Community notes from Uniondale area update
Health good as blacksmith John Welt reports improving trade. J F Stine completes term of school at Sugar Grove while J M Wade and wife visit relatives at Zanesville. Italians at Uniondale for C E R R work. postmaster changes money orders after July 1. Local wreck injures Miss Etta Ditzler. six buggies involved. assailants to be dealt with. Strawbery festival planned. Children’s Day and singing at Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welt
J. F. Stine
Sugar Grove
J. M. Wade
Zanesville
E. J. Felts
Markie
W. F. Newhard
Lutheran Church
G. W. Lesh
James Neff
Markle
Joseph Wisner
Nora Lipkey
Suffton
W.J. Newhard
Lipkey
G. Green
Servia
Rachel Lather
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local News Recap from Ossian and Surroundings
A series of short items notes Davis visiting Stuffton on Monday, Orson Jennings visiting Springfield Ohio, and Charley Foughty with wife plus Les lie Hoppengardner and wife of Decatur spending Sunday in town. Also mentions a boy bringing joy to R L Hatfield’s home, K of L decoration services, Miss Ella Livengood visiting from Payne, Rev Robt Donaldson in from Bozeman to preach at the Presbyterian church, Arla Williams bicycling from Ridgeville for a visit, K of P lodge with band decorating W Worley’s grave at Williamsport, and Mrs Deighton Ball and Miss Rall of Huntington hosting a Saturday “samantha at the World’s Fair” entertainment. Attendance noted as very good.
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Davis
Stuffton
Orson Jennings
Springfield
Ohio
Charley Foughty
Leslie Hoppengardner
Decatur
R. L. Hatfield
K. of Ls
Ella Livengood
Payne, O
Robt. Donaldson
Bozeman
Montana
Presbyterian Church
Arla Williams
Ridgeville
E. Rose
K. of
P. Lodge
W. Worley
Williamsport
Deighton
Ball
Rall of
Huntington
Samantha
Town men elude arrest for fishing trip to Loon Lake
W H Rupright J F Stine W D Manns and Lewis Bunn left town Monday morning for several days at Loon Lake mainly to fish and catch turtles. Mrs Mack of Marion and state WCTU organizer spoke at local churches exposing the harmful physical effects of fermented liquor using charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rupright
J. F. Stine
W. D. Manns
Lewis Bunn
Loon Lake
Prairie Pickups and Local Happenings in Poplar Grove
Weather is clear and wheat looks good in the area. Farmers plow corn as schools schedule early dismissal next Friday at Poplar Grove. Frank Ulmer recovers from long fever and Walter Shire returns to Montpelier to work for Jake Wade. The new railroad is under active construction and soon ready for ties. A hay ladder project south of Bluffton, tied to a brother in law’s family, is requested for harvest time.
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Poplar Grove
Frank Ulmer
Walter Shire
Montpelier
Jake Wade
Bluffton
Craigville Notes and Local Happenings
Health updates in Craigville include Mrs Crum and Mrs Davenport both ill with Grandpa Miller ready for shingles on his new dwelling. A church project advances with Mercer and Cline supplying lumber and Wilson Merriman handling windows and doors. Local residents attend meetings and shopping trips, with a dog attending church and Myrtle Robenold treated for a wart by Dr. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Davenport
Grandpa Miller
Burt Tucker
Jess Christ
Hartman and Drum Bros
Curryvile
Wm. Robenold
Bluffton
Sarah Venis
Grandma Clouser
Craigville
Lew Cast
Decatur Cigar Manufactury
Wilson Merriman
Decatur
A. N. Martin
Major Steel of
Oklahoma
Salt River
H. M. Gilliland
Dave Hartman
The
Christian Union
St. Paul
Adams County
Myrtle Robenold
Dr. Cook
Lem Shaffer
Wm Robenold
James Boehr
Preble
Sells Bros
Irandpa John
Oddity Dapper Yet Citizens Swell With Hope For Doctor
In Craigville and nearby, residents cheer the arrival of a respected physician to their community. A local Republican notes Coxey voted for change, yet it remains unclear what change was meant as Coxey allegedly backed Benny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigville
Coxey
Little Benny
Mt Zion Notes From White Foot Community
Mt Zion residents report oats and grass thriving despite cold weather harming local corn. Isaac Roush adds to his home while I N Neff expands his house. Drillers advance on Well No 1 at Huffman farm as new buggies appear and locals discuss possible moves to Craigville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Neff
Mt Zion
Isaac Roush
Wolfgang
Geo. Gaiser
Doc. Griffith
Dr. Huffman
Craigville
Kate Williamson
I. N. Neff
Ezra Cloud
Montpelier
Wm. Huffman
Fred Huffman
Smokeless Cigarettes Suggested as Civilizational Advance
A remark says smokeless powder is acceptable but smokeless cigarettes would mark a true step forward for civilization.
