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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented notice from The Observe reflects local musings on work pace and civic ambition. It includes whimsical remarks about doctors dentists and a light reflection on gender roles and societal expectations in a small town context.
A tale of romance centers on a poverty-stricken nobleman and a plutocratic heiress whose wealth tests traditional notions of love. Their social gap sparks intrigue as they weigh duty against desire and public glare.
A young woman pursues a romance despite her mother's disapproval illustrating the clash of generations. The piece centers on family dynamics and social expectations surrounding courtship.
A woman shows interest not in her husband's income but in what he acquires, suggesting material gains matter more than salary. The remark highlights priorities in a marriage context and reflects attitudes toward wealth and possessions.
A historical note recalls that not only Bluebeard's wives suffer for unsuitable partners as women across eras face dire outcomes due to unworthy men.
A thought on longevity through peanuts and sour milk contrasts with a girl preferring romance novels over real life. Mr. Rockefeler is moved to write an autobiography while noting Miss Tarbell omitted key facts.
The Timpson Texas mayor draws a salary of one dollar a year highlighting strict fiscal limits. The column muses on the improbable view of a lunar shadow transit and jokes about a Chinese history set of 432 versus 642 volumes as a playful aside.
In a Pittsburg Press quip a cartoon caption ponders why a man would wear suspenders with a belt. The joke contrasts fashion logic with practical wardrobe choices.
A Frenchman has designed a padded Buil to protect a falling aviator from harm. The device could make the sport tame enough to attract cautious participants and mollify critics.
A magazine offered President Roosevelt one dollar per word for his literary work while no farmer would hire him at one dollar seventy five cents per day in the hayfield. The item notes even a president’s versatility may go unappreciated.
It is probable that in 1912 an entire day will be set apart for the cheering, and in 1916 it may be necessary for each convention to devote a week at least to the purpose of beating all previous records. We are a great people and we do some wonderful things.
Contracts for furnishing single and double teams to Boston were awarded to a woman in open competition. Her bids were the lowest by far and she proved capable of fulfilling obligations, while men’s uniform bids aroused suspicions of price fixing.
The article argues that while men may be physically stronger, women fare better in exposed conditions due to clothing use. It claims men would die of draughts and cold on a clothesless island, whereas women would suffer little, attributing the difference to clothing, vitality, and character rather than muscle.
A farmer who shot at a balloon near a railroad era balloonist narrowly escaped death. The judge sentenced the offender to set an example as aerial navigation becomes common to protect aviation workers and their risks.
H J Heinz famed for fifty seven varieties contributes 25000 to Winona Assembly to build a Sunday School auditorium. Wabash College anticipates record fall attendance when classes begin September 15. Shoals experiences minor earthquake shocks with no damage reported.
Three year old Harry Wallace, son of George Wallace, was burned to death in a Sidney barn fire caused by matches.
Huntington banks warn the public about lead counterfeit dollars and examples of fake silver dollars found in large quantities nearby, urging vigilance among customers and merchants.
The seventh annual convention of the Indiana Rural Letter Carriers Association is under way in Marion this week, bringing together postal workers, delegates, and officials for meetings and events.
John H. Grube of Indianapolis left his bed to get water in the kitchen but tripped at the top of the stairs and fell to instant death at his residence.
Eldon Virgil Lewis, 19, of Hazelton, called for help from his younger brother who swam to aid him and drowned attempting to drag him to safety.
The three year old daughter of Robert Wiand of Marion was burned to death when her clothing caught fire while she played near a bonfire.
Plans for a cooperative community centered on Homecroft financed by N Q Nelson of St. Louis have collapsed at Dunblin in Wayne County.
Henry Lamb aged 69, a Civil War veteran, died while driving with his son Nelson near Wabash after being seized by a sudden sneezing fit. No aid could reach him in time.
Walter Hawkins 6 died instantly from an accidental gunshot fired by his 10 year old sister Jessie Hawkins during a play at a relative’s Anderson home. The incident occurred in the family residence and authorities began a routine inquiry into the tragedy.
Henry Stuckman aged 36 fatally shot his wife Lizzie 33 during a quarrel at their Indianapolis home and then killed himself, authorities said. The couple leaves behind no known witnesses.
Missouri Governor Folk returned one hundred dollars to A. E. Ward treasurer of the Sullivan Chautauqua after discovering he was overpaid during settlement. The reimbursement closes the minor financial error in the treasurer’s accounts.
The Lake County Times of Hammond Indiana announces endorsement of Taft and his platform marking a shift from its prior independent stance. The announcement signals the newspaper's political alignment during the election cycle.
The Globe Realty Company of Crawfordsville sold the Pleasant View summer resort and the Gar land Dells Mineral Springs known as The Shades of Death to a syndicate planning to develop it as a premier Middle West resort.
A factory fund in excess of 100000 has been raised in Muncie through the efforts of Thomas F. Hart a capitalist and manufacturer. The project has received little public fanfare but the substantial sum is now in place to support local manufacturing endeavors.
Thomas Hisgen Jr. was badly wounded near Petersburg after his father-in-law, hunting squirrels, mistook his tan shoe for a squirrel and fired. The shooting occurred in a brush area during the hunt.
Charlie Lindy a ranchman from near Los Angeles traveled to Petersburg to marry Miss Mattie Patterson. Patterson is the second of twelve sisters, most of whom have married in recent years.
A farmer named Frank Wolf, 45, died when a Chicago flyer struck his horse team on the Michigan Central railroad near Lake Station. The same family had lost his father and mother a year earlier at Hobart in a Lake Shore train incident.
