Farm life advice and Peach County history notes in Athens
An Athens Ohio note surveys farm profits and urges young men to stay on the farm as prices rise. It recalls peach crop devastation in Athens County, the yellow peril, and orchardist fears. It also discusses Prohibition era speakeasy laws, Parkersburg dry status, and hopes for tariff reform to ease labor capital adjustments.
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Athens County
Columbiana County
Ohio
Marietta
West Virginia
Wood County
Parkersburg Corporation
Parkersburg
Marietta Journal
Caution Advised in Bremen Air Field Investments
The article warns that air field fees can bring big profits but also losses. It cautions investors to risk only what they can lose and avoid overcommitment in undeveloped territory, noting rapid enthusiasm can drive hazardous bets.
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Bremen
Taft Administration Faces Impending Economic Adjustment
The piece argues that after a period of prosperity prices for materials and labor have risen beyond sustainable levels. It predicts an imminent adjustment via wage cuts triggering labor strikes and business slowdowns, leading to lower commodity prices and a new equitable economic base. The narrative outlines the usual pattern of economic correction.
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Taft
Fears of a Black Sun from a 19th Century Astronomer
Professor Percival Lowell outlines a startling fear of black suns traveling through space and possibly striking our sun. He argues such an event would paralyze the solar system, with a fourteen year lead time before impact visible by reflected light, offering a grim but dramatic horizon for terrestrial life.
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Percival Lowell
Mara
The
Columbia Journal
What has become of the Athena county Good Roads association
Mud bound city road concerns spur inquiry into the Athena county Good Roads association status and activities. Local officials and residents seek clarity on funding, projects, and leadership amid stalled progress and seasonal delays.
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Athena County Good Roads Association
Simplified spelling reform fuels debate among paragraphers
The article notes that while the reform failed to take root, it provided journalists with a timely topic for discussion. It discusses the strain on writers and the public interest in language changes, framing the reform as a catalyst for ongoing dialogue.
Surveyor Hibbard Seeks Route for State Aid Road
Surveyor Hibbard suggests tunneling Sugar Creek hill to find a route for the proposed state aid road but refuses to commit to any other alternative.
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Hibbard
Sugar Creek
Blood hounds locate three burglary suspects near Zanesville
The hounds tracked nine miles to locate three men arrested for burglary near Zanesville. The usual effort to pursue criminals with dogs is compared to a grandaddy longlegs locating a cow, in a colorful local remark.
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Zanesville
Blue Laws Fear Prosecution Quiet Sunday Business
The piece notes strict Blue Laws closing soft drink shops news stands drugstores and cigar stores on Sunday. Milk wagons and medal wagons were kept in the barn with threats of further penalties. Street cars and furnaces may be shut next Sunday if activity continues.
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Frent
Saloon Question Ties to Public Sentiment Debate
A fragment discusses drawing a line on Sunday gambling and saloon issues. It argues locating the medium is hard where saloon questions influence the line, asserting once that is settled other matters align with public sentiment and common sense.
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Sponton
Inaugural Length of Presidents Address Trend
The Columbus Press Post reviews presidential inaugurals, noting Tafts 5000 words set a record while earlier and later presidents varied. Harrison Polk Madison Roosevelt Washington Lincoln and others show different word counts, with some under 1000 words. The piece includes stray letters and notices from 1909.
Retired Athletes and Tuberculosis Debate in Albuquerque
A reader defends Albuquerque’s climate against claims by an eminent Lima tuberculosis expert. The letter counters that many locals came for health, noting numerous success stories from residents and visitors, while acknowledging deaths and ongoing treatment in the city. The writer warns against misleading statements and questions the argument’s basis.
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Lima
Albuquerque
Omaha
the Messenger
Skaters to Meet in Key American Ice Racing Meet
Five top professional skaters including current and former champions gather in Cleveland to race on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The field features Baptie, Wood, Neilson, Sinnbrud, and Pellefuille. The event marks the first clash among Baptie Wood and Neilson with high hopes for close, decisive runs in title contention.
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Cleveland
America
Ica
Baptie
Wood
Neilson
Sinnbrud
Pellefuille
Baptiie
TALK WAGE AGREEMENT IN ANTHRACITE TALKS
Philadelphia March 11 President Lewis of the United Mine Workers held a brief conference with delegates from various organizations as a prelude to today’s meeting with anthracite operators at Reading Terminal. Delegates lack full authority to reject operator propositions. Operators are expected to offer a counter proposal reflecting current working conditions for another three years.
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Philadelphia
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Reading
Venezuela Names New Minister for Washington Posting
Caracas reports Venezuela prepares to resume diplomatic ties with the United States. Pedro Ezequiel Rojas, regarded as the most able Venezuelan diplomat, will be appointed minister at Washington.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Diplomatia R
United States
Pedro Ezequiel Rojas
Washington
Steamers collide in Pollock Rip Channel tragedy
The Horatio Hall from Portland to New York and the Ht F Dimock from New York to Boston clashed in Pollock Rip Channel. The Hall sank within thirty minutes, while the Dimock ran ashore six miles further on Cape Cod beach. All aboard the Hall were landed unharmed.
Beveridge undergoes surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore March 11 Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana went under a further surgical operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital today amid continuing health concerns.
