One Man Bank Cashier Walker and Banking Oversight
The Toledo Blade discusses cashier Walker of New Brittan as a case of embezzlement and urges directors to accept responsibility. It argues misdeeds stem from motive and opportunity and warns directors not to delegate trust. The piece shifts to rail safety, praising electric trains while noting safety and oversight gains from modernization under federal and state control.
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Dr Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
New Brittan
Conn
Walker
Toledo Blade
Students as Prize Winners in College Life
Editor Daily Messenger argues that colleges provide opportunities but success depends on effort and character. He recalls varied student outcomes, noting industriousness beats talent alone, with college merit shaping civic life though money often inflates costs.
Parable on Soil Fertility From a Cooper’s Tale
An old parable describes soil as the decisive factor in crops while fertilizer may fail. A cooper near the Juniata once closed his shop after locals kept bringing in worn barrels and bungs to repair. He refused to attach a new barrel to a bung hole, and quit.
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Juniata
Parole Granted for John P. Lagrand in Grand Larceny Case
John P. Lagrand, convicted in common pleas court on December 28, 1905, for grand larceny and sentenced to two years in the Ohio penitentiary, was granted parole by the Board of Managers at their Thursday evening meeting. He was a resident of Buchtel at arrest and had been sent up for stealing copper wire from Juniper Brothers' mine near Nelsonville.
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John P. Lagrand
Common Pleas
Ohio Penitentiary
Board of Managers
la Grand
Buchtel
Juniper Brothers
Nelsonville
Ohio Should Have Better Roads For Rural Areas
Rural Ohio would benefit greatly from first class highways. The piece argues state funded construction and maintenance are needed due to heavy costs for counties and townships, noting England’s per mile upkeep and Ohio’s growing surplus. It urges state assistance to spread burden and deliver universal road improvements.
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Ohio
England
Commonwealth
Primitive Physic from John Wesley Receives Noted Reprint
A century old issue describes Primitive Physic or An Easy and Natural Method of Curing Most Diseases by John Wesley. The article notes its aged condition printed in 1791 Philadelphia and highlights cure methods for the itch including rum wash black soap brimstone and lemon oil cures. It mentions a preface explaining early beliefs about creation and disease and remarks on the book’s historical value.
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John Wesley
Parry Hall
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
John Dickins
Fourth Street
Race Street
The
Daily Messenger
Heaven
Earth
Special Delivery Stamp Bill Would Let 10 Cent Postage Replace
A House bill proposed by Champ Clark would allow postmasters and clerks at substations to sell 10 cent worth of ordinary stamps in place of a missing special delivery stamp. The stamp could be marked with special delivery to ensure quick service.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Rock's Father Dying Prompt Search For Frank Rock
Mayor Day received a telephone from Wheeling West Virginia requesting help to locate Frank Rock whose father is reported dying there. The mayor and marshal have not located Rock.
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Day
Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Rock
Rock
Reception Honors Red Carnation Valentine Themed
Mrs. E B Clarke and Mrs Julia Friday hosted a reception at College street from two to five. Red carnations dominated the decor with about one hundred guests in attendance. Helpers included Mrs Henry Zenner Mrs Frank Roach Mrs C S McDougall and Mrs Lena Slattery. Miss Mabel Rodding and Miss Virgene Henry managed the punch bowl. Out of town guests included Mrs A L Kes singer of Lancaster and Mrs Lewis Roe of Mansfield.
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E. B. Clarke
College Street
Julia
Henry Zenner
Frank
Demand for Primary Reform Gains in Ohio
A growing call for primary reform in Ohio backs a Bronson style measure. The Bronson bill, once passed by the Republican House but stalled in the Senate, is seen as likely to become law next year. It would create joint primaries, party nominations by popular vote, and voter enrollment to designate party allegiance for the year ahead.
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Ohio
Bronson
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Mr and Mrs Lawhead Welcome Mrs Smellwood guest
Mr and Mrs A T Lawhead host as their guest Mrs C M Smellwood sister of the host from Marion استان.
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A. T. Lawhead
C. M. Smellwood
Marion
Potato Yields and Improvement Efforts in Ohio
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster has tested over 150 potato varieties to gauge productivity and disease resistance. It argues United States potato yields fall short of Europe and Canada and calls for better seed selection, cultivation, and soil prep to double output on current acreage.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Ohio
United States
Europe
Canada
New Zealand
Germany
Great Britain
France
Manitoba
Canadian Northwest
Valentine Party at Miss Ina Secoy’s Home
Miss Ina Secoy hosted a Valentine party on Carpenter street with hearts decor and games. Herrold Mills won the prize for the dart through the heart while Floyd Parker took the booby prize. attendees included Katherine Silvas Louise Higgins Mary Smith Lois Baker Oda Kenney Lucile Rothman and Ina Secoy with several young men present.
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Ina Secoy
Carpenter Street
Herrold Mills
Floyd Parker
Katherine Silvas
Louise Higgins
Mary Smith
Lois Baker
Oda Kenney
Lucile Rothman
George Sherman
Walter Secoy
Brewster Higley
Don McVay
Willie Logan
T. N. T. Club Entertained by Mrs Laverty
The T. N. T. Club met last Tuesday evening at Pearl street home of Mrs A J Laverty with most members present minus Mrs G W Hopkins Mrs Edson Mills and Miss Lelia Walker An evening of club work and games followed by light refreshments served by the hostess Guests included Mrs J Martin Mrs Ella Osborn Mrs Johnson and Miss Grace Jewell
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T. N. T. Club
A. J. Laverty
Pearl Street
G. W. Hopkins
Edson Mills
Lelia Walker
J. Martin
Ella Osborn
Johnson
Grace Jewell
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Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
PF. W. Bush
Menage
New York Central
New York City
Trians
Cleveland Lead
Henry Ward Beecher
Martinet
Joan P. Lagrand
Ohio Agricultural Experi
Ment
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