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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notation lists WW II items or codes with numbers 75 1 60 and a 10¢ price. The readable text provides no clear event or person details beyond monetary and numeric marks, making a definite news item difficult to establish.
Highlights for August include the 1708 Battle of the Nile credited to Nelson, figures on astronomer Maria Mitchell and author David Christie Murray, plus sunset and moonrise times. The article lists prominent constellations and bright stars overhead, with planets Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune noted, and rising times for Perseus and other celestial bodies.
On August 2 historical figures tied to 18th and 19th centuries are remembered. William Williams born 1731 died 1811, a signer statesman and officer. Eugene Sue born 1801 died 1881, author of The Wandering Jew and other novels. In 1886 McKinley publicly outlined terms for peace with Spain.
The dispatch notes that forty seven Mexican revolutionists were shot for treason and 100 supporters sent to salt mine prisons for ten to fifteen years, indicating autocracy's fear of eroding reputation. July shows a revival in business with thousands of laborers employed nationwide and factory reopenings. Railroads expand payrolls and farmers expect good crops and continued prosperity.
City residents receive a monthly supply of butter, potatoes, and eggs through local distribution. New York housing about 4 million people consumes over 840000 tubs of butter, 620000 barrels of potatoes, and 19000000 eggs monthly, with each person assured daily rations. The piece notes farm products are shipped in by boat and train, feeding the city while relying on rural supply.
The article discusses U.S. views on the Venezuela dispute and Castro's government. It details Bermudez Asphalt's payments to Matos, U.S. warnings, and the push to reopen arbitration cases. Secretary Hay warns reopening harms arbitration and emphasizes respect for the awards already issued.
In Vienna Professor Karl Van Noorden, a leading European medical expert, denounced wives who continually overfeed their husbands. He argued that marriage often leads to weight gain because wives serve their husbands favorite dishes at every opportunity.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Oneszy & Co Toledo vows to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies December 6 1886. Cure advertised as blood and mucous surface tonic with testimonials and druggist sales.
Chairman Frank H Hitchcock and the Republican National Committee select the Met Life Building on Madison Square New York as their headquarters to canvass for Taft’s presidential bid. The 48 story tower rises about 700 feet offering views of New York while offices on lower floors are already rented.
Edgar Saltus in Broad way Magazine discusses entering society as a matter of treasure temperament and tact. Treasure is the basis of all scrumptiousness while temperament involves holding your own on trivial subjects with experts. Tact aligns your vibrations with others to unlock social access.
A promotional item extols kidney care claiming healthy kidneys filter blood and cure kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts the remedy strengthens the whole system and cites O D Knoefel as the source.
A light hearted love tale titled Their Suitcases is published by the D. and O. Line. The story features two decorated suitcases en route to Mackinac aboard a D. and O. boat and serves as the summer reading highlight. Send a two cent stamp to D. and O. Navigation Co. 14 Wayne Street.
A compilation of pastor and theologian reflections on faith and daily living. Quotes from Rev Frederick E Hopkins Rev Frank De Witt Talmage Rev Dr William R Huntington Rev Dr Len G Broughton Rev J E Adams and others discuss church as character maker humility love truth and Gods evening lamp guiding sailors and travelers.
Tickets for Homeseekers on the Monon route will be sold on August 4 and 18, September 1 and 15. The sale covers Arizona Arkansas Mexico Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Michigan Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. For information call Monon S passenger Station, G Kalice, Agent.
A tourist recounts a perilous ascent in the Bernese Oberland with a guide. The climb up the Tiger is described as rigorous and dangerous, with the guide resisting risks until persuaded by a substantial offer. A second version from the hotel kitchen mocks a difficult client and his demands. Eben Ransom insists on hard work for steady pay, with a fixed daily wage and exceptions for exceptionally hard tires.
A Chicago geographer recalls that Peary never sailed without getting mails and odd packages from cranks. One trip, George Ade ordered an important express package labeled to be opened at the farthest point north. Peary opened it and found a small kez bescrtbed Santo greese for the pale.
Mrs. Philip N. Moore was elected president at the federation's ninth biennial session in Boston defeating Mrs. May Allen Ward for 518 of 906 votes. She is a former vice president and prominent in St. Louis society and music circles and active on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition board in 1904.
A London Tatler note laments modern gift culture as a drain on finances. It contrasts grandmotherly restraint with today’s abundance of presents and adds that the tipping tax plus many gifts can strain budgets and tax efforts.
The Catholic Standards and Times compare Starman the tragedian unfavorably to his understudy Lowe Comerdy. They claim Starman is hopelessly mad while noting Efe delivered a stronger performance in the role, making a bigger impression than Starman.
The Democratic slate lists Willem Sloemer for Floyd County Treasurer Claude Sitfason for Floyd County Sheriff Charles W Long for New Albany Township Trustee and Walter W Bulliet for Floyd County Prosecuting Attorney all subject to voters’ decisions at the November election.
A humorous sketch contrasts thrift and spending with the parson and Pat. One argues money should be saved for hard times while the other laments rheumatism confining them indoors, weather keeping them from going out.
A Boston Post quip notes a motorist who finds excitement in pedestrians’ rapid movement while ignoring speed, contrasted with a Pittsburg Post gag about Mr Pluagit’s flat bluff house. The snippets capture dry urban humor about roads speeds and speculative building.
Customer requests a pair of corsets for his wife. BalesIndy asks for the number and the reply designates She’s No. 3. New York Life.
Republican nominees listed for local offices including Treasurer Assessor and Prosecution Attorney in New Athans Township and Floyd district. Voters to decide at the November election with names Fred M Sackson Johnny Tlinds and Thomas Bofumie as presented.
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