23 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
1
A long discussion on whether home merchants should profit from local papers or risk foreign advertising. The Union of Elkhart and the Chief debate protecting home advertising, the payoffs of foreign ads, and who bears responsibility when home merchants forego ads.
Sydney Brooks compares American and English campaigns in Harper's Magazine, noting Americans show restraint and order amid four months of mass rallies while English meetings tolerate heckling. He argues Americans vote quickly but discuss longer, while English elections rely on improvisation and intense public scrutiny.
The absorption trend among railways mirrors that of big manufacturers as growth in mileage surges. New York Central leads with 10 410 miles, closely followed by Pennsylvania 10 392 miles and Canadian Pacific 10 018 miles, with Southern Pacific at 9 862 miles. The piece notes many firms ranging from 7 000 to 9 000 miles, and a total near 150 000 miles across 28 companies, naming Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Great Northern among the largest transcontinental lines.
Big Four offers half price trips to Columbus Sept 3 to 7 for the Ohio State Fair with return by Sept 8. On Sept 11 special low rate excursions run from Peoria and other Illinois points and from Indiana toward Ohio destinations along the Big Four Route to invite Ohio ex-residents to visit home. Rates are the lowest ever and example Peoria to Columbus at 7.50 dollars.
A message offers a house to be vacated by September first and rental at twelve dollars per month. Dr. J E Nicnotts is named in the text.
Alvada Tent No. 276 K O T M notes the death of Sir Knight A M Magers who served with devotion to Maccabeeism. The tent offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children and pledges fraternal support. Charter to be draped ninety days and resolutions published in local papers Carey Times Fostoria Democrat and Seneca Advertiser with a copy to the family.
The Hockings Valley Ry sells round trip Carey to Chicago tickets for 3.00 during Aug 25 to 29 with return through Sept 3. An extension to Sept 30 costs 50 cents. Wright's Celery Tea advertises a 25 cent liver and kidney remedy.
City Council met in regular session with Mayor Chambers and councilmen present. Bills for street labor by Greek Oneleg Mohn March Drake Tilton Carr Walter Greek McDowell Nye and others were approved. The rail line coal chute may move further from Main Street but opening South Street remains unlikely. The jail work by S C Van Buren was approved for payment. The public well on Main Street will be abandoned and two watering places planned on the square and Patterson Street with troughs. Curb stone work in James Ogg's block awarded to Mr Boyce at five cents per foot.
The piece notes China has manufactured rifles and heavy ordnance for over thirty years at the Itan Nan Arsenal near Shanghai under foreign oversight. It cites 2,500 workers, magazines rifles, small-caliber guns, and 12-inch heavy ordnance with fifty-ton 12-inch siege pieces. It argues Chinese-made arms impact ongoing northern China events and lessons from colonial experiences, while recommending vigilance about their strategic effect. It also mentions a Nickel Plate Road travel promotion with one-cent fares Aug 25–29 and tickets refundable through Sept 30.
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