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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
Editor terms of subscription for the Daily and Weekly Jeffersonian outline carrier delivery in Cambridge at 10 cents per week or 5 dollars per year, with prepaid mail subscriptions. The Daily is sold at News Depot Mathews Block North Seventh Street, with a local news room contact.
May 4 marks the death of Edward Prince of Wales in 1471. Horace Mann born 1796 and William Hickling Prescott born 1796. 1798 Irish rebellion outbreak with vast casualties. 1861 Lincoln calls for 42 000 volunteers for three years to preserve the Union, later totaling over two million Federal soldiers.
An antique style note cites astronomical events with sun and moon times in eastern time and a theological reflection. It notes a full moon in Libra and includes a short devotional poem attributed to Thomson.
Circular No 91 from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station focuses exclusively on alfalfa culture in Ohio. It stresses thorough prepa ration for a strong stand and notes the crop’s long-term durability. The piece urges farmers to send for the circular and highlights Circular No 89 as valuable for berry and fruit cultivation. It warns fruit growers to invest care, due to increased work from song bird destruction.
The deposed Turkish ruler Abdul Hamid is to be limited to eleven of his four thousand wives as he enters forced retirement. The text condemns his tyrannical crimes including the murder of many innocent women and predicts possible execution, while noting his harsh solitary confinement may be eased soon.
The article critiques opposition leaders and journals for predicting Taft's veto on a tariff bill, arguing the measure won’t be revised downward or vetoed. It asserts trusts dominate policy and calls for a new Congress to realign tariff control with consumer interests.
The new administration questions where Abdul Hamid hid millions of dollars, believing a large cache is stored somewhere. Investigators pursue leads to locate the hidden funds and determine the source of the wealth.
The Baltimore American notes Taft will veto tariff bills unless revised downward and will back Aldrich only if the senator’s views align with public opinion. The Ohio State Journal adds Aldrich’s stance diverges from popular sentiment, especially in Rhode Island.
Court entries list several civil suits including The Orme and McMahon Thompson Co versus James H. Jackson and Hoyle and Scott versus James H. Jackson. Orders grant temporary alimony of 25 dollars and 20 dollars per month. A probate matter names Rebecca C Bowles as administratrix of G Hogan Bowles estate with Mareta Bowles among the parties.
Sale returned and filed. Guardianship of O. T. Bates and Inez Bates noted. First and final account filed by J. M. Bracken. Hear ing July 2. Estate of Melissa Mitchell in court with W. H. Brown as administrator. Petition for sale of real estate and service by publication filed against Wm. Mitchell et al.
Word arrived Monday evening at O Gara Coal Co offices that the Noble mine south of Cambridge will reopen. About 250 miners will gain employment. The firm holds a coal contract for two American Sheet and Tin Plate Co plants, with likely another large contract.
An official of the Cleveland and Marietta Railway Co presented a deed for an eighteen foot strip of land on Ogier avenue bought by the city for street paying purposes, for 115 dollars. The deed was accepted and an ordinance prepared. Residents protested sewer and paying improvement assessments as too high and the matter was referred to the committee of Peters Bratton and Erven. The city engineer was instructed to grade at Thirteenth street and Carlisle avenue and the claim ordinance for councilmen salaries and advertising was discussed.
The council passed bills on a public toilet room and addressed the court house closet issue. A light contract delay was noted and a motion to authorize the Board of Public Service to sign a new agreement was approved. The North Fifth street sewer investigation was referred to the Board of Service. Market Master Alex Satchet reported April stands 21 and receipts 4.55 with salary 4.35, with several committees continued for later reporting.
Local store advertises low prices on spring wheat flour breads and buns. Specials include lemons 10¢ a dozen, tomatoes corn and peas 3 for 25¢, Columbia River salmon 9¢ can, Elberta peaches 12¢, and various raisins and crackers with multiple 1 lb and 2 lb bundles.
The advertisement states that UMATCHABLE COFFEE now carries Hazel Blend and Breakfast Java Coffee and claims in cup tests that no competitor brand matches their product. It emphasizes testing against other brands and positions their blends as best in taste.
Rice sales volumes suggest best value at 6 5 and 10 cents per pound. Schenk and Sons Fine Hams and No. 1 Steaks and Roasts attract steady customer flow. Olive Oil Finist Sublime from S Rea and Co offered in 25 40 and 75 cent bottles. Sugar priced at 0 cents per 5 pounds and 1 40 for 25 pound sacks. Extra fine granulated sugar remains near fruit time.
Cambridge, long a top show town, appears off the circus map with visits unlikely this year and a late season possibility. Zanesville shares the same fate, while northern areas report big shows planning exhibitions.
A local store proclaims it offers the lowest prices on all goods with a daily list. The ad enumerates numerous items from sugar and beans to coffee and canned fruit, highlighting bulk and package options and urging customers to check the price slate for savings.
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