Progress and Value of Tree Planting Across Regions
Reports from across the United States show a historic increase in forest tree planting led by California the Middle West and New England The study highlights favored species by region with catalpa Osage orange white pine and eucalyptus among the top choices It notes high per acre values for Osage orange red cedar white pine and European larch and stresses soil moisture and proper care for success The Forest Service offers free publications to guide farmers and landowners to profitable self sustaining timber growth
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United States
Union
California
Great Middle West
New England States
South
Midis West Catalpa
Catalpa
Middle West
Osage
Forest Services Department of Agriculture
Wash D
Diamonds Found on American Soil Spark Prospect of Local Mining
Dr. George F. Kunz announces Arkansas diamonds in Pike county as the sole U S locality with in place occurrence. About 180 stones found, two large gems of 6 5 carats, colors include white, yellow and brown. Diamonds occur in a volcanic rock in the southern part of Pike county Arkansas.
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New York
George F. Kunz
Pike County
Arkansas
Henry 8
Washington
Kunz
United States
E. W. Parker
Department of Mining Statistics
United States Geological Survey
Arkansas Diamond Discovery Could Alter Market Prices
In Pike county Arkansas a small igneous stock hosts surface diamonds with deposits covering about 100 acres. Diamonds found between two dikes near a roadway, with two drill holes 146 and 186 feet deep confirming similar rock. If as expected, Arkansas yields many stones, U S import duty costs may fall and prices could drop from DeBeers influenced levels.
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Fsar
Pike County
Kimberley
Dr. Kunz
Arkansas
Kunz
Annual Grange Reunion at Ohio State Fair to Boost Membership
State Master F A Derthick announces the annual reunion of the Patrons of Husbandry at the Ohio State Fair September 4 and 5. Ex Governor C J Bell of Vermont will attend, with a promise of a profitable program and a hoped for 1000 new members. The Rural Letter Carriers of Ohio hold their first annual reunion on the fair grounds with an engaging program.
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F. A. Derthick
Patrons of Husbandry
Ohio
Ohio Grange
C. J. Bell
Vermont
United States
Bell
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promoted As Feminine Tonic
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe ingredient list for women’s health. It claims relief from painful periods, strengthens nursing and expecting mothers, boosts vitality, and eases nervous symptoms tied to female organs. Authorities across medical schools allegedly support its composition and claims.
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Pierce
St. Vitus
Buffalo
N. Y
Rural gathering to hear state official on rural interests
The article notes a May date for a rural meeting with attendance by Uncle Jinse and Drew L Harris. Hon Lam Eden, State Highway Commissioner, will speak on a topic titled Good. Pastor H W Krumm of Columbus will also address the gathering with a profitable and pleasurable time promised for attendees.
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Uncle Jinse
Drew L. Harris
Lam Eden
Paster H. W. Krumm
Columbus
Man Hurt by Fall of Slate at Johnson Mine
George Hoisington sustained a painful injury when slate fell at the Johnson mine about 9 o clock this morning. He was knocked several feet, rendered unconscious, and bruised his right leg though no bone was broken and he reached home unaided.
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George Hoisington
Johnson Mine
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promoted for Household Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for infant croup, minor injuries, sore throat and lameness. It markets the remedy as a universal household cure with broad claims and familiar tone.
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Baby
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Dr. Thomas
Permits to Wed for Jacksonville Couple
Martin Hounestine a 27 year old miner and Cora Penrod 29 both of Jacksonville obtained marriage licenses to wed in the county.
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Martin Hounestine
Miner
Cora Penrod
Jacksonville
Well Known Lady Called by Death
The remains of Mrs. Mary A. Nye who died at her daughter's home in Jackson arrived in Athens at noon and were taken to Jerseyville for a funeral in the M E Church this afternoon. Interment followed beside her first husband Ellis Conant. her second husband had died earlier. Mrs. Nye, a well known county figure, is survived by many relatives and friends and was the step mother of L. C. Nye of this city.
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Mary A. Nye
James Ewing
Jackson
Athens
Jerseyville
M. E
Ellis Conant
Nye
L. C. Nye
Pastor Charles B. Taylor resigns from McArthur and Hamden churches
Dr. C. B. Taylor, longtime pastor in McArthur, resigns due to ill health with September first effective. He has served 13 years in McArthur, ten as pastor, and will mark forty years in the ministry next September. He plans to remain in McArthur, owning a home here.
