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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
An old medical ad outlines kidney disease as a leading danger, linking heart failure pneumonia and apoplexy to kidney trouble. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues and offers free sample bottles and an informational book by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY.
The New Albany Tribune outlines weekly publication details at Pearl Street with the Tribune Company and dates back to 1888 by Gen. Jasper Packard. It lists subscription costs for one year six months and three months, club rates, and payment methods via registered letter money order or express.
A collage of 1908 commentary covers divorce rumors, Roosevelt uplift, taxation, poisons sales, gun shops, hats in November, female suffrage, farm finances, price controls, formaldehyde, suffrage raids, monorail fabrication, Standard Oil cases, Cuban freedom, and U S emblems trademark rules. Notable figures or entities include Anna Cgieuld, Roosevelt, Carnegie, Standard Oil, Cubans, and the patent office.
Fragmentary line reflects social distress as the nation bears the cost of a troubling crisis. The terse wording hints at widespread impact beyond individuals, underscoring a collective price paid by the public.
The passage notes a dramatic removal of China’s empress dowager and imprisoned emperor, described with connotation of deep damnation and potential outsider agitation at the palace clique. It also comments on office fashion and workspaces, and a playful reference to Cubs libre in relation to Uncle Sam.
Commentary notes risks of early flight mishaps while praising Wrights. It discusses postal rate changes from 5 to 2 cents and their impact on letter volume and profits, with remarks on Yale Taft era registration and the shifting political landscape as new presidential contenders emerge from the western centers beyond Ohio.
Mrs Wheeler hosted a birthday gathering Friday with friends offering congratulations and good wishes. Miss Eleanor Atkine returned from a visit with Miss Edna Wells. Mr Frank Stone, a popular mail carrier, spent Sunday with his parents. A sock social will be held Saturday December 12 at Mrs Katharine Cochran’s home by the Mooresville Christian Church ladies’ aid from 8 to 10:30 pm. Edna Wells hosted an eighteenth birthday party near Galena with guests including Misses Neelin Reese Daggs Shumson Atkine Wells and several Wells and Duffy family members. music games and refreshments followed. Debutante.
A brief exchange between Tom and Nell critiques a bridegroom who appears tired after a long chase, noting the contrast between expected bridal glow and the man’s worn appearance as reported by the Philadelphia Press.
A garbled real estate listing records transfers and plots with names such as John Partel Laura Brim Alexander Hall David Collina Elm Street plat 47 and many others. Several entries list parcels by lot numbers block numbers street names and monetary values though many details are corrupted.
Indianapolis dec 1 representatives Seldensticker of Indianapolis will push a constitutional amendment to restrict voting to naturalized citizens. The change would require five years residence and actual naturalization. Lyman K. Babcock proposes a return of part of large inheritances and a negotiable instrument act. Fred I. King plans a primary election bill with two voting choices and anti cross party voting safeguards. The Liberal League vows to oppose dry county moves and to block local option campaigns. Petitions for special elections circulate in multiple counties as the legislature nears.
A witty dialogue excerpt contrasts women who measure their words with men who speak impulsively. Mrs Stubb-Now quips that women are careful with language, while Mr Stubb laments the lack of concise speech from some men in a Chicago News style vignette.
Reported telegrams recount Robert F. Maddox winning a hard fought mayoral contest in Atlanta. Other briefs note the Ginsel Maru sinking with seventy lives lost in Japanese waters, Carlisle Indians beating Nebraska State 37 to 6, fire at Anthony Shapiro store killing two family members, Taft offering Theodore Burton the treasury secretary post, a Pittsburg jewel theft thwarted with recovery, and Chicago wheat prices hitting season highs with December at 1.06 and May at 1.1933.
After twenty four hours of deliberation the jury in the Louise Gloub against the city of New Albany for five thousand dollars failed to agree and were discharged by Judge Uta. The case rested on alleged negligence for an embankment fall on Chartrea street with railing dispute. Several townspeople, lawmen and witnesses figure into the trial as the city argues Gloub was on private property when injured.
The Board of Finance of the City of New Albany invites written proposals from banks and trust companies for deposit of public funds, to be opened January 4 1909 in the council chamber. Proposals must include personal or surety bonds on official forms and accompany collateral bonds as security. Brn Jackson, President, attested by Raymond B Best, Secretary.
Public funds deposit proposals sought by the School Board of Finance for the School City of New Albany Indiana. Banks and trust companies in state may submit bids by January 28 1909 at New Albany High School Floyd County Indiana. Proposals must follow official forms and be secured by bonds or collateral. Cons Day President and Faris Gwin Secretary attest.
The Georgetown Town Board of Finance in Floyd County Indiana will meet at 2 p.m. January 4 1909 at Dr Taylor's Office to receive written proposals from banks and trust companies for public funds deposits. Proposals must meet state and federal audit requirements. bonds or collateral are required. officials Jessi Burkhardt president and John H Tomas secretary certify the notice.
The Board of Finance of Georgetown Indiana will hold a reading at Joseph Clipp's store at 10 a m on January 4 1909 to receive proposals for depositing public funds under a 1907 Indiana act. Proposals must use official forms with personal or surety bonds, and bonds or collateral bonds may be required. Charles Argenbright presides with Jesse Teaford secretary and Joseph R Clipp treasurer.
The Board of Finance of Georgetown Township Floyd County Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies for custody of public funds. Proposals must be delivered January 24 1909 between 2 and 4 pm at seven School House Georgetown Township. Proposals to conform to Indiana Act of 1907 Chapter 322 and include official forms and bond or collateral as required. President J E Benieremen and Secretary W B Crandall sign.
The Board of Finance of Greenville Township Floyd County Indiana invites written proposals from trust companies and bond houses for receipt and safekeeping of public funds under the 1907 act creating finance commission. Proposals must follow state forms and bond security rules. James A Scott president John W Kepury secretary.
Public funds of Lafayette Township Floyd County Indiana to be deposited under state act Chapter 222 of 1907. Proposals open January 4 1909 between 2 and 4 PM at the Township Trustee office. Bonds or collateral proposals required. signed by proposer and required bonds or surety companies. Matthias Sprigler president. John H Fenwick secretary.
The Floyd County Board of Finance will on January 4 1908 between 8 am and 12 am receive written proposals from banks and trust companies for funds to be deposited with Floyd County public lands as security. Proposals must include bonds or collateral as required by law and be examined under Indiana act cited. President Joseph Banet and secretary Julian T. Miller attest.
The Board of Finance of New Albany Township Floyd County Indiana invites proposals from banks and trust companies for public funds deposits under the Act of 1907. Proposals must include official forms, and personal or surety bonds, with collateral options, to be deposited between 9 and 11 am at the township in New Albany. Presiding officer H Harrery and Secretary Josmen D Potren certify details.
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