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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
A speaker argues soldiers receive excessive pensions while contrasting a typical soldier who would not stand out on the firing line to the risk of dying for a thousand dollars an hour. This sharp critique highlights perceived priorities and honors in wartime compensation.
Report claims Mars flashes signals to Earth as observers note many dry spots across the United States map. Scientists speculate on possible meanings while the public remains intrigued by the celestial display.
A Cincinnati judge ruled that a husband has a duty to accompany his wife to ball games if she wishes to attend. The decision drew comments that the judge may not have firsthand experience attending games with women.
A string of quips and vignettes contrasts rich and poor appetites with Twain and a modern philosopher. A Sunday school anecdote ends with a child misreading a worm illustration as worm doughnuts, highlighting miscommunication.
The pastor expects to receive probationers and others into full membership next Sunday evening at the Methodist Church. With only three Sundays left in the conference year, the church urges all members to fulfill their missionary subscriptions promptly to avoid crowding at the end. A twenty five dollar goal is set to meet the apportment, which can be easily raised.
Julius E Burns and other resident freeholders petition the Stark County Board of Commissioners to grade drain and gravel two new public highways in Rail Road township designated as road No 1 and road No 2. They request eight foot wide gravel with six inches depth and alignment to connect existing free gravel roads and a U S rural delivery route. The petition includes an extensive list of petitioners and asserts the facts of establishment and need.
The document records an endorsed petition presented to the county commission in Knox on August 8 1908. See M Ransbottom auditor Starke County and Harry C Miller attorney for petitioners are cited in witness affixing hand and seal at office.
Regular examination of teachers held on the last Saturday of each month from January through August. Office days every Monday. Office located in Courthouse. Elmer E. Rodgers, Co. Supt.
Martin Vanosekey applies to the Board of Commissioners in Knox for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption. The proposed sale room is 21 by 33 feet in the Burch block at Lane and Main streets northeast corner of lot 4 block 20.
John Stejskal of Knox Indiana applies to the Knox County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous or malt liquors in small quantities with on premises consumption. He seeks permission to operate a lunch and tobacco stand in a first floor room 20 by 60 feet at the northwest corner of lot 4, block in North Judson, with access from the highway and doors on the north side and east end of the building.
Sunday reports mention residents at home and visitors from Ohio and Chicago. A church ice cream social is planned for Saturday Aug 15. A wedding in town this Monday united Jas Luces and Miss Marie Karlovsky with Squire Lawrence officiating. Public sale bills are available at The News office. The Salvation Gleaners report large crowds and seventeen conversions at Rich Grove Center in Pulaski county.
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting of the stockholders of the Senet Jud. The notice outlines the meeting purpose and indicates the time and place as provided by the corporate charter.
Dance at Burch's hall set for Saturday August 22. Tigers to play Winamac Sunday at 2 30 pm in Winamac. A sand lime brick meeting was held Tuesday afternoon. Bernard Bolka of South Chicago visiting Joseph Blaschke family. U B church ladies aid to hold a market at Mosher's store Saturday and seek patronage. Band boys plan Labor Day picnic at Bunge grove September 7. Concession applicants should arrange before August 25.
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