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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
George TL Kilmer and John C Billheimer discuss conferring battle inspired names in each army arm with forts and batteries honoring soldiers known for defense and artillery valor. Billheimer campaigns for a second term as Auditor of State as a lawyer from Daviess County.
The bipartisan board of experts reviewed the State Auditor’s Office under Deputy Auditor Billheimer. They found no mistakes in nearly 35 million dollars managed. As Auditor, he upheld honest business practices and guarded the people’s interests against hostile insurance companies. Public opinion now praises his public service.
A dense survey of religious thinkers urging ethical revival and active living. Quotes from Rev. Edward Young, C W Collier, C S White, W W Bustard, Julian Jenstone, and others stress diligence, kindness, honesty, and devotion. Emphasizes persistent effort against temptation and societal laxity.
On this date in history Benjamin West the celebrated American painter was born. An astronomical note lists sunset and sunrise times with the moon rising at 6 17 pm and Neptune at quadrature with the sun. Mercury is visible after sunset while Venus and Jupiter approach each other in early evening sky.
In 1571 Don John of Austria led a united fleet of Spain Venice and the pope to destroy the Turkish navy at Lepanto. The clash curtailed Muslim naval expansion and reshaped Mediterranean power balance.
Moon rises 6 49 p m and planet Mercury becomes visible after sunset. Venus and Jupiter appear in the east before sunrise. Sup sets at 6 22 and rises at 6 04 while the moon follows at 6 49 p m.
The piece notes Raisuli's act in Morocco, questions about the eyes of the world, and discusses postal rate changes and campaign manuscript value. It mentions Abdul Aziz's defeat, modern arms and titles, and the contested claim of German coaching with French support in the recent throne battle.
Andrew Carnegie proposes a hero fund for Scotland and the British Isles rewarding civilians who risk their lives from pure humanitarian motive. He distinguishes civilian heroism from military daring and argues peaceful vocations should be celebrated for selfless acts.
The industry of manufacturing souvenir post cards began to decline in France early this year. German makers report stock increases with no demand. American and Russian teachers entered the trade boom then, affecting continental trade. postal authorities banished many ecards, while fraudsters sold large quantities abroad and authorities warn that cards should avoid the present mood.
A rough exchange at Bacon Ridge hints Ti Tfeskins has come back from New York with altered appearance. The postmister and village loafer discuss his trim and pockets as the town’s copy of a New York Tribune-gray rumor circulates.
A garbled excerpt shows speakers Mrs. Cuppotee-Phow Mrs. Wayypler Mrs. Marnintuycde and Mrs. Chiflieon-Nenrnes discussing social status and manners in higher circles. The text references tea, ballast, and propriety as they contrast ordinary people with elite behavior.
A fragment discusses Miss Sweetner and Pan Billbwink in a joking tone. Comparisons of age and authority appear with a quip about youth and experience. The line references Cap sicum-Fully and a cheeky reference to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case and cites testimonials from Toledo druggists West Truax Walpine Kinnan Marvin and others. It claims the cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with a price of 75 cents per bottle and testimonials available free.
IOMTIN L PEETZ a reserved organizer with eight years in government and state statistical work seeks the State Statistician nomination. Born 1846 to German parents in Ripley County he lived in Howard and Tipton counties, taught school, clerked in a drug store, and joined the Census Bureau after a civil service exam. He served as chief deputy in the Indiana Bureau of Statistics until 1907 when he resigned to pursue the nomination.
The Chicago News explains that goose eggs describe scoreless innings or hits, meaning no runs or no hits were made. The term reflects a scoreless effort when a team fails to produce runs or hits in an appearance.
Fins Job Printing a specially at thic k office.
A Wise resident reports his three year old son suffered severe constipation and fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative, the fever disappeared and the boy recovered fully the next morning.
A notice invites Jon Printing to deliver materials to the Tribune Office. The item requests prompt submission and specifies collection at the Tribune premises. Local staff will assist with delivery details and access.
A prankster recalls a late night scare involving a window, a bundles of newspapers, and a startled wife. The tale ends with the husband hiding as his wife imagines his tumble from the window as a spectacle for the morning crowd. The piece includes an ad-like testimonial for Foley's Kidney Remedy from O. D. Knoefel.
Ex-Governor Tom Waller of Connecticut explains he refused the governor nominaton to avoid embarrassment to his Republican son Charles who seeks a party appointment. Waller backed Judge A Henton Robertson for governor, sparking cheers and prompting talk of Democrat hopes amid Republican splits.
A garbled list of street corners and intersections appears, naming East Ninth through East Eleventh districts and multiple cross streets. The fragment references Market, Union, Constitution, and Railroad corridors with factory locations and neighborhood markers.
A quick exchange hints a son already moving in elite circles as he joins the famed Four Hundred, signaling notable social status advancement for a college family. The dialogue emphasizes exclusivity and rapid social ascent.
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