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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
5
Mrs Lucy A Clark of Bingham was seated as a regular delegate after C E Lanne of Provo City failed to attend. Clark, daughter of a Mormon pioneer and noted suffragist, became the convention’s first woman to vote.
Adjutant General Cole comments on Congress passage of the militia bill and notes improvements in the state National Guard under Governor McLean. He credits steady leadership and diplomacy for modernization, with the O. N. G. ready to defend the federal government and maintain state authority. The article recalls key moments in the legislative transformation and highlights the shift away from politics toward a disciplined militia. Edward Segar discusses the new state pauper law, its administration, and early cost estimates, noting about 3,000 state paupers remain in care and towns reimbursed by the state for dependent poor.
A witty description of a new suit featuring a side-pleated flounce skirt and a circular headband trim. The jacket is cut away with a vest of embroidered white cloth and small fancy buttons. Embroidery and battens decorate the lower sleeve edge with a military braid matching the cloth trim.
A dense jumble of local observations and odd anecdotes covers town governance, selectmen politics, and charitable oddities. It notes that experienced town leaders understand financial benefits of law enforcement, with quips about new boards and enduring incumbents, plus vignettes about boats, grave requests, and a stray editorial whimsy.
Realty transfers include Quit Claim deeds for properties on Water Street New Haven and Clover Street. mortgage transfers total 94 000 dollars with Park Street and Kaventh Row mentions. Building permits list Roger Turtle framing a dwelling on Linden Street near Livingston and a front alteration for 786 Chapel Street costing about 1600 dollars.
Building Inspector Austin issues a permit to Roger W. Turely of 19h Lawrence Street to erect a two family frame dwelling on the north side of Linden Street near Livingston. Project cost set at 6590 dollars with carpentry by GL Redgew JA Warner handling masonry.
Indiana reports rabies epidemic since last November with Chicago area cases. The Tribune urges rapid dog vaccination and prompt medical care for any bite, warning wounds must not be neglected and stressing responsible pet ownership to protect neighbors and towns.
A clothier advertised one dollar bills at a steep discount, luring customers with promises of quick riches. The display drew curious crowds but buyers soon proved hesitant, buying only two bills as concerns over counterfeits and value spiked.
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