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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
4
The Carey Times discusses rain improving crops, slot machines in Cleveland and Lima, and national matters. It covers Mayor Farley’s crackdown on slot machines, Chinese question diplomacy, and local excursion turnout, with notes on the South Africa war and a Mansfield judge report.
The judge ordered an im paneling of a special grand jury and instructed the prosecutor and jury to uncover gambling activities in the city with fearless inquiry. He also pressed thorough probes into saloonkeepers selling liquor to minors and criticized local officials for negligent enforcement of state law. He suggested cases were being waived to probate court where they faded.
Two Civil War era cannons shipped from Fort Adams arrived Saturday eve and lie near the Pennsylvania freight depot. They measure 124 feet in length with a 64 inch bore and 26 inch breech diameter, each weighing many tons. They will be erected in the courthouse yard as imposing ornaments.
The Hocking Valley railroad schedules an excursion to Columbus for Sunday June 29. Service leaves from here at 9 16 a.m. The return from Columbus departs at 8 p.m. on the same day. Round trip fare is 81.
A seven room brick house with a good cellar and new barn and out buildings is offered for sale near the town center. Inquiries may be directed to Ch. Kleopfer.
Two choice lots on West Main street Tequire of M B Smith offer options. A Phaeton is described as almost as good as new and listed among the items.
Small red book containing owner cards, meal tickets, stamps and related items. Finder urged to leave it at this office for proper return.
A collage of humorous quips and social banter from multiple papers including remarks on delusions hats cosmopolitans and crayon artists. Snippets feature playful exchanges about manners meals introductions and social expectations through a patchwork of voices.
A dealer sells a mute parrot that supposedly can talk. An irate customer complains it has spoken only through a clawed retort, prompting the quip about the bird’s supposed talking talent. The exchange captures a humorous street encounter from the period.
A quotation from the New York World describes shoppers seeking stockings with clocks that are stylish yet not overly flashy. A salesman showcases desirable examples while a fair customer requests subtler designs and avoids alarm clocks.
A position to assist in housework in a small family or private boarding house. A steady place is desired. For correspondence address Miss L. ., Tifa, O., care general delivery.
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