Local Brevities and Regional Notes
Local brief items recount: Minnie Roach of Henry visited the county seat, H. H. Brown of Coolville was a visitor Thursday, Mrs. W. B. Lawrence and Mrs. L. E. Snow visited in Marietta, Purcell and Russ Frasee visited the hospital, Boyd Rochester, a former University of Columbus student, paused studies for eye issues, Mr. and Mrs. Beverage of Marshfield passed through en route to Longacre W. Va. for a hunting trip, Hon. Larry Neal of Columbus won a common pleas court case in favor of a client, Neal formerly lived at Chillicothe. Reports indicate the B and O railroad will soon rebuild approaches to the Ohio bridge, preserving the water span as durable for years, with the new approach plan differing from the channel span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Roach
Henry, Sr
H. H. Brown
Coolville
W. B. Lawrence
LE Snow
Marietta
Miss Purcell
Russ Frasee
Logan
Mrs. Rochester
F. Beverage
Marshfield
Longacre
W.a
Beverage
Larry Neal
Columbus
Major McKinley
Common Pleas Court
Neal Formely
Chillicothe
Ohio
Parkersburg News
Bridge Is Go For Ohio River Crossing Plan
Ohio River Bridge and Ferry Company announces plans to build a new bridge at this point connecting Williamstown and Marietta. They offer no timeline details but confirm they will proceed, citing capable local businessmen and available funds. The news is pitched as public progress with construction likely in time. An unrelated medical and accident column references Hood's Sarsaparilla and a Chicago fatal toy shovel incident involving Ernest Didler, age nine, and George Waterman, age six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River Bridge and Ferry Company
Ohio River
Williamstown
Marietta
Census reveals vast U S growth by 1900 population and farms
The 1900 Census shows about 5,800 10 farms and around 600,000 manufacturing establishments, with regional factory growth in the west and south. It notes one fourth of Americans live in 359 cities of 25,000+, Rhode Island’s high density, Indiana as population center, and sparse land per person in several states.
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United States
Territories
Rhode Island
Indiana
Columbus
Baltimore
Rhodes
New York
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Jell-O Introduces Four Flavors as Family Dessert
Product note proclaims Jell-O as the new favorite dessert for families with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers urging readers to try it today.
Crooked Houses in Holland Show Leaning City Walls
Observers note many Dutch buildings show outward lean due to construction style and subsidence. Near Hotel Vieux Doelen delegates stayed during the peace conference era, an extension to a church leans outward over 12 inches. Corner houses also tilt toward adjacent streets, with new homes matching their neighbors despite the risk of collapse being relatively uncommon.
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Holland
Hotel Vieux Doelen
Free Syrup Sample Offered for Cold and Lung Troubles
An advertisement offers free Boschee's German Syrup sample bottles to adults with cold or lung complaints who visit C. B. Henderson's. Each person receives one bottle, and no samples to children without parental orders. A separate note mentions two young men escaping from Normont house of coercion and being pursued by a bloodhound in nearby woods.
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C. B. Henderson's
Boschee
Normont
Blood Hound
Wanted A Husband Must Be Strong And Never Have A Lame Back
A quirky ad asserts the need for a robust spouse, touting Dr Rankin kidney tablets as instant pain relief and permanent cure sold by E R Lash in Athens Ohio. A reader from Chicago recounts Foley s Honey and Tar stopping hoarseness, while New York City tax figures detail county levies for 1920s era planning.
Rumor of B and O electric railroad plan through Marietta
Baltimore reports claim the B and O will eliminate steam power on the Parkersburg branch and convert it to electricity. If true, the main line may extend through Ohio rather than Belpre, with a parallel electric run to block Parkersburg capitalists' plans. Ohio population 3,157,045, up 182 percent since 1840.
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Baltimore
Parkersburg
Marietta
Belpre
West Virginia
Williamstown
Marietta Register
Ohio
Washindron
Census Bureau
Hunting excursion tickets on sale via Ohio Central Lines
If you are a sportsman you will want low rates for hunts across Michigan Wisconsin Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Kentucky Mississippi and Tennessee. Tickets from Ohio Central Lines agentMoviTex Horsen Pass Yoledo Ohio. Also note balloon transport devices for men and horses. Banner Salve cures salt rheum claims. New Orleans council rejects separate streetcar ordinance for negroes amid pressure.
