Normal Boy or Normal Liar From Russiaville
The Texas lad who would rather mow the lawn than fish may not be abnormal but simply a normal liar. The Observer notes this playful ambiguity in a small feature from Russiaville.
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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
Khedive Reflects After Fatal Auto Race In Egypt
The Khedive of Egypt, fresh from witnessing an auto race in which three died and 14 were injured, reportedly mused that Egyptian cigarettes may not be so bad after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Up-to-date girls wear light green hosiery with white clocks
The Florida Times-Union notes that current fashion features light green hosiery paired with long white clocks, a striking pattern for any season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times-Union
Roosevelt Way Rail Line Promised Across the Nation
A proposed ocean to ocean railway named Roosevelt Way is discussed as a national project. Estimates indicate the route would be somewhat shorter than typical transcontinental paths.
Manifest Destiny Grows From Rail Crossings and Canal
A survey of transcontinental rails an isthmian canal and a growing fleet suggests a strong sense of manifest destiny driving national plans.
Count Boni de Castellane’s extravagant finances scrutinized
It is alleged he spent three million pounds of his wife’s money in five years and incurred debts totalling five million six hundred thousand. The remark questions whether such sums imply genius rather than reckless excess.
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Boni de Castellane
Automobiles blamed for firm’s failure by its owner
A diamond firm blames its recent trouble on public craze for automobiles. The owner suggests a shift in attitude, promising customers could “stick to me and you’ll ride in an automobile” as part of a branding change.
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Tie
Japan Aids China in Building Modern Navy Plans
A historical notice claims Japan will assist China in constructing a substantial navy valued at 59 million dollars so the Mikado can quickly exert power over nearby neighbors, using force to seize them.
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Japan
China
Doubtful Italian King Intervenes in Knight’s Trade
A rough reading notes the king of Italy meant well in knighting a Boston craftsman before a trade. The knight’s sword and ribbon gifts could hinder the worker’s craft as he carried on with his trade.
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Italy
Boston
American Girls View Mount Vesuvius From Forbidden Crater
A party of American girls peered into the boiling depths of Mount Vesuvius from a crater area even guides refused to enter. Their bold excursion underscores the American girl as an admiring figure before nature’s raw drama.
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Mount Vesuvius
History of John Bull attributed to Swift or Arbuthnot
The familiar term John Bull used for the English nation appeared in a satire titled The History of John Bull. Though commonly linked to Swift, scholars assign authorship to Dr. Arbuthnot.
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John Bull
Hlistory
Swift
Arbuthnot
Smoking as the strongest students says Columbia gym director
The Columbia University gymnasium director claims the strongest and hardiest students smoke. He reflects on how awful it would have been if cigarettes were banned in Michigan.
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Columbia University
Michigan
Bishop Colton Urges Catholic Couples Amid Leap Year
Buffalo bishop Colton sent a circular urging Catholics to seek the sacrament of matrimony during leap year. He urged faith in action, quoting faith without works is dead as part of the guidance to parish churches.
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Colton
Buffalo
Road costs of automobiles hit by rough streets
A Philadelphia correspondent argues cars suffer on bad roads while owners contend the true damage shows up only when repair bills arrive, revealing the high cost of poor road surfaces on automobiles.
Britons urged to limit drinking saloons per population
The Boston Herald argues Britons should have no more than one drinking saloon for every 100 people in great centers, saying a ratio of one to 1,000 in Boston would suffice to quench thirst for alcoholic stimulants.
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Boston
The
Boston Herald
Count Szechenyi palace warned for archaic comforts
Report notes the Counts Szechenyi palace lacks electricity gas running water and heating with a six foot high wooden bath tub powered by water carried from a backyard pump. The estate is described as dilapidated while claims persist that his marriage to Gladys Van derbilt was a pure love match.
