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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
2
Entries include the birth of Italian statesman Count Camillo Benso di Cavour in 1810 and death of American actress Adah Isaacs Menken in Paris in 1868, the 1904 sortie of the Russian fleet at Fort Arthur, and the death of Rear Admiral Withoft after ships escaped to sea.
A terse report notes Peary’s early wireless from Greenland broke the heat wave and suggests Roosevelt’s Arctic expedition may be justified by the promising signals and potential outcomes.
A jumble of historical vignettes touches on railroads rates, yacht contests, Turkish politics, and wartime imperial figures. It recalls Kaisers, Sultans, and Young Turks, along with hazing at West Point and persistent abuse of Brownsville soldiers.
Editorial notes that lake freighters often charge less than railroads and questions whether economic laws should apply uniformly. It argues railroads face regulatory limits and mandatory expenses, while water carriers may be cheaper but lack parity in response to business cycles.
The piece defends the Indiana Republican temperance plan, asserting the Nicholson law and Moore amendment already empower local and county option votes. It argues the platform preserves current liquor laws while allowing counties to vote to exclude saloons, with remonstrance laws remaining where counties vote yes. It also notes anti noise activism and calls for police to enforce quiet.
A London Telegraph snippet records a moment of recognition between Pat and a friend with playful selfdeprecation. The exchange notes Pat’s whiskers and a stray self image seen in a glass, spoken in a colloquial voice.
A New York Press note comments on Hewitt and his son with a sharp line about ownership and neglect. The piece likens the son to a beaten path and mocks public sentiment surrounding family ties.
The Florida Times-Union notes that public congratulatory remarks are more abundant than any other subject, implying a culture of frequent praise in public discourse. The statement critiques the overemphasis on congratulations in social interactions and commentary.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attested the sworn statement on December 6, 1886. The advertisement claims internal use cures blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials. Hall's Family Pills are also endorsed.
The essay argues most postwar immigrants improve their lives and boost prosperity but warns only those intending to become citizens should be admitted. With labor abundant, the piece urges selective intake, urges natives to welcome productive newcomers, and cautions against becoming a magnet for uncommitted arrivals. It emphasizes self support, capital, and contribution to community prosperity as keys to a welcoming policy.
A moving neighbor recalls a late night call about a supposed burglar in a flat. The neighbor and staff woke the hired girl, elevator man, and janitor to search the building, only to find no intruder. The exchange highlights neighborly help and the memory of that unsettling night.
Old school friends discuss their careers and how one chose to leave the stage after sensing unsuitability. The other jokes about little birds whispering, saying they might have hatched into birds if permitted.
Quotations from a London Tit-Bits discussion reveal a clash between an actor and manager over placing real meadow style scenery with advertisements. The star condemns the ads as excessive while the manager defends the scene as authentic.
An advice note claims most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Foley's Orina Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural bowel action. It says the product does not nauseate or grip and is mild and pleasant to take.
In Elizabethtown, Indiana, a large mill and elevator owned by A R Anderson burned, with four adjacent buildings. The blaze, halted by salt and bucket brigades, threatened several structures including a skating rink and a station. Losses totaled about 14000 with 4700 insured.
Rushville officials press to arrest whitecaps who beat John Tribbey with nailed boards tarred and feathered him, then bound him to a tree. Prosecutors summon Tom J. Geraghty as a source. ex-circuit judge Douglas Morris aids Tribbey. Tribbey’s condition remains precarious as neighbors fear further mob violence.
Bloomington Ind Aug 10 John Mullis 69 and his son in law Isaac Fox 25 farmers three miles east of the city were killed in a runaway behind a Western pony. The pony kicked shattering the dashboard and striking Fox on the forehead crushing his skull. Mullis suffered a concussion and died near Pan ho or.
The body of thirteen year old Ernest Crouse was found in six inches of water near a sewer mouth by the waterworks station. He had a gash over the right eye and throat marks suggesting strangulation. James Lyon, a tramp, was arrested on vagrancy charges as part of the probe. Also noting the annual rifle shoot by state guard and US forces at Camp Perry, Ohio begins today.
Homeseekers tickets go on sale August 4 and 18 September 1 and 15 for trips along the Monon route. States listed include 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. Call Monon passenger station for information. YY H Kalies Agrat
Thousands suffer kidney trouble and do not realize the rise in kidney disease. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as a cure for rheumatism back pain kidneys liver bladder and urinary issues. Sample bottle and book offered free by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A veteran magician recalls a tour mishap in a small town hotel. He narrates being locked in a folding bed after a box and sack stunt, shouting for help until the landlord finally frees him. The hotel keeper quips that the performer is not as big a man as imagined.
A overheated elder laments to her niece that the paper claimed thousands of fans attend each afternoon while Tam sweats and cannot find a single one. The city scene shows how sensational reports clash with reality at a baseball game.
An old farmer cools a farmhouse thermometer by tossing ice into a pond while a summer boarder asks why. The rustic exchange frames the rural humor noted in the Pittsburg Post.
A comical exchange features Mrs Hoo lahan berating a lazy worker and Little Hoolahan trying to placate her. The Philadelphia Press presents the humorous dialect clash over class roles and obedience with playful insults.
A youth sailing with his sister and a friend misapplies nautical terms in a humorous line. He tries to land against a head wind and quips that it is better to have luffed and lost than never to have luffed at all. The remark is noted as spontaneous wit from the Youth's Companion.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum reframing a remark about a politician as not crafty but grafty, highlighting a sharp distinction in political characterization.
A Galveston News item contrasts different ways men pursue income, noting varied paths from earning to creating wealth and highlighting overall attitudes toward money.
Step by step guide shows how to craft baby crawling shoes from worn glove ends. Wash with benzoline, cut patterns from back, attach lining, sew sole and upper, bind edges with ribbon, add strap or button, and finish with a decorative bow. Also mentions baby boots and two piece uppers for better fit.
In the Fliegende Blatter humor piece a householder is told to use one teaspoonful of cocoa in hot water daily to make the can last thirty days. If visitors arrive, the wife jokes to use more hot water to extend the supply.
A short tip explains that after removing the olives needed for a sandwich or sauce, fill the bottle with good quality olive oil. The mixture will keep in good condition for weeks.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma and coughs, asserting it has cured many stubborn cases. It states the remedy contains no harmful drugs and extols its throat and lung benefits.
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