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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
Post office notice from New Alba Hind references second class matter classification and advance payment terms. Mentions one year, six months, and three months in advance with figures 81 00 and 350.
The article critiques public attitudes and leadership, citing pension humor and presidential references. It notes distant dates and past figures, mocks carpetbag era politics, and questions earnest action by Taft era figures while highlighting concerns over missionary appointments and imperial policy.
A fragment suggests a simple hill before Congress and hints at passage risk. It recounts Marshes Rozanne, condemned to death with a sentence of imprisonment or twenty years, who died in poverty while awaiting rescue and honor.
The Twenty fourth infantry colored units returning from the Philippines will be stationed at Madison Barracks and Port Ontario despite protests from both locations. The text references Mr. Thomas Atkins and the phrase when the guns begin to shoot.
In Germany a dealer in planchets was arrested for claiming the device could reveal the future and perform hypnosis. His income reportedly reached $1,700 a day. Thirty years ago planchets were popular in the United States and may return alongside other former era curiosities.
Baron Takahira says a quarrel between Japan and the United States is unthinkable and downplays war talk. A New York lawyer warns many seasoned graduates fill clerical posts at 10 to 12 dollars weekly, arguing higher education improves prospects despite job misuses.
The Sun argues against turning Cuba to native control early next year warning such a shift could trigger disturbance and a third intervention. It notes general consensus that another intervention would mean permanent American control and favors avoiding such a fate while acknowledging optimistic Cuban commercial prospects.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any deafness case caused by catarrh that the remedy cannot cure. Claims to restore the Eustachian tube and hearing after treating nasal mucous surfaces. Also explains Reynard the Fox the German epic and its allegorical animals.
An Atlantic magazine extract lauds Foley's Honey and War for coughs and colds as a safe children and adult remedy under the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It notes the product contains no opiates and praises advertising integrity and the underdog notion in marketing.
R M James of Lovellen proclaims Electric Hitters a cure for malaria poison misery and related ailments. The tonic claims rapid relief from chills bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney issues and back pain. Sold at Chas J Knoffel's drug store under guarantee in 50 cent bottles.
Indiana complaints allege 26 schoolhouses are unsanitary and dangerous as inspectors review conditions before possible condemnation. Dr. J N Hurty claims foul air and misfitting seats injure children, urging action to protect pupils statewide.
The article argues that walking without organic weakness is the easiest path to health. It warns against slow dawdling and promotes a light elastic step that shifts weight smoothly. Proper walking energizes the body, tones nerves, and fosters healthy fatigue and restful sleep.
Washington notes on silent senators who listen more than speak and on President Roosevelt seeking a new Public Printer. The piece highlights Bob Taylor and other quiet lawmakers, plus Oscar Ricketts as a leading contender amid wage and staffing concerns at the Gov print shop.
Ill local man H L Atkins remains at home on Rural Route 8. Several residents renew subscriptions at the TRIBUNE office including A A Burkhardt Georgetown Floyd Knobs residents and others. Ada May Tash of Greenville wed Walter Cole of Louisville in Corydon as Mrs. Thomas Straw marks her eightieth birthday at 222 West Second Street.
An old fashioned testimonial touts Buckion’s Arnica Salve sold by Chas. D. Knoefel’s drug store in Clinton Maine. The user claims the salve cures piles chapped hands and old sores with speedy healing.
Probation Officer Joe H. Kraft and Fire Chief Joseph Featheringill inspect public school buildings in New Albany township to verify outward swinging doors and other fire safety provisions. Complaints from patrons cite older buildings failing to meet legal safeguards and Kraft plans to extend inspections across the county.
The second story of the Harrison County courthouse in Corydon will be remodeled by introducing a north south corridor with two rooms on each side. The 1815 limestone structure, with walls two and a half feet thick, had only window and door replacements in 35 years. Originally the legislature met there. the House occupied the first floor and the Senate the second.
Several residents including John S. Mann Ol li L. Emery Moses L. Jackson and John A. Hinds announce bids for New Albany township trustee and assessor posts. All entries specify nomination subject to the outcome of the Republican primary.
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