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Beveridge
Baltimore
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Johns Heopking Hospital
Operator Dies at Post in Pennsylva nia Office
Columbus, March 11. Charles J. Ashley aged 62 a telegraph operator at the general offices of the Pennsylvania railway collapsed from apoplexy while sending a message and died within five hours.
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Columbus
Charles J. Ashley
Tin Te General
Pennsylvania Railway
Ohio River Captain Dies in Freedom, Pa
Captain Samuel Clarke Coulter, famed for oar carrying from Pittsburg to New Orleans, is reported dead at Freedom Pennsylvania. A Civil War veteran, his death closes a long career on the river trade.
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Ohio River
Gallipolis
Samuel Clarke Coulter
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Freedom
Pale
McLaughlin Brothers Win Moa Ron Case in Cuba
Jaracoa court of first instance rules in favor of McLaughlin Brothers against Jaraga ron company. Salt involved to secure title ownership of 11 iron mines in Baracoa district covering 2600 acres.
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McLaughlin Brothers Win
Santiago
Cuba
Jaracoa Court of First Instance
Moaron
McLughlin Brothers
Jaragaron Company
Baracoa
Unique Move At Chicago Prohibition Banquet
Chicago Prohibitionists plan their annual banquet with an unusual guest of honor Clarice 8 Darren, a famed lawyer and author, delivering a speech against prohibition. Oliver W. Stewart, former Prohibition committee chairman, W. F. Ferguson, editor of the National Prohibitionist, and others will respond.
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Chicago
Iiting
Clarice
Darren
Darrow
Oliver W. Stewart
National Committee
The
Prohibition Party
W. F. Perguson
National Prohibitionist
Gentleman Burglar Adds Courtly Charms to Nighttime Heist
A Burglar in evening dress enters the Appleton home and entertains the daughter with polished manners. He reveals a planned theft of silver marked with ownership initials, while the girl tries to tempt him toward honesty. The plan collapses when his disguise is discarded and family catches on. The burglar later returns the items with a token gift and a note. Mary A. Bowes reports the tale.
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Stoudig
Hin
Abe
Mr. Merryman
Mise Ethel
Bob Merryman
Mary A. Bowes
Government expected to appeal Standard Oil case ruling
Washington reports indicate the government anticipates an appeal after Judge Alderson freed Standard Oil of Indiana from all but two indictments charging rebates from the Chicago & Alton Railroad. Officials expect the appeal to reach the Supreme Court if the Seventh Circuit rules against them.
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Washington
Anderson
Standard of Company of Indiana
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Alderson
Department of Justice
Four Girls Injured in Broadway and Broome Fire
A blaze on the fourth floor of a Broadway Broome street factory trapped more than 100 workers sparking panic. Two young women jumped. one fractured a leg after landing in a net, the other suffered internal injuries when an awning failed and a policeman caught her. Two others had head and shoulder burns. Loss capped at seven thousand dollars.
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New York
Broadway
Broome
Jury finds Lumsden guilty of first degree manslaughter
New York reports John C. Lumsden of North Carolina is convicted of first degree manslaughter for the December murder of curb broker Harry Suydam in Suydam’s office.
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Lumsden
New York
John C. Lumsden
North Carolina
Harry Suydam
Attell Knocks Out Pierce in Six at Essington Fight
Abe Attell defeats Young Pierce in the sixth round at the Olympic Athletic association venue in Essington Philadelphia. The bout was billed as a 15 round fight and ended decisively in Attell's favor.
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Philadelphia
Abe Attell
Young Pierce
Olympic Athletic Association
Essington
The Value of Politeness in Society
A London Strand Magazine excerpt argues that politeness elevates a person’s influence. It states that dignitaries should show kindness, as good manners inspire confidence in the timid and help the deserving, more effectively than forceful speech.
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London Strand Magazine
Diamonds often explode when brought to the surface
The text notes that diamonds can burst upon mining or handling as temperatures rise. It mentions pockets and warm miners’ hands as contexts where such explosive fracture may occur, reflecting unusual physical behavior of certain crystals.
Miner Nay Hartley and Minnie Jansen Vow in Jacksonville
Nay Hartley aged 21 and Minnie Jansen aged 19 both of Jacksonville are linked in a forthcoming wedding notice.
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Nay Hartley
Miner and
Minnie Jansen
Jacksonville
Campbell slander case continued in common pleas court
In common pleas court Tuesday afternoon the damage suit of John Campbell against Ed Malone Sr. was continued at the request and cost of the plaintiff. The case was continued because of the want of a material witness. Campbell seeks five thousand dollars for alleged slander.
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Common Pleas Court
John Campbell
Ed Malone Sr
Campbell
Pioneer Resident Dead in Torch Ohio
Sterling Jackson a pioneer resident of Athens County died at his home last evening after a period of illness. He leaves one child. his wife had died several years ago.
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Torch
Ohio
Maren
Sterling Jackson
Athens County
Jackson
Squire's Daughter Play To Aid Coolville Band
The Coolvillians dramatic club presents The Squire's Daughter at the LI 0. F. hall on March 17. Proceeds go to benefit the Coolville brass band as reversals are held now.
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Coolville
Ohio
Maron
Coolvillians
F. Hall
Coolville Brags
Left-Handed Proportion Estimated at One in Six
A historical note states that the proportion of left-handed people is about one to six. This statistic reflects early demographic observations and indicates a minority share of left-handed individuals in the population.
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Sweeney
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Earl S. Sloan
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Weist, M. D
Athens, Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
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