Christmas brawl ends with arrests and fines
Local readers report a Christmas melee in Petanthet Ville where eight men fought and five others were knocked down. Edward and John Phalen involved. a tobacco purchase sparked the trouble. Justice William Bauer issued warrants for John Phalen and Edward Phalen was fined along with costs totaling 876.42.
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Fsat
Bidney
Petanthet Ville
Edward
John Kalen
Hans Frac Lima
John
Barney Benning
John Mulligan
Mulligan
Davy Crockett
Congress
William Bauer
John Phalen
Edward Phalen
Oficer
Justice Baker
Pacape
Christu
Baker
Costa
James Phalen
Lima Death Rate Appears Low in November Report
Lima Health Officer reports November population 15 087 with 12 deaths yielding a rate of 2.68 per 1 000, including 4 diphtheria and 3 pneumonia deaths, plus single deaths from cancer heart disease and other causes. State figures show diverse rates across cities and a diphtheria toll statewide. December foresees many grip cases.
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Lima
State Board of Health
Ada’e
Akron
Cincinti
Crideraville
Delphos
Piqua
Sidney
Toledo
Caledonia
Cincinnati
Jima
Doctor Piggery Misnamed. Dubious Cure Quip Sparks Outcry
A fragment from a Pittsburg Chronicle and New York Sun item shows a joke about Dr Piggery of Chicago. Dialogue features misaddressing him as doctor and a ghoulish remark about a husband wounded and to be brought home on a shutter. The piece hints at gossip and sensational tone.
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Pittsburg Chronicle
New York Sun
Labor unions and organizing drives spread across cities
The piece reports rising activity among unions and federations led by J.G. Wynant in Greenville and Ohio, with new locals forming for Painters and Retail Clerks, plus broader textile wage disputes in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Union meetings shift and new quarters open as committees prepare for upcoming elections and admissions.
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J.G. Wynant
Aimer
Federation of Labor
Greenville
John van Bwerengin
Thin City
Ae Marriet
Brotherhood
Carpentera and Joiners
Theerft
Wynant
Retail Clerk's Protective Association
Haw
Ohio
Indor Commission
England
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Federal Labor Union
Kinusa Hall
Tin Medorsl Union
Rail clerks seek Saturday office closings at 2 pm
Among the rails at Columbia clerks and shippers petitioned the local freight agents to close offices at 2 pm on Saturdays. U S mileage rose to 172100 with 185?3 decrease. Governor McKinley urged railroad men to be heard before a Railroad Commissioner is appointed. Pennsylvania line manager McCrea orders vacancies filled by promotion aligning with other roads.
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Columbia
McKinley
Toledo
McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
Gis
Change of Police Boats Allocation in January
Fore the month of January the policemen will be assigned to the following boats Day force Patton north of Wayne street Baker Wayne to the river divetion south of river Night force Hatter oul Roney north of Wayne street Miller Wayne to High Lehman High to Market Jackson Market to river Croy and Kennedy south of river.
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Patton
Wayne Street
Baker Wayne
Divetion
Hatter Oul Roney
Miller
Wayne
Lehman
Jackson
Croy and Kennedy
Fragmented early 20th century dialogue in Heral d-Mrs. Hicks column
In a fragmented excerpt from the New York Herald section featuring Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Dix, a humorous exchange suggests a misinterpretation about mutual admiration society membership. The terse dialogue hints at social gossip within a domestic or social column.
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New York
Hernald
Money lenders offer low rate loans in Sims and Allen county
A notice by KL Gunn promises abundant money at very low interest through eastern investors for borrowers in Sims and Allen County. It urges city residents to call at Opera House Block, Laima Ohio. The second item notes McDonald field producers boosting fortunes with nitro glycerine drilling, reporting 45,000 barrels production after 49 shots, though gains seen as temporary by oilmen.
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Fsat
Sims
Allen County
McDonald Field
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Temple Meeting
A district temple gathering at Columbus Grove on Wednesday and Thursday drew delegates Laura Armur and Elins naher from Lima Lodge 1.C. G. T. along with Clay Kitinger and Bow Brigg of Good Intent. The visit was well received and the meeting regarded as successful.
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Columbus Grove
Laura Armur
Elins Naher
Lima Lodge
Clay Kitinger
Bow Brigg
When Baby Was Sick We Gave Castoria
A nostalgic verse traces Castoria as a trusted remedy through stages of childhood from infancy to motherhood. The poem emphasizes the product’s role in care across generations.
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Castoria
Castoris
Shawnee Oil Co Drills 25 Barrel Well on Grider Farm
Shawnee Oil Co drilled a 25 barrel well on the J. K. Grider farm about 24 miles west of Crideraville. The company previously drilled on the Wm. Bowshkrer farm, but that well was dry.
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J. K. Grider
Crideraville
Shawnee Oil Co
Wm. Bowshkrer
Dangerous nitroglycerine myths and dangers from Bradford oilmen
An oil producer from Bradford, Pa, warns a group about nitroglycerine headaches and the hazards of handling the explosive used in oilfield work. The account describes how small shocks or fire can trigger detonation, the risks to workers, and an anecdote about a blacksmith whose nitro wagon leak nearly blew apart a shop, prompting a cautionary sign.
