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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
The text notes a prioritized Republican win in Indiana with legislative gains alongside backing a Republican president. It references a public figure discussing early voting and national security while weaving in historical lines and wartime rhetoric. The tone signals political mobilization and cross country outreach.
Fragmented text notes brewing concerns over Democratic bosses selecting allies for the Indiana state legislature in November. The piece blurs with stray musings about influence, marriage advice to a “poor girl,” and a reference to Kaiser Wilhelm and arbitration tensions.
Parades mass meetings and speeches marked the eight anniversary of civil government in the island. The reports show no clear signs of concern over home life or social distress. A preacher urges gentle reform without punishment, suggesting hypnotism as a tool, though some youths resist religious or moral change.
The passage contrasts beef and produce prices with consumer costs, condemns trusts for profiteering, and mentions Edgar Allan Poe supplying a New York paper with a famous balloon tale. It hints at an aerial transatlantic flight beginning where a prior fictional balloon story ended sixty four years earlier.
A writer notes American society’s fixation on outward display and superficial living. The piece cites a Marion resident, Andy Shick, switching from Republican to Democrat over brewing interests, reflecting a trend of temperance Democrats adopting civic righteousness and Republicanism this year.
The Monticello Herald notes Democrats back a state platform that keeps saloons in cities despite local voter wishes. It explains city ward wet votes could override overall city results, disappointing anti-saloons but pleasing brewers.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by internal remedies that reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims endorsement by a leading physician and offers testimonials, with price noted for Hall's Family Pills as a companion product from F J Cheney & Co Toledo.
The Rev. Edmund A Neville rector of St Pauls Episcopal in Indiana left for London as a delegate to a Pan- Abglivao missionary conference. He received naturalization papers Monday morning for the circuit court. The examiner for the papers was Attorney Evan H B Stotsenberg. Neville, aged forty, from Melbourne Australia, has traveled worldwide.
Addison C. Harris portrays Vice President Fairbanks as a pure, upright statesman with a wide grasp of public questions. The piece highlights his public duty devotion, approachable manner, strong religious sense, and readiness to oppose false principles even when out of power.
The article recalls May Day traditions from ancient Rome to Chaucer and Shakespeare era England. It notes Maypoles, hawthorn decorations, and village celebrations revived after Puritan suppression, with rural England preserving olden time observances in parks this spring.
In dialogue from the Boston Transcript a man named Mettle-Furry is described as entirely trustworthy by another figure, who asserts that he has never deceived him and cites a recent self-claim as proof. The exchange questions how one can know such claims are true.
Sunday afternoon at the Anti-Saloon League main meeting at Centenary M E church discussed remonstrances in residence wards. No action was taken and local workers and the Ministerial association were left to decide. Rev B F Gato presided with E S Shumaker W Q O Helt and R O Minton speaking. Remonstrances circulated earlier in Sullivan history noted.
Corydon stock company forms to publish Corydon Leader an independent semi weekly paper. David J. Murr leads the venture with 5000 capital and an acquired plant en route to Corydon. The effort targets Harrison County and promises an office opening within two weeks amid existing Republican and Democrat papers. Best healer claims for Arnol Salve cited.
Edward D. Birney 35 of 710 East Oak Street died after an accident Sunday near Bedford. Hewas brought home Monday and funeral services were held Wednesday at his house under the Order of Railway Conductors and the AOUW. Birney left a wife and five year old daughter. his wife is Louis P. Sheer's daughter. Birney, an extra conductor, had worked as a brakeman for months. His train uncoupled at the scales track near the Southern Indiana crossing. he fell while attempting to climb the rear section as it rolled back to couple. He died shortly after. Birney had lived in this city for years and was well known among railroad men.
Mr. Norman R Coulter, a prominent architect in the Delbert Building, San Francisco, endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic medicine. He says it improves stomach, liver and kidney functions promptly, builds up the system, and serves as an unequaled blood purifier sold at Chas D Knoefel's drug store.
A list of candidates announces run for county and township offices in Floyd county. Fred M. Jackson seeks County Treasurer, U I Love for Trustee New Albany Township, John S. Mann for Trustee New Albany Township, Ollie L. Emery for Trustee New Albany Township, Moses G L Jackson for Assessor, John A Hinds for Assessor, and Thomas K. Fogle for Prosecuting Attorney Floyd Circuit Court. all subject to the Republican primary on June 25.
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