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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
A collage of topics touches on Zeppelins and airship trials, railroad control, and physics debates. It mentions Mr. Wu toward age 200, Brean and the platform, and a Russian sample, with local notes about Marion saloons and Rush County protests over Attorney General Bingham and liquor policy.
The piece notes generous funding from campaign contributors and large cheers in Chicago and Denver. It reports a Brewer Democratic alliance in Dekalb County facing furious opposition from Civic Leagues and temperance advocates, branding some Democrats as fanatics. The text invokes Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and Hendricks as figures behind the political struggle.
The article argues that odors from automobiles in parks and city streets are mainly due to careless operation. It urges owners to ensure proper handling by chauffeurs to reduce nuisance, save fuel, and lessen wear while complying with the law.
Frank J Ongley senior partner of F I Cueggey Co., Toledo, swears the firm will pay $100 for each case of dataR ah that cannot be cured by Hal's Catarrh Cure. Notary public Gleason signs this December 6 138é. Also includes mixed ad copy and political clipping details from Indiana Republican anti prohibition notes and a Foley's Honey and Tar testimonial.
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs throat and lung complaints. The ad promotes the remedy as a preventive for pneumonia and a healer of weak lungs with guarantees and trial bottles offered.
The piece accuses Democratic campaign operatives and brewery sponsors of covertly waging a defaming drive against Republican nominee James E. Watson. It cites insults at Marion by brewer James Corbett and alleges slanderous tactics aimed at undermining Watson while praising Watson’s character and public service.
A brief dialogue notes a chronic disease being costly and a quip about kleptomania. The exchange shifts to Brimble, suggesting he has money but little brains, joking that his sole inheritance was wealth from his father.
In Indianapolis on August 24 the Democratic organization claims they will carry at least six of Indiana’s thirteen congressional seats this year, with hopeful chances in the Fifth and Thirteenth. They anticipate stiff battles in the First and Eighth districts, while Republicans expect wins in the Sixth and Ninth districts.
William E. McPheeters son of Mr and Mrs Emmett E McPheeters is among twenty three candidates for admission to the ministry to be considered at the Indiana Methodist conference meeting next month in Shelbyville. Also listed are slep applicants L G Black Little York and Oscar Jean Campbellabarg, with McPheeters recently studying for the ministry at DePauw University Greencastle set to graduate next year.
The instrument, 267 years old and authenticated by inscriptions, was made in Cremona, Italy by Andreas Amati in 1631. It has been in the Stevens family for 150 years and is valued for its fine tone and preservation, having passed from father to son with great care.
The new torpedo destroyer No. 20 was named by the president Charles W. Fiogeer in tribute to a naval officer killed April 19 1864 near Plymouth North Carolina during a battle with the Confederate ram Albemarle. He was a brother of Miss Fanny Flasser of East Eighth and Spring streets.
Republican announces Fred M. Jackson as nominee for County Treasurer and Dr. T. B. Love for Trustee of New Albany Township. John A. Hinds stands as Republican nominee for Assessor, while Thomas Er. Fowle is the Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Floyd County Court, all subject to voters at the November election.
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