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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
8
A short ad from Dilley & Brislen promotes Atkins the Jewelers opposite the court house. It invites boys girls and parents to view a line of graduation gifts highlighting quality and low prices.
Revere and William Hartley travel to Dayton for business purposes. They plan meetings with local partners and conduct discussions on forthcoming projects in the area.
Representative Tillson proposes a six year enlistment for a reserve force formed from veterans and discharged service members with three years on furlough. The president would call reserves in wartime, and the plan aims to ready a quarter of a million trained men in days for under a million dollars annually.
A fatal air accident killed three people, with investigators noting an unresolved cause. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and secured the area as officials announced the incident.
Raymond Wheeler a 30 year old student aviator from Washington DC was killed when a plane at Kinloch field St Louis became unmanageable in high wind and crashed into a telegraph pole. Peter Glazer 25 a student aviator from Billings Montana was injured likely to die from his wounds as the wreckage buried both students.
In Venice California on May 14 Phil Permalee flies a biplane over the ocean at about 1000 feet to wow spectators. The daring stunt drew eager onlookers along the shoreline.
An antique ad extols Newbro's Herpicide as scientific hair care that fights dandruff and hair loss, promising a regal head with radiant hair. It touts delicate odor, sample offer for 10 cents, a one dollar bottle guaranteed by druggists, and mentions Detroit company and Neilley Drug Co as special agents.
Parmalee was flying near the shore when a sea gull struck his aircraft throwing the engine out of gear. He regained control after a plummet of about 500 feet and managed to balance and restart the engine amid anxious spectators on the sands.
Charles H. Fouts, a Morgan county native and longtime lawyer, runs as a Republican candidate for Congress from the Fifteenth district. The Caldwell Republican Journal notes his rural upbringing, self made career, teaching background, oratorical skills, and firm Republican stance as qualifications for office.
The Independent announces G F Henry of Cambridge as a candidate for county recorder. Known as Squire Henry he edited the Republican Press, served as deputy recorder under C S Stockdale, and introduced a uniform recording system that saved taxpayers money and allowed same day recording.
The notice proclaims John C Longsworth as a Republican candidate for Clerk of Courts in Cambridge and Guernsey county. It highlights his penmanship, English skills, long civic involvement from village days, and commitment to serving all residents if elected.
Miss Mildred Hornickel returned Monday from a visit with friends in Pittsburg and Wheeling, sharing news of the trip and experiences with local acquaintances.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials sent free. Price seven cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Jeffersonian Bible appeals to all ages as a cherished art in Bible making. Readers of every generation enjoy its craftsmanship and devotional value.
An advertisement urges readers to visit Dr Bartlett for enlarged tonsils sore throats and coughs at the office located at the corner of Wheeling Avenue and Ninth Street Cambridge Ohio. The note is dated April 10 with a one month validity.
Over twenty years of experience fitting glasses with thousands of satisfied wearers. May Jim indicates the optician H LeGrand Williams offers extensive service in eyewear fitting as an eye glass specialist.
A promotional notice from Greenwald's urges customers to prepare stock and visit the sale running from Thursday May 16 to Saturday June 8. It promises large mark downs, many specials beyond those printed, and asks buyers to act as their own salesmen by noting the plainly marked merchandise.
Temptations of a Great City in three reels is the big feature at the Orpheum on Tuesday. The tale follows a wayward son with misfortune sorrow and repentance. The program adds two other reels for five reels total with daily changes and admission of five and ten cents.
The Byesville Enterprise endorses 1. BE. Stubbs of Quaker City as a candidate for Probate Judge ahead of the Republican primaries. Stubbs, a lawyer with long service, is praised for high standing in Guernsey County and trustworthiness to handle the office’s legal duties.
Mrs Lizzie McMillen of Woodworth avenue is seriously ill with heart trouble. Mrs A C Carmody of Newport News Virginia is at her bedside.
J E Booth, undergoing treatment at Magnetic Springs, was given a postal shower today.
To lovers of the lawn beautiful the advertisement notes an Ideal grinder that sharpens lawn mowers as good as new. It lists Sam Hardesty with phone 3234-J and home 1633, priced at 17 6.
The High Spot advertises remaining acre lots in Sunset View with paved street this year. Prospective buyers are directed to UC C Cosgrove or R N Atkins. The United Clo Co has leased the former H Melsher room opposite Cambridge National Bank and will move goods there soon.
Fine timepieces headline the latest models and a new graduates gifts line at Atkins Jewelers opposite the court.
Williams department store advertises fresh, up-to-date commencement presents at lower prices. The copy emphasizes affordable options for graduates and highlights ongoing sales.
Craig Tribbie Laird Baker Chas Briggs and Broke Secrest were in Byesville Sunday for an informal social gathering.
Advertises Samuel's 3 P Capsules as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach distress. Claims relief for nerves, dyspepsia, gastritis, and related conditions after taking the capsules. Available at Cambridge stores Brenan & Wilson. coupon offers a free trial box from The Samuel Chemical Company in Cincinnati.
The Cambridge Loan and Building Co advertises a 4 percent annual return, compounded semi annually, on deposits backed by first mortgages on Cambridge homes. Mortgages placed by experienced men, buildings insured, books checked by internal auditors and the State Department, and liquidity at any time.
Thrifty people have money earning 4 percent interest with The Guernsey Building and Loan Company. E A Scott secretary located at 333 Wheeling Ave Cambridge Ohio May 1-tf.
W P Lowry of Love City was in the city on business Monday.
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