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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
Witty commentary on public life and politics contrasts a new book titled The Right to Live with references to a modern read of Around the World In Eighty Days. The piece notes media din and a New York governor’s labors, hinting at satire of power and appetite.
The text discusses Betsy Ross and a dubious tec-tonic claim, then shifts to a poet and a river region. It mentions a consular report hinting at surprising findings regarding a peninsula near the Great Lakes and Ontario. The passage mixes names, places, and speculative details with no clear single event.
An ad-promises Foley's Kidney Cure will purify blood, restore kidney function, and cure kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts the tonic strengthens the whole system and endorses O. D. Knopfel.
Cunningham Grahame, a noted English traveler, says the Moroccans have stirred a hornets nest and should be allowed to govern themselves. He notes the French largely let Moroccans run their own affairs, suggesting a shift toward autonomy.
The Daviess County Democrats nominate their representative candidate and pledge to vote with Republicans on local option if elected. They oppose the brewers plank and temperance Democrats statewide also favor local option with the county as unit and will back legislators supporting it.
An 100 dollar reward advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with testimonials and a money back claim. The piece includes praise for Jim Watson and William Howard Taft, noting endorsements by Congressman Doug lass of Ohio and celebrating Watson as a gubernatorial candidate.
The snippet highlights Mr E Humphrey of a large Omega general store and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Hame Telephone Co of Pike County. It cites Dr King s New Discovery and a claim of mutual reluctance while praising perseverance and calling out support from local officials.
A. M. Ake of Wood reports severe lung trouble with repeated hemorrhages. After trying several physicians without relief, he used Foley’s Honey and Tar and says his lungs are sound again. He recommends it for advanced lung trouble and coughing.
A chorus of editorials and opinions from Indiana papers backs Taft for president and denounces Bryan, arguing Taft's qualifications and platform suit the nation. Critics warn that a Democratic ticket means support for the saloon, urging voters to act and mobilize.
Indianapolis July 13 The radical element of Indiana’s Democratic party feels it has come into its own and can defeat the ticket by breaking from conservatives. Republicans grow confident Taft may win. Stoker Jackson says no Democrats oppose Bryan’s nomination though some antiBryan Democrats exist in pollbooks. Gold Democrats may return to their party. Mayor Rockwallter plans a large nonpartisan welcome for John W. Kern.
Indianapolis civic groups work toward a non partisan welcome for Kern returning from Denver. Mayor Bookwalter predicts a strong Republican showing and a royal reception, with possible attendance by Bryan. The Commercial Club forms a committee to coordinate plans as townites await his Thursday arrival.
The announcement lists Democratic nominees for Floyd county offices: Treasurer William Sloermer, Sheriff Claude Sittason, Township Trustee Charles W. Long, and Prosecuting Attorney Walter W. Bulliet, all seeking voter decisions at the November election.
A Scotchman seeks his fate by telegram proposing marriage to his chosen lady. After a day at the telegraph office he receives a late evening affirmative reply. The operator quips about waiting all day, but the man retorts that the night-rate lass is the one for him.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark says Foley's Honey and Tar is the heat preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in early stages. O D Knoefel notes many users report satisfaction with the remedy.
A misspelled historic scene shows Ernest Renan, member of the French Academy, declining an invitation to a hat event. He jokes about waking early, insisting breakfast comes first despite others urging attendance.
The advertisement touts Electric Ritters as the cure for high elevation fevers malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. It claims to purify blood and restore health sold at Chas D Knopfels drug store for 60 cents with guarantee.
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