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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
2
Two Sides to Every Question in Heart’s Eye
A reflective line contrasts opposing viewpoints with the idea that a person favors one belief deeply. The quote highlights how personal conviction shapes interpretation beyond logical disagreement.
Man Refuses 40 000 Offer for Horse Holding Out for Kingdom
A man rejects a $40,000 bid for a horse, suggesting he aims higher, perhaps a kingdom, as speculation grows about his long term plans.
Wind Wins Panama Lottery Then Rapidly Loses It All
A man named Wind won $15,000 in a Panama lottery but spent the entire sum within a week. The article hints at forthcoming regulations requiring airships to turn right when passing.
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Wind
Panama
Miner’s Forgotten Fortune For Love’s Lost Courtship
A Goldfield tale recounts a miner who left his fortune to the girl who jilted him and later faced the consequences of love and loss in old mining town lore.
Music and the limits of love and appetite
A wry saying contrasts music as the food of love with practical needs from butcher and grocer, noting that romance cannot feed daily requirements or be eaten. The remark playfully dismisses lofty art talk when basic sustenance matters dominate.
Roosevelt plan for shade on farms pleases hired man
President Roosevelt advocates providing ample shade on farms. The idea likely to be well received by hired workers seeking relief from sun.
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Roosevelt
Ohio State Journal notes few men are church candidates
The Ohio State Journal argues that a major reason men avoid church life is the scarcity of male candidates for church leadership. It critiques gender roles and calls for more men to take active roles within congregations.
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The
Ohio State Journal
A Day on Jupiter Equals 50,000 Earth Days
A joke compares a Jupiter day to 50,000 Earth days saying such a holiday would be endless and impossible to get over. The quip highlights the vast difference between planetary day lengths and human time perception.
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Jupiter
Sunshine After Storm Sends Chester Readers Smiling
The Chester Republican wittily notes the paradox of too much sun after a storm and playfully asks what is more cheering than bright weather for its readers. The column keeps a light tone while inviting a smile from its audience.
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Chester
Pittsburg Girl Buys Husband For 450 Dollars In Auction
A Pittsburg girl offers 450 dollars to obtain a husband but faces risk he could be traded for a 30 dollar pianola. The joke hinges on market barter and shifting value.
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Pittsburg
WV boy who fled over medicine study is captured
A West Virginia boy who ran away after his father barred medical studies has been found. He will now receive his medical education.
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West Virginia
Rockefeller Autobiography to Be Translated Broadly
The memoir of John D. Rockefeller will appear in several languages while English remains the primary vehicle for candid statements about the distinguished citizen. The plan underscores wide accessibility and the insistence on a consistent English edition for direct expression.
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Rockefeller
Bull Sees a Locomotive as Target in New York
A New York bull reportedly attempted to throw a locomotive off track, delaying service for three hours while workers freed meat from the running gear. The incident is cited as a warning to Castro.
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New York
Castro
Highways Move Gains Support Across Population Rise
The Tribune notes growing interest in a broad highway movement as population increases. Support is broad and not limited to any single class, reflecting widespread public backing.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Critique of English Plays Hits Lacking Clever Treatment
The Weekly Dispatch contends that not a single play in England for a year contains ideas or clever handling that would persuade a sensible manager to back the author.
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England
Weekly Dispatch
States Realize Highway Importance Boosts Prosperity
The Boston Transcript notes older States are recognizing good highways as vital to general prosperity and among the best public investments.
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Boston Transcript
Baltimore News notes meat scarcity could spur ingenuity
The Baltimore News remarks that if shortages force housewives to devise substitutes, it would benefit digestion health and the wallet of the working man.
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The
Baltimore News
Alaska Cleans Title to Star in the Flag as Dance Hall Closes
The Territory ends its era of rough mining camps as the last dance hall shuts its doors this month. A license lapse and refusal seal the fate, decency and order are urged even in larger towns, while newsprint remains costly yet heavily discounted in a grand sale.
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Alaska
Philadelphia’s Irish Practical Joker Outsmarts Diggers
A Philadelphia pick and shovel prankster, Pat, digs a ditch only to have it washed out by a cave in. He hides with ends of his tools exposed and a coat over the edge, fooling bystanders into believing a collapse buried him. He surfaces and thanks the crowd for falling for it.
