Local notes and shop ads in Findlay area
Local items report visits by Mrs B Groms and Niza Jacobs, plus many Christmas shopping notices. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, popcorn and baked goods featured at Kears and Carey Grocery Co. Promotions at Kurtz for ladies wraps and Little Shoe Store boots. Local residents and students travel to Toledo Detroit Cleveland and Columbus for visits and education.
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Niza Jacobs
Toledo
Kear’s
J.D. Larmoath
Protedu
Artics
OC. E
Pius
Miller & Bacar
Dunusun
Henry Multholand
Defiance
Miller & Bachar’s
F. D. Hard
Albro Johnson
Cleveland
Little
S. Harvey Bailey
Indiana
Carey Creamery Co
B. E. Kenton
Findlay
Caroline Kenton
Frederick’s
Base & Sanborn
Carey Grocery Co
Joseph Robison
Oroton
Fustoria
Grocery Co
Biuma Doe
van Wert
Kuma Stief
Persis Newhard
Oxford
Mou
Little Shoe Store
Pangwangling and Honing in Atlantic Language Color
The Atlantic notes Pangwangling as a cheerful mood under minor troubles and Honing as an affectionate longing. It argues these Southern terms are not slang but valuable color in language, deserving place in everyday speech.
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Pangwangling
Pangwangle
Atlantic
Inside and Outside Vegetarianism Revealed by Philadelphia Group
A New York Press report quotes a Philadelphia member of a small vegetarian church who argues that true vegetarians avoid slaughtered animals both inside and outside. He showcases cotton gloves and wooden buttons as evidence and asserts both inner and outer consistency in not harming animals.
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Philadelphia
New York Press
Slipper Allum Tea on a City Sidewalk Stand
A New York Post item describes a shabby sidewalk stand run by a brown, old colored woman selling slipper alum tea and other wares. The vendor claims the tea makes "ole maid ladies" fat and attract a man, while tobacco twists and red oak bark are sold for various cures.
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Chile
Guiral
New York Post
Gunpowder Tale Sparks Chilling Tale of Accident
A baldheaded man warns listeners to steel nerves as a narrator recounts a Irishman who blew up a keg of black sand by ashes from a pipe. A crowd of workmen witnessed the fatal blast and questions arise about the cause and scale of the explosion.
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London
His Conceit and the Duke at a Paris Dinner
In Paris the Abbe Pradt praised one man as Europe’s savior at a dinner for himself. The Duke of Wellington, after Pradt’s long sermon on politics, interrupted to declare that the savior was to him, not the Abbe, placing a hand on his heart. The exchange exposed Pradt’s vanity and Wellington’s sharp wit.
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Pradt
Rushlicht
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Paris
Europe
Silence Bond Among Widows in Western Australia
In parts of Western Australia some women swear to keep silent after their husband's death. The oath may last two years after the funeral and is often observed by the widow along with the deceased's mother or in law, as noted by Paris Revel.
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Western Australia
Paris
Revrne Medicale
The Poets Opinion From a Rural Philosopher
A Louisville Courier-Journal rural philosopher critiques poetry, arguing poets are not born but shaped by fathers who educate and guide them toward usefulness. He mocks the idea that poets arise naturally without parental guidance.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Knocker Defined as Faultfinding Man
A knocker is a man who usually finds fault with another man who is doing something better than he could do it himself, according to a Detroit Free Press line.
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Detroit Free Press
When Men Are Friends There Is No Need of Justice
Philosophy quote attributed to Aristotle noting friendship diminishes need for formal justice. Abstract reflection on social bonds and ethical governance.
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Aristotle
Public Sale and Local Notices Mix of Holiday Items
Public sale announced by R. L. King at his farm two miles north of Vanille on Tuesday December 28 at ten o clock listing 48 head of cattle 18 lambs a red Poll bull calf and noting Stanley Jones as auctioneer and Frank L. Miller as clerk. Local items include Christmas sale at Lacy s Corner with Miss Laura Eloff visiting Michigan university updates on residents moving and visiting, and notices about Mrs A Caswell and daughter Helen May plus Mrs Grace Rittenhouse visiting relatives. Also Lybarger the optician will be out of town December 26 to January 7 1909 to attend an opticians institute in Chicago. J W Powell named agent for the Ohio Farmer. Charles D Brown recalls a Mexican bullfight experience with distressing ending.
