Local notes and holiday events in Carey and McComb area
A digest of small town happenings includes Christmas adverstising ideas by Nevada merchants, social events at the Johnston and Gregg homes with Santa, a thimble party for 35 guests, and 40 more invited friends. County commissioners set deputy pay at 720 yearly, up from 624, with local officers of the Independent Farmer’s Institute named. Also noted is the Scientific American urging English American terms for flight related words and references to aviation terms entering common usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Bernice Keller
Persis ‘Newhard
McComb
Ethein
Carey
Nevada
Travelers’ Club
M. Johnston
George Lytle
Santa Claus
Robert Gregg
S. B. Gillet
George Shuqman
H. L
Farmers and Homemakers Guide Highlights From Ohio State Bulletin
A digest of farm and household tips including dairy costs down 14 percent, cattle testing up 2 million to seven million, grain and feed use for hogs, paper wrapping weights, and the value of wider stoves in laying houses. Also notes on books read and farm family spending.
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Federal Bureau of Entomology
New York
Ohio State University
Ohio
U. S. Bureau of Chemistry
United States
WCTU Calls Nation to Prayer for New Year Activities
Ella A Boole the newly elected president signs a six leader pledge urging 20 000 local unions to hold a day of prayer on January 7 the Week of Prayer. The message asks prayers for the union its leaders plans for law observance and enforcement and for citizens to uphold the Constitution.
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National Woman's ‘Christian Temperance Union
Ella A. Boole
WCTU
White Ribbon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ida ‘B Wise Smith
Frances P. Parks
Margaret C. Munny
Elizabeth Preston Anderson
Sarah Hoge
Real estate transfers in Mifflin and Carey townships
M A Nause and wife transfer sixteen acres in Mifflin township to J D and Mary Hadsell for 1. James E Hunter and wife sell lot 39 in Carey to Samuel H Williams for 1. Hunter also sells lot 14 in Carey to Gertrude Hunter for 1. Emma M Helsel and others sell parts of lots 198 and 191 in Upper Sandusky to Edward Day for 1. Harry L Williams and wife transfer part of Fowler and McConnell's addition in Upper Sandusky to R A Haner for 1. Richard Zender and wife sell lot 70 in Carey to Lena Long for 1. Charles E Frederick administrator sells outlets 208 209 and inlets 7 8 in Moran's subdivision Upper Sandusky to B C Harman for 1.
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M. A. Nause
J D
Mary Hadsell
Mifflin Township
James E. Hunter
Samuel H. Williams
A. J. Frederick
Carey
Gertrude Hunter
A. J Frederick
Emma M Helsel Et al
Edward Day
Upper
Sandusky
Harry L Williams
R.A. Haner
Fowler and McConnell
Upper Sandusky
Richard Zender
Lena Long
Charles E Frederick
Rhoda Hunt Barrick
B. C. Harman
Moran
No Hunting Notice Signed by Local Landowners
A broad no hunting or trespassing order covers land owned or controlled by numerous residents and signatories listed. A 25 cent charge applies for each name signed to the notice, lasting through the hunting season.
Ohio Leads Nation in Pottery Output Says Census
Ohio is described as producing more pottery products than any other state, with an annual output valued at 43 million dollars. New Jersey follows at 26 million, West Virginia 12 million, and Pennsylvania 8 million. The Census Bureau surveyed the industry in Washington and notes much hotel china classified as pottery comes from Ohio.
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eOhio
Ohio
New Jersey
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
United States Census Bureau
Washington
China
Shredding Cuts Corn Husking Labor Costs in Greene County
Records from 1920 to 1924 show shredding corn with a shredder yields 6.7 bushels per man hour versus 3 by hand. Shredding uses 12.13 man hours per acre, reducing labor but with higher machine costs, totaling 4.87 dollars net per acre after stover deductions.
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Greene County
Rural Economics Department
J. F. Dowler
Department
Stover
State Highway Civil Service Examinations Announced
The State Civil Service Commission set exam dates for highway department positions in January across Ohio cities including Columbus Cleveland Portsmouth Toledo Lima Canton Cincinnati Bucyrus Dayton Youngstown Marietta Mt. Vernon Steubenville Zanesville Gallipolis Chillicothe for highway superintendents laborers in charge and assistant engineers and for highway inspectors. A free bulletin detailing salaries duties and other information is now available to interested applicants.
