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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
The King of Servia aims to wed his sons to American heiresses before his deposition. Critics question the strength of his constitution and governance as the Sick Man of Europe faces a fragile political scene.
The note questions what use the $25,000,000 fortune serves when Edison labors sixteen hours daily, implying wealth cannot replace relentless effort and dedication.
The item asserts Aunt Carrie Nation will likely avoid streetwear in a sheath gown, remarking on her public image and behavior.
A University of Chicago professor questions miracles while many people continue to believe. The stance contrasts with widespread faith and ongoing interest in religious phenomena across communities.
A $1-a-year Texas mayor draws intrigue for activities beyond municipal pay. While serving, he pursues personal ventures and community projects, highlighting a unique public service model and local interest in how leaders use their limited official compensation.
A brief note discusses the sultan of Turkey opposing belting in fights and mocks poets for campaign songs while noting a New Jersey man immune to mad dog bites and asking his stance on mosquitoes.
Mrs Hetty Green says she quits hotel living because she must wear too many clothes. Report notes speculation about her future lodging, suggesting a bath house as a possible stay.
A zoo sighting suggests a thar born in New York is related to the git thar lineage, hinting at a rare antelope connection and raising curiosity about its exact classification.
The transient hotel population in New York is estimated at 250000 people per day and hotel properties carry a valuation exceeding 80000000 dollars.
A strange illness is described in Pittsburg as the so called automobile heart that stalls periodically requiring a restart by cranking. The article uses a vivid metaphor linking disease symptoms to a car engine.
A St Louis man petitions the courts to stop his wife from talking, suggesting he believes the judiciary controls all speech. The filing paints a quarrel over communication as a legal matter.
The postal deficit highlights government support for a reliable mail system despite higher expenses. Officials emphasize the value of efficient service and continued funding to maintain operations and public access.
Wrestler Gotch asserts intellect will win over strength yet concedes moments exist where sheer brawn disrupts brains.
The Burlington Hawkeye argues against altering the Dixie lyrics, calling it profanation to change what it terms the South’s Marseillaise. The piece frames the debate as a clash of regional identity and national symbols.
The Milwaukee Journal questions lasting affection among performers as it surveys rising divorce counts in the theater world. It notes public interest in romance and separation trends within acting circles and asks if enduring love exists amid spotlight and strain.
A Brooklyn lawyer drafted household rules for his wife to run the home and now lies in a hospital under observation for possible insanity. The unusual case highlights concerns about mental health and marital friction.
The article argues that to make airship travel safe and practical one must achieve complete control of the atmosphere to ensure consistently fine weather. It emphasizes atmospheric mastery as the key requirement for dependable operations.
The New York World asserts that every gambler will eventually lose. Even with success, wagering the limit of resources guarantees eventual ruin.
The New York American claims ancient philosophers from Egypt Greece and Rome understood eclipses better than many educated men today.
A Queensland judge declares oysters and pearls as wild animals with no penalty for theft. The case involved a pearl industry man with 100000 oysters in the shell at Friday Island and alleged theft by Japanese parties. The judge is urged to explain how terrapin would be classified.
An Irish nobleman and expert climber plans a second season planting Edelweiss at the highest Mont Blanc altitudes he can reach. The effort yields little practical benefit but reflects a sentimental aim.
Posey county proclaims the state's largest pumpkins while Richmond reports suppression of the Salome dance at the Gennett theater for insufficient raiment. Rushville detains Roy Smelser age 18 on counterfeit charges after claiming he did it for fun. authorities note his string of clever inventions and coins made from nickels and quarters.
The first issue of the Winona Lake Weekly Review has appeared, signaling a debut of a new local weekly publication. The milestone marks Winona Lake’s entry into regular weekly news coverage.
Henry Offerjont a young farmer was killed by his brother Charles in a saloon fight at Rising Sun. The brothers’ dispute ended in tragedy with Henry's death and authorities investigating the incident.
