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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
The Canton Daily News circulated daily and Sunday from April 1 1914 to March 31 1915. The figure was audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations and verified as of May 18 1916.
Canton officials and business leaders plan a Friday meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to marshal support for the Northern Ohio Traction Company hearing before the state Public Utilities Commission. They aim to secure a $15,000,000 bond with Canton allotted $6800, and warn the company may promise more without proper authorization.
The article examines delays in deploying state troops to the border. It quotes Funston urging faster announcements from state headquarters and War Department coordination. Adjutant General Hough says troops are ready in armories but not yet ordered to Columbus for mobilization.
The Canton shelter station plan collapses as funds transfer to the sinking fund ends the project. Merchants offered money and the N O T contributed, but county rejected courthouse sidewalk site and agreement on location failed. Desperate need remains, urging revival rather than abandonment.
Preliminary surveys show the North Ohio Telegraph company using the Canton Akroard road as a private right of way. The Daily News reports this long-standing condition and asserts the county engineers erred, with the tram tracks to be removed to clear the road.
Charles Phelps was the lone graduate at Wheatland high school ceremony. State Commissioner Margaret McNaught delivered the commencement address. He led the alumni dinner and class play as guest of honor while the board of education traveled over 75 miles to present his diploma.
Major Ashburn reports on the anopheles mosquito in the Panama Canal Zone, noting its preference for human blood and its movement up to about a quarter mile from breeding sites. Observations include how human habitations attract mosquitos, the impact of removing human screens, and water sample data from Cane Saddle in 1913 showing rapid mosquito counts before camp discontinuation.
A reflective piece argues summer should build strength, rest, and new viewpoints through disciplined travel and activities rather than aimless flings. It warns against wasted summers and urges using time for personal growth, lasting friendships, and meaningful memories. Three million dollars funded a waterfall power project near Bombay for electricity.
The article argues eyes convey deep emotion when others parts of the face or body join in. It cites Greek sculpture and stage death scenes where hands, shoulders, and chin tilts express physical and mental states, noting pantomime is crucial in film speechless moments.
Inland notes Harvey and family visiting relatives after a Sunday in town. High school boys prepare a Central School building festival on Saturday June 24. Local residents Reynold Thursby Cletus Traxler Jay Shriver Kirby Dissinger Tom Houser and others are mentioned. David Kline, lifelong community resident, suffered a stroke Sunday afternoon with right side paralysis, slight improvement.
Vinegar in washing water removes grease brightens china and acts as a disinfectant. The tip notes its effectiveness for kitchen cleaning and sanitation.
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