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Philadelphia
Brian
Hughes
Pat
Nyasaland Lions Turn to Man Eaters Amid Hunger
The Nyasaland region between Ngara and Dowa reports lions starved of natural prey turning to humans as a deadly threat. Villages stockaded at heightened risk after lions climb over huts and kill natives. Authorities vow decisive action to destroy the predators.
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Nyasaland
Lake Nyasa
British East Africa
Ngara
Dowa
Uganda
New York Sun
Sunflower Philosophy Nonfiction Snippet
A humorous Atchison Globe style column offers quick maxims on aging work ethic charity appearance and relationships. It notes men in dispute fear losing politeness for public disputes and women’s debt to beauty and household labor.
Love Knows No Borders Says Aims for Unity Across Divides
A concise note argues that love transcends boundaries created by preference and politics, promoting empathy and inclusive action. It calls readers to practice kindness toward neighbors beyond cultural or national lines.
Rapid Firing in Hoosierdam and Indiana News Bites
W H Taft delivered 43 speeches during a three day Indiana visit last week. August births in Indiana reached 4919 nearly double the deaths. South Bend Chamber of Commerce seeks 100000 population. Terre Haute divorce record grant within an hour after filing with $2500 alimony.
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Hoosierdam
W. H. Taft
Indiana
Terre Haute
Albert Topping
Bryan's Talk Fest Reports 16 Speeches in a Day
A regional note reports Bryan delivering sixteen speeches across the state in a single day last week. Bill comments on Indiana’s safety with a speculative remark.
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Bryan
Bill
Indiana
Two Die in Mine Near Shelbyville
George Morris and Thomas Botts were crushed to death by falling slate in a mine near Shelbyville. The accident highlights dangerous working conditions in regional mining operations.
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George Morris
Thomas Botts
Shelbyville
Forest Fires Close to Boonville Burn 200 Acres
Forest fires have covered 200 acres of cypress bottom lands near Boonville. Fire crews fought the blazes as smoke rose over the river area and residents were advised to avoid the vicinity. No injuries reported at this time.
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Boonville
Hunter in Dubois County Dies as Limb Falls
Sherman Apple was killed while hunting in Dubois County when a large limb fell on him. The accident occurred on location during game pursuit. authorities investigated the incident and released details of the fatal injury.
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Sherman Apple
Dubois County
Joseph Shoots the Landlady in South Bend Jail
Joseph Sepotz of South Bend is jailed after shooting landlady Rosa Vargo who refused him board in her house. The incident left serious effects and is under police custody.
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Joseph
Joseph Sepotz
South Bend
Rosa Vargo
Hawk-Shot Husband Kills Wife in Warsaw Accident
Mrs. Jacob Gantz was accidentally killed by her husband in Warsaw while he shot at a hawk. The incident left him insane according to reports.
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Jacob Gantz
Warsaw
Gantz
Poisoned Candy Fatal to Mrs. Anna Parker
Mrs. Anna Parker widow of Forest Hill is dead after eating poisoned candy mailed to her. Authorities investigate the mail order poisoning and the case is treated as a homicide.
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Anna Parker
Forest Hill
Godfrey and Beckes Wed Quietly at Fort Wayne
John J. Godfrey son of the late John Godfrey last Miami prince married Edith M. Beckes in a quiet ceremony at Fort Wayne. The report notes his lineage and the traditional Miami ties involved in the union.
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John J. Godfrey
John Godfrey
Ft. Wayne
Edith M. Beckes
Montgomery County Field Fires Sweep Acres of Pasture
Reports from Montgomery county describe disastrous field fires across sections and pastures. Acres of vegetation burned, and heroism saved homes as land near railroad corridors remains at risk with farmers kept on constant watch.
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Montgomery County
Regular Tight Wad: Wife Seeks Divorce Over Penny Diet
Mrs. Meda Becker files for divorce in Anderson Superior Court alleging her husband gave only 25 cents since their marriage last April. The case centers on alleged neglect and financial deprivation.
