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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
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On March 20 events include the 1687 murder of explorer Lanalle in Texas at the hands of his discontented followers. Also noted is the birth of Napoleon II and the 1832 death of American authoress Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney of Milton Massachusetts, born 1824.
The report describes sun times 6:08 sunset and 5:58 sunrise with a moonrise at 8:49 p m Saturn near the sun marks the spring equinox and Mercury becomes visible as it shifts across the sky. A cryptic line notes that seeking trouble invites trouble through esoteric intuition.
The editor questions if a treaty to curb naval actions and Swiss retaliation is wise and suggests a private chat with the editor’s wife for a smarter reply. The text notes Japan’s wars with China and hints at a broader call for swift responses to perceived insults from various groups.
Dr Waentis of Halle claims Germany could absorb France Spain and Italy by colonizing regions and gradually Germanizing language customs and ideals of what he calls the decadent Latin races.
Mme Schumann-Heink becomes a U S citizen citing luck and fame brought by America. She notes the country has given her a strong voice and eight healthy children, suggesting both sides benefit from the citizenship.
A historic-tinged note argues Anna Gould consider marriage to Prince de Sagan to restore status. It notes his German hereditary rights, estate, and parliamentary seat, while acknowledging past morals and a hoped reform arc leading to a nobler title and potential child salvation away from Paris excesses.
The editorial defends the Panama canal project against critics led by Stevens, arguing that despite uncertain costs and timeframes the canal will cut travel time, boost commerce, and become a global time and money saver like the Suez project, urging supporters to back it or remain silent.
Congressman Payne reflects on Theodore Roosevelt's long impact and ideas across subjects. He notes Roosevelt's popularity among plain and educated citizens, and says progress requires gradual work beyond immediate statutes.
The British Medical Journal argues that only an imaginary remedy could cure an imaginary disease noting the old maxim similia similibus curantur. It calls this quackery yet questions whether medicine can ignore any relief of suffering when legitimate means fail.
The passage traces how skirt and shirt originate from a common root and diverge. It notes related terms like short, shear, kirtle, and curt, but shows skirt specialized for a lower garment. It highlights skirt’s lower edge as its boundary and its verb form meaning to edge or border.
The article argues civilization does not enfeeble people. It claims white men today have lower death rates and longer lives, and that American and English soldiers outpace tribal athletes in endurance and prowess.
McCall asks about a hybrid creature and Nu ritch answers with a pun on timing. McCall recalls asking when to find you at home and the reply was a playful mispronunciation meaning half past ten.
The Bryan Democratic league should become a permanent body as it is unlikely Bryan will want the nomination again. The Philadelphia Press argues for enduring party organization beyond a single campaign.
The article explains local applications to reach the diseased portion of the ear and claims a constitutional remedy can cure deafness. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, noting that inflammation causes muffled sound and potential permanent hearing loss if not treated. it also links nine cases to catarrh.
An Indiana home scene depicts a husband and wife guiding children through daily life before a nation calls. The young man enlists after Abraham Lincoln’s call, risking hardship for an ideal. The piece honors sacrifice, family devotion, and national purpose as the source of liberty and victory.
A New York Press piece quotes a physician on office drowsiness, noting monotony and traffic hum can lull workers into sleep. Remedies include hot water, closing eyes briefly, bathing with warm water, lowering the head, and avoiding naps, plus checking ventilation in the office.
A dialogue on duty from George Macdonald questions the near tasks of daily life. The speaker urges self examination to identify personal responsibilities and avoid grand ambitions that distract from common duties. The response suggests duty brings immediate comfort and long term vitality.
An English writer savages golf with humor noting its rough play, odd equipment, and a river of terms, calling the game a mix of farms, sand hills, dental tools, and a curious slang. He adds a jab about a severe cold that cannot be cured.
California Representative Hayes proposes amending rules to curb the speaker s power and expand the rules committee to seven members He seeks committee chairmen elected by members and a return to earlier practices to ease passage of district bills The piece also covers Booker T Washington s upcoming address and the Taft Foraker political dynamic including fears of independent tickets and Roosevelt s buffalo range plan discussions
The fragmentary text mentions a case on record with references to an event in 1990. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but the item appears to be a legal or court notice involving named parties and a filing date.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It promises relief from back pain, liver and bladder issues, and helps with incontinence and nocturnal urination. Sample bottle and a free book are offered from Dr Ilmer & Co, Binghamton NY.
Poem about Bill Jones who owns a grocery store where sellers tell tales at night. He listens behind the counter with a patient air and judges customers by what they say. He questions trade and imagines aging sellers, joking that by their earnings they could live two hundred years and acquire a million Nish. Joe Cone in New York Run.
A playful vignette from the Minneapolis Journal features a leap year girl proposing, a cautious man arguing he cannot afford a wife, and a witty exchange about bread cheese and kisses. He ultimately leaves, calling for his hat and cane as he vanishes into night.
A Band of Mercy class near Denver asks children to share kind deeds. Emmy explains she tied a tin can to a dog’s tail to remove it later, revealing her report was to create a kind act she hadn’t performed.
A collage of aged politicians and public figures marked by long careers. Nehemiah Sperry of Connecticut at eighty one in seventh term, Thaddeus Pratt a veteran violin maker, Joseph Goulden noted for clerk payroll battles, and Samuel McCall active in Massachusetts politics. Also mentions Rosawell Smith’s eightieth birthday and Frederick Holbrook’s ninety fifth birthday. A geography classroom quip ends with Arnold calling Cornwell’s geography an ass.
In a comic exchange, Mrs Houlihan weeps saying she never saw the groom until the day before their nuptials, while Mr Houlihan mutters he wished she hadn’t seen him until after the wedding. The couple quips reflect a humorous take on marriage and fate.
A witty widow at a crossroads teases a handsome young man in a big racing machine. He jokes about missing a mile in flirting, and she replies she is not a miss but a widow, sharing playful banter in a light local tone.
An odd fashion piece describes Mrs Blummery's birthday party last week. Rumors of a fainting smell and questions about age spark chatter and a lighthearted mood turns uneasy as guests react to the hostess.
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