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Bradford Fa
Central Park
Blackarmoth
Nitro glycerine wagon incident in Mtanville oil fields
A glycerine manufacturer in the Mtanville oil fields kicked a flagstone near a hotel. An explosion snapped like a cap, lifting the van about a foot and tearing the man’s shoe as glycerine traces ignited. He stood safe on terra firma, hearing the blast.
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Mtanville
Terra Firma
New York
Presa
Tales of Two Bills and a Honest Return on Tanner Street
A South Tanner street man Joseph Potter tried to give his wife a five dollar note on the ironing board. she burned the bill with scraps. Later a North Jackson street woman lost twenty dollars, then recovered it when a grocery boy found it and returned it, earning a reward.
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Josph Potter
South Tanner Street
Christi
G. A. McAninch
North Jackson Street
Harper
Stump’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotes itself as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever ropem fever rorea tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or a refund. Sold by Malville Bros at 25 cents per home.
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Malville Bros
For Rent Farm near Gomer in Allen county 240 acres
For Rent a farm of 240 acres in Allen county near Gomer offering crops in all seasons. Buildings are good, there is an orchard and ample water. Inquire of Mrs RK A Roberts at corner North and Tanner streets, city.
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Williams
Gomer
farnish-Allen County
Mra
RK. A
Roberts
Cor
North
Kabo Corset Claims Breakage Free Upfront Promise
Advertisement from Harley's Drug Store promoting Kabo corsets by Comsat Co. Chicago and New York. It touts a claim that Kabo neither breaks nor kinks and offers a full money back guarantee if unsatisfied after wearing a brief period. A primer on Corsets is available at the store.
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Samuel Pitcher
Portrait gift to Brice Club displayed at Lamberton’s
Yoder has sent a fine portrait of himself as a gift to the Brice Club. It is displayed in the window of Lamberton's grocery on the east side of the Square and will be hung in the club rooms. The Cunard steamship line employs 11.
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Yoder
Brice Club
Mindow
Lamberton’s Grocery
History of Dolls and Civilisation's Progress
The article traces the doll's role from ancient burial rites to modern fashion influence. It notes Germanic origins, early persecution, and how French modistes propelled dolls into high fashion. It cites dolls reflecting child development ideas and mentions a German view on character formation through play. The piece ends with a brief note on Chinese trade unions and bankers' influence in Beijing and Tianjin.
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George Knot
Maggie Pulliver
Taalttix
Nuramburg
Venus
Germany
Boston ‘Transcript
Fairfax exploits of Washington in old Fairfax court book
A reflective piece on George Washington and Fairfax county Virginia noting the county’s fame and wealth, and recounting an old 909 page Fairfax court record book once kept by Lord Fairfax. The narrator muses on hero worship and historical curiosities from a distant court era.
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Fairfax County
Old Dominion
George Washington
Ujud
Pinchbeck
Washington
Lord Fairfax
George Washington’s Tax Battle Revealed in 1756 63 Records
A Kansas City Times excerpt notes George Washington repeatedly faced tax collection actions from 1756 to 1763. Despite enduring sheriff visits and court prompts, Washington finally paid his taxes, though the process wore on officials and exposed local tax practices of the era.
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Daniel McCarthy
Joly
Karon
George Washington
George
Washington
Kansas City
Fragmented tribute poem ends with Atlanta Constitution mention
The text reads as a fragmented poem lamenting lost love and beauty, with scattered phrases about Brunswick, beauty, tides, marshes, and a longing for a master’s music. It ends by citing Frank & Staunton in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Wille
Frank &. Staunton
Atlanta Constitution
Nonconformists and the Restoration Clergy Ejections
The term nonconformist covers churches not conforming to the English establishment. It refers to clergy who refused to subscribe to the Book of Common Prayer after the Restoration, leading to ejection on St Bartholomew's Day 1002. Elizabethan and Charles II acts forced use of the book and assent, while William and Mary granted true toleration. Jones II offered temporary relief.
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England
Charles T
Jones II
William and
Mary
Vainkes Rilads
Thief Stuffs Cigar Tips, Plans Use In Pipe Smoking
A downtown buffet attendant grabbed a nickel cigar cutter from a display, emptied its contents into a bag, and joked about using the tips as pipe tobacco. He notes the mix of good and bad cigar ends spoils sales and imagines a cutter that separates tips by quality. Source quote from the New York Times.
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New York Times
Bees as messengers would they work like pigeons
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes astonishing pigeon records in Europe and asks if bees could serve as war-time messengers. It describes bees released from a bag two to three miles from the hive quickly returning home, with active bees covering seven miles per hour on a twenty to twenty five minute trip.
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War Departments
Pittsburg
Monstrous Parlor Scene Cited In Siftings Satire
In Texas Siftings a quarrel over a perceived monstrosity in the parlor unfolds. Papa notes a two headed image on one pair of shoulders while Maud challenges the term, sparking a sly linguistic exchange.
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Papa
Maud
Texas
Eagles trained to catch geese near Wilbur Oregon
A Wilbur Oregon sportsman allegedly trains two eagles to catch geese and weights their bodies to prevent flight after capture. He reportedly follows on horseback to retrieve geese from the eagles’ claws, with a record of four geese caught at once. Exchange notes compare broom production pre 1879 and later efficiency gains with machinery.
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Wilbur
Jie
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