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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
3
A Minnesota cow gnawed through a bag of concrete. The incident is noted amid a column of local observations about community life and shared knowledge. The piece also references diverse topics from Bible history to a family outing in New York.
Scientists argue camels originated in America, a theory that helps explain how these animals developed their distinctive humps.
The annual profits of the Standard Oil Company are estimated at sixty million dollars. The company states the funds are needed to pay its attorneys.
A local ruse ends when a thief absconds with twelve hens, sparking concern over animal welfare and urges for vigilance. Neighbors warn of further thefts as authorities review clues and surveillance.
A German perspective predicts the English Parliament will pass a bill making shipbuilding by Germany a misdemeanor. The anticipated law targets German naval construction, signaling rising tension between nations.
In Colorado a group of train robbers assaulted a Pullman porter and took almost $15. The porter, not a member of any Fraternal Order of Train Robbers, was wounded but survived.
A mile long cave found in the Adirondacks fuels speculation that it hides the coal cellar of one of the region’s lavish $5,000,000 cottages, a claim common in local lore about the area's wealthy estates.
Chance warns ball players not to drink calling it the worst fault. The remark is framed as a clear temperance message condensed into a first class lecture.
A report from Africa notes thirteen hunters were mauled by lions during the previous year. The text adds a light admonition that the lions should not boast about the attacks at this moment.
The article notes England suggesting that colonies provide dry docks rather than ships, a shift that undermines the romance of the naval movement and reduces its inspiration.
The remark notes that firing a twelve inch gun costs as much money as an editor earns in two years, hinting at the heavy financial burden of warfare and the economic weight carried by those in media on the home front.
Missouri's State Labor Bureau chief encourages employers to regard domestic workers as family members. He notes some servants may view this expectation as a hardship and urges considerate treatment.
A professor fears Roosevelt’s age could hurt him if he contracts fever in Africa. The fear is unfounded, as Roosevelt is described as having no age.
A historical note suggests reviving bee sting as a rheumatism treatment and questions whether the sting of a bold yellow jacket, far stronger, might offer even greater therapeutic effect.
A German scientist declares that whale milk is a valuable food for humans. He warns that as a result counterfeit whale milk could soon appear in markets amid rising interest in the product.
A train was blown from a railway track in Missouri recently and involved Mr Harriman's railway line. The incident raises questions about who dared execute the act and how it was carried out.
Tailors announce men will have hips padded this spring while adding there is no chance of requiring wearers to use rats.
The minnows bill may influence sardines as canned small fish are labeled sardines. The note remarks that nearly any small dry salt fish is sold as sardine, affecting market perception and availability.
A Figaro writer argues poker is an old French game revived. Regardless, many Americans would welcome French experts to demonstrate their skill.
An unnamed Mexican who fired on Emperor Maximilian has died at age 104. He helped end Napoleon III era and altered the map of Europe, shaping history though little is known about his identity.
Weather reports show winter wheat in good condition and spring wheat likely to be sown over a larger area. Ground is in good shape and prices are climbing, fueling optimism for a bumper crop once sowing nears completion in a few weeks.
Mrs Jawback asks why men's clothes have many pockets. Mr Jawback responds with a puzzled remark about knowing why.
Letty fears Dr Lennard has left Fenmore in gloom after the doctor’s quiet departure. Judith recalls Lennard’s kindness to a crippled fisherboy, while Letty, dwelling on her tangled love and wealth, grapples with guilt and a letter she must send to the Misses Poynton.
November shadows fall as Letty endures a dreary coast town routine while Mr Leigh plots ambition in London. Charles Temple schemes to win Letty and her fortune, sidelining rivals as Judith reappears with the Lennard dog, stirring fragile loyalties.
A newspaper note clarifies a typo in a society item claiming a society man was robbed of his watch and other vegetables. The correction states the word was meant to be valuables, not vegetables.
New York Times reports a normal school exam asked students to value The Pied Piper of Hamelin. One aspiring teacher answered that the tale teaches children to be kind to animals especially rats.