A Boonville story notes a hen described as Rooseveltian producing two eggs each day. The question of counting Sunday adds a light puzzle angle to a small town egg quota.
Using Oleo, Maybe. A butter famine prevails through out Wayne county because of the long crought.
Thorntown approves a plan by Gen. Anson Mills to spend 10000 dollars on public drinking fountains, enabling broader water access for residents.
Mike Reardon of Indianapolis sells his famed horse Allen Winter for 50 009 to race in Austria. The buyer intends to compete him in European events with the noted steed moving abroad.
Principal Young of Evansville high school decides to bar all boys whose clothes smell of pipes and tobacco, enforcing a strict dress and odor policy at the school.
A Cicero gas well in Majestic Spring Park, idle for years, comes back online showing nineteen pounds pressure.
Robert Quinn aged 19 of North Manchester and Miss Minerva Hippensteel aged 48 of Urbana, both from Wabash county, eloped to St. Joe Michigan where they were married.
The Gary Steel Company purchased additional lands in Bean Blossom township Monroe county to build a one million dollar mill.
The Phipps Grayson family of Clark county plans thirty two Bryan votes in Clark and two family members will vote Bryan in Floyd county.
John Loy files for divorce at Columbus citing Nora Loy stay out late with friends and ride on a merry-go-round as a key cause.
A lace handkerchief reportedly hemmed by Mrs William Howard Taft was received by the Evansville working girls' auxiliary for sale at a charity bazaar.
Workmen digging a basement in Columbus uncover a perfectly preserved cat fossilized in stone. The lifelike specimen remains intact with head limbs and tail clearly defined.
A court verdict finds Fontanet powder mill General Manager Monyhan died moments before his wife during the blast. His estate passes to the wife’s relatives rather than his own family, who filed suit over the will.
Robert Burns Allison, a renowned Indiana financier with business interests across several cities and the wealthiest resident of Adams County, died last week in Decatur from heart and kidney troubles.
A big blaze in Scottsburg caused about 438000 dollars in damage. Insufficient fire-fighting facilities and low insured value limited coverage to roughly 4000 dollars.
Nickel Plate City a 30 acre tract south of Gary, platted in 1893 by Indiana promoters, will be sold at auction within thirty days to satisfy a court judgment.
Miss Mary Ertle daughter of a wealthy Rushville farmer will wed Marshall Hollowell at month’s end. Hollowell shot Ertle twice in April and attempted suicide amid a jealous estrangement.
William Dreisman, 62, Civil War veteran, jailed for life for murder of George W. Reep. After six hours, Marion jury finds Dreisman guilty of second degree murder.
Within an hour after his son’s wife Lulu Tucker of Atwood was granted a divorce Albert L Tucker of Akron married her at Warsaw The bride had obtained a divorce on grounds that John Tucker son of Albert had deserted her
E W Chafin rode in an automobile behind a low gear bandwagon at Logansport as the Elks band played Hail Hail the Gang s All Here before his speech during a theater roast backed by prohibition papers.
A saloon brawl in Hammond left Joe Jomoski and Anton Lasker dead. Injured: F. Federoff, B. Noti ka, and Joe Lossak. Jomoski, toppled from a chair, believed he was struck and then drew a razor triggering the free fight.
A house south of Harmony owned by George Bolin burned to the ground. He and his wife escaped unharmed but learned their baby was inside. Bolin reentered through flames and found the child crawling on a fire-scorched floor.
Mayor Hosey of Fort Wayne reimposes the lid on all saloons and gambling joints during prohibited hours. The executive action, long unused, astonishes citizens as strict enforcement begins.
The Anderson factory committee completed plans to secure ten new plants in the city with a 500000 dollar citizens fund. About 4000 workers will gain employment, with six plants nearly finished and ready to operate within thirty days. Plans include distributing 1000 lots sold for the fund.
The Indianapolis Merchants' Association will push for state officials to supervise all county and township books and accounts and to establish a uniform accounting system to curb future graft by local officers.