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Meda Becker
Anderson Superior Court
Harding Sets World Piano Hour Record in Shelbyville
Roy E. Harding broke the world mark by playing piano for thirty six hours and one minute in Shelbyville. The feat demonstrated stamina and concentration as he maintained performance through an extended session.
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Shelbyville
Roy E. Harding
Death of S. M. Blount gestures at December born Wabash club
The first break in the Thirty-Two Club of Wabash people born in December 1832 occurred last week with the sudden death of S. M. Blount at his home.
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S. M. Blount
Property Estranged This Couple Divorce Suit Filed
Mrs. Opeel filed for divorce in South Bend after a refusal to turn over property she claims as the principal reason. The dispute centers on assets in Mishawaka and the couple’s estrangement.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
Opeel
Mass Meeting Called Over Trains Through Waldron
Deaths in Waldron from steam and interurban trains trigger a mass meeting to curb car passage through the town at current speeds and reduce danger to residents.
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Waldron
Exploded Lamp Kills Woman in Kokomo Fire
Mrs. Anna Power wife of George C Power died from burns in Kokomo while attempting to carry an exploded lamp to the yard to save her home from destruction.
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Anna Power
George C. Power
Kokomo
Jimber Fire Destroys 1000 Acres Near Nashville
A wildfire burned about a thousand acres of timber seven miles northeast of Nashville on Mountain Tea hill. Firefighters battled the blaze as smoke rose, with authorities reporting no immediate injuries or fatalities.
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Jimber
Nashville
Mountain Tea Hill
Barnhart Declares Support for Woman Suffrage in Indiana District
Henry Barnhart a candidate for Congress in Indiana's Thirteenth District announces his support for woman suffrage signaling a stance aligned with women's voting rights and political participation.
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Henry Barnhart
Indiana
Governor Hanly Calls for State-wide Prohibition
In Newcastle Governor Hanly urged national and state leaders to adopt nationwide prohibition. He warned that without action from either Republicans or Democrats within three years a new political party could arise to push the reform.
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Hanly
Newcastle
South Bend Factory Closures Tied to Election Day Push
South Bend's major manufacturing plants may close on election day as leaders from both parties seek to maximize turnout. In past elections, factory operations that stayed open reduced voter participation.
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South Bend
Large Whitley muck and woodland burn threatens area
More than 300 acres of muck and woodland in Whitley county are on fire. Smoke from the blaze is fogging the surrounding countryside.
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Whitley Country
Mrs Jennie E V Jarrett Seeks Divorce After Thirty Nine Moves
Mrs Jennie E V Jarrett of Ft Wayne seeks a divorce from James E Jarrett. Married in 1891 the couple endured removal from sixteen homes for non payment of rent and moved from other houses to avoid proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie E. V. Jarrett
Ft. Wayne
James E. Jarrett
Miner Jokubalius Seeks Peaceful Settlement In Love Rivalry
Demian Jokubalius, a miner, faced a dispute over $38.50 with a rival in love who would repay if he withdrew peacefully. Jokubalius then licensed to marry Eurefa Stanguatis, a Russian girl from See-Iyville, but later promised to unmarry another Russian, Pe hibatis.
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Demian Jokubalius
Demian
Eurefa Stanguatis
See- Iyville
Pehibatis
Witnesses to deny Gunness death in Lamphere trial
Darrow and Worden for Ray Lamphere revealed that a digger named Hudson and his two daughters saw Mrs Gunness alive on July 9 the morning after the alleged cremation. Their testimony is slated to prove the murderess did not perish in the flames.
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Ray Lamphere
Gunness
Laporte
Darrow
Worden
Lamphere
Hudson
Indiana Residents Honored by Carnegie Hero Fund
Helen L. Stapp of Indianapolis receives a silver medal and $1 000 toward a home. Charles H. Cosgrove Centerpoint and John W. Fraine South Bend, plus 47 others, are recognized. Cosgrove’s wife is a widow with a silver medal and monthly stipends. Fraine earns a bronze medal. Hershel Engieberger dies saving a boy, and his father Henry F Engleberger receives a bronze medal in memory.
