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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
1
A collage of advertisements and editorials references Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of a constitutional basis and money-back offer. The page also discusses politics, the Montana governor race, and commentary on journalists, the press, and public figures of the era.
The text argues brewers push for model saloons while claiming temperance is cresting. It warns law defiers and corrupters must yield to law and decency, and that people will unite to oppose organized evilworkers encroaching on public rights.
The piece argues brewers control the Democratic side and saloons join them, urging Republicans to seize the issue. It states James Watson pledges strong temperance measures while Tom Marshall, allied with Tom Taggart and brewers, stays silent. The writer asks where honest temperance supporters will stand and how they will act.
A. M. Ake of Wood describes years of severe lung hemorrhages and poor results from physicians but reports that Foley's Honey and Tar relieved coughing and restored lung health. The letter endorses the product as effective against long trouble and cough without substitutes.
Roosevelt hails Secretary Taft as best suited for the presidency praising his fearlessness uprightness and broad sympathy for all citizens. He argues Taft will be a president of the plain people and oppose privilege while upholding American foundations.
Indianapolis July 20 Louis Ludlow surveys Indiana Democrats for the U S Senate seat held by James A Hemenway. He argues Thomas Taggart will dominate the race due to brewery ties, close legislative contacts, and active campaigning. Kern's nomination is seen as increasing activity but unlikely to shift strength.
Fred Clarke of Pittsburgh remains a steady manager in the National League after fifteen years. Addie Juss of Cleveland stresses base running as crucial to championship success. Ed Sweeney of the New York Americans impresses fans with quick, accurate throwing. Cincinnati’s Manager Ganzel favors right handed hitters, while Miller Huggins is the lone left hander in the Reds lineup, signaling a probable winning mix.
A collection of remarks on laughter from Lamb Carlyle Sterne and others highlighting humor as vital to life. It notes laughter eases gloom and supports well being and vitality in daily existence.
The article lists sea bath guidelines advising against entering after meals, avoiding excess weight, avoiding fixed durations, and noting better results when entering warm or slightly sweaty. It warns against cold starts and ear plugging with cotton, stating cotton saturates and water reaches the eardrum.
The Tennessee Democratic primary featured Governor Patterson defeating former senator Edward Carmack. Carmack supported state wide prohibition while Patterson backed county option on liquor laws, signaling a shift toward local control over alcohol policy.
Sir Tlemy Irving faced a dramatic moment in Marcheth at a banquet scene as he rejected the feared Mouvent and cried out to banish the ghost Bahyun. He knelt, shrouding his face, while a gallery voice assured the audience that it was all right now.
In Frankfort Indiana Clarence Jones a young businessman shot his bosom friend Claude Pruitt a Hillsburg farmer and then took his own life after a night of carousing and gambling at a local grocery store Also reports say Mrs Susan Turner of Argentine Kansas gave birth to quadruplets two boys and two girls confirming the unusual birth event
The Anti-Saloon League predicts county option would push Indiana to a largely dry state. Floyd and other counties are named as likely wet spots while the rest tilt dry. The report notes a New Albany banquet and a St Joseph’s hall banquet with toastmasters and speakers. It also touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and Foley’s Kidney Cure.
Corydon residents plan to form a stock company to buy a large passenger automobile to run two daily trips between Corydon and New Albany, replacing the long serving stage coach. George Strand currently operates the stage line and would oversee the new service. The change would aid Corydon residents who cannot reach New Albany before noon each day.
Fragmentary text outlines a Republican slate for local offices. Mentions Treasurer and Prosecuting Attorney Thomas, with reference to Floyd and November direction. OCR garbles names and dates. readable names imply a party ticket and upcoming election actions.
Democratic candidates named for county offices include William Sliemer for Treasurer, Claude Sittason for Sheriff, Charles W Long for Township Trustee, and Hellis for Prosecuting Attorney. Voters go to the polls in November.
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