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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
A historical note recommends first aid packages for balloon voyagers containing bathing salts and life preservers to address common hazards and provide basic safety supplies during ascent and travel.
The line jokes about a grand alliance, mocking serious diplomatic pacts as mere talk between friends. The quip reflects a dismissive tone toward international agreements and a flourish of imperial vanity.
Roosevelt will likely find his band shaky after strenuous jungle days. Japan has prevented the Korean government from saving any funds and is now busy planting a forest, with plans to be heard from sawing wood next.
A proposed deep waterway project aims to reach Gulf waters, but faces concerns over hurricane risk, alligators, and yellow jack threats, with northern proximity drawing scrutiny from officials and locals.
English farmers unite to form a com bine to raise apple prices this season. American packers may call it a “good trust” in commentary on market willingness to curb supply.
The piece notes a voter who can name the presidential electors shortly after voting while reminding that each elector speaks for the voters in the electoral college.
Aimeri bar iron sold at 100 dollars a ton seventy years ago, according to an old price list. The note suggests no conventions existed to curb wasting natural products in the so called good old days.
The author argues that broad calls for change are vague and warns that if Bryan wins an election the resulting distrust would paralyze business and force wage earners to cut meals. The piece stresses the value of recognizing good work and maintaining efficient public and private service as years of experience grow. The warning is presented as prophetic but sane.
1896 remarks by Colonel Waterson of the Lowlaville Courier-Journal call William Jennings Bryan a dishonest dodger and political faker and claim he lacks the material to be U.S. president or a presidential candidate for any party.
New Albany Township Trustee THOMAS EL LOVE and Assessor HON AL HENDS are named alongside Georgetown Township trusted figure JESSE NO NICKEL and Franklin Township candidate PRISTON NEHEMIAH BOWMAN. The item lists local officials and potential appointees across multiple townships.
The piece notes that many writers urge caution on women and their place in society yet observes daily progress. It cites a woman winning a Rasxsebud farm selection and mentions women nearing crowned positions and pushing to enter parliament and congress like men. It suggests women may seek greater opportunities, reflecting a trend rather than mere novelty.
The title czar remains linked to autocratic rule in Russia while Bulgaria’s ruler used czar since the twelfth century. Ferdinand of Bulgaria echoes Russian pomp, though the term’s Latin roots mean emperor. Bulgarian usage valued czar dignity over imperial rank for Slavic rulers.
One hundred dollar reward offered for a case of Ustarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo endorse the firm’s honesty and solvency. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as an internal remedy at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In the Kansas City Journal a faction claims a road was to be paved with good intentions. The opposing view asks to examine the material and questions whether these intentions are truly sound.
A brief dialogue from Stray Stories features Mrs Henpeck accusing Henry of talking in sleep and Mr Henpeck apologizing for interrupting. The snippet captures domestic humor with a gentle clash over a private moment. Local newspaper style preserves the light domestic tone.
A compilation of negative commentary on William Jennings Bryan from Democratic figures including Herman Ridder, Henry Watterson, Roger C. Sullivan, Tom Watson, Col. Mose Wetmore, William Randolph Hearst and others. The notes critique Bryan’s shifting positions on government ownership, his political advertising, and his electability, labeling him a showman and predicting further defeats. The passages quote assessments from 1900 to 1908 about his leadership and sincerity.
Relatives of Major Theodore Winthrop donated manuscripts to the New York Public Library. Cecil Creeme, John Brent, and Edwin Brothertoft reveal a writer whose career ended with his 1861 Big Bethel battlefield death. The works span New York art life, plains life before road agents, and Hudson Valley Revolution romance.
In Prague tipping is de rigueur for tramway conductors with two heller per ride. In larger Bohemian towns waiters and staff rely on tips, with the head waiter earning more from gratuities than professors, as a cafe culture sustains payments to wait staff and even dish runners.
Claim states Pazo Ointment will cure a five case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or the money back. The ad notes a price of five cents.
A playful overheard exchange notes a misprint about a deaf man arrested yesterday and an impending departure of his hearing next week, delivered in a wry newspaper-reading moment.
A brief cryptic note in the Cleveland Leader questions what constitutes a bachelor’s button. The exchange hints at a joke about absence or nonexistence in a local item or symbol.
A terse quote from Walton notes the paradox of shared duty and neglected responsibility. It suggests collective expectations can dissolve into individual inaction when no one owns the task.
The piece reviews William Jennings Bryan’s criticism of Democratic leaders who opposed him while praising some ex Gold Standard Democrats who back his 1908 campaign. It notes his ire at former President Cleveland and his claims about Parker Belmont Sullivan and related political maneuvers. It cites Bryan’s calls for resignations and his stance on corporate ties affecting public service.
A New York Tribune letter argues that Samuel Gompers would resent implied distrust of his motives in backing Bryan while praising a colleague like Mr Keefe for voting per conscience. The piece defends independent workingmen against smear and defends Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy from claims of inferior alternatives.
William Montgomery former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank, which failed for over 1 million dollars, was found guilty on two indictments for embezzlement and abstraction of 469000 dollars and faces a third charge of misapplication of 144000 dollars in bonds. The Mayflower remains afloat off Hatteras after a hurricane.
In New York Judge Holt referred the extradition case of Jan Janoff Pouren back to the United States commissioner, ending attempts to secure freedom without further hearings. The Russian refugee remains detained as the Russian government pursues extradition. The Countess Szechenyi, once Gladys Vanderbilt, has given birth to a daughter in Budapest.
Indianapolis market reports show Wheat No 2 red at 1.00, Corn No 2 67 cents, Oats mixed bids and hay prices from 10 to 14 dollars. Cattle 3.50 to 6.75, Hogs 5.00 to 6.30, Sheep 2.50 to 3.75, Lambs 3.00 to 5.26 with receipts of hogs, cattle, sheep and new horse sales. Other cities note varied grain and livestock prices and a political interruption incident.
Democratic notices announce William Scoermer for Treasurer Claude Slupason for Sheriff and Walter Vo BuLeget for Prosecuting Attorney in Floyd County with elections set for November and subject to voter decision.
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