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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
An 1890s domestic notice records the post office class entry for Cambridge Ohio. It lists the designation as second class matter at the Cambridge post office and notes the publication in The Jeffersonian.
Editorial notes from The Ectecric Mepis Review extoll Unicorn root Helonias Divica and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Quoted doctors laud uterine tonic effects, relief from back pain, menorrhagia, and general debility, claiming universal usefulness in female reproductive disorders.
Washington residents visit relatives and travelers head to Miller's Station and Newark. The Washington school closes with no graduates this year. Fires threaten properties while Mothers Day is planned at the Presbyterian church. Obituaries note W C Smith of Washington buried in Cambridge. Thomas E Bales dies of pneumonia at 56. funeral held with local ministers officiating.
Births, arrivals, and social notes: Cumberland born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malvin on May 2. Floyd Burlingame and Otis Conner open a general store on Carl Street. Funeral attendance for Mrs. Ralph Stout in East Union. School closures for Blanch Hamilton and Lida M. Daniel. Mrs. George Crow returns from Pennsylvania. Delegates named for M. E. church county Sunday school convention in Cambridge. Mrs. Anna Ryall at Magnetic Springs for health. accompanied by Rev. R. L. Ryall. Temperance lecture by Mrs. Florence D. Richards of Leip sic to be held in Presbyterian church. Mrs. Joe M. Howell visiting relatives in Cambridge. Cora D. Walker visits Zanesville. Margaret Daniel visiting there. Ben Cowgill returned from Cleveland ill with rheumatism. EK. H. Buckingham visits Zanesville on business.
Read Potter's advertisement this week for lace curtains. Find pricing and selection details in the store circular.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Urine Laxative to relieve constipation and liver trouble. It promises to stimulate organs and thoroughly cleanse the system, framing spring wellness as the goal.
A lighthearted line prompts a report about local residents facing legal trouble after relaxed behavior. The brief notes an incident leading to detention but provides few details on identities or charges.
Court house news notes two Cambridge couples Mr Slater to solemnize the marriage. Waldo S Thompson and Ella E Proctor of Cambridge. A marriage license issued Friday to O D Smith of East Liverpool and Edna Jackson of Cambridge. Probate Court entries include Blanche Yeo administratrix of R W Yeo estate and other notices. estate appointments filed. A new common pleas case Crystal Ice Co versus Leroy Simpson with Rosemond Belt attorneys for plaintiff.
A Devoe & Co promotional letter stresses Devoe paint superiority, claiming the next-best brands are only three quarters as effective. The author urges dealers to trust Devoe while noting competitors rely on Devoe for guidance. Signed by Clar F. W. Devoe & Co. and Bell sells their paint.
A fierce hail and wind storm last Thursday evening damaged fences timber and small buildings. Dr G H Stout attended the sick as busy times followed. Several residents including F T Hays Stacy H Taylor and J J Bruney feature in local activity. market prices quoted for wheat corn oats and potatoes.
Valley resident William Parlet of West Plains greeted friends in town on Saturday. County Surveyor Albert Woodburn of Cambridge visited last week to adjust the road petition route, providing a near direct link from the National Pike to the Steubenville road near Antrim. likely to be opened within weeks. Susanna Brown, about 90, is Middlebourne’s oldest resident and remains in good health. Aultman Ables closed a successful term at Blooming Grove and plans a brief visit to Iowa and California this summer. Middlebourne touts the region’s two daily R F D mail deliveries from Quaker City and Salesville with carriers Elvin Long and J F Wendel.
A feature extols extreme longevity with claims about William Parr England living 152 years and marrying three times while working till age 152. It cites James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky who says he feels 16 after six bottles of Electric Bitters, praising the remedy for kidney trouble and general weakness and recommending it as a godsend. available for 50 cents at Neilley & Co. and C. A. Heiner.
A short reflection notes that each man believes his own ideas set him apart from others, suggesting a common human mindset about individuality and difference. The line points to universal self perception without naming individuals or events.
Summary of the National Bank of Cambridge financials for April 26 1909 listing resources such as loans discounts U S Bonds and reserves and liabilities including capital stock surplus profits and deposits. The statement is sworn by cashier S McMahon before notary W Bel with attestations of correctness.
The bank reports assets including loans and discounts, overdrafts, securities, and real estate. Liabilities show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits from individuals and other banks. Cashier W S McCartney attests the accuracy, with notary Chas S Sheppard endorsing the sworn statement dated April 15 1900.
Cambridge resident Mrs. Elizabeth Scott testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her severe kidney trouble years ago and again on later occasions. The ad urges early treatment for minor kidney symptoms and claims prompt relief, with 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A short, humorous note suggests married men frequent clubs to be away from home, implying social habits and expectations around domestic life. The remark highlights gender roles and leisure choices in a light, period tone.
