiff has filed proceedings in attachment and the trial is fixed for Monday August 17, 1908 at 10:00 a.m. at the judge's office in Mooreville Morgan County Indiana. Dated June 26 1908. H B Mendenhall J P.
Morgan Circuit Court ordered sale of Tuldah Iornaday estate. On July 11 1908 at 2 pm in Mooresville Morgan County Indiana two tracts of real estate will be sold at public auction. Terms require one third cash and balance in 6 and 12 months with notes bearing 6 percent interest. Henry B. Taylor as executor and George W Grubbs as attorney.
The Mooresville Town Board resolves to improve the south side of Main Street from Jefferson to Monroe by grading paving and sidewalk construction with cement. Abutting property owners will be assessed and a public hearing is set for July 24 1908 at Knights of Pythias Building. Notices will run in the Mooresville Times.
Town board of Mooresville Indiana adopts sidewalk and street paving plan for Greencastle Avenue. Abutting property owners and town beneficiaries will be assessed. hearing set for July 2 1908 with two weekly notices in Mooresville Times.
The Mooresville Indiana Board of Trustees resolves to improve the south side of Greencastle Avenue from Monroe Street to Scott's Addition with cement sidewalks and street crossings. Notices will be published twice weekly and a public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. on July st 1908 at the Knights of Pythias Building. O.P. Macy, Clerk.
The local W C T U met at Mrs Anya Dicker son's home with strong attendance and focus on work over entertainment. A new member was accepted, Mrs Stallings to wear the white ribbon, and a July 15 picnic at Town Park with costumes of gingham and calico was announced. Members urged dues, prayer, and participation to push prohibition efforts amid national votes and state papers.
Indiana Farmer reports that Omaha will host the National Corn Exposition December 9 to 19 with an Alfalfa Palace built from alfalfa bales. Premiums will reward best alfalfa varieties while growers showcase hay balers and presses. alfalfa is promoted as essential stock feed alongside corn, benefiting cattle producers and packing houses.
The premium list for the Indiana State Fair increases in all departments for the September 7 start, totaling 58663 with trotting and pacing races at 21909 and livestock prizes 10458 for horse shows plus 14251 for beef cattle and 3875 for dairy cattle. Special cups and silver trophies from the Meredith family and other breeders highlight a strong cattle and horse show outlook ahead of a large agricultural display.
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