June 25 in American History
On June 25 1862 the Seven Days battles began near Richmond during the Civil War. In 1875 humorist Mortimer Thompson known as Q K Philander Doestores died, born 1832. In 1876 General George A Custer and 277 men were killed by Sioux at Little Bighorn. Grover Cleveland, twice US president, died in 1908, born 1837.
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Richmond
Mortimer Thompson
Q. K. Philander Doesticks
P. B
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn
Grover Cleveland
United States
Evening and Morning Sky Visible Planets
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun sets at 7 35 and rises at 4 30. Evening stars are Mars Jupiter and Mercury while Venus and Saturn appear in the morning sky.
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Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Competitive edge through excellence, not defeat
Cited as common sense, the idea emphasizes surpassing rivals by superior performance rather than destruction. The motto promotes focus on skill, strategy, and steady improvement to outpace competitors.
Man Declares Knowledge Is Power Then Realizes His Prowess
A State Journal note casts a man delivering a grandiose phrase as nearly overwhelmed by the notion of his own strength and influence. The brief item captures comic selfimport and the old press voice.
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State Journal
Ohio Delegation Adopts Unit Rule In Bryan Fight
The Ohio delegation votes 27 to 19 to adopt the unit rule and table Bryan's fight for temporary chairmanship 27 to 19. Atlee Pomerene named to the resolutions committee and E. H. 4 replaces Harvey Garber as national committeeman 2814 to 17%. Robert T Scott chosen honorary vice president. Judson Harmon to receive solid Ohio delegation vote.
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Ohio
Bryan
Parker
Atlee Pomerene
Harvey Garber
Robert T Scott
Judson Harmon
Parker Wins Over Bryan in Denver Convention Turmoil
The Denver party convention erupts as Parker faces Bryan amid chants and blockades. Parker sits silent while delegates clash, Fitzgerald speaks amid pandemonium, and motions to adjourn are debated before the roll call by states.
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Shively
Indiana
Parker
Kern
Bell
Parker Thomas Bell
California
Mack
Denver
Bryan
Fitzgerald
New York
Gebbart
New Jersey
Cannon
Martin
Senator Lee
Tennessee
Roger Sullivan
Lea
R. P. Fitz 1
Unkind. Ella-Live and learn. Stella-If you had been
The line presents a sharp exchange of admonition and mock warning in a New York Press excerpt. It contrasts Ella and Stella with a comment on learning and living as a measure of knowledge, ending with a biting comparative remark.
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Ella
Stella
Pocket Dictionary
New York Press
Home Course In Road Making The Sand Clay Road
Logan Waller Page of the Office of Public Roads explains sand clay road construction techniques with emphasis on material selection and maintenance. The article outlines compaction methods, surface layering, and considerations for durability and cost efficiency in early 20th century road building.
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Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Sand-Clay Road Construction Techniques and Materials
The article explains sand-clay road basics, distinguishing natural and topsoil mixes, and describes sand and clay properties, plasticity, and binding roles. It covers gravel quality, screening, spreading, compaction, and maintenance methods plus binders like iron oxide and limestone screenings.
Swanson and Roosevelt anecdotes from political campaigns
The piece recounts Senator Claude A. Swanson of Virginia as a popular campaigner famed as a good mixer. It cites a rural Virginia reel mishap and a witty exchange involving President Roosevelt with R J Caddihy of Funk and Wagnalls, praising Irish heritage.
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Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Swanson
Buck
Salf
New York Tribune
Faces Over the Doors at Pompeii Homes
Visitors to Pompeii note a striking feature of ancient houses where owners lie buried for two millennia. Marble heads on pillars in the New House greet guests with cheerful smiles, while other homes display angry demon faces at their entrances.
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Pompeii
Doctor's Shift Now Gets Along Without It
A physician reports that after switching to Grape-Nuts for breakfast last fall he no longer needs meat, experienced no indigestion, gained weight, and now prescribes the cereal to patients. The note promotes Grape-Nuts and cites digestion and nutrition claims.
Byesville Social Roundup Sees Local Visits
In Byesville and nearby Cambridge and Zanesville communities residents visit relatives and friends. J M Combs family and Miss Bessie Inwis of Columbus travel to Clarence McCollough in Cambridge. Several locals as well as travelers to Akron New York and the British Isles are noted with gatherings, church events, and a school nurse’s eye injury update.
