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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement warns that kidney trouble diminishes mind and vigor for both women and men. It cites remedies and brands like Swanson Root and Swamp-Root, urging readers to seek relief through advertised tonics and local druggists.
The edition lists subscription terms for one year six months and three months with club rates for bulk copies, addresses the New Albany Tribune estab lished 1888 by General Jasper Packard and notes pricing and payment methods. It includes assorted local commentary on science blood drawing warnings youths toys and social observations without a central narrative.
A Loudout tradesman funds a statue for Shakespeare’s poets while the army navy and elites profit from Homelight. Next summer common workers will shine as politicians seek votes. The debate on women smoking in public grows hotter and London plans an all night theater for insomniacs seeking any show to sleep better.
Scientist M Metchnikoff advises to drink milk and avoid worry to live longer though milk germs warnings persist. The French government plans to consult treaty powers about actions in the Moroccan civil war reigniting this year.
Fashionable women abandon feathered hats except crow feathers while a crow’s seed corn work inspires higher yields. A French inventor touts an ice waking machine with a sealed chemical cylinder and hind-powered operation. Joaquin Miller’s prophetic poem on San Francisco is printed as Abram's song due to typesetting.
Ten candidates enter the Eleventh District Republican congressional race in Indiana led by Mayor McKee and George Lockwood, with invitations to more hopefuls from nearby counties. Danville and Rockville vie for the Fifth District contest as the GOP lines up for the Chicago convention.
A band of about 100 night riders set fire to James A. Goleman s farm barn in southern Christian County Kentucky. The blaze destroyed a 16 000 pound tobacco barn slated for shipment to Clarksville and Hopkinsville. Goleman is not a tobacco association member.
On Fountain Square Cincinnati Andrew Fixari drank miriatic acid at the busiest hour and died shortly after reaching the hospital. Police report a self inflicted act with fatal consequences.
More than fifty delegates appointed by Governor Hanly arrived in Indianapolis to organize Indiana's branch of the National Rivers and Harbors conference. Mayors, college men, and civic leaders attend as talks from national figures outline plans for river and harbor improvements and nine foot water on the Ohio. The article also notes a related two cent rate case and local public health efforts against spitting in public places.
Indianapolis markets show Wheat No 2 red at 98c, Corn 14% and oats 53c. Cattle 4.00 to 5.75, hogs 2.50 to 4.40, sheep 3.00 to 5.00, lambs 4.90 to 6.75. Receipts include 20,000 hogs, 1,206 cattle, 200 sheep, nearly 300 horses. Nearby city quotes include Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo Toledo with varied wheat corn and livestock figures.
Washington dispatch highlights Republican polls favoring Taft and Democratic leanings toward Bryan while recounting past nominations. It notes franking abuses in Congress, dogs mailed, a forthcoming American Breeders meeting, and debates over Philippine tariff ties, land purchases for federal buildings, and Platt’s early singing career.
In Indianapolis on January 23, whispers say Governor Hughes of New York may seek the Republican presidential nomination. Leaders caution discussion to avoid undermining Vice President Fairbanks, while Hughes sentiment grows as Fairbanks supporters back Taft opposition. Miners and operators eye a January 30 interstate scale talks, and Indiana mayors debate city act limits as candidates prepare for the state convention at Wabash with Senator Beveridge set to speak.
Washington reports gradual withdrawal of deposits from national banks due to improved financial conditions. First call targets New York banks for about $10,000,000, with another $10,000,000 returned since December 26. A broad call to other cities will follow. Katherine Whipple Dobbs files for divorce from Charles Dobbs in Louisville alleging abandonment. married 1895, separated 1905, with Dobbs a noted insurance writer.
Notice announces that the under signed has been appointed administratee of the estate of Mary A Burk deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. Thomas Beirk is named Administrator with attorneys Ol and UH and Bdewett listed.
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