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Count Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Mock church marriage sparks debate on humor and law
Two youths staged a mock marriage in a church in Iowa with a notary public acting as clergyman. The episode blurred lines between theater and legality, prompting caution that burlesque weddings reveal a perverted sense of fun and challenge Americans' humor standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hoosierisms and Local News Roundup
In Bedford a fisherman Rev Melvin Putnam landed an eight pound salmon from Guthrie creek. A Petersburg five year old died after eating over a half gallon of cherries. Indiana Millers Association ends with a campaign to promote state wheat flour as superior. John Vinson of South Bend gets five years for lying to Judge Morris in a theft case. Rev George Slayes is shot in the hip by Constable McCoskey at Shelburn during a dispute over a beer-storage site. shots exchanged as Shelburn remained dry.
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Melvin Putnam
Bedford
Guthrie Creek
Traylor Selby
Petersburg
Indiana
Indiana Millers’ Association
Grand Hotel
Indianapoli
Morris
Circuit Court
John Vinson
South Bend
Jackson
Mich
George Slayes
Shelburn
McCoskey
Terre Haute Breweries
Hayes
Wnth
Lightning Kills Stock Near Princeton on Rail Fence
A lightning strike hit barbed wire along a rail fence near Princeton, killing thirty-six sheep and three cows belonging to H. W. Smaith. The incident occurred during a severe thunderstorm, with farm losses reported to the owner.
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Princeton
H. W. Smaith
Poisoning at Bedford Alumni Banquet Report
A score of attendees at an alumni banquet at the First M. E. Church of Bedford were poisoned after eating something served. No fatalities reported. Authorities investigate the incident and urge any witnesses to come forward.
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M. #. church of Bedford
Corydon Leader Semiweekly Newspaper Formed
A new semi weekly newspaper the Corydon Leader is organized at Corydon with a capital of 5000 dollars. It will be independent in politics and serve the local area.
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Corydon
Civic League and Saloon Men Clash Over Dry Town Signatures
The Civic League of Columbus and Elinbure claim enough signatures to trigger remonstrances for a dry town. Saloon keepers concede much of the claim, signaling a contested drive over prohibition.
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Civic League of Columbus
Elinbure
Democratic state campaign opens in Richmond with Marshall
Thomas R. Marshall formally opened the democratic state campaign in Richmond this week and delivered the opening address. He outlined the issues facing the state and called for voter engagement ahead of the gubernatorial race.
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Richmond
Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Plot to blow up Vevay bank uncovered
Authorities say a bank bombing plot in Vevay has been revealed. Twenty two sticks of dynamite were found and alleged ringleaders have been captured.
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Vevay
Muncie Group Backs White River Navigation Deepening
The Commercial Club supported joining a petition to Congress to authorize channel deepening and improvements on the White River, signaling local push for navigability.
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Muncie
White River
Commercial Club
Congress
Two Killed by Lightning in Fort Frank Storm
During a storm in Frank fort two men named William Keuyon and William Mali coat were killed by a lightning strike. They stood in a group with two companions who were not hurt.
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William Keuyon
William Malicoat
Frankfort
Richmond burglar Hiarry Fye jailed for 10 to 24 years
Hiarry Fye of Richmond, a confessed burglar and assailant of women, was sentenced to the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville for a term of 10 to 24 years. Fye is the Socialist nominee for sheriff of Wayne County.
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Hiarry Fye
Richmond
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Fye
Wayne County
Disastrous Ossian Fire Destroys 12 Businesses on Main Street
A blaze in Ossian’s business district gutted a dozen Main Street shops causing an estimated loss of about 20000 dollars. The fire started in the heart of the commercial area and required extensive firefighting efforts to control. No injuries are reported.
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Ossian
Main Street
Lightning strikes church during funeral in Cammack
While the funeral of Mrs. John A. Losh was held at the Friends church in Cammack near Muncie a bolt of lightning struck the steeple tearing a hole in the roof and damaging the belfry injuring several people.