The election commissioners awarded the contract to print 32 000 county and township tickets. A rivalry between Ledger and Enterprise led to a spirited bidding process. The Ledger won the contract for one dollar.
Anna Miller, wife of a Laporte county farmer, files for divorce in Laporte Circuit Court alleging her husband has been drunk for 13 years. She says he began drinking to celebrate their union and has not been sober since their wedding night.
Harry Smith and Rolla Doug Lass of Shelbyville plan to enlist in the U S Navy in 1909 if their political wager is realized. Smith, as pariff of the Shelby Circuit Court for October, pledged to enlist if Taft wins the presidency, while Douglass said he would join as an electrician if Bryan wins.
Pure bred hogs in Indiana were valued at 940 462.25 with a total of 65 124 head as of June 1 1907. Breeds listed include Duroc Jersey Berkshire Poland China Chester White Hampshire Suffolk Victoria Tamworth Yorkshire Mulefoot and Essex with varying counts and values.
In Brooklyn Life a pair discusses motives behind flirtation and genuine interest. One figure questions why the other would appear only flirtatious if true intent exists. The dialogue hints at emotional strategy and evolving feelings.
Mrs. Gertrude Hunt, a well known Socialist orator, told an Evansville audience that Eugene Debs is the Abraham Lincoln of the present day.
A playful modern riff on a nursery rhyme. It reimagines Mary with a lamb whose fleece is largely fabric waste and the remaining wool deemed underweight. The tone satirizes fashion or textile industry trends with a light humorous edge.
It is believed that only 2,000 buffaloes are now in existence, suggesting a shrinking herd and potential conservation concerns.
The story follows Idaho Allan a fifteen year old girl who overcomes family doubt to invent a simple lamp-burner. After a determined struggle she tests her idea hides away to work and secures a thousand dollar patent sale. Her success allows her brother Clarence to pursue civil engineering studies.
Harper's Weekly reports Lieutenant Commander Cleland Davis's torpedo gun as a concealed invention surpassing existing munitions. The device fires from a standard torpedo tube, uses compressed air, pierces armor and netting, and detonates inside the hull with a two staged explosive, capable of sinking top ships. Experimental tests claim seven inches of armor, coal, then seven inches armor on the far side are breached, with experts predicting devastating effects on battleships.
A reflection on the Mississippi's might and mischief from river pilots and plantation owners. The river's vast power delights yet brings wrecks, erosion, and floods that spoil trade and property, provoking both awe and anger among those who ply or depend on it.
A health advice note emphasizes that maintaining heart health supports overall happiness and well being. It urges consistent, value driven lifestyle choices for long term wellness.
Fashion editor notes several Paris pattern styles for misses and young girls with sizes 13 to 17 years. Featured items include tucked shirt waists, a Gibson waist variation, a versatile coat, and a seamless yoke shirt waist in various fabrics. Also listed are a grape collar and cuff set in embroidery and an order form from Indianapolis.
In a Chicago News item, Mrs Skimpem confronts her husband John at breakfast about her desire for a new silk dress after years of bargain calico. She argues his radical stance on a woman’s public presence justifies asking for the purchase.
The Detroit Tribune quotes a speaker saying the voice of the people is the voice of God and notes the speaker is not a losing candidate. The caller asks for the name but the son recalls the phrase as a public adage rather than a specific politician.
A reflective exchange cites caution and timing with a quip about not crossing a bridge until it is reached. The line about a man never crossing a bridge until he comes to it is noted as leading to the need to swim.
A Detroit Free Press note reframes the saying fools rush in as outdated and overused. It asserts modern wisdom warns against hastily voicing what others fear to commit to writing.
An English tourist in the American Hall of Fame asks whose statues are on display and a guide replies they honor public men who never did anything to be exposed. The exchange appears in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A brief note records that Morocco has no railways and almost no roads outside Tangier, highlighting the minimal infrastructure in the region.
A short aphorism noting that leadership roles are shared and some individuals serve as comic or corrective voices within groups. The line emphasizes balance between authority and levity in governance or teamwork.
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