Ohio State soil testing and limestone display visits Athens county
An Ohio State University soil testing and limestone demonstration car will tour Athens county on the 14th, 15th, and 16th with exhibits valued over 2000 dollars. The shows include limestone storage bins and a soil laboratory capable of testing 1000 samples per hour. Free plans and testing materials will be available to farmers to learn how soils are and how much limestone to apply.
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Ohio State University
Athens County
Agricultural Engineering Department
The
Demonstration car to visit Athens county region
The electrically equipped car will showcase modern electrical plant with stereoptical and moving picture equipment. It will stop in Albany April 14 from 8 am to 2 pm, Athens 2 45 pm to 6 pm, Millfield April 15 from 3 pm to 10 pm, and Glouster April 16 from 8 to 11 30 am. County Farm Agent R M Pavey organizes the county visit with New York Central cooperation.
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Albany
Athens County
Athens
Millfield
Glouster
R. M. Pavey
New York Central Railroad
Damaged Congress Library Books Due to Roof Leak
Water seepage from the Library of Congress roof after a storm damaged rare volumes with ochre and dye stains. The loss runs into hundreds to thousands of dollars. six night watchmen and thirty charwomen fought to control the mess as slush clogs blocked drainage.
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Washington
Library of Congress
Secret library incident dries damaged books at capitol
Ten men gathered damaged books with squirgees and buckets and laid them in a warm area to dry. The operation was kept secret until David Lynn, architect of the capitol buildings, was informed. It was described as the library’s first such event in 27 years.
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David Lynn
Capitol
Trial of Sank Crook Delayed in Ohio Case
The trial of George Red McGahan, called a daring bandit, was postponed from today to tomorrow. He had been sent to Toledo for a sentence on illegal possession of government securities thought stolen from Delta bank, with habeas corpus petitions arguing he is a federal prisoner awaiting sentencing. McGahan faced charges of robbing the West Carrollton Bank of $3000 and Liberty Bonds four years ago.
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Dayton
George
Red) McGahan
Ohio
McGahan
Toledo
Delta
West Carrollon Bank
Liberty
Penitentiary Chaplain Urges Home Influence in Reform
Ohio penitentiary chaplain T O Reed told Athens Chamber of Commerce the rise in youth confinement stems from ruined home life. He urged fathers and mothers to be guides, advocate education, and provide inmates with trades to aid reintegration upon release. Reed noted 90 percent of released men succeed depending on postprison environment.
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T. O. Reed
Ohio Penitentiary
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Reed
Security Bank
Chaplain Reed
Marysville Reformatory
Mansfield Reformatory
Light-Six Touring Car Promises Value at $1,045
An advertisement touts the Light-Six Touring Car highlighting Timken bearings and lower price. It claims superior wear resistance, states the car would cost $200 to $400 more under ordinary conditions, and offers a free book by mail to reveal car value factors.
Swamp-Root touted as top kidney remedy
An advert claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is the leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It describes the product as a mild healing vegetable compound, urges immediate treatment, and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by mailing to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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