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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
The Daily Jeffersonian is on sale at News Depot located in the Woodworth Building on Wheeling Avenue. Customers can pick up the latest edition at this newsstand.
Events include the 1782 preliminary treaty of peace arranged by Benjamin Franklin in Paris between Great Britain and the United States. Cyrus West Field, early Atlantic cable financier, born in 1819 and died in Tivoli. 1908 the United States and Japan exchange an identical note regarding the Far East.
The report notes sun set at 4 30 and rise at 7 01 with noon sun at 7 45 pm and 2 am. The moon is at greatest libration west and the sun’s declination is 21 degrees 40 minutes south of the celestial equator.
A Whitman-like meditation notes a Biblical peace message as Jesus calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee. The line evokes gentle faith and divine quiet amid tumult.
Daily phrases celebrate thanksgiving and blessings for all God's children, highlighting strength in the morning and mercies each evening as a devotional sentiment. The wording evokes a religious-tone meditation on faith and providence.
An archaic diction fragment notes summer dying as autumn wanes while infant winter mocks the land. The terse lines evoke cold, desolation, and passing time with a Shelleyan cadence and mythic weather imagery.
A northern landscape unfolds as gray forests reveal rugged trunks and bare branches under drifting snow. Snowy winds sweep through the trees, leaving nests edged with frost and a quiet, wintry hush across the countryside.
Reporters expect President Taft to strike hard at sugar trusts and the land timber mineral and water grabbers of the west. The tone suggests a landmark push likely to surprise the public and the president himself.
Senator Burton argues a primary would not reflect Ohio Republicans’ wishes. Senator Dick retorts that it would express voters’ will more fairly than at Burton’s own election, a sharp if sardonic exchange that provokes smiles.
A proposal to establish a distinct Virginia court district with headquarters in Columbus is being debated again, with strong prospects that Congress will pass the needed legislation this winter. The current division remains in place pending action.
The text argues for a sizable business expansion necessitating a new district. It suggests creating a distinct division with headquarters possibly in Zanesville or Cambridge if the district is formed.
Lawmakers push a postal bank proposal in both houses with prospects of enactment, met by Speaker Cannon’s staunch opposition. Public opinion questions the post office’s ability to operate without a 20 million dollar annual deficit before banking ventures. Columbus State Hospital to get new management December 15, Dr. Gilliam to head the institution and W. P. Miller to replace O L Anderson as steward. Dr Stockton served 27 years and Anderson ten, with Anderson linked to Guernsey county by reputation and appointment through Guy Nash’s administration via Judge Thomas H. Anderson.
Senator Elkins opposes Hanna era ship subsidies and urges a five percent customs duty reduction on all imports using American bottoms. He aims to present his plan to the President before Congress's message, arguing it would boost U S shipping and lower duties, while criticizing trusts and urging the President to heed public opinion.
Governor Harmon endorses requiring annual reports to be printed by each institution's own printery at Mansfield and Lancaster. The plan keeps inmates busy, builds printing skills, and ends contract printing, reducing state expenses while aiding prison labor under the institutions' management.
William C. Noble, a Marietta Division freight brakeman, saved three coworkers on November 9 at Post Boy Hill. He received a Hamilton gold watch engraved with his initials and lodge numbers from members of the Cambridge and Marietta lodges in a surprise presentation at the Morris home on Clay Avenue. The gathering included music, games, social time, and refreshments.
On Friday evening Mr John M Amos will speak to Cambridge boys at the Boys Recreation Club Taylor Block opposite the Post Office. The talk titled The Educated Man will stress the value of education and invite all boys, members or not, to attend free of charge and bring nonmember peers.
Bell's studio invites shoppers to view a range of Xmas cards and folders and decide quickly. Visit in the forenoon to avoid the afternoon rush.
Bell's studio presents a selection of 40 distinct style cards and folders for customers to browse. The display highlights variety in design, color, and material, inviting clients to mix and match for projects.
A report on the Ohio side of the river claims the Aetna Standard plant idle since the Amalgamated Associa tion strike will resume partial operations this week likely Wednesday. Only former employees would be rehired, with three or four mills possibly starting up under workers who struck on July 1 and recently sought their jobs.
Cambridge City School District invites sealed bids from vendors for roller and Venetian blinds to furnish window shades for Brown High School Building. Bids are due by 12 o’clock noon December 6 1909. D Pritchard clerk. November 23 0 31 e 0 d.
The Guernsey County Humane Society will hold its December regular meeting at the Probate Court office in the Court House on Thursday evening at seven o clock. Important business will be discussed and the meeting will adjourn in time for attendees to go to the public school entertainment.
Miss Mame Boyd has returned home after visiting relatives at Tyney.
Miss Laura Wood departed Monday for Bellaire to visit her sister, planning to stay a few days and enjoy time together in the hometown.
J Hannan and Son offer farm property loans starting at 1009 dollars. They advertise in room 2 of the Broom Building with PP. The notice lists loan amounts and contact details for potential borrowers.
Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson and daughter Eloid of Newcomerstown spent Sunday visiting friends in Cambridge.
The Guernsey Building & Loan Co shows growing assets from 1904 to 1909. Organized April 26 1902. Assets listed include amounts in 1908 5124.61 169365.92 and 1909 98000.00 with steady increases. secretary KE A Scott of Cambridge Ohio promotes depositing idle money.
A retailer advertises a wide range of discounted items including sugar beans oats and cereals, canned vegetables and fruits, baking supplies, coffee and tea, rice and flour, bacon lard and dairy products plus gas globes mantles and baking powder with price highlights scattered throughout. The copy ends urging readers to visit for more bargains.
Atkins the Jewelers advertises brass metalo graphy gifts for Christmas with a window display near the courthouse as the place to shop for new designs.
J L Gibbs proprietor of the Old Land Mark bowling alleys offers a prize of a $2.50 gold piece each week for the average two highest scores made on his alleys.
Opening at Potter Bros on Tuesday invites shoppers to Bell's studio for Christmas presents as crowds follow the event.
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