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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
4
Editorial notes statesmen in Washington see the tariff bill advancing within a week with possible concessions by the Senate to align with the president's views. Optimism grows that the bill will pass rather than fail, and a downward revision to meet campaign promises is anticipated as hot weather drives officials home.
Town notice urges residents to cut rank weeds before seed ripens and prohibits dumping grass ashes and refuse on streets. Citizens should hire scavenger services to remove unsightly rubbish and avoid street litter or alley dumping. signed by Mayor H. G. Chambers.
Two apples from a single tree in Andrew Lytle's yard. The fruits are different varieties, one red and one green. One was picked last fall and the other this summer. The winter apple remains in good condition.
Mrs Dorcas Dow Felker entertained at a Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Bert Kaley of Red Cloud Nebraska John Felker and Walter Dow of Toledo and Mr and Mrs R a Rpakaanee.
Ladies of the U B church host a supper Saturday in the Main Street hall. Meals are 20 cents with ice cream and cake served in the afternoon and evening. Supper runs until seven in the room on Main Street.
Signor Muscat and his class present a musical recital at the Lutheran church Thursday night July 22. No admission is charged but an offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Sheridan for guests Mr and Mrs D Sturd Mr and Mrs H Graves and Miss Dorcas DeWitt of Caney Kansas.
Sub scribers are invited to visit the office Saturday evening from 6 30 to 8 00 to pay subscriptions. The notice emphasizes convenience for subscribers wanting to settle their accounts at that time.
Hid Beister sold his residence on Eerst Main Street to D XN Hill last Saturday for 22/100 dollars.
Postmaster Herbert Newhard returned Tuesday from Spokane where he registered in three reservations to be drawn August 15 at Spokane Flathead Lake and Cover De Lene. He visited Prof. T A Bonser and split auto trip with Gus Lortz and H L Tracey. Newhard suffered a turtle-tilt accident injuring his right hand but recovered from shock and bruising.
Mrs Geo Croker entertained the Priscillas Tuesday afternoon with club members and guests Miss Mattie Myers Miss Bertha Van fleyde and Miss Della Gilliland. The ladies spent time on fancy work and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Geo Ash in two weeks.
The editor’s dinner featured a fine mess of green corn and new potatoes, a gift from W. A. Smith. The corn did not come from the editor’s garden but the Smiths maintain a bountiful garden throughout.
Mr and Mrs John Shireman hosted a Sunday family dinner with guests Mrs H G Crisp of Lorain Mrs Carey Ryder of Columbus Mrs Frank Shelley and daughter Mrs G V Sutphen and children of Findlay and Mr and Mrs Clint Sheridan of west of town ensuring a convivial gathering across multiple nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs L L Bond hosted guests Will Karr and his wife with two daughters Carol and Isabelle Benjamin Bond of Crawford and Guy Chesebrough with his wife and children from west of town in a gathering noted in local society.
W H Spyder proposes laying 3500 feet of concrete walkway on both sides of Our Lady of Consolation church and in front of Father Mizer’s residence. The project aims to improve access and safety for parishioners and residents.
Former Prosecuting Attorney George Goodrich died Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was in his forty fourth year. His funeral occurs this afternoon.
The firm of A. B. Wise and W. P. Wise blacksmiths assigned their affairs last Thursday afternoon with Mayor H. G. Chambers named as assignee.
John Stoody opens a new horseshoeing shop in Vantue offering farrier services to local riders and farm clients. He invites neighbors to call or visit for hoof care and shoeing needs.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Jacob Stiet home with roll call and dues followed by a talk on Dr Whitmans Famous Ride to the East. Refreshments closed the gathering and August plans were noted. The Lutheran church Missionary Society met at the church with Bible lesson led by Mrs Clint Kennerley and discussion on home missions.
Harry Bechtel of Fort Benjamin Harrison arrived Monday with his mother Mrs. F. M. Harris and sister Mrs. A. H. Griffin. They visited the Cvl Crawford Monument not seen in twenty five years, then stopped at the Amos Nye home for hours and an excellent supper. Mrs. Frank Bakies and daughter Helen were guests also.
A July 22 concert at the English Lutheran church offers free admission with a silver offering at the door. The program features Miss Ruth Ewing, Mrs. C. Kennerley Suet, Signor Muscat solos, class choruses, and an Imperial Male Quartette.
In Upper Sandusky bootlegging prosecutions stalled by missing witness. Charles Hinkleman’s case disposed by police court with a $200 fine and costs. Minor Gottfried also disposed with a $100 fine and costs.
Between forty five and fifty tickets were sold to Findlay Wednesday for the Pythian sisters picnic held at Riverside Park. The day was a very enjoyable one.
Breeder's Gazette notes Indian Runner ducks are smaller than Pekin with a pleasing fawn and white color. They lay from January or February for six months, then again from October if properly housed and fed. Annual output ranges from 180 to 200 eggs, with a record of 240, earning the label Leghorn of the duck family.