A Kansas City Journal note quotes a brisk exchange on media visibility with the aim of having citizens see their names in print as often as possible. The terse dialogue underscores appetite for public attention.
Maxwell-Briscoe plant at Newcastle will enlarge and hire 800 more workers. Output is set to rise from 10 000 to 18 000 cars, signaling stronger auto production and employment in the region.
Daisy Durbin aged 15 attempted to drown herself at Vincennes but was saved by Jasper Carlisle. Her mother forbade her from attending shows citing concern for her safety.
Oil drillers working south of Linton have quit the project after months of drilling reporting no signs of oil and have moved to another field.
G W Thompson a Indianapolis millwright fired on his wife believing her to be a burglar and killed her almost instantly. The incident occurred in his home with police investigating the accidental shooting.
Daniel Bayliff a renowned heavyweight prize fighter was instantly killed in Muncie when a gun or engine delivered the fatal blow.
John W. Cooper died at the Putnam county poor house from infirmities of old age claiming he would have been 102 at his next birthday in June.
Leo Smith, 19, third baseman for the Kokomo team, collided with Bluffton’s William Rennard, first baseman, and died from internal injuries sustained during a ball game.
In a despondent episode Mrs. R. E. Durham of South Bend drank three ounces of chloroform at her parents’ home. She survived due to help summoned by her 2-year-old child and is now recovering.
Professor Benjamin M. Hoak of Purdue University died from injuries after a sixteen pound hammer thrown by Guy Conwell of Van Buren struck him during the State high school track and field meet on Stuart Field in Lafayette.
Bertha Hillman of Petersburg claimed damages after her husband drowned while intoxicated from liquor partly bought from William Stewart, a Jimtown saloonman on the Wabash. The Knox Circuit Court awarded $4,000.
In Owenville youths drive live mice harnessed as race horses while women grant them right of way. The spectacle shows boys using a lash to urge color decorated mice along, an unusual scene for the town.
Two threatening letters warned Evangelist Or S. Gray to desist his attacks on vices after a five weeks revival at Elk Hart. Gray will not name the writers, but says the notes came from local saloon men upset by his sermon against liquor.
Charles W. Caldwell, a Columbus lawyer and schoolteacher jailed on charges of trying to abduct two former pupils Beulah and Helen Remy, appears in court as his own attorney to face a divorce suit filed by his wife who seeks $1,000 alimony. Three women claim to be Caldwell's wives.
A gold bearing spring chicken marketed at Columbus was bought by local druggist Thomas Noblett. After dressing the bird, a sizable gold nugget was found in its craw. The farmer who sold the chicken is being investigated as feeding grounds are searched for more nuggets.
An anonymous letter sent to H. E. Barnard State Chemist warns he will not complete his term. The writer accuses Barnard of using his office to persecute people in the interests of firms that bribed him.
A brief comic dialogue contrasts fat men with crime as a Kansas City Independent quote notes you never hear of a fat criminal and marvels at how a stout person could stoop to wrongdoing.
Roscoe Holdeman aged 19 was killed when his buggy horse wandered onto a Wabash rail line at Waka arausa after the horse sleeper fell asleep. Local authorities report the fatal accident as a misadventure on the tracks.
A housewife accuses Dusty Dennis of causing a dog to fall against a stone yard. Dusty denies the claim, saying the dog wagged its tail in greeting and broke it off when it wagged. The Chicago News notes the exchange.
In a playful Real Sport column, readers debate hunting and shooting terms with humorous banter about preferences and the thrill of quick shooting. The piece uses light tone and imaginative dialogue to entertain while touching on field sports.
The Chicago Daily Tribune quotes Pye noting that a man who quits a bad habit does not advertise it. Uncle Al Len Snarks comments on the idea that self restraint is often kept private rather than proclaimed.
Joseph Stoughton, a 54 year old Cass county farmer and wealthy landowner, was killed when a bull gored him in a lane on his property. The incident occurred on the family farm, leaving authorities to investigate the fatal accident.
