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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
A MN cow chewing concrete bag raises unlikely taste theories and a Mooresville Indiana note hints at sunlit rural humor. The column references Bible history perceptions from Salome and contrasts village and city life with a circus trip to New York and Thompson's Corners.
Scientists state camels originated in America, linking this origin to the evolution of humps. The claim ties early migrations to later adaptations and regional prehistoric biodiversity.
The Standard Oil Company expects annual profits of sixty million dollars but plans to use funds to cover attorney fees. The revelation highlights ongoing legal expenses as a major financial concern for the firm.
A local newspaper notes the theft of twelve hens with strong language about the scoundrel behind the deed. The writer condemns the act as a blight on the community and laments the loss of productive birds.
A report indicates the English Parliament is expected to pass a law criminalizing the construction of battleships by Germany, defining such activity as a misdemeanor.
A group of Colorado bandits robbed a Pullman porter of about fifteen dollars. The porter did not appear to be a member of the Fraternal Order of Train Robbers.
The find notes a mile long cave in the Adirondacks and speculates it could be the coal cellar of one of the region’s $5,000,600 cottages. The remark contrasts grand homes with rugged natural discoveries.
Chance urges players to abstain from alcohol calling drinking the worst mistake a player can make. The report condenses a first class temperance lecture into a sharp advisory for athletes.
A report from Africa states thirteen hunters were mauled by lions last year. The lions involved are described with caution and not overly boastful about the incident.
England suggests colonies furnish dry docks instead of battle ships, aiming to strip the romance from the movement that inspired it.
The remark notes that funding a twelve inch gun mirrors the income an editor earns in two years, offering a compact reflection on wartime expenditure and societal values through a financial comparator.
The Missouri State Labor Bureau superintendent advises people to regard servants as family members, noting that many would see such treatment as a hardship rather than kindness.
Professor Starr fears Roosevelt’s age could hurt him if illness strikes in Africa. The professor’s concern is unfounded as Roosevelt is described as having no age.
The article questions bee sting therapy for rheumatism and asks why a stronger yellow jacket sting might not be more effective, hinting at a debate over natural remedies.
An unnamed German scientist claims whale milk has great merits as a human food. The remark suggests counterfeit whale milk may soon appear in markets.
A train was blown from its railway track in Missouri recently, identified as one of Mr Harriman's trains. The incident raises questions about how Aeolus could have caused it and prompts public curiosity.
Tailors announce a spring trend adding hip padding for men with no plan to require wearing rats. The comment plays on bold styling while dismissing an unlikely fear.
The suggestion of a closed season for minnows could impact sardine availability. The article notes that many small fish sold in cans are marketed as sardines, since almost any small fish that is salted and dried can be labeled codfish-like products.
A Figaro writer claims poker is not American but an old French game revived. The piece notes that many Americans would welcome French experts to demonstrate their skill.
A Mexican participant in the execution of Emperor Maximilian has died at age 104. The unidentified man helped shape history by disfiguring Napoleon III’s status and influencing the reshaping of Europe as Mexico’s role in that event left a lasting imprint on 19th century geopolitics.
The spring weather excites wheat growers as spring wheat area is expected to expand beyond usual. Ground is in good shape and prices are rising, fueling optimism for a bumper crop once sowing ends in a few weeks.
A humorous exchange as Mrs Jawback asks why men's clothes have 80 pockets and Mr Jawback responds he’d be surprised if anyone knows. The dialogue showcases a light domestic quip about garment design.
In a November Fenmore scene Charles Temple schemes over Letty’s fortune while Dr Lennard’s departure shadows Letty’s heart. Judith stories and Mrs Atherton’s gaze mark social pressures as Letty writes a difficult letter to distant friends, wrestling with love, wealth, and fate.
A newspaper explains a typo in a society leader theft notice. The text initially claimed he was robbed of his watch and other vegetables, later corrected to valuables.
A teacher candidate answered a question on the value of The Pied Piper of Hamelin noting the tale teaches children kindness to animals especially rats. The item appears in the New York Times reference.
