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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
The forecast predicts extreme heat for much of July with rising temperatures around July 20 followed by storms and blustery conditions. Heavier rain possible in grain belts, while some areas may see deluges and others drought. A cooler spell may arrive around July 24–27, potentially ending the hot wave after July 28.
The prolonged dry spell hurts late potatoes and pasture with blackberries needing rain. N Jordan, native of India, will speak at the M. E. church next Sunday morning and evening about the people and land of his country.
An observer notes a decline in barefoot boys, citing Indiana statistics that show year by year fewer children go without shoes. The piece recalls springs when boys shed footwear, enjoyed mud and straw hats, and dreamed of roaming as outlaws or circus owners, while predicting later generations would forego shoes until cold weather.
State Board of Health bulletin reports Indiana May deaths at 2694 this year versus 2892 in May 1907. May rate falls from 12.6 to 11.8 per 1000. April deaths total 2954 with a 13.2 per 1000 rate.
For sale 80 acre Wiles farm located 2 miles east of Oxley. For details contact E. F. Phillips about the farm or actress J. H. Wiles at 6008 Prairies Ave Chicago Illinois.
Fassett J. A. Cotton, state superintendent, issues a bulletin urging stronger institute programs with higher quality music education. He advocates active teacher participation, better preparation, and extended professional training for teachers to raise standards in high schools and districts.
An exchange notes that after next August pensioners will pay no postage on pension vouchers. An act requires pension agents to send each voucher for the recipient to fill and return in a penalty envelope. The November payments will reflect the change since August payments are already issued.
Reports marking the ninety second year of the American Bible Society show 82,316,323 copies issued overall with 1,895,491 copies issued last year. In the past year China alone received 491,280 copies of Scripture and related issues.
The article warns against overheating and sun stroke, noting recovery is rare after sun stroke. It describes heat exhaustion signs such as clammy pale skin rapid weak pulse and exhaustion, plus steps to cool a patient. For sun stroke it notes dry discolored skin very high fever 105 to 115 accompanied by stentorian breathing and unconsciousness with urgent cooling measures.
Indiana farmers reduced wheat plantings this year according to the State Bureau of Statistics with 2,058,015 acres sown versus 2,507,475 in 1907. Despite lower acreage, the crop is threshing well, and total Indiana wheat output reaches 34,574,726 bushels at an average yield of 14,458 bushels per acre. Posey County leads in acreage at 66,826 acres, followed by Gibson 50,628, Shelby 52,680, and Rush 53,607 with other counties ranging lower.
Prof. Haines told Tuesday that most country schools will run six month terms next year. The term will be two to four weeks shorter than this year, and trustees favor a September 21 start date once fixed.
The Prohibitionists met in Tipton and nominated A. B. Kirkpatrick of Kokomo for Congress. John L. Dean of Westfield was selected as presidential elector.
Community notices list visitors from Terre Haute and Indianapolis, family gatherings, picnics, and church activities. A new clearance sale at Stanley's store attracts local ladies with fresh season goods and up to date millinery. The Atlanta White Soxs are set to play next Sunday and former pitcher T. J. Newton travels to Richmond for play.
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