Shifting Currents On Taft Campaign and Prosperity
The piece argues Taft must widen his public explanation beyond party lines, noting conflicts between party platform and candidate statements on campaign funding and tariffs. It critiques reliance on artificial prosperity, cites J S. Bache & Co. and Wall Street fears, and contends real prosperity requires profitable production, not loss-making contracts, while warning against using markets for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
West
Taft
Bryan
American Economist
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis News
J. S., Bache & Co
Sheldon
J.&. Bache & Co
Wall Street
America
New York Stock Exchange
Republican Party
A Voice From Wall Street Comments on Prosperity Promise
The piece critiques claims that revival is driven by those seeking Taft support and questions the reemployment narrative. It notes suspicions of political manipulation and cites an avowal from Wall Street about the panic’s brief impact and the party’s fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Mr. Taft
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a severe diarrhoeal attack in 1902 and a later 1907 episode that prompt relief with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. He says it would have saved a $100 doctor’s bill and calls it one of the best medicines of its kind. Sold by T C Basye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
Bryan urged as progressive choice amid Indiana editorials
The Corydon Democrat argues that Indiana editors see Bryan as opposing wealth interests and public corruption, while accusing Taft of an affiliation with Wall Street. It contends Bryan has long fought special interests and should carry the masses in November. The piece cites salary hikes for state officers as an example of entrenched privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follettes
Wall Street
Indiana
William J. Bryan
Taft
Indianapolis News
W. J. Bryan
Corydon Democrat
Man Zan Remedy Promises Piles Cure Without Operation
Advertises a guaranteed cure for piles using Man Zan Remedy. Claims no operation needed and sets a price of 50 cents.
How to Cure Indigestion
Popular physician urges quick action for dyspepsia symptoms and endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin 50¢ bottle. Letters from Postmaster Ridgill and others cite relief, noting safety for babies and broad digestive benefits. Free sample offer from 2epsin Syrup Co. and sale through T.C. Basye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Ridgill
Bruceville
Tex
Maude Hall
Alpena
Mich
A. L. Espich
New Philadelphia
Ohio
Dr. Caldawell
A. J. Fletcher
Ruthesford
Tenn
Mattie Crouch
Tiptonville
2Epsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Ill
T.C. Basye
Grandview Band to Furnish Music for Chrisney Fair
The Grandview Band was chosen by the Chrisney Fair directors to provide music for the event with several new pieces planned for the fair week August 10 to 15. Cadick Milling buys large wheat quantities at river points and haulers move the crop to elevators as preparations continue. Two men, Joseph Forsythe and John Kuttler, were in Lewisport to review lighting and, after crossing back, faced navigation challenges due to bright moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadick Milling Company
Grandview Band
Joseph Forsythe
John Kuttler
Lewisport
Indiana
Grandview
Boy’s Life Saved by Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Four year old boy suffered a severe attack of dysentery. two physicians gave up. After administering Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil, the child recovered. William Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama endorses the remedy and claims it saves many children each year. For sale by T. C. Basye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Carbon Hill
Ala
T. C. Basye
England Association Aids Public Against Premature Burial
A English group reports statistics on premature burial including 149 buried alive and 219 narrowly escaped, 10 dissected alive with 3 narrowly escaped, 2 embalmed alive and 1 burned alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Association For the Prevention of
Cracks in Mahogany Treated with Gum Arabic Polish
A Scientific American note suggests repairing mahogany cracks by pressing a concentrated mix of gum arabic and English red into the gaps. A small amount of dragon's blood in alcohol is added to impart a brilliant, beautiful tone to the wood’s finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Origin of the Wedding Rice Custom in India
The custom in parts of India has long seen the bride and groom stand in a bamboo basket and toss rice at each other. The act symbolizes children for the wife and prosperity for the husband, linking ritual to blessing for family growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Scientists Find No Clear Diamonds From High Pressure Carbon Tests
C A Parsons reports that after a series of carbon high pressure and temperature experiments, none of the residues show more than trace amounts of black or transparent diamond. Tests not yet finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Parsons
A Question of Home Economics
Eleanor Wright mourns her beloved Wright estate while Roxanna and Abraham wed under an apple tree. Twenty years later neighbor Dick Ewing declares love, asking if she wants him alone or Roxanna and Abraham too. Eleanor replies with wit and returns home to reconcile with Roxanna.
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Eleanor Wright
Roxanna
Abraham
Eleanor
Solomon
Dick Ewing
Ewing Place
Wright Plantation
Germany
South
Ewing Estate
Mistah Dick
Roxanna Gyns
Nor
Wright
Roxannia
Many Times Married Across Centuries and Continents
The article cites remarkable marriages, noting a woman who wed her twenty second husband and others with sixteen seven and eight marriages. It records a Bordeaux case from 1772 and Elizabeth Nase who died in Florence in 1768 after seven marriages. It also mentions an Essex couple married eighty one years with ages 107 and near 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Jerome
Bordeaux
Elizabeth Nase
Florence
Essex
Ald
Tost
His Heaven and the Dream of Glory on a White Cloud
The account relays a rustic exchange about heaven, with Brother Dickey answering a question on what he would do in glory. He imagines reclining on a white cloud while heavenly winds carry him toward the stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Day Out Turns Fatal Misadventure Scene
Lucy and Mary Ann attempt to light a fire with gun cotton causing an explosion that blows them through the roof. Mrs Subbubs remarks it is her day out anyhow in a grim exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Subbubs
Lucy
Mary Ann
Mrs. Subbubs
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Spenger County Fair
Chrisney
MND
Southern Railway
Rockport
J.C. Beam, Jr
St. Louis
Weekly Financial Review
J. S. Bache & Co
Bankers
New York
Associated Literary Press
Heaven
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