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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
2
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Sun sets at 7 31 p m and rises at 4 25 a m. Moon rises at 1 19 a m with moon age 24 days. At 3 p m Venus and Mars are in conjunction and at 9 p m all of Jupiter s moons lie to the west of the planet.
A wry quote frames optimism as belief that all icemen will eventually rely on scales that reveal complete truth, removing doubt about fair conservation of ice. The line uses humor to comment on trust and transparency.
The text argues Tolstoy earned worldwide appreciation not as a reformer but as a novelist, asserting that his peak supremacy came from his works of fiction rather than social reform efforts.
A critic doubts the value of maintaining playgrounds at public expense, arguing such amenities are unnecessary in crowded residential districts on a summer day.
The New York Tribune notes nine Confederate major generals remain along with nine Federal counterparts. With Federals once outnumbering Confederates three to one, it is notable that Southern generals show up well on the survivors list.
The Corydon Leader announces a four page seven column paper to be independent in politics and issued semi weekly. Editor and manager D J Marr, a veteran newspaper man, aims for success in Harrison county. Associate editor Miss Elizabeth Williams will handle social features ensuring an entertaining department.
The passage argues that modern nations show unprecedented restraint in waging war due to world opinion favoring peace and the high costs of victory. It notes balanced power among leading nations and warns that only in dire emergencies would arms be used.
The article argues that reluctance to accept the vice presidency stems from tradition and politics. It cites Theodore Roosevelt’s example to show times may change but many prefer insiders. It notes outsiders can reach the presidency via cabinet service and suggests vice presidency should be open to private citizens with suitable qualifications.
The piece notes 40,000 unemployed women in New York City and 400,000 dependent on their own earnings in the city, with 6,000,000 working women nationwide. It highlights female wage earners rising to equal men in number and calls for political attention to women’s labor needs as a social issue.
A method uses a broken glass set between two books to glide light figures cut from paper beneath. Rub the glass with a silk handkerchief to make dolls dogs and other figures perform antics on the table.
Creamy or ecru laces grow in favor and can be revived with skillful dipping to resemble heirloom pieces without grime. Many prefer saffron tea for a subtle tint, while coffee risks an overpowering color and odor. If lace is dusty, wash before tinting.
The advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for anyone who cannot be cured by Hall's Octarrh Cure. The notice is signed by Cheney & Co of Toledo, asserting their long acquaintance with F. J. Cheney and endorsing his trustworthiness and financial reliability.
A fragment from Wordsworth contrasts a man’s passage from youth to adulthood with lines about a rainbow in the sky and natural devotion. The verse reflects themes of continuity, growth, and the enduring bond between childhood and aging.
Poem by John G Whittier from 1876 praising God's guidance and national unity. Calls for virtue, justice, and enduring freedom while celebrating shared heritage and the promise of a peaceful new era.
Poetry excerpt by John Boyle O'Reilly laments city life and its hollow striving. The speaker longs to return to a simple, peaceful riverside dream from youth, where a dreamer loves the dream but tolling and ambition fade away.
Veteran poem recounts the death of a young soldier in battle. It speaks of his shield and flag, the nation’s pride, and the mourning of comrades as they bear him home to lay him in his grave. George Lunt’s lines celebrate sacrifice and country.
A nostalgic verse recalling childhood scenes and home life. The speaker reflects on the house sunlit window, roses, violets, and flowers, a robin’s nest, and a brother’s birthday. The poem contrasts past innocence with present distance from heaven.
A fragment from James Russell Lowell contrasts a forbidden kiss with a kiss withheld. The speaker longs for the kiss that cannot be given by the beloved while rejecting others’ kisses that come to him. The poem centers on desire and restraint in a lyrical exchange.
Fragmentary text shows reflections on the works of the Lord and joy in divine revelation. Mentions Lord Terinyson and a field slip, suggesting a religious or devotional context.
A fragmented notice cites a nurse in New York promoting a remedy called LIAN LEAF for women's ailments. The readable text hints at healing claims but lacks verifiable details or medical support.
A reader recounts how broken crockery can serve poultry as grit and warns about crow damage to chicks. It urges the value of sheep as weed control, laments flooding hindering Illinois corn, and extols King road drags for better roads reducing washouts and improving traffic flow.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims relief from back pain scalding during urination and nighttime urinary frequency, offering samples and a free booklet via mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
The German Oriental Society reports that ancient Babylon covered about one square mile, with a thirty foot wall four miles long and four gates. Histories exaggerate. Herodotus overstates scale, as do later wonders like the Colossus of Rhodes and the Nelson column.
New York is presented as the first Irish city globally with an Irish population near 600000 and the Jewish metropolis at 725000. It is described as a major German and Austrian city, ranking among leading European populations with Berlin and Hamburg ahead in German natives and New York behind only a few cities in various categories.
A collection of aphoristic thoughts on patience, persuasion, and social conduct. It notes that beliefs vary by generation, wisdom differs between a wise man and a fool, alimony’s origin is framed humorously, buying experience resembles medical costs, and honesty hinges on intention and relationships.
A humorous monologue reveals a coin collector avoiding foreign and ancient pieces while preferring domestic findings and familiar coin types. A later exchange shows a father and son clash over a stipend, and a dog anecdote closes with a curfew joke.
A tale recounts George R Sims, the dramatist and poet, finishing a verse by verse column late at night. He sent the poem to the composing room via a boy who carried it piece by piece through the theater and office for about an hour.
In a tender remark a caregiver praises a man who walks the floor with his baby at night. The quote frames sleepless nights as a cherished habit and a sign of devotion to his child.
Gossip spreads about Florence being engaged though observers say it is unlikely. The chatter notes she is known for wearing cloves and declines any confirmation or ceremony. The piece records social talk without confirming details.
Dr T Love John Mann Ollie L Emery Moses L Jackson Joana Hinds and Prosecuting Attorney Thomas F Fogg announce candidacies for New Albany and Floyd County roles. Each seeks party nomination in the Republican primary scheduled for late June.
A. M. Ake of Wood, Tad recounts years of severe lung hemorrhages and failed treatments before Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his lung health. He praises the product for stopping coughs, healing lungs, and preventing serious cold complications, urging others to avoid substitutes.
Fragmentary dialogue references poverty, a minister, a steam yacht, and a hinted divorce. Characters discuss seeing poverty from a deck, a field glass, and a comedic image of climbing a tree while remarks about a divorce surface in snatches. The passage reads like a fragmented social quip rather than a coherent report.
A Homeseekers Excursion is slated for August with plans for a guided tour and nearby listings. Organizers urge interested residents to register early and note meeting times at the community center.
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