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John A. Losh
Friends
Cammack
Muncie
Monument Donated to Jefferson County Soldiers
Madi son accepts heroic monument from George Middleton during a formal dedication in the public square near the Court House. The $15,000 shaft honors Jefferson County soldiers.
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Madison
George Middleton
Jefferson County
Court House
Drownings in Prairie Creek Near Washington
Don Ballow a twelve year old Black boy drowned while trying to rescue Claude Palmer a White companion from ten feet of water at a sandbar on Prairie creek near Washington. Palmer was exhausted and sank before help could reach him.
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Don Ballow
Prairie Creek
Washington
Ballow
Claude Palmer
Hanly Plans Indianapolis Residence After Gubernatorial Term
Governor J Frank Hanly will not seek reelection or return to Lafayette and the Tenth district after his term ends next January. He will reside in Indianapolis, a semi official statement from his secretary Fred L Gemmer said.
Indiana State Fair adds new prize cups in cattle classes
The premium list for the Indiana State Fair is ready for distribution and shows many silver cups to be awarded across several new classes, notably in cattle. In recent years the number of cups offered by individuals and livestock associations has risen.
Beyer Entered Sw Warsaw Mayoral Race After Move
Fifteen minutes after becoming a Warsaw resident J. Fred Beyer president of Beyer Bros Co entered the mayoral race as a likely Republican nominee. His country home was included when the city council extended the corporate boundary.
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Warsaw
J. Fred Beyer
Beyer Bros. Co
Gunness property fetches high at Laporte auction
Auction of the personal effects of Belle Gunness drew thousands at Laporte and items sold for five to ten times their cost price. The sale highlighted persistent public interest in the infamous estate and its belongings.
Judge Artman rules for Byers in shipment loss case
Judge S R Artman of Lebanon awards C S Byers of Hazelrigg $1000 against Adams Express Co for the death of seven black Orpington chicks during shipment to the Jamestown Exposition. Witnesses valued the birds at $2500 but the judge deemed 1000 sufficient to cover the loss.
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S. R. Artman
Lebanon
Marriage Mischief at Marion Ends in Quick Return
Squire Frank Jones officiated as a bridal couple from Marion tied the knot. Bride Mrs Sarah Hinkle a cook wore a calico wrapper with sleeves rolled while groom George A Young an insurance agent lingered after the ceremony. Bride returned at once to the kitchen.
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Squire Frank Jones
Marion
Sarah Hinkle
George A. Young
Strong
Chicago merchant Emil Krasnicka slain near South Bend
Emil F. Krasnicka a well to do Chicago merchant died on the operating table from wounds received at his country home near South Bend. An unknown assassin used a shotgun stolen from the victim. Albert Roubiek a farm laborer recently discharged from Krasnicka's employ is under arrest without bail.
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Emil F. Krasnicka
Chicago
South Bend
Albert Roubiek
Krasnicka
Indiana State Fairs Schedule This Year
The list of Indiana fairs issued shows about sixty events. Montpelier and Edinburg start July 22 and run to the first week in October. Bourbon and Bloomington fairs follow in August and September. The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis opens September 7 for five days.
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Indiana
Montpelier
Edinburg
Bourbon
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Raids Seal Gambling Halls at French Lick
Police acting on orders from Governor Hanly and Attorney General Bingham raided the Casino and other gambling hubs in French Lick. Plainclothes officers with civic leaders entered after threats to force entry. premises shut down with paraphernalia removed, but no crimes found on site.
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French Lick
Hanly
Bingham
Indianapolis
Corn outlook seems favorable across the state
Corn reports from across the state show cautious optimism with few farmers voicing major concerns. Despite some river-bottom land still flooded, many reports say crops are growing well, prospects are better than last year, and a banner crop is expected.
State Board Lowers Corporate Property Valuations
The State Board of Tax Commissioners announced valuations for corporate property this year. In most cases the board considered the recent financial slump and reduced taxes.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Long Clinches Democratic Nomination on 2088th Ballot
George W. Long of Nashville Brown county won the state senate nomination at Browns town on the 2088th ballot defeating Senator Carl E. Wood of Seymour and W. C. Shyder of Salem after a lengthy county primary.
