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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
The text records sun set and rise times, moon data with age, and Mercury’s superior conjunction with the sun, marking its shift from morning to evening star. It also notes Halley’s comet discovered in 1682, its 75 year absence, and returns to view around 1909 to 1910 with possible October visibility.
A collection of satirical squibs and political jabs mocks public figures. It hints that authorities curb personal liberties and critiques Mr. Hudson for diversions while outlining a speaker’s acceptance speech revealing hypocrisy and shifting motives.
Darwin P. Kingsley, president of New York Life, says Europeans welcome Americans and recognize the US rising role. He notes Europe buys cotton, grain, livestock, and other products while the US supplies vast shares of global wheat, corn, meat, oil, tobacco, and cotton. He adds that the US can influence opinion but should stay confident.
The Turkish consul general Mundji Bey touts a new constitution promising free speech a free press a representative legislature and a reformed judiciary while warning against foreign influence. He emphasizes Albanian soldiers as key to reform and notes Turkey’s diverse troubled population making swift global power status unlikely despite constitutional promises.
A new ash disposal machine jets ashes through the keel to avoid hull scouring and propeller contact. Columbia University presents earth motion proof with a ninety one foot pendulum swinging from a chapel dome. An automatic keel maintains constant tension yet adapts to ship motion, enabling a life saving cableway and breeches buoy on vessels.
A New York board of education medical member said life is preparation from primary through college and beyond, linking schooling to future struggle, with church emphasizing daily duty to prepare for death. The remark appeared in the New York Press.
Indianapolis market reports show grain and livestock quotes with mixed buyer activity. Wheat and corn prices vary across regions from Cincinnati to New York, with cattle hogs and lambs moving at steady or varied levels. several receipts noted and local auction trends observed.
National League standings show Pittsburg leading with 64 wins and New York at 62, Chicago 65 wins and 59 losses, Philadelphia 57, Cincinnati 55, Boston 5, Brooklyn and St. Louis trailing. American League shows shifting totals with Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and New York in close pursuit as teams clash through July.
Two prettily decorated suitcases play a key role aboard a D. & O. liner en route to Mackinac. A light summer read offered by the D. & O. Navigation Co. Send two-cent stamp to Wayne Street address for the publication.
The piece reflects on human desire for satisfaction and patience as a virtue. It jokes about relationships, expectations, and truth while noting quirks of human behavior and tastes in fashion and seasickness. It presents witty observations on everyday life and social norms.
The article surveys 1907 Greece crop values at 12 million dollars and laments forestry and school ideals. It details an ancient Cheshire apple tree, chicken lice control, worm threats to New Haven apples, a Minnesota high school turning land into fruit and vegetable plots, and youth farm work amid labor shortages. It also notes a stalk borer attacking multiple crops including asters and ragweed.
A poem discusses straw polls and voter fickleness as ballots go round. It contrasts steadfast voters linked to ancestry with flexible voters who swing with each wind and shoe change. The piece warns poll readers to scrutinize tickets and not rely on predicted outcomes.
A fragmented dialogue satirizes rural life and finances with quotes about Bufkins, Peter and Paul, and a mine stock. The tone mixes humor and irony as characters discuss honesty, pride in hay, and reluctant accountability in business dealings.
Matter of Eyesight promotes seaside social with hopeful RSVP. An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung troubles, claiming cures for cases unresponsive to other treatments. O. D. Knoefel advertises fine printing services.
Homeseekers tickets will be sold on August 4 and 18 September 1 and 15. Regions 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 and others. Kallen Agent.
A department store silk buyer warns against pins and overheated fronts as silk tears easily and frays. advises new needles, careful platting, and good shields. Announces a slender cross-strap one piece jumper for girls ages fourteen to eighteen, with patterns in three sizes and optional trims.
The piece highlights Jean Henri, renowned tambour major to Emperor Napoleon, noted for playing many toned drums simultaneously in a harmoniously soft display. It describes his rapid, seamless transitions between drums, mesmerizing spectators with almost chameleon like speed.
William Sloemer seeks Floyd county treasurer. Claude St Pauloon seeks re election as sheriff of Love county. Charles W Long runs for trustee of New Albany township. All are Democratic candidates awaiting November voters.
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