Inventions and Trades From Across the World
A compilation of curious notes on manufacturing and science. It cites a nonexistent wagon factory in Mexico and states America produces nine tenths of the world’s rubber goods. It mentions a two hundred foot sea-diving suit costing 875, sugar from cotton seed in Africa, rice paper from a vile plant, horse-hide leather, stamp security, a Japanese vote recording device, a perforated Calcutta telegraph cable, glass paper from a Japanese aquatice plant, lead peroxide rust protection for iron and steel, a sweeter compound valzin, and the Pinna electric tanning method claiming rapid results.
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Mexico
America
Africa
China
Corea
Japan
Calcutta
Berlin
Another Name for It Mrs Fosdick
Humorous dialogue suggests a nationwide spree of elopements described as a bridal wave in a satirical tone. The quip contrasts Fosdick and reader perception of social trends in a light moment from the periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosdick
Puck
Far Better Than Dancing School Sh
A humorous note on Mr. Downtown showing remarkable deftness and grace in crowds. The speaker remarks he avoids bumps and jokes he gets his lunches in a standup restaurant where everyone holds their own coffee. The brief items appear in a weekly column.
Language of the Hand and Palm Reading Folklore
The text outlines palmistry ideas describing how hand shape, finger length, lines, and mounts reveal character. It links long fingers with amiability, narrow palms with intellect, and specific line patterns to deceit, vanity, or health, noting fate lines and Venus Mount as indicators.
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Jupiter
Venus
Firemen Sweat in Heat Below Decks of Ocean Steamers
The article describes coal stokers on large steamers who work in temperatures around 150 degrees. About 100 men per furnace supply coal, wearing only shoes and overalls. Four hours of work exhaust them, forcing a crawl to the forecastle for rest, with pneumonia and heat-related illness common risks aboard.
Nothing Like the Hudson Impresses Foreign Visitors
A Cahiff Wales Mail reporter Lasvalles Carr visits America and reports that the World's Fair shows broad prosperity, especially among workers. He praises American working girls as bright and well-dressed, and compares Hudson River scenery favorably to the Rhine Thames and English rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lasvalles Carr
Cahiff
Wales
Re Oro
Rhine
Thames
England
Scotland
Hudson
Swedish Copper Mine Operated Nonstop for Eight Centuries
A Swedish copper mine has reportedly been worked without interruption for 800 years, highlighting a remarkable longevity of mining operations and regional metal production from medieval times to present.
Thermometer Invention Traced to Ancient Alexandria
A note recalls that the first thermometer is said to have been invented in Alexandria around 130 B C. The passage highlights ancient scientific curiosity and early measurement devices attributed to that era.
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Alenandria
B. Cc
Clover Leaf Excursion Offers Low Rates to Cleveland
Christian Endeavor excursion to Cleveland via Toledo St. Louis Kansas City Clover Leaf route with special low rate tickets. Official Missouri Endeavors route chosen for southern Illinois. Vestibuled trains provided and flexible travel via Lake Erie with Put in Bay stops. City of Toledo steamer departs daily 9 39 a m linking with Fast Line No 6, City of Straits from Put in Bay at 2 30 p m arriving Cleveland 6 00 p m. Tickets and berths from Clover Leaf agents or C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City R. R
Missouri
Southern Illinois
Lake Erie
Putin Bay
City of Toledo
Jefferson Street
Clover Leaf
C. C. Jenkins
L Pass
Colorado tourist tickets on sale for Denver trip
The Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City R A announces low rate excursion tickets to Denver with return, ample limits and privileges. Special days occur in the second and third weeks of June, the third week of July, and the second week of August. Tickets on sale now with return limit October 1. C C Jenkins is general passenger agent, Toledo Ohio.
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Che
Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
R. A
Denver
Col
C. C. Jenkins
Ohio
N. B
Colorado
Excursion Rates Offered for Catholic Union Knights Trip
Excursion to Buffalo June 23 and 24 for Roman Catholic Union Knights of St. John by the Toledo St. Louis and Kansas City R R with one fare tickets. See Clover Leaf route nearest agent. C C Jenkins general pass agent Also rates to East Liverpool June 25 and 26 for Epworth League 5th district event.
