Political notices and ads from Ohio newspaper 1902
A montage of political commentary and ads. The piece critiques Roosevelt era politics in Athens and Ohio, notes petitions for municipal action, and mentions Kingston county Republicans. It includes a Toledo business ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with a sworn affidavit by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. confirming a warranty of one hundred dollars for catarrh cures.
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Ross County
Portsmouth
Athens County
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Aa. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Ben Bolt author Dr Thomas Duno English dies in Newark
Dr Thomas Duno English, famed writer of Ben Bolt, died at his home in Newark New Jersey. He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1839, later practicing law and pursuing journalism in New York. He served in New Jersey politics including a 1863-64 state legislature term and two congressionally as a New Jersey representative.
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Newark
New Jessy
Thomas Duno English
English
Ben Bolt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Catrle
Heink
New Jersey
Wedding Rituals and Sacred Bath in Indian Customs
A historical note describes marriages beginning in hot months with a groom choosing an auspicious day. The prewedding journey includes a pilgrimage to the Ganges at Benares to cleanse sins, sometimes halted by the bride’s father if spiritual concerns arise, followed by the return to prepare the bride’s gold badge worn by married women.
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Tessure
Ganges
Benares
Wonmun
Unusual Theatre Incident and Miscellany from a Past Era
A Valencia theatre performance once featured spectators helping the cast, culminating in Miralles losing a gold watch to a pickpocket who was then mistaken for part of the act. The crowd applauded the apparent fooling as the thief escaped. The tale sits among other antiquated vignettes and notes on Apollyon, a blind priest, and early uses of leaves as writing material.
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Lapaolisse
Valencia
Miralles
Fragmented quips from mid century column samples
A collection of humorous quips and stray remarks from early press items. The lines feature odd exchanges about an ornate umbrella handle, health of an editor, and a mix of aphorisms and social observations from various papers.
Silk Cotton Tree and Tsetse Fly Threats Reported
The Nassau and Bahama Islands host a remarkable silk cotton tree planted over 200 years ago by John Aller with buttress roots and twisting limbs. A second story notes the tsetse fly spreading north in Africa, threatening cattle horses and humans, with fatal bites to livestock and serious illness for people in infested regions.
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South America
Nassau
Ballumr Islands
John Aller
Sila
New Providence
Africa
South Africa
Bantera
Espland Marital Superstitions and Icelandic Bridal Test
The piece describes Espland superstition urging hot water on doorsteps after marriages to encourage further unions. It notes Icelandic custom where a bride must cook dinner for guests to prove parental training and benefit her family. It also covers a Norwegian coast danger from a sand dune causing compass irregularities and shipwrecks. It mentions Lavoisier’s execution under Robespierre and a curious turtle egg fact with a recurring dimple on each egg.
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Espland
Saya 2Elome
Iceland
Snub Gossip at Mrs. Chic's Reception
In Brooklyn Life humor, Clarice and Clarence discuss avoiding attention at a social event. Clarice notes the other guest did not notice her intentional lack of notice, highlighting social awkwardness and witty dialogue.
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Clarice
Katharine
Maddening Printer Confuses Congregation During Fundraiser
A garbled newspaper note quotes a clergyman asserting the pulpit bears no responsibility for a printing error amid a Sunday school concert. The event aims to benefit the arch fund, not the arch end, causing confusion about the fundraiser’s purpose.
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Arch Fund
Arch Fend
Fragmented quotes from Cleveland Plain Dealer appear in a stray column
A disjointed set of quotes describes family relationships and a girl asking for affection. The passage includes a resentful man asking about promised kinship and a girl requesting a kiss on a bald spot, with a line about an aunt. The text resembles a clipped newswire or column excerpt with no clear event.
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Ife
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Mentuens Hesserger and Herald
Pourliamad
THE
Fred W. Bush
Roosevelt
Royate
Athens
State Normal School
Ohio University
Ellen Stone
Ale
Aegis Iaturn
Olio
Alise Roosevelt
Atheny
Congress
United States
Ouse
Hanry
William
Athéng
Kruger
H.C. van Voorhis
Muskingum County
van Voorhis
Jessie Graham
Selby
Srael M. Foster
Atitens, Ohio
Dr. McClellan
Scientific Columbus Specialist
Hotel Berry
McClellan
Ceret
ST. Columsus
Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Apollyon
St. Francis Xavier’s
Ayia
Indies
Ree
Father Stadelman
New York Times
India
Ceylon
Jawleigh
John Anderson Jawleigh
Baltimore News
Philadelphia Record
Atchison
Norway
Jaxtern
Lavdster
Lavoisier
France
Robespierre
Sam Summer
Yee
Sam Sommer
Stewart Building
Ohio
Bargains
Waren
Spt
L. A. Moore
Zanesville, Ohio
Ballard Corner, Court St
James Adilts
Laura. S. Webb
Woman's Democratic Clubs
Pean
Cardus
Mrs. Webb
Cardi
Cline
Gline’s Pharmacy
Monsay
Loan Price & Stalder, Attorneys
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