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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
6
A satirical tale recounts Professor Schlitzer’s experiments with a herring in fresh water, its surprising resilience, and eventual drowning after neglecting to water it. The anecdote, recounted through Harper's Weekly and Norman Duncan, mingles science parody with travelogue prose.
A Turkish soldier returns from Hebron with a young camel he praises for its virtues and docile nature. The narrative describes the beast as worthy and of distinguished promise, highlighting its clean limbs and steady stride.
At London Empire Music Hall an American audience questioned a human encyclopedia who boasted vast facts from Earth’s distance to bones counted. A speaker asked about July 4 1776, prompting a sharp reply that the event was an infamous outrage.
The Persians are described as intelligent adaptable and sociable. They are sensitive to neighbors opinions especially about intellect. They value tradition but imitate readily and rarely seek moral duty over self interest. They are unreliable to Western views yet see deeply on certain issues.
J. T. Lincoln in Atlantic argues poverty and luxury are twin societal diseases in the United States. He asserts socialists offer an ineffectual cure and that poverty spreads via immigration while wealth can be built on untapped land and undeveloped acres across the Union.
Patience recalls a peaceful country visit while Patrice explains the auntie's parrot died and a photograph was out of order, framing a quiet moment of family life.
Representatives promoting a Sheridan to Carmel traction line via Westfield have been in town selling stock. They report Westfield and Carmel subscriptions fulfilled, Sheridan pledges at noon Thursday totaling $1,700 with about $4,000 still needed. They say $10,000 capital must be shown to incorporate, after which the plan will proceed.
Miss Anna Perry visited Tipton with social calls and fashion note on undergarments. Several families hosted guests including Briggs Co and Rev Eber Teter while Clayton Cox and Andrew Weaver visited country homes. Funeral attendance noted for Perry Nichols at Little Eagle. Missionary society met at Mrs Northam’s home. Rev Eber Teter left for southern states on missionary duties.
GB Landis campaign events in Noblesville drew strong Republican backing for their Ninth district congressman. The Noblesville opera house was filled with hundreds turned away as a two hour speech praised Republican policies and Jim Watson. Local residents and visiting families attended services and gatherings around the Hamilton County area.
Mrs. Cora B. Miller of Sheridan Indiana testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her weak back fatigue and nervous weariness after disordered kidneys. She says one box cured her and recommends the product, noting price fifty cents and Foster Millburn Co. as US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Malinda E. Owen appointed Administratrix by Hamilton County Circuit Court Indiana for the estate of William H. E. Owen deceased. The estate is believed solvent. C. W. Griffin attorney for Administratrix. October 22, 1908.
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