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R. L. King
Vanillle
Stanley Jones
Frank L. Miller
Kear’s Balery
Laura Eloff
University of Michigan
Joseph EB. Myers
Hagesfeld
Raymond
A . Caswell
Helen May
Grace Rittenhouse
Lorain
A. van Heyde
P. B Wonder
Harry Bechtel
Co 10Th U.S
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Frank Harris
Will Braun
North
Baltimore
Ferdinand Braun
Mary Braun
L. Lybarger
Lybarger
Chicago
Opticians’ Institute
J. W. Powell
Ohio Farmer
Ohio Farmer Publishing Co
Cleveland
Ohio Isarmer
Powell
Charles D Brown
Best watch ever offered at this price by C F Prueger
A Snap 16 size 14 Karat solid gold case open face or hunting model with a 17 jewel adjusted movement priced at 0000. C F Prueger, Jeweler, presents the offer with a strong promotional tone.
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C.F. Prlueger
Jeweier
Death of Mrs Basom in Adrian After Lingering Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Catharine Basom died at her Adrian home Sunday noon after a lingering illness caused by consumption. She was sister to J J Zint and Mrs Levi Staines and Mrs Isaac Johnson of the city. Her funeral was held at the Evangelical church in Adrian Tuesday forenoon.
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Elizabeth Catharine Basom
Adrian
J J Zint
Levi Staines
Isaac Johnson
Evangelical Church
House Burns on Leroy Wonder Farm
A house on the Leroy Wonder farm west of town owned by John Zechman burned Monday night. The fire is thought caused by a defective flare or wiring. The dwelling was insured. Zechman lost household goods with extent not yet known.
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Leroy Wonder Farm
John Zechman
Zechman
Christmas Visits From Thrall and Sutphen Families
Mr and Mrs I Thrall entertain the latter's parents Mr and Mrs J L Cameron of Marysville over Christmas. G V Sutphen and family of Findlay will be Christmas guests at the J4 Sutphen home.
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Jessit Guutau
Dalon
Murket
Sausiva
Neelhep
Voruuu
Piludic
Lemar Will Mevulure
Findlay
Marr
Keguery
L Lu. Straw
I . Thrall
J. L Cameron
Marysville
G. V. Sutphen and Family, of
J.4 Sutphen
The Lecture Course and Town Progress
A well sustained lecture course marks progress for a modern town shaping civilization. It thrives on broad public support and suffers from strong opposition, especially from those who knock it. Encourage constructive support for an up-to-date community culture.
Ten Acres For Sale First Class Buildings And Fruit
Route 2 listing from Dp. W. C. Rau offering ten acres for sale with first class buildings and various fruit trees.
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W. C. Rau
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G. F. Pflueger, Jeweler
Hissle
Kurtz
L.D
Ruby
Hunger & Dustuns
Ivisa Beauty
Fresno
P. Jutinsun
Detroit
Wunday
BP. Tu
Urs
Byfuu Zuci and
Wer
Vtobser, Harr
Opels
Fu Upper
Sauuusny
Ullistias
Carey Uleauery Uv
Pennsylvania Tallivau Bias
Carey
Wellager
Meppermint Deems
Squa
Meperdet& Ivalcue
Benday
Elie Seaudeg
United Trethien
Senov
Uleds Aarltiebi Cledt
Iorenguuw
Liaie
Mitie
Bhucuar
Lawrence Kennerley
Tifth and Fostoria Choral Society
Fost
Kear's Bakery
Mrs . I. Wallace
Marion
Ann Straw
Manteill
Salem
EM Reinhart
Chase & Sanborn
W J. Souder
E'za Jacobs
J. To Myers & Co
Laura Hoak
Virgil
Jackson
Emma Ldekerson
Oera House
Rau
Ihursday
Upper Sam Sky
Oo Cosgray
Moo State Universite
Cate
Kears
Iss May Mulbholand
Mayesdati Nichols
George Chesebrough
Berwick
Otto Pflueger
Columbus
Ohio State University
The
Poets
Paroid
Ck Guaracs
Antwea
U. S. Gov't
W. A. Perkins
Wm. T. Pethe, Carey, O
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Goodhair
Goodhair Remedy Company
Newark
Ohio
H. B. Kurtz
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