A Kansas City Journal quip questions the aim of society asking for honesty and answers that the object is to get their names in the paper as often as possible.
The Maxwell-Briscoe auto plant at Newcastle will be enlarged, adding 800 new workers and boosting output from 10 000 to 18 000 cars. The report links higher auto production to improved business prospects in the region.
Elias Ray a wealthy landowner asserts self defense after a confrontation near Lafayette results in the death of Conrad Ortman a young German farm hand. The incident centers on the alleged triggering dispute and Ray’s account of events.
Fifteen year old Daisy Durbin attempted suicide by drowning at Vincennes but was saved by Jasper Carlisle. Her mother forbids attending shows, shaping her actions in this distressing incident.
Oil drillers south of Linton have abandoned their work after months of drilling reports show no signs of oil. The crew left for another field with no discoveries documented or hazards reported.
G W Thompson a millwright of Indianapolis shot his wife after mistaking her for a burglar killing her almost instantly. The incident marks a tragic domestic tragedy with a fatal misjudgment reported in the local paper.
Daniel Bayliff, a renowned heavyweight prizefighter, was instantly killed in Muncie after a final knockout delivered by an engine.
John W Cooper died at the Putnam County poor house from infirmities of old age. He claimed he would have been 102 at his next birthday in June.
Leo Smith aged 19 third baseman for Kokomo of the North State League died from internal injuries after colliding with William Rennard Bluffton first baseman during a game.
Mrs. R. E. Durham of South Bend drank three ounces of chloroform at her parents home in a fit of despondency. She survived thanks to help summoned by her 2-year-old baby and is now recovering.
Professor Benjamin M. Hoak of Purdue University died from injuries after a sixteen pound hammer was thrown by Guy Conwell of Van Buren during a high school track meet at Stuart Field in Lafayette.
Bertha Hillman of Petersburg, widow of a man who drowned after being intoxicated on liquor partly bought from saloon keeper William Stewart of Jimtown, wins $4,000 damages in Knox Circuit Court.
In Owenville youths catch mice alive and harness them like horses. Boys drive the animals while women grant the right of way. The scene shows colored mice pulled along by boys under the lash, an unusual sight for spectators.
Two threatening letters warn him to desist from attacking vices as Evangelist Ora Gray ends a five weeks revival at Elk Hart. He will not reveal writers, but says letters came from local saloon men due to sermons against liquor traffic.
Charles W. Caldwell a jailed lawyer schoolteacher in Columbus has appeared in court as his own attorney to defend against a divorce action filed by his wife who seeks $1000 alimony. Three women claim Caldwell is their husband amid abduction allegations involving former pupils Beulah and Helen Remy.
A gold-bearing spring chicken marketed at Columbus was bought by Thomas Noblett, a local druggist. After dressing, a sizable gold nugget was found in the chicken’s craw. The farmer who sold it is being checked for other possible nuggets in its feeding area.
An anonymous warning letter to H. E. Barnard, State Chemist, claims he will not complete his term. The writer accuses Barnard of using office to persecute people for bribes from firms with which he is associated.
Dialogue exchanges from the Kansas City Independent joke about fat criminals and the notion of stout persons stooping to crime.
Roscoe Holdeman aged 19 died after falling asleep in a bogey as his horse wandered onto a Wabash track near Waka Arausa. The incident halted traffic as authorities investigated the fatal encounter with the train.
An irate housewife accuses Dusty of knocking a stone dog and breaking its tail. Dusty, Dennis, denies the act, claiming the dog wagged its tail and snapped. Chicago News.
A brief dialogue features a playful exchange about shooting preferences with lighthearted banter. The fragment hints at a rural or sporting context without clear names, dates, or locations.
A Chicago Daily Tribune remark notes that a person who quits bad habits rarely advertises it, preferring quiet resolve over boastful forehand declarations. The witty aside reflects on self-control and public perception.
Report says an interurban line will run through Ohio and Switzerland counties, areas currently without rail service. The proposal promises new transportation link and potential economic benefits for the two railroadless counties.
