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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
2
A collage of brief notes cites Landis intrigue, sun cooling theory, Olympic platform fights, New York dog and cat toll, a noiseless town campaign, farmers’ drought worries, a dog lifesaver, women’s fondness for dogs, Rome’s sheath skirt, ancient trends, and Europe travel revival.
The article argues that reports of chaos in Phalth are likely exaggerated and asserts U.S. interest in order in Haiti and Puerto Rico. It notes a de facto protectorate over two thirds of Hispaniola and defends patience and restraint while defending life and property.
The piece argues for a permanent international governing body to appoint judges and oversee Olympic events. It cites friction at London’s Olympiad and 1908 issues as reasons for a global tribunal, noting American athletes earned honors yet felt grievance and provincialism plagued management. It defends modernization and contrasts ancient Greeks with modern athletes.
A Down East storekeeper combed through customers packages and disturbed a hidden hornet nest. When the bag was opened, hornets swarmed the inquisitive man, forcing him to flee. The tale from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes he avoided his own sugar barrel for a year after the prank.
A wealthy New York lawyer recalls a dream of a pink check found near his home after a late-night mail run. He reports to the Psychical Research Society that subconscious sighting led him to the actual missing check, while a Toledo firm offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a sworn testimonial from 1886.
A humorous reflection traces youthful misadventures by a swimming hole. The speaker recalls exposing themselves to plentiful microbes, surviving the season unscathed, and joking about ignorance versus knowledge in science and travel satire.
A fragment shows dialogue about preferring to handle spoiled individuals away from others. The speaker Wille claims amusement in confronting them alone so their guardians do not hear the exchange.
Reported in a light exchange about a table board where the response notes fierce conditions and many mosquitoes, while a warning sign states Summer Boarders Taken In.
A humorous exchange contrasts marriage with a lottery and suggests a civil service examination to choose a husband, noting current arrangements are unpredictable but proposing a formal screening.
A playful exchange features two people trading a terse, cryptic pact about secrets. One asks to be kept in the loop while the other minimizes the disclosure, hinting at a humorous, brisk dynamic. The dialogue captures a quick moment of wit and rapport.
A terse exchange plays on cunning and misdirection with lines about consolation and deception. The dialogue contrasts insight with naïve pride and warns against striking when downtrodden. The baby and hairless jokes punctuate a broader moral on perception and prudence.
A collage of quips and ad blurbs mix with self help and product pitches. The notes lampoon social roles while promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar for asthma relief and the Tribune Company for job printing services.
Trade and farming summaries cover tobacco and flax acreages, clover benefits for livestock and bees, boll weevil declines in southern states, and a farmer’s disciplined corn cultivation. Also wellness advice for girls emphasizing sleep, fresh air, diet, and housework as best exercise, plus Monon route homeseekers excursion details.
A 19th or early 20th century style piece outlines practical, low cost trousseau ideas for an autumn bride. It lists underwear counts, gowns, waistlines, gloves, shoes, and accessories while noting handwork and selfmade items can reduce costs. The piece also includes a humorous insert about a barber and a shampoo pitch from the Wily Artist.
Baron Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese ambassador to the United States, his wife and daughter enjoy broader freedoms than typical in Japan. He asserts a belief in the superiority of American and European ways for his household.
Misa Kiyo Takahtra and Miss Kiyo Taka hira appear among graceful hosts aboard vessels and the Wu Charo Chu group, including Wu Ting Fang’s son arriving in America to study his father’s birthday. A hostess notes a long narrow guest book with blank pages and a ribbon tied pencil inviting guests to record pleasant happenings for memory.
In a Washington Star quotation, Senator Sorghum remarks that speaking kindly of his political opponent signals confidence in beating him and allows generous treatment. The exchange underscores a strategic use of civility in electoral rhetoric.
Democratic candidates announced for Floyd county offices including Treasurer William Sl oemer Sheriff Claude Sittason Township Trustee Charles W Long and Prosecuting Attorney Walter W Bulliet subject to voters’ decision in November.
A New York World snippet portrays a fakir replying to a question about the financial panic. He notes travelers along the route lack funds to obtain free meals, highlighting hardship amid economic strain.
Fred M. Jackson is the Republican nominee for County Treasurer subject to voters at the November election. Dr. T. H. Love is the Republican nominee for Trustee for New Albany Township subject to voters at the November election. John A Hinds is the Republican nominee for Assessor for New Albany Township subject to voters at the November election.
The dialogue features Darkaway asking Cleverton if he slept with girls at the shore. Cleverton admits two partners, one from Boston and one from New Orleans. The exchange contains references to a person named Trow and a line about chills and fever, labeled by the Smart Set.
An advertisement notes many elderly people suffer from kidney trouble or bladder disorder and claims Foley's Kidney Remedy eases urinary issues, corrects irregularities and tones the system. It urges immediate use and mentions a couple discussing a $900 sum and an automobile offer from Smith in Chicago News context.
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