An affidavit filed in criminal court by Frank F. McCrea charges Charles C. Carr, manager of the Indianapolis baseball club, with engaging in professional baseball on Sunday, marking the first test of the Sunday baseball law last week.
Governor Marshall announced last week the appointment of William A. DeHarity of Elwood as chief accountant under the new public accounting law and the appointments of William A. Fogarty of Indianapolis and John H. Boltz of Winchester as Democratic and Republican deputies respectively. The appointments will become effective June 1.
William Jarrett, a longtime coal miner near Harmony, reports discovering gold on his ten acre farm. He has worked a month or more, making several excavations and collecting many quartz specimens from the site.
Miss Lida Scott age 23, who vanished from Anderson a month ago while facing murderous assault charges tied to her alleged slit throat incident with Shirley Doyle, was found traveling alone in the South for pleasure and declares she did not flee the Doyle trial. Shirley Doyle was convicted in the throat-slashing case against Miss Scott.
A Lebanon jury found James O Bradley guilty of second degree murder in the death of his wife in Indianapolis last February. The defense claimed Mrs Bradley caused her own death after being accused by him. Bradley received a life sentence after six hours of deliberation.
Shelby Partridge 18 died from a gunshot wound during a charivari in the country near North Manchester. Two newly married couples were belled. a shotgun discharged, tearing off Partidge’s leg. Companions were denied entry to the house and telephone. a doctor arrived too late to save him.
Indiana capitalists propose creating an automobile passenger service between Indianapolis and Chicago. They would issue 15,000 shares of 1 000 each totaling 1 500 000 and build a railroad style right of way with a dedicated road bed. Cars would run on scheduled times with limited and slower services and private car charges would apply.
Miss Rinkels Father always gives me a book on my birthday. Miss Tartley comments on a fine library. Town Topics.
A Cleveland Leader cartoon joke notes Jones plans to sell a horse. The buyer asks if the horse has a record. the seller replies no but with a reputation. The quip implies Jones himself has a record but little reputation.
A witty exchange likens courtship to making a phone call where you adore, ring a belle, and give your name to a maid, followed by being taken in. The Boston Transcript framing adds a sly urban touch.
The humorous note describes robins migrating south for practice and early baseball players spotted in city parks, signaling the season's arrival.
The ancestry of domestic fowls traces to the jungle fowl of India. Authorities on the subject claim all varieties of domestic chickens derive from the wild fowl of India.
A fragment from a Bridge conversational exchange mentions Miss Cheesely and Miss Tippans debating discard strategy, with Cleveland Plain Dealer cited as the source and a hint of uncertainty about whose hit was in question.
An old fashion column lists sewing patterns with garment numbers and sizes. Items include Ladies seven gored tucked skirt in sizes 22 to 34, Misses five gored skirt for 13 to 17 years, Ladies military cape in 50 inch length for sizes 32 to 44, Childs reefer for 1 to 7 years, and Girls dress with guimpe in sizes 6 to 12 years.
Paris pattern details requested include pattern number size name and delivery address. Unable to proceed without the specific pattern and recipient information. Please provide the exact pattern number size or a filled form with the Paris pattern reference and your mailing details.
Burton J. Hendrick notes McClure's analysis of rapid fortune growth centered on the Astor family. Land values surged 50 to 100 percent in five years, driven by New York expansion including tunnels bridges and subways. The Astor estate figures rose from 19th century values to estimates near 450 million and potentially eighty billion in a century.
A visiting youth tries to open an umbrella at his aunt's house as rain begins. The aunt, claiming the umbrella has never been wet in twenty three years, stops him with a firm stance, insisting it shall not be wetted now. The anecdote showcases a humorous clash over a cherished item.
An impatient diner vents frustration over an hour to serve frog legs as 80 orders ahead prompt a garcon’s apology. The guest jokes about ordering tadpoles to become frogs later, highlighting a humorous kitchen delay noted by the Pittaburg Post.
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