Everyone to Honor Taft at Athens Taft Day Rally
A Taft Club meeting at the Campbell eck venue discussed a large escort and parade for Taft Day in Athens. Organizers expect 500 horsemen, with gatherings at the K. M. depot and College campus, as Marietta and Lancaster arrange special trains. Taft is to appear in Athens and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Sloane
College
Stoane
Athens
Marietta
Lancaster
Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Marshfield Social Notes and Visits From Area Residents
Marshfield highlights include visits from Psta Mayhue of Columbus and Mrs. Mattie Knowlton of Athens. Families and friends from Athens Nelsonville Parkersburg Marietta and Creton gather for calls and Sunday visits. A Church meeting at the M church and a picnic at Airline are noted with local resident movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psta Mayhue
Columbus
Isaac Esau
Couneautville
Mattie Knowlton
Athens
John H. Ross
G. Hoodlett
James EB. Beverage
H. P. Hoodlett
Nelsonville
N. E. McClure
Gist
Lon Smith
Larhing
Elizabeth Cundiff
Parkersburg
Lookout Union No. 8
Marshfield
M. Church
James Beverage
Herbert Conkey
Grosvenor
L. D. Conkey
Mattie
Minnie Kennard
Carbondale
Frank Parker
Frances Hoodlett
Dean’s Regiews Cure Constitation Ad
An old advertisement touts Dean’s Regiews as a cure for constitation with no griping nausea or weakening effects. It urges readers to ask their druggist and sells for 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Illinois study on timber borers and forest policy
The Cairo dispatch reports Southern Illinois studies to prevent timber destruction from borers. Assessments cover Johnson and Williamson counties and areas along the Illinois River, with plans for a statewide forest policy and taxation review. Dr Forbes of the State Biological Survey and the Forest Service lead the cooperative investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ilinois
Johnson County
Ozark
Williamson County
Big Muddy River
Hinois
North Central
State Experiment Station
8S. A. Forbes
State Biological Survey
Forest Service
New Central Committeemen Named from Several Precincts
Reports list new central committeemen including J. L. Davis of Glouster No 1 H E Adama of Hockingport and Richard Nutter of Green's Run From The Plains precinct two names Tay a and Roy Matheny are reported
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J. L. Davis
Glouster
No. 1
H. E. Adama
Hockingport
Richard Nutter
Green's Run
Plains
Mr. Taya
Roy Matheny
Political Mass Meetings Forbidden in all parts of China
The empire bans all mass political gatherings nationwide. Authorities enforce the prohibition to prevent public demonstrations and maintain public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for all body pains from any cause. It promises fast relief by topical application, aiming to cover top to toe and suggesting lasting comfort after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Divorce suit filed by Cora Holcomb against Robert Holcomb
Cora Holcomb seeks divorce from Robert Holcomb of Nelsonville, cites three years of neglect and repeated cruelty including threats with a revolver. She asks temporary and permanent alimony, restoration of her maiden name Cora Forman, and custody of their seven year old daughter Mabel.
Battle launche s for Rose County Local Option vote
Rev George E Fischer of the Anti Saloon League says petitions for a local option vote will be circulated next Tuesday September 1 in 40 to 50 counties with rapid elections to follow. In his 15 county district ten will vote by November 3 and league workers will study candidate records. The fight begins in Washington county once organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose County
Marietta
George E. Fischer
Anti-Saloon League
League
Washington County
Mr. Fischer
Man Fined After Saloon Fight Causes Injuries
Hart Balch paid a $25 fine and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Harry Wines of Beaumont, who reported Balch to authorities, suffered a broken jaw in the Saturday night melee at Kelley and Jenkins' saloon.
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Nelsonville, O
Hart Balch
Wells
Harry Wines
Beaumont
Balch
Kelley & Jenkins
Wines
Nature and a Woman's Work in Healing Women
An old fashioned remedy tale praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard cure for female ills. Mrs. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri credits the product and Mrs. Pinkham's guidance with restoring her health after years of suffering and many doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C. St. Louisiana, Mo
Mrs. Muff
Tausch Arrives at Western Home in Salem Oregon
A letter from Professor Tavech reports his safe arrival with family in Salem Oregon. He notes the overland journey was hard due to dust and heat but praises Nebraska Wyoming and Montana for green landscapes and cool air. He calls America the land of big things and praises Western irrigation and intellectual conquest of arid lands.
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Tavech
Salem
Ore
Nebraska
Wyoming
States
Montana
America
Athens
The
Willamette
Ohio Statesmen to Gather Here
Hot Springs Va Aug 4 The Taft party advance guard led by Arthur I Vorys heads to Detroit then Athens Ohio to meet Taft on Saturday He will assemble Ohio statesmen to confer with Taft and guide leaders visiting his island retreat Plans for Cincinnati include two speeches daily at the Hotel Linton ballroom for about 4000 attendees and possible visits by Senator Paraker and Dick Governor Hughes and National Chairman Hitchcock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of State Insurance Commnsasioners
Athens
Ohio
Mr. Taft
Taft
Paraker
Middle Bass Island
Hughes
New York
Youngstown
Hitchcock
Chicago
Cincinnati
Deanville man arrested on warrant for failure to provide
Melvin Toliver of Deanville was arrested by city police at his father's home after a warrant sworn last December by his wife. Toliver pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing. trial set for Friday. He had been in Colorado since fleeing after the warrant issued and returned last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Melvin Toliver
Deanville
Toliiver
Colorado
Engineer Suffered Severe Injury In Engine Accident
Bert Heaton city engineer was frightfully hurt in Glouster Ohio yesterday while repacking a pump on an engine. The machine started and pulled his left hand into the cylinder severing four fingers and tearing ligaments in a terrible manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bert Heaton
Keston
Saloon Proprieter Pleads Guilty to Sunday Opening
Frank Tollivey of the Black Cat saloon at Floodwood pays $50 and costs after pleading guilty to keeping his establishment open on Sunday. Mayor Wells received the payment in the latter part of the week.