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Roman Catholic Union Knights of St. John
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City
R. R
C. C. Jenkins
N. B
East Liverpool
Epworth League
Photographs Taken 500 Feet Underwater
A report notes photographs were captured 500 feet beneath the surface, illustrating deep sea exploration or underwater work. Details describe the environment and equipment used, highlighting the scale of the depth and the achievement by researchers or divers involved.
Smoothing salve promises cures for a wide range of ailments
An 19th century ad touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores and various skin conditions with a money back guarantee and a 24 cent price per box. It notes sale by Charles C. Deam and includes a curious aside that the squirrel monkey has the largest brain proportionately among animals, even more than humans.
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Charles C. Deam
Simmon s Liver Regulator Endorsement From Bannelton
Local resident E. E. Clark testifies to Simmon s Liver Regulator by J H Zeilin Co Philadelphia as the best remedy for indigestion and liver complaint. Advertisement notes powder or liquid form and usage options. Separate line mentions yearly U S candy consumption estimated at 20 000 tons.
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Bannelton, Ind
Simmons
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
E. E. Clark
United States
Distemper and Cough Cure Promoted for Livestock and Pets
Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure is advertised as preventing and curing distemper and coughs in horses sheep and dogs. One dose prevents and one bottle cures in three to six days with testimonials available from Wells Medicine Co. of LaFayette Indiana. Also notes Mulhall on loco motive life and earnings.
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Wells Medicine Co
LaFayette
Indiana
Dr King's New Discovery Trial Offer At Denma Store
Advertised drug offer promises refund if Dr King's New Discovery cough remedy fails after fair use. Trial bottles free at Charles C. Denma drug store. Large sizes priced at 50c and 1. There are fewer than 30 pure blooded Greenlanders.
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Dr. King
Charles C. Denm
Morris English Stable Powder Advertisement for Horses
Attention farmers. If your horse shows poor appetite, looks rough, and is run down, Morris English Stable Powder may help. One package claims to add ten dollars to a horse's value. Full pound packages priced at two dollars, five for one dollar. Sold by J Stugis. 2313. An ancient cannon was dredged from the Delaware River bottom.
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J. Stugis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Health Tonic
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and strengthens the body as spring illness weakens the system. It urges prompt use to expel disease and restore appetite, and praises Hood's Pills as a safe reliable family cathartic and liver remedy.
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Hood
Philadelphian Invents Four Winged Machine
A resident of Philadelphia unveils a novel four winged machine claiming enhanced lift and stability. The inventor asserts potential applications in aviation and atmospheric research while detailing prototype tests and future development plans.
Dr W B New Cough Cure Promoted As Top Lung Remedy
The advertisement touts Dr W B New Cough Cure as a leading throat and lung remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma consumption whooping cough croup and similar illnesses. It claims numerous cures after others failed and lists price at 25 cents from J E Sturgis. It notes twenty eight British ocean passenger steamships belong to the auxiliary navy.
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J. E. Sturgis
British Auxiliary Navy
Cure for Headache Electric Bitters advertised remedy
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache cure and remedy for habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It urges purchases at Charles C. Dean's drug store, with large bottles selling for fifty cents.
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Charles C. Dean
Sacramento Gardener Uses Dog Power To Irrigate
A Sacramento gardener powers irrigation of his garden with his dogs. The unusual setup captures local attention as a neighbor reports the scene and notes the efficiency of the pet powered system.
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Sacramento
Norris English Stable Liniment Description and Price
Important to Horsemen Norris English Stable Liniment removes lumps saddles galls scratches rheumatism barbed wire cuts bruises sprains deformities. Claimed as a remarkable nineteenth century discovery by a celebrated English veterinary surgeon it penetrates to the bone. Price 50 cents and 1.00 sold by J E Sturgis 233m
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Norris English
J. E. Sturgis
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H.C. Arnold & CO
Yours Truly
Jonathan Brickley
Wabash
Etta Ditzler
Ossian
Tom Tim
Blizzard
Bill
Craigville Crums
Foxy
Mat Crum
Alf
Mt. Zion
Language
Christian Endeavor
Cleveland
Daly
Buffalo, N. Y
Buckden
Mulhall
Delaware River
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