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State Highway Department
State Civil Service Commission
Highway Department
Columbus
Cleveland
Portsmouth
Toledo
Lima
Canton
Cincinnati
Bucyrus
Dayton
Younstown
Marietta
Mt. Vernon
Steubenville
Zanesville
Commission
Farm Prices Decline In Ohio Says Falconer Analysis
The Ohio Experiment Station reports the farm price index fell from 166 in July to 157 in November. Wages rise in cities while retail sales stay strong. A large corn crop may boost demand and lower feed costs, aiding livestock farmers.
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J I. Falconer
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio
Falconer
Appraisal Completed in Hancock County
County Auditor G Ray Morehart pinned medals on Henry Weidman and J H Rodabaugh as the first Madison township appraisers to finish the task. The auditor aims to complete work quickly for February settlement and apportionment. Countywide appraisers have performed well and several more reports are expected in the coming days.
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G. Ray Morehart
Henry Weidman
J. H Rodabaugh
Madison Township
Hancock County
Findlay Courier
Names Perpetuated The Henry Unit of Induction
The henry is the practical unit of induction named in honor of Joseph Henry for his contributions to electricity. The watt, the practical unit of power, is named for James Watt, the engineer famed for improving the steam engine.
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Henry
Joseph Henry
Watt
James Watt
Physician Arrested in Cleveland for Checks Without Funds
Dr G A Gehlert was placed under arrest in Cleveland this morning sought by Findlay for issuing checks without funds. Chief William McIliver reports the case. Frank Grant left at 3 10 pm for Forest City to return with the prisoner on the Nickle Plate. Gehlert had been working for Dr C G Winfrey, who runs a chain of dental parlors statewide.
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G A. Gehlert
Cleveland
Findlay
William Mcliver
Frank Grant
Forest City
Geblert
C. GC. Winfrey
Findlay Courier
Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Carey Farm Worker
Cary resident F. R. Stoll reports heavy farm labor caused back pain and sluggish kidneys. After using Doan’s Pills, he says all signs of kidney trouble disappeared. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY manufactures.
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Doan
Cary
S. F. R. Stoll
S. Patterson St
Carey
Doan’s Pills — the Same That Mr. Stoll
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Opened Christmas Savings Club at Citizens Bank Mt Blanchard
The Citizens Bank of Mt Blanchard started a Christmas Savings Club offering 4 percent interest and perfect service to customers.
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The
Citizens Bank of
Short skirts suit only certain figures say experts
Ohio State University extension specialist M Jeannette Butler notes most fashions target an average woman, but few are average. She explains 15 inches is a typical length, yet proportions to waist height and leg shape determine smartness versus unflattering appearance.
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M. Jeannette Butler
Ohio State University
Miss Butler
Which Road to Smithville Preferences Mention Jonesboro or Browstown
Tourist asks which route to Smithville via Jonesboro or Browstown. Farmer notes preferences differ. Those traveling Browstown favor the Jonesboro route and those going via Jonesboro prefer Browstown.
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Smithville
Jonesboro
Browstown
Parmer
Goa
Brownstown
Fletcher IV Demands Address at Cleveland Hotel
Congressman Brooks Fletcher spoke at the Cleveland hotel in Cleveland in memory of Woodrow Wilson. He was invited to speak with Vice President Dawes at the McKinley Memorial banquet in Washington on Jan 29.
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Brooks Fletcher
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Fletcher
Dawes
Washington
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Pope
Eugene Field
Dinah M. Mulock
Sam
Cuyahoga County
Frank O. Kreager
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Emma Ehrlich
Edward Riester
Q. V. Sutphen
Frank Eakin
J. D. Carothers
Charles A. Ogg
J. R. Byestone
Laura Stevens
Albert Schlachter
J. A. Fox
J. H. Needs
B. B. Hudson
A. B. Ruffing
Walter W. Gottfried
John R. Dugger
Ralph Gilliland
S. C. Heck
Bert Smith
A. D. Lenner
John Snook
Ss. M. Romig N. F
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Copraiaur
National Bane
Service Examinations
Fletcher IV
F. L. Moyer
L. J. Nachbar
South Vance Street
Mutal
Mutual
West Gay ST
the Fidelity Building, Lean & Savings Company
Columbus, Ohio
the Fidelity
Building and Loan Co.s
Elza Jacobs
One
Findlay Savings & Loan Co
Dundon
the Snyder Lumber Co
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