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Frank Tollivey
Floodwood
Wells
Operators Seek Extension to Free Time on Coal Cars
Operators of the Hocking Valley and lake shipping lines met to press for rescinding or delaying a demurrage order on fine coal stored in cars after September 1. They argue demand is low and thousands of tons await a market while railroads need the cars for a late lake shipment. They hope to obtain a further extension. without it coal may have to be sold or stranded on tracks.
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Hocking Valley
Dean's Ointment Offers Quick Relief for Skin Eruptions
Itehing torturing skin eruptions distress readers. Dean's Ointment provides fast relief and lasting cures. Available for fifty cents at any drug store.
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Dean
Harrowing, aging visitor lost in Belpre river nightmare
Mrs Bunker of Leetntown West Virginia wandered for four hours in Belpre Ohio, fell into the river three times, and nearly drowned while seeking a grocery store. The nearly seventy five year old woman, visiting her son Noe Bunker, was found alive after darkness priced her wandering below the town.
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Bunker
Leedhtown
W. Va
Noe Bunker
Belpre
Parkersburg
Bach
Two Edged
A pithy saying about a man who reveals all to a woman, implying lack of prudence and hidden knowledge. The remark highlights trust and discretion in relationships.
Not a Flier Puzzles School Inspector with Sixpence
A London Fun snippet recalls an inspector asking a class in Africa what bird has wings but cannot fly. A five year old girl offers the answer Pieage sit a dead on, prompting amusement at the clever mishearing of the riddle.
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Africa
London
Hard faced lady calls bluff as Dawson jokes about hunger
A stern, plainspoken woman tells a man to stop boasting of effort while he laments three days without food and jokes about his gaunt appearance. The exchange reveals strain and wit amid hardship.
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Dawson
Tender Touch Showcases Delicate Patchwork Skill
A man known for roughness and awkwardness at other tasks reveals surprising deftness and precision when repairing a ten dollar item, highlighting unexpected craftsmanship and care.
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Atchison Globe
More Than Equal in a Chicago News Cartoon
A humorous exchange centers on a boastful figure asking if a woman can perform heavy labor like sawing wood. The cartoon commentary suggests a social stance on gender roles with a brisk, city-page voice.
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Good Morning
Chicago News
Texas Ranch Girl Becomes Star of New York Stage
A Texas ranch girl rises to fame in Clyde Fitch's hit play Girls. Ruth Maycliffe, famed for her bubbly charm, credits Fitch with launching her theatrical career during the production's New York run.
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Clyde Fitch
New York
Lone Star
Texas
Ruth Maycliffe
Mr. Fitch
Miss Maycliffe
Cupid
el Paso
Ruth
Papa
Athens Gala Appearance for Veterans Reunion
Local veterans urge heavy decorations for homes and businesses in Athens for a civil and Spanish war veterans reunion over the last two days of the week. A parade is planned along a designated line with flags on homes and premium streets swept and prepared accordingly.
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Athens
The Line of March for Taft Party
The Taft party will be met at the KK and M depot and escorted to the Grosvenor home. They will proceed via Deanaven, Lancaster, State, Court, Place, Parke, and University Terrace to the Grosvenor residence, luncheon, then to the campus platform for speaking at 1 30 o'clock.
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Grosvenor
Deanaveans
Lancaster
State
Court
Parke
University Terrace
Taft
Veterans to Tour Athens by Auto for Taft Reunion
Autos from numerous owners will shuttle veterans Friday afternoon to view Athens and nearby sights. Cars assigned to D. Brown O B Sloane Dr Alder man Fred Alderman le Taylor Wilson McKee A R Hawhead H H Wickham Merwin G W Hopking Dan Barken Cliff Fulton Everett Burchfeld L Jones Peter Martin J F Tewberry Roe Zenner Charles Moons od Harry McKinstry will be decorated with bunting and flags as drivers aim to give visitors a festive turnout.
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Taft
Ocal
Athens
Ve. D. Brown
O. B. Sloane
Dr. Alderman
Fred Aldermas
le Taylor
Wison McKee
ArTawhead
H. H. Wickham
A. ©. Merwin
G. W. Hopking
Dan Barkin
Cliff Fulton
Everett Burchfeld
L. Jones
Peter Martin
J. F. Tewberry
Roe Zenner
Charles Moons
Harry McKinstry
Bond Issue to Be Sold Again in City Council Session
The Pratt Street paving petition was presented but not acted on pending street committee review. A property appropriation ordinance failed first reading due to absent officials. Hearn announced Mill Street surface bonds of 10000 will be readvertised and sold. Mayor Hedges month report showed 158.76 collected. Bills approved include Bardin Bros stakes 1.20 and Carpenter Hardware supplies 6.00.
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Ips
Bekley
Gosden
President Street
West Union Street
Hedges
Hearn
Mill Street
Pratt Street
Street Committee
Mariner
East Mill Street
Bardin Bros
Carpenter Hardware Co
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Taft Club
Campbell
Frank Stewart
New England
H. T. Coffey
Sandusky
May Stanton
Institute
Edith Culloms
A. W. DeVore
Creton and Hamden
Seeleyville
Ind
DeVore
Will
Illinois
Cora Holcomb
Robert Hol
Nature
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Tausch
Western Home
A. J. Verva
Tel@ram
Hot Springs
Arthur I. Vorys
Detroit
H. V. Coal Men
West Virginia
Shakespeare
Wamania
Ruth Mayclipfe
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