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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
The Observer from Rusavi lle notes famine drives many Turks to the United States and comments that the nation's assimilator must work harder. It also reports Quentin Roosevelt, age 11, is said to be in love, described as a remarkable boy if this is his first romance.
A New Jersey man in a trance is said to sing like Trilby and neighbors mount a frantic search for Svengali to rouse him.
A dealer states prices of provisions and meats will drop again. No details on timing or magnitude are provided.
The note states there will be no corner in apples this year and apples will be round as usual, easing public fears about market manipulation and price. authorities reassure consumers.
The Vertebrate Paleontologists of America at their convention urge action to save whales and green turtles, stressing conservation. They plead for measures to safeguard these species and their habitats.
A Pittsburg physician states the grip originated in China, countering years of public blame on Russia and challenging prevailing national narratives about the outbreak. The physician urges reconsideration of the assumed source and calls for further investigation.
The quotation notes a metaphorical measure of American agricultural output. It comments that after delivering such vast production, the hen cannot be expected to maintain freshness and palatability of all eggs. The line uses satire to reflect on wartime or economic strain on resources.
The remark suggests few would be judged insane for resisting the new gold coins despite critics' views. The dialogue hints at public skepticism toward the coin change and its reception among people.
Arkansas Senator Jeff Davis declares he will never take aid from Mammon. The remark implies a stance against accepting financial favors while criticizing opposing factions.
The Shah presents a new constitution to Persians while facing opposition to constitutional limits on royal power. Proponents push for reform and legal codification, but critics fear curbs on authority and potential upheaval.
A professor proclaims radium can keep a woman young for a century or more and suggests giving radium as a gift. The claim presents a sensational remedy and a luxury item framed as timeless beauty preservation.
A Pittsburg man endured seven years with a broken backbone while The New York American notes many men live long lives with no backbone at all, offering a wry comparison to resilience and upright posture.
A Connecticut statesman advocating death for grafting critics say would disrupt national population statistics, warning the policy could have far reaching demographic effects, as reported by the Washington Post.
The Christian Register notes that corporation lawyers, like others, are judged as good or bad based on the principles they adopt and the practices they apply in their work.
The Montgomery Advertiser observes that the rich endure different troubles and worries despite wealth. It suggests even millionaires experience vacations and concerns, reflecting on lifestyle stress amid affluence.
Investigation findings show bias in berth assignments with lightweight passengers placed in upper berths and heavies in lower berths when upper berths are used. It also discloses that Pullman porters receive 23 dollars a month from the company and rely on tips for the rest of their wages.
The United States Supreme Court upholds the act of consolidation with Allegheny making Pittsburg the sixth city by population. Boston remains larger, about fifty thousand people greater than the enlarged Pennsylvania city, which is claimed to total about five hundred fifty thousand.
The passage notes presidential ages at notable moments. It states Roosevelt is fifty and has served six years, while Washington began his fiftieth year before Yorktown, Jefferson was secretary of state at fifty, Jackson would fight the Seminoles, and Lincoln debated with Douglas. It adds Pierce Grant Garfield and Cleveland were inaugurated before turning fifty.
The article notes recurring hunting accident causes cited for generations. It lists “Didn’t know it was loaded” and “Pulled the gun muzzle toward him through a fence” as common errors and emphasizes that many lives could be saved if people avoided these mistakes.
A new Good Citizens' League plans to battle the saloons in Anderson. Urban diphtheria closures close Urbana and Wabash county schools. Civic Improvement Committee targets South Bend beauty. Indiana Oil at 99c after a 5 cent rise. Peru post office project gaines favor at $80,000. Bluffton anti-saloon group files remonstrances to close 15 saloons.
Morocco attorney M. E. Graves owned a flintlock rifle carried by his relatives in the Revolutionary War the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War. An Indian fired bullet is embedded in the stock.
Verne Wolfe fourteen from Oaktown had a large arm bone removed and replaced with a dog bone from a St Bernard. The operation succeeded and the boy had rheumatism.
A message from California reports the death of Emmet L Batman editor of Progressive Country Life based in Rockville. He had recently traveled to California seeking a health recovery.
The county will owe about 2.5 million dollars once the recently authorized bonds are sold. The county treasury has no funds to cover current expenses.
The 55 year old farmer near Walnut Corner Jay County cut his throat from ear to ear with a corn cutter. The act was witnessed by his young son who could not intervene.
William Berger conductor on Evansville street car lines and Edward J Schellhasse, ex employee in the company office, were arrested on charges of stealing nearly 200000 tickets valued at about 10000 from the firm.
Reports abroad claim Governor Hanly will seek Senate seat after term ends. Hanly states he is not a candidate for any office.
The Batesville defendant Andrew Mohr was found guilty on the indictment accusing him of attempting to kill Prosecutor Davis last July. The sentence ranges from two to fourteen years’ imprisonment.
The Home Telephone Company accepts a $1.35 rate instead of $1.50 after a dispute with Bloomington city officials. About 1,000 phones were ordered disconnected when the higher rate took effect on January 1.