Joseph Stoughton a 54 year old wealthy Cass county farmer was gored to death by a bull in a lane on his farm.
An affidavit filed in criminal court by insurance man Frank F. McCrea charges Charles C. Carr, manager of the Indianapolis baseball club, with engaging as a professional player on Sunday, marking the first move to test the new law.
Governor Marshall announced the appointments of William A. DeHarity of Elwood as chief accountant under the new public accounting law and William A. Fogarty of Indianapolis and John H. Boltz of Winchester as Democratic and Republican deputies. The changes take effect June 1.
William Jarrett a coal miner with many years experience near Harmony has begun gold mining on his ten acre farm. He states gold is found in paying quantities and after a month of digging he has collected several quartz specimens.
Miss Lida Scott, 23, vanished from Anderson a month ago on the eve of a murder case against Shirley Doyle. Scott says she traveled alone for pleasure and did not flee the Doyle trial. Doyle was convicted of slashing Scott’s throat in an alleged murder attempt.
A Lebanon jury found James O. Bradley guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the February killing of his wife in Indianapolis. The six hour deliberation followed defense claims that Mrs. Bradley died by her own hand after being accused by her husband.
Shelby Partridge, 18 or 19, dies from a gunshot wound during a belled charivari near North Manchester. Two newly married couples were belled. a shotgun discharge tears off a leg. Companions barred from the house and phone. initial stories dismissed as a joke. doctor arrives too late.
Plans by Indiana capitalists to establish an automobile passenger service between Indianapolis and Chicago. They propose selling 15 000 shares of 1 000 dollars each for a 1 500 000 dollar capital. The line would resemble a railroad with right of way, a built and fenced road bed, and railroad style operation on fixed schedules. Private cars would incur special charges while multiple car types would be used.
Fashion notes list patterns with sizes and fabrics for skirts capes coats and a child’s reefer. Includes Ladies Seven-Gored Skirt 22 to 34, Misses Five-Gored Skirt 13 to 17, Ladies Military Cape 32 to 44, Child’s Reefer 1 to 7, and Girls Dress with Guimpe in white linen with embroidery.
Short notes from Town Topics readers mention Miss Rinkels and a birthday pook from her father and Miss Tartley praising a fine library, reflecting community memories and local social chatter.
A Cleveland Leader quip notes Jones offers a horse for sale while conceding the animal has no record but a reputation. The remark contrasts the horse with Jones himself, hinting at credibility concerns in a light, humorous exchange.
A witty exchange notes that courtship mirrors dialing a phone call. One party describes adoring, ringing a belle, and giving a name to a maid, while the other quips that then you are taken in.
The excerpt notes spring signs with robins migrating south for preliminary practice and early baseball players observed in parks. Puck magazine reports the seasonal return of outdoor activity in public spaces.
The article explains that the chicken's ancestry likely stems from India's jungle fowl and notes that all domestic fowl varieties are claimed to be derived from the wild Indian stock.
Dialog from a Bridge game quoted in the Cleveland Plain Dealer contrasts choices by Miss Cheesely and Miss Tippans, highlighting their humor and hand reading in a casual club setting.
Fashion Editor at 400 Century Building Indianapolis receives a pattern request for a water lily design to be transferred to a 22 by 22 inch pillow top. The motif should be embroidered with white mercerized cotton or silk floss with Wallachian stitch and eyelet dots. Enclosed is a ten cent payment and Paris Pattern No. and size.
Burton J. Hendrick reports on rapid land value surges and the Astor fortunes. New York gains include $300 million in public improvements since 1900, with Astor and allied estates rising from 150 million and 65 million to potentially hundreds of millions and beyond. The piece ponders a billion dollar fortune within decades.
A young man leaving his aunt’s house grabs an umbrella to shield from rain. The aunt, surprised, rushes to stop him and declares she has kept the umbrella dry for twenty three years and will not let it be wetted now.
A diner complains about an hour wait for frogs legs while another quips about future tadpole orders. The exchange appears in the Pittsburg Post with playful banter about evolving dishes.
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