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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
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June 20 marks the historic opening of the Augsburg Diet summoned by Charles V to resolve Germanys religious disputes. Events of 680 feature this pivotal assembly amid the Reformation tensions.
Timeline notes NH's ratification completing the process for adopting the U S Constitution. Jacques Offenbach, German Jewish composer, is recorded as born in Cologne and died in Paris. Hoshi Tōru, Japanese statesman and former minister to Washington, assassinated in Tokyo. A fatal political riot occurs in Lisbon, Portugal.
The record lists times for bun setting 7 30 rising 4 25 moon rises 12 51 a m moon age 23 days 8 p m supper farthest north summer solstice 8 22 p m moon in conjunction with Baturn passing from west to east 3 degrees south The quote reflects a reflective outlook on hardship.
The text notes a warning against gambling as the traveler avoids risk against the sea. It mentions an expert canoeist illustrating a rapid decline in population.
A sixty year old veteran of Hes region dies in an automobile collision. The report notes war and peace share dangers, with the incident underscoring risks that accompany civilian life.
The April picture of domestic commerce shows few signs of strong growth. Shipments rise across most items from early year levels, with lumber and anthracite coal showing marked gains. Anthracite shipments from the east reach record April levels, while lumber moves improve in the Mississippi Wisconsin valleys and the Pacific coast as building activity starts to recover amid local stagnation in New York Philadelphia and San Francisco.
The article discusses Otto Pfordten's theory that mental state can alter or neutralize electrical current effects on the body. It cites cases of unexpected shocks causing death where expected shocks did not, and notes that willpower may oppose deadly currents. It adds that the mind influences sensations and illness, with mental activity and courage aiding health.
In a parliament report, Seymour Bell cites high wages, living costs, rapid industrial expansion, speculation, and extravagance as triggers for the 1907 financial depression. He notes banks failures triggered a panic, but insists trade slowed without a price glut and that manufacturers cut supply to avert disaster. Farmers remain unaffected.
In New Hampshire Johnny Hobbs visits his grandmother in Worcester, Massachusetts. She asks him to fetch milk for a hungry boy but he mistakenly drinks spearmint tea mistaken for milk. He explains he expected Worcester’s different fare and notes Hillbury pink as a contrast.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of Ostarrh not cured by Hall's Ostarrh Cure. OHENEY & CO., Toledo. The undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for 15 years and find him perfectly honorable in all business and financially able to meet any obligation of the firm.
Chicago dispatch discusses the end of the Republican convention work in Chicago and the forthcoming formal notification of nominees. It notes the Coliseum clearance, prepares for summer garden use, and predicts shifts in party alignment, with focus on Roosevelt’s continuing influence and the independent vote. John Hays Hammond is highlighted as a unique vice presidential candidate whose pivot is based on mining experience and resource conservation expertise.
A fragment notes relief efforts for women and mothers centered in New York. It references a figure named Gray and outlines support activities or acknowledgments. The exact scope and dates are unclear from the OCR.
The passage blends a playful maternal moment with a wary look at finances in family life. It contrasts pride in a baby’s first shoes with the costs of ongoing support, hinting at alimony and trust in relationships as years pass. The tone shifts to satire about romance, money, and aging.
A brief exchange hints at poverty and hardship as a family recalls scarcity out west where even flour became unaffordable for face powder. The dialogue contrasts spring shopping plans with financial strain, illustrating broader economic stress.
A playful verse laments a greedy mosquito invading town life and buzzing above, feeding on claret and prompting neighbors to defend their homes. A brief exchange underlines a junho mood as a colonel asks for updates while the speaker jokes about missing his wife.
A compact reflection on skepticism and virtue in action. It notes that doubting your own ability rarely raises pay, that some pity is limited in scope, and that dealing with blockheads can injure the offender. It warns against overconfidence and quitting before starting.
A London Tit Bits description recalls the ducking stool used on scolds in eighteenth century England. Convicted women were paraded to a village pond and secured on a plank that tilted into the ooze until submerged. After repeated immersions she returned home humbled, awaiting the next offense.
English Etchings notes pre 1834 lighting by candles in common houses and chandeliers. A new Poets' club forms to revitalize verse. A London manuscript titled The Widow of the Wood is by Browning's father. Road costs rise with traffic. Nottingham roads show ten vehicles now versus one twelve years ago.
John C. Hice and Sally Cohen star in Just Like Man a new farce. The Pride of Jerico revival by James K. Hackett has been a season success. Marie Doro enjoys popular success in London. Felice Morris daughter of Felix Morris joins vaudeville in The Old Old Story one act comedy.
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine hold an annual meeting at St Pas, Minn on July 12. Monon Route offers excursion tickets to St Paul and return for 21.90, sales July 10 11 12 and July 13. Tickets limited to July 25. For information call Jack. F.8. Kates, Agent.
A baby clothing set described with a skirt and richly embroidered coat lapels and cuffs. Colors include ruby and pinks for summer fashion. Sheer fabrics and handkerchief linen dresses are featured with matching hats and bonnets. The illustration shows a petti coat casubric petticoat kimono dress slip. Judic Chollet.
A PTA member carries a heavy bundle two blocks to a distant check room after a mistaken route given by a floorwalker who resembles a U S senator. He finally finds the correct check room, reflects on the wear of carrying the bundle, and credits the check room system for relief.
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen tired feet and a free sample of Foot-Ease sanitary corn pad. Sent by S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
Fred M. Jackson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer subject to the outcome of the June primary, seeking party support in the upcoming election.
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