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New Albany Evening Tribune

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

2

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June 16 in History Highlights

On June 16 history records two key events. In 1815 Napoleon defeated Blucher at Ligny and allied forces beat Ney at Quatre Bras, both paving the way to Waterloo. In 1900 Prince de Joinville died, born 1813, once on the Army of the Potomac staff. In 1907 the Russian duma was dissolved by royal decree with 700 political arrests in St. Petersburg.

Napoleon Blucher Ligny Ney Quatre Bras Waterloo Prince de Joinville Louis Philippe of France Army of the Potomac McClellan St. Petersburg

Astronomical notes and odd local jests headline brief

Sun sets seven twenty nine and rises four twenty four with moon at perigee and a 18 day age. Mercury and Mars in conjunction may be visible near the western twilight. The rest mixes odd anecdotes about debts, umbrellas, a city straw purchase and a potato brain food claim by French scientists.

Perigee Earth Mercury Mars

Prediction of safe air travel outpaced by fatal car crashes

A cheerful aeronaut predicted flying would be as safe as cars once navigators are expert. The same day four fatal auto accidents were reported across two cities, underscoring ongoing road danger despite aviation optimism.

How to Abolish Battleships and Cut Costs

A Wall Street Journal argument favors abolishing battleships as costly luxuries. It cites a modern battleship costing over 10 million dollars, suggesting funds could finance railways, bank credit, cotton, hats, and university expenses instead. It notes the broader financial strain on nations and markets.

The Wall Street Journal Journal Chicago Wisconsin Yale Princeton Harvard Cornell Columbia Michigan Eric Kaiser Wilhelm Germany England Berlin Bank of England New York Wall Street

The Merry Widow Opera Praise in Review by Kilmer

George L Kilmer reviews The Merry Widow praising its wholesome charm and witty spectacle. He notes the hat, costumes, and songs radiate innocence and merriment while the plot upholds a moral message about true love over wealth and social status.

Merry Widow America Erminie Lyons Claude Melnotte Pauline Paris Woodllands

The Cake Pointer in the Gingerbread Heist

A playful scene shows Willie tracking a cake through a house as Uncle and Tillie the maid join in a kitchen caper. The slice of humor centers on Wilkes returning from school and the kitchen scents guiding a comical chase. Earle Hooker Eaton appeared in Harper's Weekly.

Willie Uncle Tillie Ange Tie Tiliie Earle Hooker Eaton Harper's Weekly

Armless Wonder and Museum Manager in Cleveland Leader Snippet

A brief, clipped exchange from the Cleveland Leader showing chatter about an armless performer and a museum manager with notes on jail time for pickpocketing.

A. W Cleveland

A Man Buys A Ridiculous New Style

A shopper in a clothing store rejects a new fashion but ends up buying the item. The clerk touts it as the latest style and most people are wearing it. The man finally concedes and accepts the purchase. The tale is attributed to the Chicago Post.

Chicago Post

Reward offer for oatarrh cure by Hall’s Oatarrh Cure

Advertises a one hundred dollar reward for an oatarrh case that Hall’s Oatarrh Cure cannot cure. Proponents F J Cheney Co claim to know Cheney is honest and financially able to meet obligations. West & Truax and Watoma Korman Marvin listed as endorsers.

Hall F.J. Cheney Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Truax O, Watoma, Korman & Marvin

The Young Orcharty On Apple Orchard Care

Guidance for readers to protect orchards from borers and weeds. Keep grass away two feet from trunks, inspect trees for brown sawdust excretions, use a knife or twig to locate and prod borers, and scrape soil away to reveal entry holes. More trees die from borers than all other causes combined.

Maintaining Soil Fertility Through Balanced Fertilization and Crop Practice

The text argues fertility depends on careful land management not crop type. It cites English and Dutch farms achieving higher yields through artful fertilization, contrasts southern cotton farming harming soils, notes midwestern corn areas show depletion, and concludes fertility requires adding soil nutrients as much as removing them through crops.