Stephen Vire, 15, shot and killed Louis Turok during a struggle at a home where Turok aimed to kill his wife who lay ill at her mother's house. Turok was former South Bend Fire Department member. The boy was released from custody.
Mayor James Lucas says a traitor aided women in evading blue laws to prize card games. He claims he has a list of nearly all Hartford City female players and prize winners since the ban, allegedly furnished by a participant, and may present the evidence to the grand jury.
Shelbyville resident S. H. Morris arranges to receive 5,000 small mouth black bass from the government fisheries in Michigan. A second 5,000 will arrive in the fall for placement in the larger Shelby county streams.
Alonzo Bell of Morocco says he has slain eight gray wolves since January 8 using a repeating rifle. The latest wolf was sighted at Beaver Lake, running fast. he fired seven shots from 150 to 250 yards before bringing it down.
For several days three year old Morris Crail of Shelbyville suffered headaches until examination revealed a sprouted soup bean in his ear cavity pressing on the eardrum. Doctors removed the obstacle with difficulty.
Mrs John Harkins of Mishawaka had bread covering over her bread when the oven door opened flames burst out catching her clothing and hair. She leapt to a door and into a snowdrift to escape. She suffered terrible burns with scant clothing remaining.
A. L. Hickson of Sheridan Indiana was appointed to a $1200 teaching post in the Philippines. He wrote of heartache over leaving his fiancé Miss Chloe Sims of Sheridan. The Insular Bureau then appointed Miss Sims to a $1000 post in the Philippines so she may accompany him.
Mrs Olive Woolen of Franklin, wife of W N Woolen and daughter in law of the late Judge Thomas Woolen, patent owner of an invalids bed. After illness of the jurist the bed was conceived and she has attracted offers up to 80000 from Western capitalists, with more bids pending. She delays sale awaiting better terms or a manufacturing company deal.
The university offers meals at 10 cent dinner 4 cent breakfast 4 cent supper and 5 cent room with beds. It reports annual revenue over 200000 dollars and over 5000 students.
In Mineral City near Linton the town’s young women plan to register a complaint with the United States army if measures are not taken to prevent local men from enlisting. Last month twelve young men from the town joined the infantry.
The Indiana State Federation of Clubs plans to join a statewide drive against tuberculosis. Local chapters will organize screenings and educational events to raise awareness and support research.
Mrs. Rosa Lamphire of Columbus consulted two attorneys about her action for legal separation from Lorenzo Lamphire and two divorce suits were filed in Circuit Court.
Sunday school lesson from March 8 1908 centers on Jesus as the bread of life based on John 6 22 49 and related verses The text notes Jesus teaching about eternal life promising that those who come to him will never hunger or thirst and explains the true bread from heaven The material includes study prompts about the incident at Capernaum the manna comparison and the true bread's earthly and eternal significance
A 1907–08 farming summary from Coaldale and Warner Alberta records 349 acres with 197 spring wheat and 162 oats. Wheat 38 bushels per acre, oats 74. values approx 38 and 87 dollars per acre. Hay 50 tons at 13 60 per ton. potatoes 500 bushels at 60 cents. Notes include high wheat yield of 107 acres at 41 dollars per acre, oats 47 acres at 95 bpa sold for 50 cents.
An eminent foreign born singer attended a dinner where all women were mature except the nineteen year old daughter of his host. He focused on his food until conversation began and then paid a Latin compliment to the girl, calling her a flower among vegetables. She replied with modest humor about occupying first place at dinner.
Stella and Belle wagered cooks in a lively bridge session as Harper's Bazar notes a spirited contest. Names indicate a social era setting with playful bets over culinary tasks.
A brief exchange from Berliner Fliegerblätter features a wife dreaming of Ostend and her husband preferring her stay to dream of Ostend. The quip underscores longing and practical worry in a light tone.
Pittsburg Post reports Tired Tiffins is jailed for a winter-related case. The dialogue suggests a dramatic turn with exclamations of “No!” and “Yep.” The piece centers on a corrective or criminal proceeding within a clipped, period-voice frame.
Pittsburg Post recounts a woman reflecting on her father who immigrated from Europe in steerage thirty years ago and notes her own journey returning with 66 trunks and a duke, signaling dramatic family fortunes and transatlantic lines of ascent.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Active product claim promotes relief and refund option.
Chicago News touts Garfield Tea as the best safeguard against chronic ill health. It claims the tea promotes normal liver kidney stomach and bowel action, relieves constipation, and purifies the blood, implying better outcomes for patients and wealth for practitioners.
The Pittsburg Post features a doctor patient cartoon with a sleeping problem and a joke about counting sheep. An early breakfast tip promotes Mrs Austins pancake flour ready in a minute for quick meals.
One way tickets at special low rates on sale daily through March and April from all points on The North Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound. Daily tours in tourist sleeping cars via the Chinae Union Pacific North Western Line. Double berth only seven dollars through from Chicago. For full particulars write A Katchison Manager Y Tourist Dept 212 Clark St Chicago IL address nearest ticket agent.
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