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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
The piece satirically notes wartime mosquito control, fat soldiers walking fifty miles, and rolling those distances, while mocking Congress spending and wealth. It cites hydrophobia, tetanus, and utopian ideas about savings, royalties, divorce trends, and social foibles with a wry, opinionated tone.
The Dominion plans stricter controls on 18 plus immigrants, requiring at least 25 dollars in cash and a destination ticket. Authorities say future entry will target female domestics, landowning farmers, and skilled farm laborers while discouraging indiscriminate influx.
An old promotional notice offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features testimonials from Toledo druggists, asserts internal action through blood and mucous surfaces, and promotes Takatilial's Family Pills for constipation.
A rural resident who swore in 1536 to wear hair and beard untrimmed until John C Fremont’s election finally had the vow broken after forty years when General Fremont died. He paid half a dollar for the cut and quipped about not getting hair value. The tale ends with humorous exchange.
A Highland Country Club gathering drew many residents to oppose town incorporation proposals. Speaker Joseph Vo Red led the meeting as residents debated the issue with strong preference against forming a town government. a few favored incorporation, but overall sentiment was against further consideration.
Indianapolis notes calm, dignified Vice President C W Fairbanks awaiting Chicago convention results. He has not discussed plans by phone, trusts his Indiana supporters, and may influence the ticket without seeking a vice presidency.
Caleb Powers and James Howard, two central figures in the Goebel assassination case, are pardoned by Kentucky Governor Wilson. Powers plans to practice law in Barbourville and pursue Congress, while Howard heads to Louisville to begin evangelist prison work.
A quaint historical note claims Julius Caesar found Celts warming themselves with smoke. It cites Girallus the Welsh historian describing a prince using a human foot warmer under the table to warm his feet during meals.
A brief snippet cites The Matron noting the man from An Ideal Husband as an ideal husband. The Chicago News quotes a voter remark accusing him of acting like a candidate for office and an office seeker.
A Chicago Record-Herald remark labels sarcasm as the poorest form of reputation for a man, reflecting a critical view of snide humor and social judgment. The quote emphasizes lasting negative impressions from biting wit.
A Deutsche article notes that domestic servants in Germany may join an old age pension scheme with stamps paid weekly by employers or half by workers. It states married women may lose pension rights unless insured and discusses a German doctor’s claim that women not marrying until 32 to 34 tend to have more successful marriages, with pragmatic motives for later unions.
In Clark circuit court the damage suit of Eva Hobson administrator of William Hobson's estate against Louisville and Northern Railway Co. over a Charlestown line collision is continued after a Star report alleged a 9000 compromise offer. Attorneys stated they learned of the affidavit for continuance only Friday amid ongoing trial proceedings.
A fragmented ad lists subscription prices for New Albany WEEKLY TRIBUNE and various other publications including The New York Tribune and Youth's Companion. Prices range from 1.50 to 2.40 dollars per year, with several British and American magazine titles shown alongside the local paper.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recounts years of lung hemorrhages and poor results from several doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar the lungs healed and becoming sound again, he endorses the remedy for advanced lung trouble and warns against substitutes.
The Republican primary on Thursday June 25 1908 runs from 1 to 8 pm at multiple wards in the city and New Albany township. Precincts include Fires ward 1807 East Market Street Second ward on East Eighth Street Oak to Ou lbarteen avenues Third ward 418 East Market Street Fourth ward at the courthouse Fifth ward West Market Street First and Second Sixth ward 613 West Market Street Seventh ward Precincts at Vincennes Street No 624 and 1031 Vincennes Street Silver Grove at dkin and Indiana avenues Lower New Albany Hankey s on Corydon Pike Precinct 39 No 7 School House Six Mile Switch No 1 School House Polls open 1 pm to 8 pm Republicans aged 21 or older by November eligible to vote. All Republicans urged to attend and aid in nominating county and township officers.
Mother Gray, a New York nurse, touts Australian-Leaf as a cure for female weaknesses, backache, kidney and urinary troubles. Claimed to regulate and offered at 50 cents with a free sample by mail from Le Roy New York.
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