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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
A reflective piece argues that humanity relentlessly rises after every fall, from prehistoric caves to mastering flight. It traces mythic parallels with Phaeton and Icarus and notes modern progress as nature grows smaller while man grows larger, pursuing ultimate achievement despite trials.
A collection of brief, humorous or pointed lines from several papers. Topics range from religious attendance and fashion to weather, railroads, and science. The snippets include comments on women’s roles, seating on buses, whiskey laws, and new fashion arrivals like Wing Edward hats.
A humorous reminiscence of college days when youths wooed coeds and wore hairdos like the Merry Widow. The speaker recalls bold nights, lost hearts, and now cannot approach seminary girls or up-to-date coeds without fear of losing their heads.
Washington social notes recount a Navy officer’s wife joking with President Roosevelt about Cuba during a White House dinner. A later reception included a jab about being “plain, ordinary citizens” as a guest asks if the host is Senate or House, while a Georgetown bachelor lawyer bristles at a mispronounced call for “madam” and corrects the servant.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals begins its summer term in Wytheville with key cases on the docket. The Norfolk poll tax case returns on a rehearing motion by Attorney General Anderson. Also listed is Judge J W G Blackstone of Accomac seeking mandamus to force Judge C W Robinson of Newport News to surrender his office after alleged improper removal.
A humorous exchange about credit accounts. A narrator boasts a sister has a beau and another sibling laments not liking hers. The punchline reveals they can “send him back” and get him changed using a store charge account.
A caustic political screed targets Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft and allied reformers. It rails at the publicity bill failure and accuses Republican leaders of bunco schemes masked as civil service reform. References Julius Caesar Burroughs and Julius Caesar Burroughs.
A Washington letter notes Secretary Taft’s Decoration Day remarks in New York stating General Grant drank in the army. Reactions vary among soldiers and commentators, with Taft defending the tribute as highlighting Grant’s character. The piece questions campaign strategy tied to Taft’s absence abroad.
Norfolk man Turnage reports a nightmare in which he found his 14 year old son Blaine Turnage dead at Diamond Springs near city lakes. He pleads police for thorough search after Blaine vanished Thursday afternoon while with companions during a day out.
The piece compares a wasteful housewife to a nation that wastes resources. It condemns careless use of timber, coal, and supplies, arguing that such wastefulness shows cheapness, inferiority, and a lack of judgment. It cites the Washington conservation congress as a reminder to curb folly.
Col. R N Woodrum as manager of Bent Mountain Apple and Cold Storage Co sells his interest to Ernest I Fishburn of Roanoke for 31000. He also sells the Solitude property near Norwich including the residence and eight acres for 12000 to J P Webster of this county.
Mr F H Chalmers president of the Farmers National Bank returned to Salem on Monday after weeks in Philadelphia and Atlantic City seeking health. Friends praise his return to work and his improved condition following treatment.
Friends in Salem and Roanoke urge Judge McDowell to appoint James P. McCauley as clerk of the United States District Court to succeed his father. The petition argues the young man is well qualified and would be a worthy successor.
Citizens push to test the artesian well capacity using an air lift arranged by Water Committee chair W B Dillard. He plans to report full results publicly as soon as available to settle doubts about the well’s value as a water source.
Two students from Washington and Lee University drowned in the North River two miles from Lexington after a boating outing Saturday afternoon. Despite days of searching, only a boat fragment and trousers were recovered as teams dragged the river from Saturday through Monday.
Former United States Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas dies at his Washington residence after a brief illness. A leading Democrat who chaired the Democratic National Committee, Jones backed Bryan in 1896 and 1900 and practiced law in Washington after leaving the Senate in 1908.
The Roanoke College commencement schedule features exercises in the Tabernacle with a faculty reception in the library at 4 p m on Wednesday. Rev Edwin H Delk will preach the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday morning and Rev Charles Steck will deliver the Y M C A address at 8 15 p m. A large choir will provide special music. Field day on Monday morning at 10 o clock on the athletic grounds with an oratory medal contest at 8 15 p m. Tuesday includes addresses by Rev E L Folk and Rev C R W Kegley at 10 30 a m for the alumni association and James H Canfield will give the annual oration at 8 15 p m before literary societies. Promenade concerts and Holroyd orchestra music accompany both Monday and Tuesday nights. Wednesday begins at 10 p m with six graduate addresses followed by degree conferrals.
A letter from Wheeler J. Thomas thanks friends for kind assistance during a house fire and expresses deep appreciation for offers of help.
Chicago June 1 Water intoxication from excessive water use was cited as dangerous as alcohol abuse by Dr. L. D. Mason of the American society. Dr. Magen of Brooklyn warned that patent medicines and other stimulants fuel intoxication, noting aquamania and habitual use of tea, coffee, cigars, and even sanitariums as contributing factors.
A Youths Companion piece contrasts American travelers in Europe who overtip with those who resist tipping. It recounts two anecdotes a Paris waiter recalling a 1000 franc tip and an American in London who refuses to tip the washbasin as the sign requests, highlighting cultural friction over gratuities.
An ode to the industrious resident who earns an honest living and advocates for progress. The passage praises the man who welcomes visitors, defends the town, and challenges chronic critics, describing him as a cornerstone of the community.
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