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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
South American republics tell former leaders goodbye. A Roosevelt connection emerges as cold weather and political jests mingle. Carrie Nation prayers for British suffragists while American reformers respond with wary smiles. Roosevelt’s aides faced a brisk moment in broad daylight as events unfold.
The poem ponders whether Congress will pass useful laws and lower prices, questioning if new tariffs or pay hikes will ease daily burdens. It contrasts political fighting with a hoped plan to aid the common man, ending with money’s influence versus public resolve.
A short dialogue features Edith answering why some people seem conceited. Jack asks for the reason, Edith replies with a witty line blaming men. The exchange showcases light humor and social commentary.
A playful dialogue shows a young doctor debating wealth with a fallible partner. The exchange centers on a million dollars and the idea of prudent spending, highlighting frugality as a humorous theme.
A quirky testimonial urges kindness to others and oneself while humorously noting guilt and inconvenience. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as the most effective treatment for kidney and bladder troubles, promising restoration of vitality and wellness.
In Grass Valley California every Christmas ends with a donation day when over 1000 students bring gifts for others. A town band leads a parade of children carrying items from wood to potatoes and even live chickens. Wagons follow filled by contributions from merchants and residents. The custom has run for 25 years since Mrs. Hansen started it.
A schoolroom exchange on sea salinity opens with Peters and a teacher. A shop assistant insists the chair is antique after a warm seat tale. An ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming constitutional treatment and a $1000 cure promise from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
In Oregon the legislature elected in June faces a strange split over the U S senate. A large majority of the twenty members pledged to elect the popular choice, Governor George E Chamberlain, a Democrat, was nominated by Republicans amid factional strife. Now debate centers on whether the legislature should follow the people’s instruction or allow Republican members to choose a member of their own party to occupy Senator Fulton’s seat.
The hall lights are low as Mr Stayleigh and Gwendolyn share a farewell kiss. The father bursts in and calls Mr Stayleigh to the library for a few words, sparking a tense moment of confrontation.
A anxious girl watches from behind a portier as Stayleigh remains at the door with her father away. The scene hints at a lengthy, earnest exchange and possible romantic entanglement involving a proposed marriage.
A Lahore anecdote cited by the London Globe contrasts native governance with fear as a tiger escapes. The keeper appeals to the tiger in the name of the British government, and the animal returns to its cage, illustrating perceived authority and obedience.
Eleanor G Hayden argues that Wessex dwellers show indifference amidst life’s risks in Ishimds of the Vale. A humorous tale is cited of a cottage where a lazy son supposedly reforms after the mother notes he earns good money by visiting the circus daily and feeding his head to the son.
A conversation hints at a man named Joby needing to help a nnn through the third degree at the lodge. The woman insists he repeat a password “Six slim slick sap ings” before entering with John the servant assisting. If not, he must stay outside all night.
An advertorial claim promotes a cure for catarrh and related ills. It asserts quick, permanent relief from symptoms like bad breath ulceration and fatigue by using a product named in the text. The piece reads as a health remedy pitch with dramatic language.
A column lists advice for smokers, urging not to smoke after meals and to smoke outdoors with wind away. It warns against smoking with the cigar or pipe at the mouth corner and against frequent expectoration. The guidance stresses waiting after meals and avoiding lip cracking in cold weather.
A clergyman explains to his daughter the meaning of the insult he says her brother voiced. The child asks about whether she practices what she preaches and the rector pauses his sermon to clarify the expression to the best of his ability.
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes that LT suffered kidney and bladder trouble for three months and saw two physicians with no relief. After two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy she reports a dramatic improvement and feels like a new person.
A collection of sermon excerpts from various denominations including Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregationalist, Baptist, and Methodist Episcopal. Topics cover marriage sacredness, liberty, home religion, faith versus conduct, humility for exaltation, practical religion, temptation in cities, child as hope, spirit versus body, and why God permits suffering. Notable names include Cardinal James Gibbons, Rev. T Calvin McClelland, Rev. L M Zimmerman, Rev Gains Glenn Atkins, Rev John Reid Shannon, Rev Samuel H Woodrow, Rev Charles F Axed, Rev J EB Collom. The passages reflect diverse views on religion, morality, and human conduct.
An appeal extols Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and long troubles, highlighting forty years of trusted care and urging readers to avoid unknown preparations that may contain harmful drugs. The note is signed by 0. D. Kuevotel.
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