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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
3
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The January 12 history notes highlight deaths of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo duke of Alva 1508 1582 and Sir Mountstuart Duff 1828 1906 plus births of John Hancock 1737 and Mary Cowden Clarke 1809 and the 1874 Cartagena surrender during the Carlist War with other brief biographical markers.
The sun sets at 4 50 and rises at 7 19 with the moon rising at 10 48 p m. The moon is 21 days old.
Western Virginia and Western Pennsylvania may see snow on Tuesday with colder temperatures. Ohio also faces a chance of snow Tuesday. Wednesday should be partly cloudy in the region.
A nostalgic portrait contrasts Libertyville’s easygoing rural life with a distant modern city. The narrator recalls barefoot summers, close-knit neighbors, and slower rhythms, then notes brick walls, glass storefronts, and streetcars in the new urban landscape. The piece ends pondering whether the speaker remains the same soul.
Men’s finest worsted and cassimere suits offered at savings of six to eight dollars. Four days remain before the sale ends Saturday night at 11. Customers urged not to miss the opportunity to save money.
A fragmented catalog of groceries listing items like granulated sugar 18 lb for 1.00 and various brands such as Pepper P&G and Quaker oats. It also notes canned goods crackers flour cereals and beans with scattered prices and descriptors.
Carl P. Myers of Frankfort New York proposes to ignite a 25 foot gas filled balloon between Utica and Frankfort to create rain and extinguish forest fires. He claims a prior Texas rain event covered several states and says iron filings and sulfuric acid generate the gases. Several paper companies hire him to revive Mohawk valley lands.
Consul Baker in Hobart reports Tasmanian authorities approve using dead sharks to enrich soil. Three sharks per tree are planned for big apple orchards. A plant will be built on Northwest Bay with capacity for forty tons of raw fish daily, with machinery to be bought in the United States.
Norman Brewer of Hockanum Connecticut reportedly harvested 133 1 3 bushels of corn from a single acre setting a national record.
The Chicago Post notes a new campaign slogan playfully dubbing Victo as Bah for Victo with a nod to Esperanto for bill in a light political item.
A playful press dispatch describes a race of submarine boats in the American navy set beneath the bay. Ocean figures and sailors chant a mock wager while the deep sea audience awaits the outcome and laughs at the fanciful contest.
Dr Alexis Carrel described at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia the transplant of a dead dog's leg to a living fox terrier. The recipient quickly controlled the limb and, after three weeks, the wound healed to a scar while the dog moved on all four legs.
Flower costumes for young girls feature dainty wreaths of forget me nots. A new style shows similar blossoms circling the upper and lower arms as bracelets. Alice Meyer, daughter of the postmaster general, wore pale blue crape with rosebuds on a corsage and hair, arms, and belt.
A humorous old clipping touts Good Quality Suits for Men and Boys at drastic cuts. The Hob Clothing Company proclaims a big sacrifice with actual savings from 86.00 to 8.00 on purchases and the sale ends Saturday night at 11.00.
The Right Rev Robert L Rudolph a professor at the Reformed Episcopal seminary Philadelphia will be consecrated assistant bishop of the diocese of New York and Philadelphia tonight at the Reformed Episcopal church in New York City Presiding Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago will conduct the service Bishop Charles Edward Cheney of Chicago will preach the rite
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Vancouver and nearby cities on the coast, lasting about fifteen seconds. No damage reported. Victoria saw noticeable building tremors. Bellingham, Washington, reported the quake at the same moment with no losses.
Reports from Vancouver and Victoria to Tacoma and Bellingham indicate a slight earthquake tremor lasting several seconds. In Seattle the shock was felt with people rushing from buildings but no damage occurred.
Readers are urged to act on a four day sale lowering pure all wool men suits from eight dollars to three eighty nine. The ad warns the sale ends at 14 oclock and urges quick purchase before prices reset.
Charles Frohman domes to bring The Thief to the Colonial next Thursday January 14 with Frohman controlling major New York venues and stars Maude Adams John Drew Ethel Barrymore. Cambridge theatergoers are promised a great play and a packed house is predicted as seat sales reach high levels at Brenah Wilson’s Postoffice store with prices 2d 0d 1.00 and 1.50.
The body of Leopold Ermann, a Philadelphia jewelry peddler missing since November 18, was found buried under the concrete floor of a chicken brooder built by George W. Schaeffer near Schencksville. Schaeffer was arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder. Ermann's satchel with jewelry was found nearby.
Heavy snow fell last night and this morning bringing winter’s early touch. Sleighbells appeared and sunshine brightened the day while streetcars and the interurban faced some travel hiccups that were quickly resolved. Citizens warmly welcomed the snow.
President-elect Taft has given a trophy to the Toledo Yacht Club to be raced for annually by catboats on the Great Lakes. The award will be competed for each year in the club’s events.
The Dahlman Cowboy Quartette, named by Omaha's mayor and once with William Jennings Bryan, headlined the Orpheum bill in Cambridge. They, former Dahlman ranch cowpunchers, delivered a top act alongside Dick Delores the comedian and Miss Le Velle's dance and impersonations. The crowd packed both 7 and 8:15 performances, with admission at ten cents.
Bargain alert at THE HUB with Finest Dress Shirts at 74 cents for 1.25 and 1.00. Prices good for four more days with the sale ending Saturday night at 11 o'clock.
Water rents for the quarter ending December 31 1908 are due at the City Water Works office in the Central Bank Building room 20 on or before January 20 1909. Collections will be made at Wheeling avenue business houses. outside, customers should pay at the office. If you expect to go to heaven please pay your water rents first.
Lowered prices on worsted cassimeres and tweed suits from $12 to 86.80 with four days left. Sale ends Saturday night at 11 o'clock with all regular stock discounted.
George Schafer travels to New York City on business matters. He engages with local firms and meets colleagues to discuss potential collaborations and opportunities in the market.
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