The article argues calves need their own pasture as they cannot compete with older livestock. It recommends blue grass with ample shade and water as ideal for calves in the early season, noting older animals monopolize pastures. It emphasizes separation to ensure calves access to quality forage.
A New England Homestead note advises humane handling of broody hens. Well fed hens become broody in spring and summer. avoid harsh methods. Move the hen to a large airy coop with ventilation, a slatted bottom, and provide regular feed and water.
A New England Homestead reader from Pennsylvania describes a simple chick feed recipe of meat and sifted cracked corn and cracked wheat in equal parts with 10 percent meat scrap and 5 percent grit. The author notes green feed is beneficial and that chicks should not eat tough grass, suggesting cornfield forage as acceptable fodder. He claims good feeding prevents difficulty in raising healthy chicks.
The Colorado experiment station urges farmers to inspect horse teeth at least twice yearly to ensure proper chewing and digestion. Poor feed and bad teeth cause three-fourths of colics and digestive issues, so maintaining dental health protects valuable livestock.
The piece urges farmers to grow wood lots by thinning worthless and aged trees rather than cutting or burning. It argues many already have valuable young wood lots and emphasizes caring for them to cultivate productive timber resources.
Don’ts For the Horseshoer offers concise guidance on horse shoeing practices. It lists cautions such as avoiding modifying the frog high calks cutting bars and harming the horse with hammer blows. Careful handling of clinches rasping and hooves is urged to prevent overworking the animal.
Clover can be stored in silos producing good silage though protein rich feeds develop a strong odor. A large variety of sweet corn may also be used, but the sugar makes the silage somewhat more acidic than ordinary corn.
Experience indicates grass is more serviceable as hay than silage. It wastes little in curing, is acceptable to animals, and lighter to handle when dried than when green. Many have tried ensilaging meadow hay and abandoned the practice.
In 1878 George Wright of Boston challenged the curved pitch. Two fences with a post formed a test line in Cincinnati. Tom Bond and Mitchell of Cincinnati demonstrated the ball curved due to wind, settling the question nationwide, per Col Ner’s Weekly.
A captain explains to a landsman guest that sailors use a ship wife a pillow positioned under the legs or arms to ease cramped berths at sea. The landsman learns the term and the practice reflects life aboard ships.
A Chicago man in Nice questions Lord Blank about cigars, claiming the Henry Clay label outshines the statesman’s sons. The exchange pivots on mistaken branding and the idea that Henry Clay, the man, made a finer smoke than his heirs.
A London era joke notes a tourist asking a rural postman about daily mail. The postman replies with a play on words three meals a day breakfast dinner and tea, linking postal rounds to a mealtime quip on a London run.
The Wisconsin Sphinx quotes a dialogue where the first physician asks about signs in a recent case and the second admits receiving fifty dollars on account yesterday.
A brief dialogue describes a boating trip in Canada with a person recalling shooting rapids. The scene focuses on the thrill of navigating rapid water and the memorable encounter during the excursion.
A brief quip plays on words with widow and window. The speaker asks for the answer and notes personal behavior when approaching either, hinting at a pun rooted in sight and proximity. The exchange reflects a playful, puzzle style characteristic of brief newspaper filler.
A quotation noting that a hypocrite despises those he deceives yet shows no respect for himself and would deceive his own self if possible, attributed to Hazlitt.
Miss Stella Nye spent Wednesday in Tiffin. M. B. Smith visits in Cincinnati while J. L. Alspach travels to Findlay. Olive of Fostoria visits Miss Mary Newhard, and Barker of Holyoke, Mabs., stays with M. B. Smith. A group of about fifteen girls enjoy a morning picnic at Crawford. Bessie McGuire resigns from Carey Electric Co. R. M. Cook of Pandora visits relatives. Rev. Father J. G. Mizer makes business trips to Findlay. W. H. Snyder lays cement foundation west of town on L. G. Ranger farm. Maud Balmer and Michigan visitors come to Carey. Ella Finney and Ruth Bayne Orton visit from Columbus. Mrs. L. L. Bond goes to Tiffin to meet her son and Chicago wife visiting Carey. Mildred Nichols, California Hospital graduate, in charge of maternity building. Carey Ryder and wife visit from Columbus. he returns, she stays till Monday. Snyder party tours Newwark to see an exhibition and visits Bell. Lizzie Rapp and Miss Florence Mizer from Cleveland arrive for visit with Rev. Father J. G. Mizer. Miss Rapp is Mizer niece. Eva and Anna King, Guytanna Cromley, Le H. Smith, Ralph Wagers, and Bo Johnson visit in North Baltimore. They travel by touring car driven by Mr. Johnson.
Mrs Emma Hoyt widow of Char Hoyt died last night at midnight. She was sixty years and two months old. The funeral will be held at the home Friday at two o clock with Rev BL LL Spaid conducting the services.
Word reaches Hartwell Cincinnati of the death of Carl Lehr seventeen. He reportedly jumped from a freight train near his Hartwell home at noon, struck his head on a rail, was taken to a hospital, and died after blood clot complications. Short services were held at home, with funeral trains to Dunkirk. Local sorrow marked his passing.
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