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Ohio Central Lines
Michi
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisia
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
MoviTex Horsen
Yoledo
Ohio
Green's August Flower touted by professor in travels
Professor Houten reports that in ten years of world travel he has met more people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach problems and constipation than any other remedy. He says it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. Free sample bottles at Cr Henderson's. sold by dealers worldwide.
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Prof. Houten
Cr. Henderson’s
Church Dedication in Reading Led by Pastor Lengel
The Church of the Followers of Christ in Reading was dedicated Sunday after its funding by pastor Rev. H. W. Lengel who performed all construction labor. The event marked a milestone for the congregation with Lengel leading the ceremony and overseeing the completion of the building.
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Church of the Followers of Christ
Reading
H. W. Lengel
Sunda
Wonders of Bucklen Arnica Salve Cited by Editor Lees
Editor Lees of Lexington, Kentucky, after exploring Mammoth Cave, suffered piles. He credited Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a quick cure, claiming it heals piles injuries inflammation and eruptions. Available at W H McKee for 25 cents.
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W. ¥. Barry
Lexington, Fenn
Mamoth Cave
Bucklen
W. H. McKee
France's sugar industry growth noted in 19th century history
Consul Cavert of Lyons cites Jules Helot's history of France's beet sugar industry. Napoleon I launched the system in 1810 12 with five sugar chemistry schools and four imperial mills. France now has 340 factories, with产 production up threefold in 15 years and high beet consumption.
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Jules Helot
France
Cavert Ot Lyons
Napoleon J
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Made Young Again Pills Claim Teen Rejuvenation
A testimonial from D. H. Turner of Dempseytownia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best for liver and bowels. The vegetable remedy is said to cause no griping and costs 2 cents at W H McKees drug store. A note on Native voting rights follows, stating citizenship allows voting under standard conditions.
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Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytownia
W. H. McKees Drug Store
Thanksgiving Ticket Sale and Population Figures
Thanksgiving rate announced by the B and O S W offers one and one third fare roundtrip within 130 miles from selling point. Tickets on sale November 28 and 29, valid returning November 30. Also notes U S population 76 295 220 and New York State 7 268 009. Also medical ad for Chamberlain Pain Balm with usage guidance and local retailer. 141 theatrical, 52 law, 92 regular medical, 9 eclectic medical, 14 homeopathic schools listed.
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Central Passenger Association
United States
Census Bureau
New York State
Free Blood Balm Promises Cure for Deep-Seated Ailments
A bold advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures ulcers, skin diseases, rheumatism, and blood disorders. It touts permanent healing, free trial bottles, and personal medical advice, urging readers to describe trouble for treatment. Also notes a seed study finding Minnesota grown flax identical to Russian flax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Serpent Mound Gift Highlights Ohio History Notes
Hal Avard University donated Serpent Mound to the Historical Society of Ohio. The piece references major U S funding for agricultural experiment stations, noting over ten years more than 10 million dollars spent with seven million from the federal government. A reader letter praises Foley's Homey and Tar for a pneumonia case and a minister voices a plea for inner peace despite worldly robbers.
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Hal Avard University
The
Historical Society of
Ohio
That State
Durin
United States
What Shall We Have for Desert
What Shall We Have for Desert This question arises in the family everyday Let us answer it to say Try Jell O a delicious dssert Pre pared in two minutes No baking add hot water and set to cool Flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry ad Strawberry At your grocers ets NEALY 500 emigrants a day are be ing shipped by agents of the Govern ment of Queensland from England to Australia for every adult shipped an agent gets $2 50 and for every child he is paid $1 23
Global Mortality Facts From Historical Observation
A historical note states that one quarter of the world’s inhabitants die before age seven and half die before age seventeen, illustrating early mortality challenges and broad demographic patterns observed in prior eras.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ends Pneumonia Risk Claim
DAY promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that prevents pneumonia and severe cold outcomes. It asserts the remedy’s urgent use may be needed tomorrow. It also notes C B Henderson’s Colorado vote increase by 64,000 since 1896.
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Geo. A. Points
Upper
Sandusky, O
Foley
C B. Henderson
C. B. Henderson
McKinury
Colorado
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