Holland Middle Western

Shade Trees Overgrowth and House Sunlight

A summer home tip urges pruning shade trees to prevent overgrowth that traps moisture and mildew. Keep the house in sun half the time or risk moss on the roof, damp interiors, and pests. It argues dense shade harms the house’s health and durability.

Lucy

Asters Easy To Raise In Gardens This Season

Asters are among the easiest and most satisfying garden flowers to grow. They bloom while other varieties fade, tolerate dry weather, and thrive with rich soil and ample water. Transplant two to three times for strong roots, and enjoy tall, full blooms with varied colors and no major insect enemies.

Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough and cold relief

A. A. Herron of Finch Arkansas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it has cured consumption in its early stages and noting many have used it.

A. A. Herron Finch, Ark Foley

Charles P Taft Brother of War Secretary Financed Campaign

Charles P Taft, elder brother of War Secretary William H Taft, financed Taft's campaign and influenced his path. The Taft family produced lawyers, judges, editors, and educators with Yale and Columbia ties. Charles, born Cincinnati 1843, studied abroad and practiced law before buying and merging newspapers and serving in Congress.

Williaus U. Taft Roosevelt Ian Alphonso Taft United States Grant Taft William H. ‘Taft Charles P. Taft Yale College Taft Brothers Yale Henry W. Taft New York State Horace Dutton Taft Cincinnati Columbia Heidelberg University Berlin Paris Cincinnati Times The Star Congress Annie Linton Charles Taft

Even Buds Grow Old Says Government Botanist

A Washington government botanist argues buds inherit aging from the parent plant. Using a 100 year tree as example, a bud removed at fifty years will be about fifty and grafted plants may live roughly fifty more years.

Washington

The Stage Manager Lights Up as Drunken Parts Star

Illustrated Bits notes the Stage Manager excels in drunken parts though the Business Manager quips he loves rehearsing more than acting.

Fortune Brings In Boats Not Steered

Quote from Shakespeare noting that luck can bring vessels without guidance or direction, reflecting on fortune and control.

Homeseekers Excursion on Monon Route Tickets Listed

Homeseekers excursion tickets go on sale on May 6 and 19 June 7 and 16 July 1 and 21 August 4 and 18 September 1 and 15. The list of states includes Arisons 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 at Monon passenger station for information. H Kalies Agent.

Monon Arisons Arkansas Mexico Missouri New Mexico Oklahome Texas Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kaness Michigan Montana Nebraska Nevada North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Inferma Sion H. Kalies

Cured Hemorrhages of the Langs Report

A. M. Ake of Wood, Indiana, recalls years of frequent hemorrhages and partial range issues before seeking treatment from several physicians. The account notes no lasting benefit from prior doctors prior to the reported improvement.

A. M. Ake Ed ‘Wood Ind

Republican keynote outlines four-year record before convention

Senator J C Burrows, temporary chairman, delivers a keynote asserting four years of Republican governance. He cites constitutional terms, expansion of agriculture and industry, labor protections, and tariff and monetary reforms as evidence of the party’s achievements and the need for continued leadership. He notes Roosevelt and Fairbanks won in 1904 with broad endorsement and stresses ongoing efforts in commerce, interior, post office, army, navy, and civil administration. The speech frames the election as pivotal for national policy and party unity.

Chicago J. C. Burrows Michigan Republic Republican Party National House of Representatives Abraham Lincoln United States Theodore Roosevelt Charles W. Fairbanks Burrows Department of Commerce and Labor Congress Supreme Court District of Columbia Department of the Interior Pension Bureau Post Office Department Philippine Islands National House of Representatives Committee On L O. Rodgers

Republican primary filings for township and county offices

Several candidates announce for the Floyd County Republican primary. Fred M. Jackson seeks County Treasurer, B. Love and Joun S. Mann run for Township Trustee, Ollie L. Emery and Moses L. Jackson for Township Trustee, John A. Hinds for Township Assessor, and Thorl as E. Poole for Prosecuting Attorney. Nominations hinge on June dates.

Fred M. Jackson Drt B. Love New Alleany Township Joun S. Mann Moses L. Jackson New Albany Jupe John A Hinds New Albany Township Thorlas E. Poole Floyd Cimtuit The Republic

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