23 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
A new patented Graining System allows homeowners to imitate hardwood floors by applying the Graining Tool without a professional finisher. Demonstrations April 30 to May 2 showcase Chi Namel products and methods for interior wood work and furniture, promising durable results with Namel coating. The message also highlights lawn mowers and other home products available in store.
An editorial endorses Senator West's Ohio senate measure to change real estate appraisals from ten years to four, arguing values fluctuate and delays invite uncorrected mistakes. The piece urges the house to pass the bill into law.
The Aldrich currency bill that passed the Senate appears doomed in the House as the committee tables it amid objections from businessmen and bankers. Many argue no emergency measure is needed and the financial system will self correct. a permanent reform commission is urged instead.
The Olympia Ladies Quartette a four member Afro American group travels from Sidney Australia to appear under the Colt Lecture Bureau of Cleveland with Misses Anna Smith Catalin Underwood Edna Ball and Hester Brown. They will give a concert at Collingwood hall with reserved seats priced at twenty five cents and on sale at Ewing's drug store starting Monday May 4 at seven o'clock.
The national House debated naval policy, ultimately backing two dreadnoughts amid mixed views. Supporters cited deterrence against Japan, while others urged four or even one ship, with leaders from Fassett to Bartholdt weighing future threats and arbitration limits.
Col. Gorgas reports highly satisfactory sanitation in Panama's Canal Zone for 1907. Population rose to about 102,000 with 39,343 employed. death rates fell from 1906 levels, saving hundreds of lives. White workers averaged 16.71 deaths per thousand. negro workers 33.28. overall 28.77. Health improvements align with U.S. standards.
The Alumni Association schedules a reception and banquet for the graduating class. It was set for Friday after commencement but may move to Thursday night the 21st since commencement shifts to Wednesday.
Thomas Kidd of Jackson township was found guilty of timber theft, then acquitted on a second trial in the circuit court. Ditch petitions by H. R. Berlin in Richland township were granted. Relics of Rev. Father Rein hart and Rev. Father Huthmacher were moved to monument circle. Judge Babst sentenced L. D. Clark to one year in penitentiary. Contracts for D. M. Fox ditch abutments and Michaels bridge repairs were awarded. Republican convention set for July 22. Taft convention delegates named. Marseilles high school held its first commencement with one graduate, Miss Anna Chandler. Boxwell exam results listed for several townships and students.
Fremont businessman John Worst, a Democratic hopeful, spoke in town last Wednesday seeking the nomination for representative in the national House. He is noted as a prominent local figure with broad business interests and pertinent experience for the congressional role.
The Carey High School graduating class will hold commencement on Wednesday evening May 20 at Snyder's Opera House. Ten students are listed Adah Nichols Ruth Ewing Persis Newhard Irene Zillett Irene Graves Marguerite Hilty Ralph Smith David Lasley Lawrence Kennerley Carl Gottfried. Music by the Heidelberg quartet.
Stanley Wise, formerly of Clyde, has moved back to Carey and will occupy the blacksmith shop across the alley from the city hall, the former site of Andrew Lytle.
The baccalaureate sermon will be preached this year by Rev. E Luther Spaid at the Lutheran church. It will be on Sunday night May 17. The church choir will furnish music for the service.
The article discusses the shift from parlor to safety matches, arguing cheaper safer options reduce fire risk and insurance costs. It details American match production in Ohio, describing a giant 63 by 15 foot machine with a steel belt, cutting blocks of white pine into 48 matches per cycle, head formation, drying, and packing, noting daily outputs of millions and Oshkosh upgrades boosting to 7,750,000 per day.
A figure estimates the annual remuneration of global rulers at a staggering sum of uu,Q00,008, highlighting the scale of compensation across governments and monarchies.
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