Prof. Cyrus W. Hodgin long head of Earlham College history department and author of many historical works is in a critical state of health and not expected to recover.
Terre Haute contends it has 70 000 residents and seeks recognition as a major city though the population figure crosses the Wabash River to meet that status.
A large oil well was drilled east of Oakland City last week. Speculators have quickly acquired surrounding territory as oil prospecting expands.
Silas Gougal age 79, delirious from cocaine use to ease pain, leapt from a window at Wabash during a tooth extraction and died from his injuries.
The disappearance of Ella Saunders age 16 from Anderson and a blood stained garter found on White River banks lead authorities to pursue a theory that she was killed and thrown into the stream.
After a decade long conflict the Vincennes Light and Power Company that supplied artificial gas for the city concedes to the Black Hawk Light Heat and Power Company which furnishes natural gas and now holds full control of the field.
Instructed by the State Board of Health the Kokomo Board of Health poured oil into Wildcat and Prairie creeks to kill mosquitoes. The fire department flushed the city sewer system and a gravel pump will flush the creeks as Kokomo battles a typhoid fever outbreak.
Farm fire near Hillsburg causes about 15000 dollars in losses to Curt Goff. Indications point to an incendiary origin. The barn, a large and modern Clinton county structure, housed three valuable horses including Doc Reynolds worth 5000 and Lew Jim valued at 3000.
Walter S. Ratliff estimates the current drought will cost Wayne County farmers between 20000 and 25000 dollars. About one quarter of the total corn crop suffers irreparable damage while the rest of the loss comes from destroyed meadows and pastures.
Earl Stitt, 19, of Howard county, penned a Black Hand letter and attempted a get rich quick scheme on his uncle Edward Nail near Columbus. Stitt is jailed in Bartholomew county. Nail, alarmed, sought forty one neighbors and demanded $500 from each under threat of death.
Citizens of Miller Indiana discuss impeaching their town board over alleged incompetence and retirement, alleging a street railway franchise without build deadlines, water works without supply provisions, and an electric light contract that bans oil lamps for street lighting.
Northern Indiana farmers were duped by two Chicago men selling so called electric belts. Buyers wore them and suffered burning pain, later found to contain only cayenne pepper. Belts ranged from one to five dollars, criminals profited from the scam.
Brookville celebrated its 100th anniversary last week with a large townwide event. The community marked its status as the fourth settlement in Indiana, reflecting on its early origins and local heritage.
A microbe expert warns death lurks in the telephone while a Houston Post anecdote recalls profanity and midnight calls. The piece reflects concerns about phones and language from a late night incident.
A page of Paris fashion hints detailing several Misses garments. Includes five-gored skirts with side closures and back plaits, one-piece box plaited skirts, semi princess Gibson style dresses, stitched plaits for evening wear, and seven-gored ripple skirts. Sizes range from 13 to 17 years.
A terse notice from the Fashion Editor of 400 Century Building Indianapolis invites responses for a Paris pattern No and asks addressee to enclose ten cents. The brief mentions embroidery border designs and silk wash file center outlines in sizes 18x18 and 22x22 inches.
Wilkins worries aloud as his family leaves for a month or so and he grieves in solitude. Friends tease that he will be having a big time, while he searches for distraction in shows and outings, only to return home to empty rooms and memories of loved ones. The piece, from the Chicago Tribune, portrays his quiet longing and the community’s knowing winks.
In Eden Park Cincinnati the judge and laborer shared a brief ride. Judge Longworth quipped about Ireland and judges, the laborer replying with a witty retort about becoming a judge in Ireland. The exchange reflects caustic social humor from Cir cle.
A witty note from the Columbus Journal questions why a postman never stops when a check is expected yet always delivers a bill. The quip reflects common frustration with erratic mail delivery and payment reminders.
A devotional summary traces David’s anointing by Judah’s leaders at Hebron, his preparations for a broader rule, and the path to unifying Israel. It notes his prior anointing by Samuel, his alliances with Jabesh Gilead, and the shift from Judah’s rule toward a united kingdom.
In a Detroit Tribune exchange the author explains a play’s third act where the hero becomes morose and tramples ties of friendship but the would be star objects saying the line is too suggestive and won’t perform it.
A terse exchange inside a bar ends with the boss warning against serving a man who appears sober yet hints at a respectable family background. The dialogue underscores tensions between patrons and staff over drink service.
A quoted verse from the Detroit Tribune notes that love must wait until the man behind the game can pay the freight, implying financial barriers affect romantic pursuit.
The article notes that certain wild Caucasus tribes begin teaching self defense from infancy, guiding even toddlers in the use of the dagger. The depiction emphasizes the severity and early initiation into violent skills within these communities.
Worthem Weight in Gold presents Pettit's Eye Salve as a tonic for eye strain weak and watery eyes. Distributed by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
Reports describe Parsees exposing dead bodies to scavenging birds as part of their funerary practice.
A brochure advertises a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease powder from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The product claims to ease tired sweating hot swollen feet and to help fit shoes. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores and marketed as a corn and bunion remedy.
A four row corn scorer slips kernels while leaving them on the cob. The handy nickel plated gadget speeds eating with three strokes per ear and reduces hulls between the teeth. It costs a quarter and is sold at department stores.
A careless tourist tossed a cigarette stub into dry brush and flames quickly spread through trees. A bystander quotes a proverb about a foolhardy smoker while standing in a pond, removing hot ashes from his panama hat.
A Virginia mother credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health and enabling successful nursing. She notes her baby’s improvement after starting the cereal, despite initial doubts from a doctor. The advertisement invites readers to send in similar letters and mentions Postum Co. promotional material.
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