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George W. Long
Nashville
Brown County
Brownstown
Carl E. Wood
Seymour
W. C. Shyder
Salem
Paris Fashion Hints Pattern Request
Fashion Editor in Indianapolis sends Paris pattern notes featuring several Ladies' and Misses' Dressing Sacks in various fabrics and sizes. Readers are instructed to send Paris Pattern No and their size, name and address with 10 cents.
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Century Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Paris
Sunflower Philosophy Verses From The Atchison Globe
A compilation of witty observations on women men and society from a Kansas paper. Jokes touch on wealth marriage independence show business dining family talk and social behavior with dated tone and a closing note about a letter never sent.
The Earliest Newspaper Claim Traced to Rome
The article discusses the Acta Diurna as the world’s earliest newspaper, noting evidence it existed by 691 B C and placing its origins in ancient Rome. It highlights the claim as part of a historical overview of news dissemination.
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Acta Diurna
The Simplon Pass Bridge Count and Summit Height
The road Napoleon built over the Simplon Pass includes 264 bridges and climbs to a summit of 6,560 feet, marking a remarkable feat of engineering for the era.
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Simplon Pass
Napoleon
The Resurrection Appearance and Thomas Belief
A Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus appearing to the disciples behind closed doors, the Holy Spirit's given power, and the challenge to belief without seeing. It notes Thomas absent at first, his doubt, and the second meeting confirming faith over sight.
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Jesson
Jesus
Thomas
Pipes and Bath Time Quip Sparks Mirth
A nurse scolds Tommy during a bath warning him to keep quiet in the water. Tom retorts about the pipes, reflecting a humorous, rural tone found in Lippincott's Magazine.
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Tommy
Lippincott’s Magazine
You Pay the Fiddler on Life’s Vaudeville Bill
A Pittsburg Post quip notes audiences should expect to pay the fiddler for life’s continuous performance as many violinists fill the stage. The wry line plays on expense and inevitability in daily existence.
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Pittsburg Post
This Carpet Can't Be Beaten Sign Impresses Couple
In Yonkers a couple discusses buying a new carpet after spotting one downtown with the sign This Carpet Can't Be Beaten. The exchange highlights a humorous shopping moment.
Difference Between Twice Ten And Twice Eleven
A clever arithmetic word play noting that twice ten equals twenty and twice eleven equals twenty two, illustrating a simple numeric distinction and the repeating phrase too.
Feline Fishers in Ancient Egypt on the Nile
Ancient Egypt used trained cats to fish on the Nile. Cats entered the water to seize fish while fishermen collected the catch.
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Nile
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims constitutional relief
A promotional notice asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It claims internal dosage, blood and mucous surface action, a $100 promise for cures, and urges testimonials and sales through local druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Turning a Tight Screw
A method to loosen a stubborn screw is described using pinchers to grip the blade just above the head. Press the screwdriver firmly and twist the blade with the pinchers. this combined action typically frees the screw immediately.
Heard in the Museum Ossified man seeks wife with arms
The ossified man recounts proposing to an armless woman and being accepted. A human pincushion questions the practicality of a wife without arms. The 0. M. offers a wry reply about control and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
No Satisfying Him Des Moines Belle Dialog
An exchange unfolds with a hard hearted belle and a man seeking hope as one party sighs and the other protests that only the least hope is being offered in this Des Moines Register excerpt.
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Des Moines Register
A Kentucky Case That Will Interest All Suffering Women
Mrs Della Meanes of Maysville Kentucky reports seven years of kidney pain bearing down hips dull headaches and dizzy spells with dropsy swelling feet and ankles. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills for a full cure after continuing use and notes the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Wooster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y
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Della Meanes
Front St
Maysville
Dean
Wooster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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