Gardening Advice and Memorial Oration Blended Readings
The page blends home horticulture tips with a ceremonial tribute to President McKinley. It discusses planting seeds, geraniums and mignonette care, and the timing for perennials, followed by a speech praising McKinley, his Ohio and New York ties, and the succession of presidents from Grant to Roosevelt.
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McKinley
Justice Day
Roosevelt
McKinley Memorial Association
William McKinley
New York
Ohio
Commonwealth
Washington
Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Clermont County
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Renovating Roses on Hats from Ladies' Home Journal
A Ladies' Home Journal recipe suggests reviving faded hat roses. Cut frayed edges, straighten stems, and tint with water color paint to achieve the desired shade.
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Tere
Ladies’ Home Journal
Grace as cultivated habit through persistent work
The passage argues that grace is not merely a divine gift but the result of consistent practice. Grace and awkwardness are both habits formed by repetition, and one can acquire grace as readily as awkwardness through continued effort.
Questioning Death Sparks Romance in a Brief Encounter
A lank young man gazes at a charming girl and asks a haunting question about longing for death. She responds practically by asking whose longing she should consider, creating a tense, enigmatic moment.
Should Be for Walking Dressed Shoes InspireCountry Jaunts
The piece argues walking dresses should align with four inch ground clearance as tailors demand. It suggests ladies use such attire for outdoor walking rather than confinement to heated shops. The outfit is praised for its suitability to country rambles or quiet urban strolls.
Mother-in-Law and Literature and Food History
A miscellany discusses the idea of a powerful mother-in-law, a Poe poem praising a mother-in-law, and the origin of Graham flour and graham crackers. It also offers Edward Everett Hale’s advice to letter writers to be concise and direct, while noting that casual letters may still deserve flourish.
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Edward Everett Hale
Sleeve Alteration and Domestic Paradox in Pattern and Life
Shorten or lengthen sleeves by equal edge adjustments or elbow plaits. The Scatterholts’ holidays split the London season. Madge laments a broken marriage while jesting about a handsome governess. Geranium slips offered for winter propagation with careful, light soil and shading.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Madge
London
Old World Chow-Chow Rules For Pickling Mustard Relish
The guide outlines three methods for making chow-chow and mustard pickles. It details ingredient quantities for large and small cucumbers, onions, green tomatoes, cauliflower, peppers, and vinegar brines, plus stepwise preparation including brining, scalding, and mixing spices such as mustard, turmeric, celery seed, and mace. It also describes an English chopped chow-chow with cabbage and tomatoes, packing, pressing, draining, and final seasoning before jar storage.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertise in 25 Cent Size
A brief 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for liver regulation and preventing appendicitis. It claims the pills establish regular bowels and notes a 25 cent price at McKee’s drug store.
Dedication remarks by Gov Harris at McKinley Memorial
Governor Andrew L. Harris thanks Justice Day and McKinley National Memorial association for the honor of presiding over the dedication exercises. He calls the moment memorable and reflects on the significance of the memorial.
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Andrew L. Harris
Justice Day
McKinley National Memorial Association
U.S. Now Has Air Service Balloon Corps Formed
Signal corps officers establish a balloon corps under Capt. Charles De F. Chandler to oversee ascensions and high altitude observation. Most flights will originate in Washington with Omaha tests planned in coming months amid debate on wartime use and vulnerability to enemy fire.
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Washington
Signal Corps
Charles de F. Chandler
Army
Omaha
Lawsuits Filed In Common Pleas Court
Three cases filed in common pleas court include a $10,000 damages suit by Blanche Fr. Brown administrator of Charles W. Brown against Sunday Creek company for a gas explosion death. Clara Reynolds sues E C Woodworth for tax seizure on July 31 1907. The Carpenter Hardware company seeks $347.18 from J P Primrose on a promissory note. Ohio State football results include a 35 to 5 loss to West Virginia at Morgantown.
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Common Pleas Court
Clara Reynolds
E. C. Woodworth
Athens County
Alty
Lewis & Sayre
Carpenter Hardware Company
J. P. Primrose
Harry Stalder
Blanche
Wood & Wood
I. M. Foster
Ohio Lovel
University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Ohio
West Virginia
Ohio University
Nebinger
Wood
Grayson
Local notices on burials and community events
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Charlie Carter was buried at Maresh field last Tuesday. A Christian Endeavor convention drew many to Marsh field on Monday and Tuesday with six ministers in attendance. A change occurred at the local telephone office as a former employee has married and the Misss Six have taken charge.
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Charlie Carter
Mareshfield
Christian Bndeavor
Marshfield
Athens social visit and theater outing noted
Mr. Birey William and his brothers Mey ood and Del were here last week. Several attended the play at Athens Thursday evening with Mrs. Collins of Longstreth and Miss Ethel Jones among the party. J. H. Jones was in Athens Thursday on business and called on friends while there.
Canadian exhibition policy debated over US goods exclusion
Toronto officials discuss excluding American manufactures from the annual Toronto Industrial Exhibition. Canadian exhibitors complain that while US goods enter Canada for exhibition duty free with the understanding they will be shipped out, the United States has not granted Canada similar privileges for exhibitors in American exhibitions.
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Toronto Industrial Exhibition Association
Canada
United States
Biddison Organizes North Lima Development Co
E G Biddison, former state mine inspector in Columbus, forms the North Lima Development Company with $10000 capital to take over mines and coal land of the Youngstown and Southern Railway. Other incorporators include John V Chambers R H Dubrow David McGill and D J Gillispie. Transfers arranged and miners to be employed at once. plans for a tile and brick plant alongside the coal venture. Ohio Sun.
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Biddison
E. G. Biddison
Columbus
North Lima Development Company
Youngstown and Southern Railway Company
John V. Chambers
R. H. Dubrow
David McGill
D. J. Gillispie
Ohio Sun
Death of Alphaeus W. Holmes in Albany
Alphaeus W. Holmes son of Dr A F Holmes a noted Albany physician died Sunday evening after a three year illness described as quick consumption He was about 23 interment planned for Hibbardsville cemetery with time delayed for relatives from the west The death is a sad bereavement to his family and friends.
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Albany, CO
Alphaeus W. Holmes
A. F. Holmes
Albany
Hibbardsville
Making Lots of Alcohol Under New Law
Washington reports denatured alcohol production for the first six months of 1907 at 1,774,272 gallons under the new law. Supplemental free alcohol provisions are projected to push yearly output to about 4,000,000 gallons. The law cut wood alcohol cost from 60 to 30 cents a gallon, aiding consumers.
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Washington
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Edgar Allen Poe
Graham
Sylvester Graham
M’kinley
Canton
U.S
AIR Service
Associated Dailies Telegram
Sunday Creek Company
W. Va
A. Hutchinson
Davis Sowie
Cinco Et Reks Tae
Connett Gileeley Ones
Riley Topos i
Accivinn
Ok Sécatellian
Allen Bachman
R. G
Witherspoon Melatyre
Aueis Crispeg ¢Sunti
Scott
Makisosceta
Jones Rere
Meeke
Addi
Wood Grayson
Miri
Swkc
Kaler Nebinger
Ee Leever
Young
Huey
Martin
Bullard
McIntyre
Hinerman
McCreary
Hutchinson
Curran
Dennett
Patterson
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Toronto
Hall & Boden
New Bank
Athens
Dan Black
Tate
Indianapolis
Associated Dailes Telegram
Marietta
C. W. Lawrence
South Court Street
Ballard Corner
Soldiers’ Monument
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