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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
A collage of odd notes and headlines from The Observer includes a claim of an odorless onion, musings on motherhood and pessimism, a joke about Paderewski’s wife paying for chickens, and a tragic Ohio scientist dying in Guatemala while studying flora, all in a light satirical tone.
A professor declares saving money is dangerous while others hint at protection from danger and changing language practices. The text notes references to meat men magnanimously acting and the King of Italy possibly claiming pride in the phrase our American cousin.
A Louisiana congressman read an original eight stanza poem in the House the other day and escaped unharmed as other members fled first.
Mme. Gonla declares she has found all the Matrimony she desires and should recall there are nicer brands than the type she has tried, suggesting a warning against settling for inferior matches.
A Longport New Jersey widower married his housekeeper to keep her in the family. He believed the act was novel and striking, though others may view it differently.
The Oklahoma Legislature passes a law prohibiting eavesdropping over the telephone. The measure is described as one of the blessings of living in the country removed from the people.
Suppressed excitement in agricultural circles grows from two starting facts. Lone Island farmers organize a potato trust and a California Chinese producer creates an odorless onion style issue.
The piece speculates on a rapid firing weapon as a possible aid to civilization while noting a dramatic limit after the first hour. It uses satirical tone to critique technological arms progress and potential futility.
A Pennsylvania boy recently recovered from typhoid fever now pursues poetry with zeal. The piece notes that some after-effects of the illness can be more troubling than the disease itself, shaping his new literary fixation.
The Mauretania is portrayed at night as resembling a city adrift on the ocean, with observers who have seen large communities at sea able to picture the liner’s grand silhouette and presence.
Von Badow states Germany has no wish to threaten England’s sea mastery. The London Times views the remark as a calculated bid to lure England into costly shipbuilding, potentially straining Britain’s resources.
The New York World notes increasing unknown burials each year. Washington Square, once the potter’s field, would fill quickly if laid out as a cemetery today with separate plots for the poor and unknown dead from decades past.
The Oil City Derrick notes nature is making gasoline from natural gas in the local oil field. Cold gas condenses and freezes in pipes, hindering production. Only 22 of 530 wells in Rockland township remained unaffected this month.
The hammer first appeared as a stone tied to a handle by thongs and served as tool and weapon. Early representations resemble modern hammers but lack the claw nail extractor. Regardless of order with the nail, the hammer predates it.
A hurricane near Spencer kills John Scott. Dearborn County tobacco notices warn farmers not to plant this year. Farmer Lb. Cheesman near Noblesville is dying after a catfish injury from Cicero Creek. Missing Oolitic man Joseph Kapshaun’s body found in a P. M. and B. quarry. murder suspected. Detroit to Indianapolis electric line expansion discussed as Indiana traction syndicate eyes takeover of Toledo and Indiana Railway to complete the link.
John Budika a 50 year old farmer near North Judson shot himself after two weeks of threatening letters. Neighbors allege he bore responsibility for his wife’s death, her suicide a month earlier by poisoning.
Frances Foxworthy Cooper, wife of Stephen Cooper, found guilty of manslaughter at Columbus. Jury verdict delivered in about twenty five minutes. sentence ranges from two to fourteen years in the Indianapolis Women’s Prison.
Alexandria considers forming a limited corporation to seize inside business and residence property via options at current value. The plan aims to raise a factory fund from one to twenty thousand dollars to locate new factories in the city.
A fragmented description notes Wilcoxen and associates planning a large land tract in Fayette County Indiana to establish a settlement and build a sawmill, moving the mill to the county and clearing timber for development. The text includes garbled phrases but centers on early ranching and industrial setup in Indiana.
Harry Wade reports Indiana lodge status shows 62 024 members as of December 31 1907 distributed across 488 active lodges. The financial statement lists 2 882 819 41 dollars on hand.
Police intervene as thieves strip the state house in Indianapolis. Chief Engineer Samuel C. Shutt reports weeks of systematic thefts on the building’s third floor. In one noon incident $15 to $20 worth of items vanished, including door hinges water hydrant faucets and nickel plated copper railing from third floor toilet rooms.
Landlord Miller of the Johnston Hotel in Logansport displayed a new electric sign reading Johnson Hotel. He explains the change from John ston Hotel to Johnson Hotel to honor the 13 letters in the first name. Travelers have avoided staying there due to superstition.
Temperance advocates filed a remonstrance in Calumet township opposing liquor traffic. With a majority of 57 votes, the action, if approved by the County Commissioners, would shutter 130 saloons in Gary Tolleston and nearby areas. Gary, dubbed Stiil City, hosts many saloons along its outskirts. The campaign unfolded quietly before brewers and saloon keepers realized the motion.
Two year old Inez Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Smith perished in a house fire two miles north of Unionville after refusing to leave thinking her siblings were only playing. Fire officials reported her death as a result of the blaze that consumed the residence.
The private bank of Malone and Son in Cayuga has closed by order of State Bank Examiner Camp after a $35,000 shortage was found. The examiner completed an investigation of the books.
Dr. John Harty receives letter from W A Williams stating Noble County West Lakes near Rome City are dying by the ton. Dr. Williams cites a foul odor and wells near the lakes giving farmers fear of disease, with an estimate of at least twenty tons floating along the shores. He urges immediate investigation as hundreds of fish die daily and conditions show little sign of improvement.