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Helen L. Stapp
Indianapolis
Ind
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Pittsburg
Charles H. Cosgrove
Centerpoint
John W. Fraine
Hershel Engieberger
South Bend
Cosgrove
Framne
Hagieberger
Henry F. Engleberger
Firefighters Halt Southern Indiana Forest Fire Near New Albany
After a brutal night, flames across the river in Floyd County Indiana were checked and began burning back on their own embers. The fire covered about three square miles though bucket brigades formed by women saved nearly half the county. Many farms and outbuildings were burned, but backfiring saved most property. Wildlife fled ahead of the blaze and remained unharmed as firefighters worked.
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Indiana
New Albany
Floyd County
Bad Luck Advice From a Five Year Old
A Delineator cartoon captures a five year old asking how much older his mother’s husband is. The mother replies thirteen years, and the child warns that marrying a man thirteen years older is bad luck, delivering a humorous observation about age gaps.
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Jack
Carborundum Polishes Tools and Diamonds
Carborundum is produced from sand coke sawdust and salt in an electric furnace and emerges as crystal clusters. Ground into powder it polishes and sharpens steel tools and even diamonds.
Hydraulic Jack Aids Lifting Cleopatra Needle
The piece notes ancient Rome required forty capstans, seventy five horses, and 960 men to lift an obelisk. It then contrasts with a hydraulic jack that elevates Cleopatra's needle with only four men.
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Rome
The Greyhound Speed Anticipates Prey in Open Terrain
The greyhound is described as a breed evolved in flat treeless regions where a distant moving object is seen and high speed is needed to outrun and overtake prey.
An Optimistic View Blends Holidays and Hope
A Birmingham Age-Herald column contrasts cynicism with cheerful expectation noting Thanksgiving and Christmas as forthcoming, framing a hopeful outlook amid social chatter. The piece highlights seasonal goodwill and communal spirit in the holiday lead up.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Lumber Spokes Need Years to Season for Fresh Timber
Live Spokes describes timber needs for durable spokes. Newly sawed timber must be well racked and laid in the open air one year to the inch to season. The average automobile spoke requires a two inch piece of timber, implying two years of idle lumber.
Ominous Name Prompted Fearful Quip About Dr Steed
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a listener asking if a new physician named Steed would be trustworthy. The reply warns that Steed sounds like a great charger, signaling unease about the doctor.
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Steed
Philadelphia Press
Runaway Match in Blue Ridge Drama at Vinta
Guy Mortimer confronts his former love Mabel Andrews as she returns to a quiet Virginia town. A ride in a buggy leads to bitter memories, a hinted reconciliation, and a public confrontation when a truant horse reappears. A young witness and village gossip round out the tense domestic scene.
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Guy Mortimer
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Vinta
Mab
Miss Andrews
Mrs. Wadsworth
Johnny Wadsworth
Johnnie Wadsworth
Laura
Waverly Magazine
Paris Fashion Hints Ladies Shirt-waists
A catalog of Gibson and tucked shirt waists in various fabrics and sleeve styles. Models include six to seven sizes from 32 to 44, with options like Mousquetaire sleeves, lace collars, yokes, chemisettes, and embroidery for dressy waists. Fabrics cited include silk crepe de chine, taffeta, messaline, net, batiste, challis, and linen.
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Gibson
Batiste
Pongee
Sarah
A Prayer Written in Samoa Before His Death
A dated prayer from December 2, 1894 in Samoa pleads for divine favor and strength. Robert Louis Stevenson asks for patience, relief from broken aims, and guidance for loved ones and himself as he nears death, seeking courage, labor, and hope.
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Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson
Chicken Salad Preparation Tips
Sliced cold chicken arranged on lettuce leaves with minced celery and dressed with oil and vinegar or mayonnaise. If mayonnaise is used the meat should be marinated with French dressing for best flavor.
Freshening stale rolls with ice water and oven heat
A kitchen tip explains how to revive stale rolls by a quick ice water dip followed by oven heating until crisp. If consumed hot, the texture resembles zwieback.
Sixteenth Century Fencers Use Sword and Dagger
Sixteenth century fencers held the sword in the right hand and a dagger in the left to ward off blows.
Ganders Among Best Bird Fighters
Ganders are cited as among the best defenders in avian battles with strong fights noted among rival birds during observed encounters.
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