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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
Six copies for one year and twelve copies for one year are listed with pricing. Remittance by registered letter money order or express to the Tribune in New York. Includes instructions for mailing address and payment.
A fragmented 1908 column discusses Haitian spies, Carnegie and Rockefeller philanthropy, Taft's election, Potsdam diplomacy, and anticipated railroad rate conflicts. It blends political satire with concerns over income, plans for transportation, and looming reform, referencing prominent figures and the era's tensions. The piece satirizes public trust while noting business prospects and rate pressures on carriers.
Germany will assist with potatoes as domestic harvests fail to improve. German farmers cultivate three types of potatoes, selecting seed carefully. One type is for portable use, another for starch to make alcohol, and a third for feeding stock. Seed for table use and starch is refined to peak perfection, and seeds for fodder are drawn from the harvest.
A fragment reflecting on past bids and the idea that time dulls disputes. The author muses that while some may push for perfection, the era of 1906 is recalled like an old friend with whom differences are forgiven for a single goodwill gesture.
The remark urges deploying marine police away from water to enforce order on ashore affairs, suggesting discipline for waterways and adjacent properties. It frames the idea as a policy shift to extend authority beyond the sea to land based concerns.
The piece argues that a quiet understanding with Japan, not a formal treaty, may prevent war talk. It cautions against relying on alliances, notes Japan's power, and supports agreements to confer before acting. It stresses the value of a word of honor and a strong navy as reminders that both sides must uphold a bargain.
A man who posed as a refined beggar swindled over 100000 dollars from generous donors. He exploited self respect and well dressed appearance to gain funds, while a cruder tramp faced harsher scorn and fewer chances to beg successfully.
An analysis shows catarrh once deemed incurable is now treated as a constitutional disease with Cheney’s remedy promising cure or a hundred dollars. The note then surveys English spelling reform efforts, contrasting American resistance and British push toward standardized forms and an international commission to enforce changes.
Washington December 14 Special The omnibus bill paying civil war era damages to church and education property faces senate delays and likely compromise within two months. Tim Woodruff weighs senate bids while Secretary Root may head NY delegation. Women lead census promotions as men protest. New senators get minor committees amid Beveridge push for territories and statehood actions before February.
Indianapolis dec 14 congressman James Watson defeated for governor leaves for Washington to serve a short term and then return to private life to practice law at Rushville He may lecture while not retiring from politics and could run again in 1912 His defeat earns him praise from Republicans and his allies argue he outshone national tickets He may be replaced by a strong candidate in the Ninth district with Secretary of State Sims discussed as a possible compromise candidate The Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers association backs a public utilities law replacing the railroad commission and faces opposition from public service heads
The passage presents a brief courtroom exchange about oaths with a witty line from the Witness noting the oath of her husband as extreme and self natured. The fragment reflects a humorously skewed legal dialogue as printed in the Louis Post Dispatch.
A year long clubbing arrangement offers both papers for 125 dollars. The New York Tribune Farmer is a national weekly focused on agriculture, horticulture, cattle, sheep and horses with market reports. Delinquent subscribers are warned the new law requires annual arrears removal and wrapper dates show status. Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal catarrh is advertised with a one spray remedy sold by Ely Brothers.
The Rev J H Winans former pastor of Baptist Tabernacle in this city died Saturday at his Bellefontaine Ohio home where he led First Baptist Church since leaving this city seven years ago He was about sixty two and survived by his wife two daughters and a son His death saddened former members. Omitted here are other doctored notes and a testimonial about Foley Kidney Remedy from M r McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi.
A fragmented OCR listing multiple newspapers and periodicals from New Albany, including the New Albany Weekly Tribune, New York Tribune, and National Magazine. The ad promotes Allen’s Foot Eigenschaften relief for sore feet with a sample offer and a call to avoid substitutes.
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