Bell Ringing Comes to America and the Dunbar Legacy
The piece traces bell ringing in America from P. T. Barnum’s forties tour and early wagon circuses to a revival in 1898 by Ralph and Harry Dunbar. The Dunbars formed the Dunbar Bell Ringers at St. Joseph Missouri and built a vast six octave peal later refined by changes after more than 2,800 concerts.
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America
P. T. Barnum
England
United States
Ralph
Harry Dunbar
Dunbar
St. Joseph
Missouri
Dunbars
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Debates 3 Percent Tax Levy
The Chamber discussed a proposed extra 3 percent tax levy for the August 10 election. The school board cited rising costs and state aid changes. funds would support southern districts and the county organization, with remaining use for tuition and contingencies. Three options were listed: pass the levy, issue bonds, or close schools.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Cc. van Buren
3 Mills
A. D. Stevenson
Knights of Malta origins and founding details
The Knights of Malta claim great antiquity dating to the first crusades around 1070 to 1100. The order is said to have formed after Jerusalem’s capture, with founder Gerard dying in 1120.
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Knights of Malta
Jerusalem
Gerard
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
An 19th century medical ad asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that purifies the blood and reaches mucous surfaces. It claims the product combines tonics and blood purifiers and offers testimonials free. Druggists sell it for 75 cents. F. J. Cheney & Co. based in Toledo advertise as proprietors.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Aunt Nell Hosts Boy and Girl Party Amid Family Quarrel
Bobby invites children for a simple party at Nell’s home while parents plan a trip. Nell, previously distant due to a quarrel with Jack Tolfrees, is drawn into the cheerful event when Jack arrives unannounced. The girl and boy reconcile as Nell admits happiness at Bobby’s invitation.
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Bobby
Neil
Nell
Jack Forfrees
Jack
Fred Willams
Dellar
Aunt Nell
Aunt Nella
Jack Tolfrees
City council debates electric plant and loan plan
The council met in regular session with Mayor McClure and officials approving numerous water rents and salaries. They discussed electric current supply with Toledo Bowling Green and Southern Ry Co and urged a town meeting to back or oppose the proposal to rebuild the municipal plant while considering a $20,000 loan to extend lines to Carey and Toledo.
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Regula
McClure
Steady
Henry
Chambers
Harshberger
Newhard
Blue
Abgent
Ranger
Board of Affairs
Avery Loeb Electric Con
Plint
General Electric Co
Noble Supply Co
Brown & Son
Standard Oil Co
Lawrence High
Myron Greek
C. C. Carr
N. Cosgray
Lloyd Luce
James Scoarse
M. Gottfried
M. C. Reynolds
C. Dietelbach
Carolyn Newhard
Cc. M. Brown
George Krider
D. C. Agus
John Stoody
George Keckler
C. Carr
D. J. Humbert & Son
Town Hall
A. T. McGown
North Street
Roy Kirkwod
West Side Sidewalk Committee
Wm. Youngpeter
Ralph Green
Brown Ave
Froelich
Toledo, Bowling Green & Southern Ry. Co
Hhe Town
Carey
Maumee
Toledo
Railways and Light Co
All One Color
A short remark notes that all presidents of Haiti have been black, reflecting on racial and political history.
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Haiti
Carey Victorious Over Arlington 12-1 In Season Opener
Carey Ties defeated Arlington 12 to 1 in the first win of the season. Bland pitched Chesebrough caught, Donelson and Cletus Myers homered, and Carey totaled 18 hits while Arlington made 6. A large crowd attended as Oakland Stars prepare to visit Carey next Sunday, seen as a strong Marion city league challenger.
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Carey
Arlington
Bland
Chesebrough
Donelson
Cletus Myers
Oakland Stars
The
Stars
Marion
Census Bureau’s counting machines speed data processing
The bureau’s own laboratory produced ingenious machinery to count sort and tabulate census data. Sorting machines handle 300 cards per minute while counting machines process 500 and tabulating machines 400 cards each minute.
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Census Bureau
Harpist Rants Over Proposed 2-Cent Coin Fee
A harpist complains about a story on a proposed 2 and a half cent coin. He fears concert managers will pay harp soloists with the new coin if minted. Musical America notes his indignation and ridicule of the idea.
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Musical America
Mexico War Casualties and Forces Summary
The American side fielded 42 545 regulars and 73 776 volunteers in the Mexican War. Regular losses were 586 killed 2 102 wounded 408 died of wounds. Volunteer losses were 613 killed 1 818 wounded 100 died of wounds. Deaths by disease are not included.
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Chautauqua
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Carey Chautauqua
Smith
S. S. Drug Co
Brussels
Laura
Moll
N. Vance St
Chas. Clinger
Kleinden & Son
Fastoria
Charles Edwards
South Main St
Findlay
Ohio
W. J. Baker
Enti Gay ST
G. H. Beaschler
Worrello St
Mary E. Hart
Joseph Braur
F. C. Wenner
H. B. Keller
Kear
Council Proceedings
Ursday
Roultry Delivered
Jess Willard
Villa
Juarez
New York Sun
Willard
Wallace Reid
Joe Martin
Universal News
Larry Lemon
CASCO
ALL Good Drug Stores
Gold A
Nareem Dr
Holland
Avery Be
Fain
Csaea
Homer
Gottfried Bros
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