Pension gains for widows and war widows noted in act
The act increases pension eligibility and rates from April 19 1908, with backdated allowance for those filing. Widows barred by income limits under 1890 rules become eligible, with service and marriage dates specified. Spanish War widows eligible for 12 per month if death due to disease in line of duty and proven. Athens convention commentary and the death of Senator Camden of West Virginia with a $20 million estate and no charity share are also noted.
State Ticket and Judicial Nominations Printed
The list shows Taft for president and Walters as circuit judge, with state officers including Harris for governor and Thompson for secretary of state. It names county electors Rose and SITES, and judges Shauok and Price for the Supreme Court with McNutt as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi Thompson
Scioto County
Supreme Court
John A. Shauok
Montgomery County
James L. Price
Allen County
John 8. M'Nutt
Columbiana County
Best ways to advertise and local notes on corn day
A column extols choosing the best advertising method over lesser options and notes a Mansfield News bureau for corn growers. It highlights Corn Day in Richland County, urges proper corn-planting times, and critiques advice from frogs and barnyard creatures before advising the bullfrog. It ends with a New York intermarriage race discussion and news of Dr John A Frame's death.
Ohio widows pension rise outlined by 1908 act
The passage of the Act of April 19 1908 prompts a material change in widows pensions. Current $5 monthly pensions will be increased to $12 per month under the new provision. The report notes that corn planting season tends to shorten Ohio legislative sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Journal
Cool Wave Ushers Summer Blooming Snowball Bush
A descriptive note links a cool wave to summer attire and undergarments while noting its necessity for the abundant blossoms of the snowball bush.
Ayer’s Ask Your Doctor on Health Rules
A brief advertising argument urges asking doctors about the first great health rule and keeping the bowels regular. It links this to Ayer’s Pills for constipation, produced by the J. Ayer Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
The
J. ©. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maa
Graham's Chapel Sunday Guests and Visits
Local notes list visitors and guests at Graham's Chapel area including Mr. and Mrs. Orange Butts of South Canaan Mrs Poston Fremont Ruth of Jerseyville Miss Ethel Bobo of Jerseyville and others. Residents host and visit friends and relatives from Angel Ridge Jerseyville Athens and surrounding towns during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Butts
South Canaan
Poston
Ethel Bobo
Jerseyville
M. L. Tedrow
Amos Holland
Orestus Fulton
Fredric Finsterwald
Angel Ridge
Weekend anglers report catches at Lakeside and area social notes
Local column records weekend fishing at Lakeside with J. F. Higgins, John M. Gordon and Charles Easler claiming good catches. A stream of social visits follows, detailing guests at Athens, Redfield, Middleport, Millfield and other nearby towns, plus a brick plant hold up by rail switch and a dislocated wrist incident involving Alva Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Higgins
John M. Gordon
Charles Easler
Lakeside
Higgins
Edmund Thomas
Redfield
Catharine Hemsley
Blanch Dunn
Middleport
Thomas Hemsley
Baby
Alex Nelson
Ath
German scientist claims cure for piles announced
An old German scientist has discovered a positive cure for piles no matter how severe the case may be. Carbelic Acid, Zotan, and Zinc Ommtment are mixed and applied night and morning to permanently cure. Pruggists carry these ingredients in stock.
When the Assessor Comes Round
A humorous piece contrasts middle class bragging about luxury with the annual visit of the assessor. It notes wives flaunting fashions and yachts while prudence returns when the assessor arrives, ending with an appraisal of Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a household remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Smith
Thomas
America
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Mesdéngér and Herald Printing Company
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau of Pen
Sions
Athens
Glouster Or
Nelsonville
Camden
West Virginia
Parkersburg
William H. Taft
Ohio
Festus A. Walters
J. R. Rose
Washington County
J. S
Fairfield County
Andrew L. Harris
Preble County
Francis W. Treadway
Cuyahoga County
Charles C. Green
Franklin County
Edward M. Fullangton
Union County
G. Denman
Lucas County
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Renice W. Dunlap
Pickaway County
Board of Public Works
B. W. Balaywin
Ashtabula County
William Kirtly, JR
Defiance County
Joan W. Zplaar
Hancock County
Prises of
Cappellar
the Mansfield
News
the News
Land County
Hoptoad
New York
Tropolis
John A. Frame
Congress
General Assembly
Onio
Mer
Snowball Bush
Graham's Chapel
William Fulton
Tot Darley
Harvey Williams
Allie
George Hartley
Doan
Ens
L. R. Andrews
Inez Wright
Lorn Burns
Broadwell
R. S. King
Des Antle
Lloyd and
Howard
J.L. Howard
Millfield
William Aubrey
Phil Lioyd
Pomeroy
Aubrey
Lioyd
Clifford Kern
J. E. Mason
W. H. Beardean
Corning
Bessie Pugh
Chauncey
Reese Williams
Ohio University
WilliamsWiliams
James
William Wyper
Malta
Ned Wolfe
J. W. Sawyer
Francis Noon
Dayton
D. J. Crowley
C. M. Clarke
Fauntelle
Columbus
Alva Hill
Glouster Livery Company
Hill
Grays
Will Que
Rayo
Searcs
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
Ong
Southocourtstreet
Gene Cian
Washington
Ninth Street
United States Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Daily Messenger
Weekly Messenger
Ladies’ Home Journal
Stratemeyer
Tomlinson
Trowbridge
Munroe
Shute
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