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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
A Mooresville Times remark questions whether wealth ensures heaven and mocks foreign drivers opinions on American roads. The piece notes a $10 000 mosquito eradication bill as costly but potentially worthwhile if pests are truly eliminated.
A wry note compares readiness to overlook a minister's faults with ignoring a bad plate as it passes by. If public tolerance matched game laxity, church rows would be fewer.
London and New York consider dedicated rush hour street cars for working women to keep crowds orderly and avoid tobacco mess, signaling a gendered approach to transit during peak times.
A plesiosaurus has been found in Chile, contrasting with the many other discoveries being reported in various places.
A Chicago physician argues that everyone should spend at least 20 minutes waking up each morning. The piece notes that fathers and mothers can provide the names of children who take longer than that to fully awaken.
King Menelik demands six hundred thousand dollars to relinquish a strip of territory he has seized. The piece notes contact with civilization teaching the untutored child of nature more profitable ways of doing things.
The report notes many species including sheepshead and bluefish in the Bay of Biscay, raising a question whether tighter finances have influenced distant waters and coastal life. It presents a speculative link between economic strain and marine abundance.
A Massachusetts hen reportedly laid an egg containing a quarter reflecting a humorous note on the era's financial stringency and hens turning from politics to money matters.
A young man in Philadelphia attempted suicide after an actress he loved told him “not to be a lobster.” He reportedly acted on her remark, following what was described as the only option he understood.
In Chicago non secret clubs are proposed as an inclusive substitute for secret high school fraternities. If students have leisure for such activities the open club is far superior to the secret organization.
The critique argues that a noiseless gun would still be a cold blooded act in war and would force a replacement in war poetry, noting that the great poets are no longer present to adapt to such a device.
A 93 year old Indiana bachelor dies and leaves a wry parting remark to his sex urging them not to live as he did. He had chosen lifelong singleness and argues longevity supports the idea that such a path can foster health and vigor.
The article notes Count Boni de Castellane's alleged deep respect for his former wife and his opposition to her remarriage. It suggests he would prefer losing influence over her American wealth rather than allow another man to wed her.
The New Orleans Picayune laments a world where murder is frequent for revenge and robbery and notes men abroad seek to assassinate rulers and prominent public figures across nations and faiths.
California botanist Luther Burbank claims progress on a banana species adaptable to temperate climates up to Massachusetts. The American Cultivator critiques past claims as often unfounded, contrasting Burbank’s work with his celebrated Concord grape achievement.
Arno Schmidt a 58 year old Madison dry goods merchant shot himself amid rumors of flood danger. In a separate incident Fred Virgin a young businessman was bitten almost severing his ear by a rat while asleep. Blood poisoning feared. White River floods force farmers to move livestock and belongings to higher ground.
Unseasonal spring rain has put Indiana farmers about three weeks behind and raises alarm over the outlook for this year’s corn crop. Growers fear delayed planting could reduce yields and affect prospects for the harvest.
Albert N. Canine of Thorntown hanged himself in Lebanon jail while awaiting transfer to the Central insane hospital after being placed there for safekeeping.
William Davis and William Allen of Indianapolis were sentenced at Winchester to two to fourteen years in the penitentiary. They are alleged to have stolen a horse and rig from Otto Bond at Parker.
William Krise quarreled with his father in law Dan Harte aboard Harte’s Terre Haute houseboat. Harte was shot and killed instantly, police launching an inquiry into the fatal confrontation.
Frank Dale former Marshal of Mitchell was acquitted at Bedford in a murder charge arising from the killing of Thomas Welsh last November when he attempted to arrest him.
John Russell a seventy five year old colored man reputed as Indiana's tallest man died at his Kokomo home. He stood seven feet two inches tall, with a slender frame that made him appear even taller.
State Gas Inspector Kinney tested the Monroe Township gas well in Pike county. The ganging showed a pressure of 525 pounds and a volume of 4,000,000 cubic feet.
Indiana strawberry growers report the crop looks set to be the biggest in years with signs of an unusually early harvest. Wild fruits including blackberries raspberries and plums are also expected to be plentiful.
A brick fell through a chimney flue and blocked the flue causing coal stove gas to flood the house. The incident nearly killed Mr. and Mrs. George Weaver, farmers near Huntington.
The Rochester Sentinel notes that twenty three years ago today the paper was purchased by its current publisher who expresses improved regard for the town and county. This milestone frames a look at loyalty to community and local stewardship.
Dr. C H Bloomer, veteran physician of Wabash County, fined $10 for failing to report a birth. Accuser Rev William Worrell, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Wabash, says the arrest sparked a church feud.
Judge Jere West of Montgomery Circuit Court in Crawfordsville ruled ministers may demand reasonable remuneration for funeral services. The heirs of Dr. I L Brown, named as defendants in the suit, resisted paying the claim.
George Simons and Fred White, workers for Knickerbocker Sand Company in Chicago, found a young man's body in a sand pit east of Gary. The face was crushed with a club, leaving features unrecognizable, and the murder weapon lay beside the corpse.
City Council and Indiana Union Traction Company reach terms to retire Alexandria’s sole street car nicknamed the White Rabbit. The antiquated four wheeler has drawn jokes as part of the gas belt era and has failed to pay crew wages for six years. The vehicle has been idle since running to an abandoned factory addition to maintain the franchise.