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Byesville
J. M. Combs
Bessie Inwis
Columbus
Clarence McCollough
Cambridge
Alice
Ethel Gaunder
Jonathan Gaunder
Isadore Shultz
Akron
Europe
W. A. Thompson
First National Bank
B. M. Thompson
New York
White Star Line
British Isles
Sheldon Nicholson
Hartford
James Howell
W. H. Wilson
George Lynsky
Walter
George Hodgkiss
M. A. Sherby
Love City
Fred Dye
Caldwell
Pearle Nesbit
J. A. Hoopman
M. B. Hoopman
P. E. Hoopman
Mary
Samuel Johnson
Freda
Silas
Walter King
Faye Irwin
Massillon
William King
Fleur de Lis Club
Seventh Street
David Barclay
Hutton Opera House
B.S. Hale
Pugh
Sybble
Ss. W. Conner
Earl Conner
W. H. Harper
Cumberland
Senecaville
Seligman Killed in New York Auto Wreck
Alfred L. Seligman, brother of Isaac N. Seligman of J. & W. Seligman & Co., died instantly in a touring car collision with a Stuart vehicle. Morris Rainger, his nephew and secretary, also involved. Both cars traveled about 15 to 16 mph. Seligman was thrown from the tonneau and struck the pavement.
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Tonneau
For Sale Late Cabbage Plants and Lettuce
Five cents a dozen for late cabbage plants and flat Dutch lettuce. Finest grown and ready for setting out. James R. Hobson, 508 North Ninth Street. Home phone 1591. 54-31.
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James R. Hobson
Ninth Street
Colonial Theatre Concert Night at 7:15
The Colonial Theatre hosts an eight piece orchestra and moving pictures tonight at 7:15. Admission is five cents for all, with daily film changes. A family friendly evening featuring Es sannay Helipse Vitagraph and Cousin Bill films, plus weekly musical concerts.
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Colonial Theatre
Vitagraph
Lula
Bill
Colonial
For Sale A Five Room Cottage on East Gomber Avenue
Great bargain on a fine cottage with five rooms including a try bath room complete cemented cellar and slate roof. Lot 30 by 208 feet with rear alley. Apply to W R Dougherty. Blanpied of San Francisco returns from Guernsey and Newcomerstown and heads to Cambridge and Baltimore for convention.
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East Gomber Avenue
W. R. Dougherty
C. W. Blanpied
San Francisco
Guernsey
Newcomerstown
Cambridge
Baltimore
Raton Co Promotes Salads and Sandwiches
Local advert notes Raton Co offers salads and sandwiches ready all the time plus a call to action about Bibles soon being gone. Lunches are described as something fine.
Market Notes From Union Stock Yards Hogs Cattle Sheep
Receipts at the Union Stock Yards June 25 show hogs 16 000, market weak with mixed prices for butchers 7.80 to 7.72, good heavy 7.45 to 7.75, light 7.20 to 7.60, pigs 5.25 to 6.95. Cattle receipts 1 000, market steady with beeves 6.10 to 9.80, cows and heifers 2.70 to 8.00, stockers and feeders 4.20 to 6.75, calves 5.50 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 18 000, market dull native 3.25 to 6.30, lambs 4.25 to 7.89. Chicago Wheat 1.07 1/2, corn 73 1/2, oats 48, pork 18.5.
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Union
Chicago
Pittsburg Livestock Prices June Market Report
Cattle receipts light and market steady with primaries from 7.75 to 9.45 and veal calves at 8.50 to 9.00. Sheep and lambs show light receipts with prime wethers 5.00 to 5.25 and lambs 6.75. Hogs light receipts and sluggish market with prime heavies 7.85 to 7.90 and pigs 7.40 to 7.60.
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Pittsburg
Lyric Tonight Show Offers New Pictures and Comfort
The Lyric presents Sup pressed Evidence Kalem drama When Daddy Was Wise Vitagraph comedy Out of the Deep Edison water picture String of Pearls Biograph drama. Mrs J A Mundring of Newark has returned home after a three weeks visit with KE Ayers of Orchard avenue with Mr and Mrs Ayers.
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Daddy
Vitagraph
Edison
Biograph
J. A. Mundring
Newark
N. J
KE. X. Ayers
Orchard Avenue
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Roosevelt
Cuddihy
Mr. Roosevelt
Ireland
Cuddiley
Washington Star
Postum Co
Battle Creek Mich
Wellville
F. F. Smith
Court House
Steubenville Ave
Bell Phone
South Ninth Street
Bath
C. A .Moore
United Press
Pittsburg Livestock
Harold Williams
Russel Mathews
Daily Time
Krodaks
Kodak Supplies
Brenan & Wilson’s
Rexall Store
D.h&o
Long’s Department Store
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