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C. B. Taylor
McArthur
Hamden
Taylor
Presbyterian Church
Democrat-Enquirer
Dean's Regulats Packaged as Liver and Stomach Tonic
An old advertisement touts Dean's Regulats at 25 cents per box claiming it corrects the liver tones the stomach and cures constipation. The copy emphasizes systemic benefits and urges readers to purchase for relief from digestive complaints.
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Dean
Railroads Hit by Major Reduction in Mail Service
The Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Southern St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Chesapeake and Ohio and Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis suffer a collective mail service cut totaling 260000 dollars. Reductions reflect a nationwide drop in mail volume and savings from shortening cars from 60 feet to 50 feet where possible.
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Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Southern
St. Louis
Iron
Mountain and Southern
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St Louie
B. and O. Workers Ordered to Stay Sober On Duty
A Cumberland telegram reports the Baltimore and Ohio will require sobriety among on duty employees and may seek a court ruling to bar hotel keepers and bartenders from serving railroad men while they are on shift. The policy aims to enforce discipline at any cost.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Railway fatalities outrun Civil War tolls in 1906 critique
The piece argues rail transport poses grim daily losses with one death per hour and 19 maimed per hour, citing 95,801 killed or wounded in the year ending March 31, 1906. It compares railway carnage to battles like Gettysburg and Shiloh, asking why the United States cannot match other nations in safer rail operation.
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United States
Bull Run
Ft. Donelson
Shiloh
Gettysburg
County Fair Dates Across Southeastern Ohio
August through October are county fair months in southeast Ohio. Perry hosts August 21–23, Muskingum August 27–30, Washington September 3–5, Guernsey September 24–26, Morgan September 24–26, Licking October 1–5, Coshocton October 8–11, Fairfield October 9–12.
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Ohio
Perry
Muskingum
Morgan
Licking
Coshocton
Fairfield
The Mask of Health and Indigestion Remedies
Athens readers learn indigestion breeds hidden illness and Mi-o NaTomach tablets offer relief. Henderson-Crider guarantee refunds if Miona does not cure, shifting all risk away from the patient and promising food digestion improves within days.
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Henderson-Crider
Builders and inspectors back statewide building code plan
Building inspectors and the Columbus Builders' and Tex Exchange endorse a proposed bill to create a state building code. The plan would replace varied city codes with a uniform standard, improving regulations and consistency across municipalities. The bill is slated for introduction at the next legislative session.
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J. R. Beyon
Columbus Builders
T _ exchange
Officials seek expanded powers to clean impure milk
State Dairy and Food Commissioner R W Dunlap will urge the legislature to broaden authority to require dairies to sanitize when unsanitary and to extend department powers over milk. Statewide samples show bacteria and dirt above legal limits. In Cincinnati Akron and Canton dealers used maldehyde to preserve milk. Arrests are planned for violators including John McRitchey who supplied troops at Camp Perry. he contests that his milk is delivered directly from cows.
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R. W. Dunlap
Cincinnati
Akron
Canton
John McRitchey
Bears the signature CA BTORITA
The fragmentary note mentions a signature across an item labeled CA BTORITA. It references a conserved brand line and a generic descriptor The Kind You Have Always Bought. No clear event or context is evident from the readable text.
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Charles B. Taylor
Presbyterian
McArthur and
B. & C. Railroad
Guernsey
Mask OF Health
Opticians
Oculists
Perfect Light Optical Company
Chambersburg, Pa
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Taylor &Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bell Phone
the Bank of Athens
J. DB. Brown
W. B. Golden
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
South Court Street
Cali
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach Building
P. CO
Athene,’Omio
W. B. Dailey
Over Filton Grocery
North Court
Oho
Porcelain Titano Crown and
Wauamenam
Drs. C. H
Edna Thompson
Cline
Drus
Fire and Life Insurance
H. H. Haning
Tammany Hall
Baltimore
White Mountain
S. M. Denison
Chillicothe
Aaron Grady
Basom
DR. Chase
Coolville
Amesville
J. M. Basom
Tex
Capitol
Standard Oil Company
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