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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
6
The author argues against a strict child labor law that would ban under fourteen from all work arguing it could mislead youths into idleness and crime. He notes crime and misbehavior stem from children without schooling or purpose and calls for a law that protects youth without demoralizing or removing beneficial farm work.
A North Iowa reader asks if willow can replace cedar posts by dipping in hot tar to speed decay resistance. The column weighs garden practices from soil cultivation to crop yields, cattle care, lawn mowing, weed control, and safe egg preservation methods.
An eastern reader, 22, seeks advice on western opportunities for farming or outdoor work. The note suggests looking near home first, citing abandoned New England farms and eastern prospects, and recommends visiting prospective regions to assess farming prospects before buying property or starting a business. It cautions that substantial capital is often needed for land, farm setup, or beyond.
Sergeant Flynn defends a crippled launch against ambush on the Rio Chico as Major Howard dies urging him to press on. With a jammed gun and collapsing wheel he reloads by hand, holds position to guide the vessel, then falls fatally as reinforcements arrive and fire drives the attackers back.
Frederic Thompson of Hippodrome and wife Mabel Taliaferro plan a fall season of productions in Chicago and Nashville with Polly of the Circus and Cinderella. Miss Edith Taliaferro will replace her sister in Polly’s cast. Cinderella will feature elaborate scenery and songs.
Amid ruins in Manila two days after a dusk engagement, Sergeant Flynn receives a visit from Bridget who begs forgiveness, proclaims him brave, and pledges marriage as she kneels by his cot. The scene ends with Flynn finding peace at last.
A garbled report recalls a golf scene with a wary golfer amid a tense edge of the course. A seedy bystander and unsettling misplay interrupt play as players recover and press on.
A Branchton Pa man states he could not bend to tie his shoes before using Foley’s Kidney Care. After six bottles he could work again, calling the remedy a success and a new man.
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