Around Monoquet in Kosciusko county farmers owning 3100 acres signed an agreement to establish a county game and bird preserve to be stocked by the state game and fish commission.
E. M. Matthews of Columbus died Friday eight months after leaping from the New Aveline Hotel. He broke his back in the fall and passed away with his bride of eight months at his side in Columbus, Ohio.
County commissioners accepted the keys to the new 200000 dollar Court House at Bloomington from Caldwell and Drake. Gary Steel Company moves to Monroe county to develop stone lands near Stinesville with an option on 1000 acres priced 70 to 300 dollars per acre and plans to employ 1000 men shipping stone to Gary.
George Ade of Brook Indiana will plant roses and other flowers on his farm with stock from Newcastle. He has hired Charles S. Hernly to oversee the project and will ship soil from Newcastle to ensure favorable growing conditions for the new roses.
Nat U Hill former Indiana State Treasurer died after an operation in an Indianapolis hospital. He was 56, from Bloomington, and a prominent Republican. He led First National Bank of Bloomington for 18 years and served on Indiana University Board of Trustees. Born 1852 in Clay County, he became state treasurer in 1902 and was re elected in 1904 serving until 1907. He was active in Republican politics for 30 years.
The jury at Rensselaer returned a manslaughter verdict after thirty two hours of deliberation in the Daniel Day case. The defendant, age twenty one and crippled, killed his seventeen year old sweetheart Daisy Phillips on April 7 while intoxicated. One juror favored acquittal and eleven favored life imprisonment.
In Muncie three large city churches ban the three story style hats worn by women. Rev B M Nyce reads a resolution ordering ladies to remove hats during sermons beginning May 10. Deacons push the measure hoping women will comply at Sunday services.
Indiana Anti-Saloon League officials report 188 saloons may go out of business in May as remonstrances hold. Through May 1908 the total set to close rises to 594, with Montpelier Valparaiso Hartford City Portland among affected cities and Blackford Union Crawford among counties joining the dry list.
The Saloon League with Jasper’s saloonkeepers formed a blacklist of habitual drinkers and noisy drunkards who will be refused strong drink purchases, aiming to curb disturbances and promote sobriety.
Local anglers report plentiful black bass in the Milton river. Charles Davis recently landed a four pound fish measuring nineteen and a half inches, highlighting active sport fishing in the area.
Baraboo Wisconsin cor expresses Nathan Wood a famed bargain hunter who bought a pistol for $3 to end his life but survived when the shot failed The hardware clerk recalls selling the weapon on trial and Wood promptly returns it for a refund marking his ultimate bargain hunter pride.
Study notes recount Jesus Gethsemane betrayal and arrest from John 18 1 14 24 27. It outlines Judas bow bearing swords Peter five denials and Pilate advice linking to the hour of prayer and trust in God's will. The piece fields questions and teaching points for preparation and reflection.
The London Tatler notes that the Duke of Wellington faced a dress code defeat in 1814 when refused entry to Almack's for wearing trousers. In 1815 trousers were admitted and Wellington then won at Waterloo, illustrating a historical clash over attire and status.
In a cordial domestic scene, Dennis asks Bridget if she ever thought of marriage. Bridget replies she had not considered it, then pauses as Dennis prepares to depart. He urges her to wait, and she admits marriage is now on her mind.
Mrs Ferguson hides a remark about a street car conductor aged seventy while Mr Ferguson acknowledges his continued activity. The exchange highlights respect and caution in what is called an innocent comment within the household.
The Good Samaritan modestly recounts his aid as friends cheer and say this will start the sitting up with a sick friend excuse. They hasten home to their wives in a lighthearted scene reported by the New York Sun.
Report from Pittsburgh Post recalls a playful duel as the Duc and the Count faced at ten paces with rubber bands. No injuries occurred as the Count’s band missed and the Duc fired into the air.
The Chicago News jokes about trees shedding clothes in winter and regaining them in spring, portraying irrational conduct of nature with humorous anthropomorphic imagery.
In 1923 workers on the Syndicate Building’s 410th story must lift the sky three or four feet to complete the structure. The note, attributed to Harper’s Weekly, hints at ongoing construction challenges and ambitious scale.
The New York Sun notes a sentiment of restored confidence as a loan is placed abroad. Becker-Fine remarks on potential borrowing options, including an umbrella request.
Bermuda women eat onions abundantly and boast the finest complexions in the world according to regional folklore.
Poverty enters as opportunity passes by in a New York Sun opinion line. The playful phrase contrasts the rise of possible gains for New York Knicks with economic hardship in the city.
The article warns against washing mother of pearl with soap as it discolors the shell. It advises cleaning only with whitening and cold water to preserve brilliancy.
The excerpt contrasts excessive exercise with moderate effort, asserting that too much training erodes fat while sensible, balanced activity builds it. It frames exercise as a spectrum where intensity and duration determine metabolic effects.
Mrs A Gregory of Denver Colorado writes that she was nearly invalid for six years due to female troubles. After an operation and worse condition she took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and recovered to full health, urging other women with backache and periodic pains to try it.
The advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a 30 year standard remedy for female ailments. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache and nervous prostration and invites sick women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
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