No-Gumption From Cheap Soap Warning
The article argues that true gumption comes after deceit. It praises Ivory Soap made from pure vegetable oils as a high quality yet affordable option for the very poor, who can least afford wasteful soap.
11 Jul 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
1
The article argues that true gumption comes after deceit. It praises Ivory Soap made from pure vegetable oils as a high quality yet affordable option for the very poor, who can least afford wasteful soap.
An 1860s Cambridge chronicle recounts a relic seen in a Central National Bank window tied to a former Sayre family feud, a Madison building history with architects, plasterers, and tradesmen named, and a vivid portrait of 4th of July life with weddings, arrests, and civic gatherings in town.
An alias used by Asbury Stevens, once released from Ohio Penitentiary, was arrested in Noble County on a charge of attempting to assault a 14 year old girl near Cumberland. The incident drew a crowd as Stevens fled, was guarded by sheriff’s officers, and referred to a grand jury. The victim remained shaken but unharmed. News notes include a Mars telegraphing claim and an advertisement for Testoster’s Stom ach Bitters.
Reports describe two rival acts from Adam Forepaugh and Solis shows in Cambridge as fans debate which duo of champions, Numan Birds and teammates, are superior. The column also notes weddings, local social events, and a Pennsylvania crew victory, with ads for Chase nerve pills and Castoria.
The Porto Rico legislature in special session adopted by a large majority a preliminary resolution urging abrogation of tariff duties on exchanges between the island and the United States. Governor Allen signed the measure, stating revenues can be drawn without customs receipts, and a copy will be sent to President McKinley.
The piece profiles Li Nung Chang and Chang Chh-tang as towering Liberal figures in China, praising Li as a world renowned statesman with vast political acumen, reformist aims, and close ties to the Empress Dowager, while highlighting Chang Chh-tang as another notable leader. It notes Li’s reform stance, foreign policy insight, and influence as viceroy of the Two Kwangs, plus references to their schools, publications, and cautious approaches to foreign relations. The text also discusses other figures and related political commentary in a broad historical context.
President McKinley sent congratulations to Governor Taft as civil authority in the Philippines. Taft announced a forthcoming native commission and outlined provincial organization, education goals, and anticipated civil-military balance. He noted revenue, treasury funds, and hopes for American support of Philippine development. General MacArthur transferred civil authority to Taft in a formal ceremony aboard the transport ship Hague.
The article describes horn boring insects including a horned larva family, their emergence, and behavior. It notes the resemblance to the clothes moth and details their life cycle from egg to larva, with descriptions of feeding, tunnel growth, and exit methods. It mentions observers in Princeton, Pedra, and Mexican regions noting the insects’ developments and color changes through their metamorphosis.
A readable fragment describes Pedro the monkey with a long tail and strong fur. It notes his habit of biting when held and his affection when petted, along with his tendency to pull on fingers and seek certain movements.
The article describes a shift to selling eggs by the quart and by the gallon in Kansas City markets as packers and grocers adopt bulk units. It notes wasteful practices, proposed efficiency schemes, and how housewives may follow the trend, with eggs and yolks reused in various ways amid a broader food economy change. A related anecdote mentions a Kimberley resident and an incident at a club leading to a hospital visit.
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