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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
9
Denver reports William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska the Democratic presidential nominee for the third time. The first ballot showed Bryan with 892% votes to 46 for Johnson and 59% for Gray amid wild, chaotic scenes as the convention neared adjournment.
Delegates fill the galleries as Thomas P. Ball and others address the convention. Archibald Dunn nominates William Jennings Bryan with broad support and a dramatic display as an oil portrait of Bryan is unveiled. Kern wins the vice presidential nomination after a day of tumultuous sessions and strong show of Indiana support.
As the convention began the appearance of the picture raised the pitch of the outburst and the enthusiasm remained high when the convention adjourned until 1 o clock Friday afternoon.
William Jennings Bryan declared after receiving the Democratic nomination that the presidency is the highest office and he would not be a candidate for a second term. He said his duties would be to the people and that the nomination came from the rank and file without compulsion.
Turquoise blue dimity dressing sack pattern No 1849 features one piece neck and front band belt armbands trimmed with lace and optional French knot embroidery. Adaptable to thin summer fabrics with seven sizes 82 to 44 inches bust. For 36 bust yardage listed. send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
Paris Pattern No 2300 offers a charming apron in various fabrics with gath ered front and back into a square yoke. Embroidered mikado armbands and pockets adorn the piece, bound by bias bands, with sash ends tied in a bow. Sizes six to twelve years. An eight year old needs about 3 yards of 27 inch material or 2% yards of 36 inch material plus 2% yards of insertion for the pattern.
The vacant crypt space beside Westminster Cathedral near the tombs of Cardinal Wiseman and Cardinal Manning will soon house an altar to St Edmund at Canterbury, honoring the last canonized archbishop.
American manufacturers dominate the global market for well drilling machinery, maintaining a practice monopoly across the world.
A Georgia escapee held on bail is chased by Deputy Jim Fearhake who telegraphs the judge he persuaded the man to come. Jim leads the prisoner into town on a mule. near the Tallapoosa river the man swims as part of the journey, per a humorous recounting in Women’s Home Journal.
A Louisville resident recounts eczema relief after using Cuticura Remedies. He describes his grandson’s early eczema resolving in weeks, and his own severe winter sores improved after trying the products. Dates cited include Apr 23 and May 14, 1907.
John D. Rockefeller Jr speaks on economy as a possible fad in a Bible class talk. A farmer near Cleveland reportedly carries a hen tied to his buggy to feed to his horse at noon, preventing waste.
A Palmyra Journal note celebrates rapid wireless progress and recounts a win of whisky at the Lyons Elks fair. On return, a crowd including church members a town official and band members greet the travelers, and several previously respectable locals now offer kind words.
Mr Henley questions Miss Fairley about changing her hair and eyes. She replies she would want to stay exactly as she is, leaving Henley surprised by her resolute self view and taste.
A Michigan man credits a diet of Grape-Nuts and Postum with better energy and muscle during training. He notes weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds between June and September and says mornings improved after switching from coffee and pastry. The letter, signed with a Postum Co. tag, ends by inviting readership to look for new testimonials.
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