President Winthrop Elsworth Stone of Purdue University reports his wife has withdrawn from family life to pursue a mystic teaching imported from India. The board voted to keep Stone in office as his resignation was discussed. The couple has two sons and are heartbroken, with unclear whereabouts as Mrs Stone may be in Germany or Kabakon, a South Seas colony of sun worshipers founded by August Englehardt.
Plaited and plain models gain popularity this season. Skirts use thin serge linen Panama or khaki cloth, reflecting current Paris fashion clues.
Fashion Editor at the Century Building in Indianapolis advertises Paris Pattern No. seeking size and name address. The note lists multiple skirt and night gown designs with sizes from 7 to 36 and materials like flannel cambric lawn and jaconet.
A historical review from the Brooklyn Eagle notes that wheat market corners have faded as crops grew, boards stopped them, and profits mostly benefited producers who sold during bulges. It cites past corners from 1867, 1871, 1880, 1881, 1891, 1898 and the Leiter deal, detailing price swings and bank failures linked to the schemes.
A policeman tells Mr Gould erbilt his machine was going forty miles an hour. He responds that the officer should not apologize and urges John to comply with the fine and proceed with the officer.
Freeman Moss, sanitary officer from Evansville, reports discovering the so called Merry Widow bug described as the queerest insect ever seen in the state. The specimen is noted for immense wings and head protuberances.
Hartford City temperance forces won every ward and Montpelier in Blackford County, placing all four townships on the dry list and ending the long fight against saloons in the area.
In a quip from the Washington Star Meander ing Mike asks what a millionaire would do and Plodding Pete replies he would buy a golf outfit and walk for pleasure instead of necessity.
A Plain Dealer quotation notes the women of a local card club find the current era uninteresting as they discuss the difficulty of securing servants. The exchange reflects social concerns amid domestic work pressures and changing labor conditions.
A Sunday school lesson on John 16 4 15 explains the mission of the Holy Spirit as Comforter and guide. It notes Jesus' departure as expedient, the Spirit's coming to convict of sin righteousness and judgment, and how the Spirit will reveal truth and glorify Christ.
Expository notes discuss the Lord's departure, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and its roles as Reprover Guide Comforter Teacher Reminder and Revealer. It outlines the Spirit convicting world, guiding apostles, comforting church founders, and sustaining believers until the end.
A benevolent old man on a tram asks a mother if she has more children after her son’s chocolate stained face is revealed. She replies he is their only child, and the man exclaims with relief. The exchange captures quiet gratitude and shared humanity.
The text describes alum as essential in households for stopping bleeding and aiding toothache. It notes alum should be held in the mouth and not swallowed. It also mentions a cold-water wash with dissolved alum for mouth or tongue bleeding.
Mrs Jones Good questions why Mr Brown acts oddly. She jokes he is not training for a prize fight but simply getting in form to beat the carpets as Harper's Weekly notes.
A witty exchange from the New York Sun features Adam blaming the woman Eve suggesting a playful satire of blame and nature. Eve counters that even if not for her, the horse would bear the fault, highlighting humor about accountability and consequence.
An old feature extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a premier remedy for women's ills. It cites Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri describing twelve years of suffering, eleven doctors, and full recovery after following Pinkham's advice.
A Pittsburg Post quip quotes a sarcastic father praising physical culture. He jokes that if the exercise rod had straw at the far end, it would become a sweeping tool, highlighting the humor in early fitness talk and gendered notions of domestic labor.
A Detroit Tribune quip pairs a moralizing line about the gap between intention and result with a wittier reply from a demoralizer. The exchange underscores cautious optimism and skepticism in a brief satirical aside.
Stirrups were unknown to the ancients and first appeared in the fifth century. They were not in common use even by the twelfth century.
Franklin J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co states the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catar r not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice by notary Gleason dated December 8 18n1. Cure advertised as taken internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists with testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Old books develop brownish spots from bacteria that feed on starches. Damp conditions promote the spread of these tiny destroyers, risking further damage to precious pages and bindings.
A fragment from a 19th century courtly lyric shows a child asking for affection and a mother’s care as a father’s kiss is anticipated, illustrating domestic mood and social tone of the era.
Slogan promotes Red Cross Ball Blue detergent at leading grocers priced six cents.
Harpers Weekly sketches Washington mood with a quip about Carter's fragile status and a sharp jab about a quick personal loan, hinting at political tension and financial pressure in a brisk satirical tone.
The report notes that ninety six percent of coal is produced north of the equator, highlighting a geographic concentration in output and potential implications for global energy markets and trade patterns.
Vintage ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup cites relief for teething pain and wind colic in infants. Claims soften gums reduce inflammation and ease discomfort. Priced at 52 cents per bottle.
In the darkness fish continue their routine migrations and schooling patterns unchanged from daylight hours. Predators and prey maintain familiar ranges, guiding night-time underwater movements and interactions.
A reflection on personal growth and faith noting that true character endures beyond trends and critiques. It contrasts transient pursuits with enduring virtue and suggests religion should shape daily life, not just moments of hardship or celebration.
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