Hoarseness bronchitis and throat troubles are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar as it soothes inflamed throat and bronchial tubes and stops the obstinate cough. Insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. Brooks Sutton.
A brief aphorism suggesting that marrying for wealth can be advantageous in certain cases. The remark contrasts financial gain with a marriage lacking money. No specific people, places, or events are identified.
Gladwin Michigan man John Deye suffered a persistent running ulcer for 12 years and spent over 400 dollars on doctors before Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the ailment. The ad claims it also heals fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and is infallible for piles burns scalds cuts and corns. Available for 25 cents at Neilley & Co and C A Heiner of Byesville.
A concise observation notes that a refined woman plans her movements carefully when changing trains, highlighting manners and prudence in transit etiquette.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cleanses the blood by stimulating kidney action to remove waste. It asserts impurities cause nervous exhaustion and other ailments and urges readers to start today for quick improvement. Brooks Sutton endorses the product as pleasant to take.
A humorous saying suggests the world enjoys lovers for amusement. it highlights universal affection and entertainment value. The line reflects a lighthearted view of romance and public interest in romantic tales.
The Knickerbocker uses bleue de Sevres china made in France for private dinners with a blue and gold monogram rim. Each 72 piece set costs $6. Plaza and Astor offer white and gold or plain white patterns costing $4 and $5. Waldorf Astoria showcases the Crown set from royalty, blue and gold bottles with rulers pictured, valued at $1,000,000 for replication.
Professor Henry Drummond gains hypnotic power as a boy. At a birthday party a girl refuses to play piano until he commands her. He later hypnotizes a boy and makes him threaten a poker gun. The trick ends with a magnetized sports van escape.
Humorous sketch notes a man who parries a confident courtship until a chance encounter on the avenue leads to an awkward tumble into a coal hole. The line of romance shifts as the young lady's composure wavers after the incident.
A loquacious woman in an electric car from Streatham plans a town trip after calling her husband who said he was not in. The London Tatler recounts her curious exchange and readiness for a strenuous day.
A puzzled visitor wanders a library asking for help while a library assistant offers assistance. The visitor responds he is only looking for his wife, prompting a brief exchange without further details.
A playful exchange between Gerald and Geraldine about love and salt in a Philadelphia Inquirer style quotation, highlighting banter on misfit affection and humor through a dated newspaper voice.
An Exchange note promotes reading a newspaper to stay informed, even suggesting a small paper can earn points.
In a third class smoker on a train, an old man boasts of tipping the guard sixpence each trip to reward courtesy. Fellow passengers rummage pockets to match, leaving the guard showered with coins. A spruce traveler asks how he can afford it. the old man replies the guard is his son and he will recoup the money with interest.
An advert promises relief from nasal catarrh with Ely Cream Balm applied to inflamed passages. It markets a solid form for 50 cents and an atomizer version Liquid Cream Balm, claiming no cocaine or mercury, available at druggists or by mail from Ely Bros., 56 Warren St, New York.
A girl who boasted she could wed any man she chose rarely mentions her husband after many years.
One word to the wise is sufficient a thousand to the foolish is not enough.
An advertisement touts Heavy impure blood causing mud dy pimples headaches nausea and indigestion while thin blood is weak and pale. It promotes Bur dock Blood Bitters as a remedy to enrich the blood and restore health and complexion.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as stopping itching instantly and curing conditions like piles eczema salt rheum itch hives herpes scabies. It notes availability at any drug store.
A single dose of Dean's Regu lats eases mild constipation and cures habitual constipation. Available at druggists for 25 cents a box. The ad ends with a proverb about love and rootedness.
A Buffalo New York reader Mrs L Whiteacre praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the best remedy for the deadly croup disease. She notes it has been used successfully in her family for eight years.
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Maine praises Dr King s New Discovery after ten bottles cured coughs colds and lung trouble and recommends it as the best medicine. Relief comes quickly and many endorse its effects. Available 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Neilley Co and C A Heiner of Byesville.
The saying notes that marrying for money often yields little value for the woman, suggesting financial motives backfire in marriage dynamics. It reflects a cautionary view on wealth as the basis for matrimony and the unequal outcomes it can cause.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic that tones stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and cures constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria sold for 25 cents at Neilley & Co and C A Heiner of Byesville.
A dated reflection contrasts the safety of bottled whiskey with the dangers of whiskey in a man. The saying warns against alcohol misuse and its impact on character and behavior.
A printed card states druggists will refund money if Voley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package by Brooks Sut ton.
A terse adage notes that seeking simple work is the most difficult path to steady income, contrasting ease with perseverance and effort in labor pursuits.
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