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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
8
The article highlights marabou and ostrich fashion items for the season including scarfs priced from 1.50 to 3.25 dollars, muffs ranging 5.95 to 10 dollars, and a wide selection of sets available in black natural or mixed combinations.
In Eastern Kentucky, Dr. McMullen reports railroads spread trachoma as a government effort expands. He describes a 15 member mountain family living in darkness where sore eyes and blindness threaten daily life. Government hospitals and education push cleanliness to curb spread.
Miss Ida Stigler who lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Sylvester Stigler near Cumberland Ohio died Sunday morning after a lingering illness of consumption Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 from the family home conducted by Rev Mr Racy of Claysville
The Attorney General reviews anti trust efforts noting 44 prosecutions pending and eight new cases in the new Democratic administration. He cites White Slave Act enforcement, federal funding used for the White Slave squad, and progress in suppressing traffic. He proposes a senior judge option for aging judges and term limits for clerks. Customs fraud prosecutions yield 280000 in fines and 51 convictions. A large criminals registry with 36098 Bertillon records and 52449 entries is under development with 2577 identifications last year.
The report notes 1 294 individuals processed by the fingerprint system. Twenty convicts were pardoned in the last year, sentences of 100 others were commuted, and 75 pardon applications were denied.
The Huffman brothers present a concert at the M. E. church Monday evening December 15 with admission set at 10 and 20 cents. The town reports schools and churches closed for a week due to a smallpox scare and many residents visit relatives across the area.
The notice urges investing money to support home building via the Building Association. It highlights demand for funds to construct homes and offers 5 percent interest on time deposits. Cambridge Loan and Building Co., 814 Wheeling Avenue, identifies T. R. Deselm as secretary.
In New Philadelphia Ohio December 36 year old Mary Harris a hotel maid killed herself with acid due to inability to support her two children on wages.
Frank Hite, 50, lay on a Lancaster street all night and may die from exposure. He fell and was unconscious when found this morning, suffering a broken leg.
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