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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
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A fragment notes a political certisinty about contributors and fear, cites a new scientific theory that life never began, but always was, and mentions disturbances in Persia affecting American mills and their rug production.
The article discusses Switzerland facing reduced revenue due to traffic abolition and how Swiss ingenuity aims to offset deficits from American tourists. It notes political shifts as the Midwest becomes a battleground and touches on trade, war department airship funding, and cultural figures like Jacob Riis in a fragmented, period-voice manner.
The readable fragments reference a historic event where forty seven individuals were shot or burned for treason under a distant regime. The text hints at executions tied to wartime treachery and mentions long sentences or terms connected to the authorities.
In July a marked revival of business and labor is noted as thousands are embraced nationwide. Factories that were temporarily closed have resumed operations and railroads are enlarging payrolls. With big crops assured to farmers, continued prosperity is promised for the country.
The piece cites Lieber and Crawford with Taggart and Lamb aligned on state issues, urging voters to focus on the paramount question for households this year rather than national party platforms. It frames the election as crucial to residents and homes across Indiana.
The article argues New York City's reliance on farm products for daily sustenance. It cites monthly butter supply over 340000 tubs and 20000 barrels of potatoes plus 19000000 dozen eggs, with 4 million residents receiving about five pounds of butter per person monthly and two eggs per person daily. It frames the farm as the city’s supplier and the city as the farm’s customer to prevent starvation.
Frank J Cheney states he is senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hals Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attested December 9 1885. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists Tac. Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
Canada enacted the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act to study employer worker conflicts in vital industries. It does not force settlements but guides conciliation and public reporting, encouraging out of court resolutions. Since 2007 its use has reduced strikes as parties seek investigations and publicity. Most applications came from workers, though some employers support the approach.
A.S Nasbaum and D. Enoete claim Foley's Honey and Tar cured their summer cold and hay fever after doctors and several medicines failed. Nasbaum reports three months of discomfort and relief after using the product, asserting continued success with repeated use.
A brief humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press features Mrs. Crabbe declaring no perfect man exists and Mr. Crabbe retorting that Eve would have bossed Adam if she were created first. The light banter plays on marital roles with a playful biblical twist.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar gives immediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured cases resistant to other treatments. It markets Foley's product as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs and credits O. D. Knoefel.
Both parties debate court independence and reform but agree on preserving efficiency. The piece surveys federal judges ages and retirement, noting potential vacancies in the next administration and weighs what Bryan or Taft might appoint, urging confidence in stable, seasoned leadership over political shifts.
The disease was first described by Rhauzes, a 9th or 10th century Arabian physician. It entered southern Europe during the crusades, then spread northward. In 1517 it traveled from Spain to the Americas, devastating Mexico with an estimated 3,500,000 native deaths and sweeping through vast parts of the New World.
Indianapolis reports Congressman James E. Watson has given thirty speeches in six weeks as Republicans plan a keynote in every Indiana county before election day. Democratic speakers rely on home talent with Bryan meetings limited. John W. Kern and others named for Indiana events. Boonville to host first district convention with Thomas R. Marshall expected to attend.
Reports describe a continent wide native drum signaling system that transmits messages village to village. Drumming occurs at night when sound travels farther, with distant echoes answering from settlements up to two miles away.
In a clipped exchange, Mr Sabbs confides to Miss Flannigan that his wife is a chronic invalid confined to her room. Miss Flannigan responds with wary concern about potential danger from unfamiliar household staff.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hammersmith hosted a large gathering at their home on the land Line road to celebrate thirty years of marriage. The event featured lanterns palms and flowers with Trinity M E church choir providing music. Guests included Rev and Mrs Frank Orman Beck and many local families and a long list of friends from Ansonia Conn to Loninville.
TARJISTEE. DR. T. HW. LOVE is the Republican nominee for Trustee for New Albany Township subject to voters at the November election. ASSESSOR. JOHN A HINDS is the Republican nominee for Assessor for New Albany township subject PROSECUTING ATTORNEY THOMAS E. FOYLE is the Republican nominee for Prosecuting Attorney of the Floyd circuit court subject to the voters at the November election.
Democratic announcements name William Slormer as Floyd county treasurer candidate and Claude Sittason as sheriff candidate. Both seek voter support in the November election under party designation.
A promotional note claims Dr King s New Life Pills cured chronic indigestion after 15 years of trial and cost over two hundred dollars. It touts the pills as the best sold and mentions Chas D Knoefel s drug store with guarantees and a 5c price. It also references testimonials from B F Apysone of Ingle side and Leater M Nelson of Naples Maine praising the remedy. A Washington Star quote questions wealth burden and investing in luxury items. Trial bottle offer noted.
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