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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
A detailed 36 foot long greenhouse plan using a concrete or grout foundation 12 inches wide and three feet high with the structure built to hold 14 by 24 inch glass panes. It describes ridge and side support, sash framing, ventilation by movable upper sash, leather edge sealing, roofing paper at the peak, and three ground beds with sunken walks.
Farmers urged to harrow and cultivate regularly regardless of weather. Repeated cultivation kills weeds and preserves soil moisture, aiding corn growth. Orchard trees also need deep, frequent cultivation to secure water for August and September growth.
Watercress grows easily in pure streams with sandy or gravelly bottoms and steady, moderate current. Sow seeds at water level in moist soil or plant cuttings one to two inches under water to root quickly. After planting, only weed control is needed. no additional cultivation.
A farmer explains a method where each hill holds at least one ear as a measure of successful corn. Replant every hill lacking stalks once the corn is an inch high to ensure a uniform stand. This approach may be slower but yields a good forage crop for cattle.
The passage notes many small offenders in the garden as thrushes and blackbirds. It argues that though they steal some fruit, their beauty and song justify the loss as wages for tilling the soil for pleasure.
An Ohio inventor designed a hidden bathtub that unfolds from beneath a kitchen sink to serve flats and tenements with limited space. The wooden partition hides the tub when not in use and folds back like shutters, allowing maid access for a bath without occupying extra room.
A Michigan inventor patents a scale that records weights beside names on a movable paper sheet. The device includes a back printing mechanism on a typewriter like carrier and a side dial for instant weight reading. Uses include factories tracking individual work and butcher shops logging sales.
Two Spanish American War veteran brothers John S Shea and Daniel S Shea unveil an underwater wireless system. The device uses a buoyant raft mast fitted with a yardarm for receiving wires and can signal the surface and land stations. The mast aids rescue when a submarine is disabled while submerged.
A Paris originated electric carpet heats rooms with a steel wire network on the underside distributing current evenly. Officials claim the system cost is lower than existing heating methods and a room can be heated at about a penny per hour.
A statement notes that Muslims under the King of England's protection total more than twice the population of the British Isles, highlighting a comparison of demographic scales and imperial influence.
A fragmentary railway timetable shows sections of trains between Columbus and Chicago with times around 9:22 a m and 4 1 2 p m and a 6 19 p m arrival noted. The legible items include Nos 36 and 4 services with unclear AM PM markers and partial dates in November.
A zigzag of text covers health tips and velvet history from Arabs to Lyon makers. It mentions Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and regular bowels, Foley Kidney Pills effective for back pain, and a brief note on velvet’s aristocratic use in Europe with Lyon loom activity around 1900.
A young man boasting of flawless habits asks if he should tell his father. The girl answers no, aiming to reassure the father that the proposal could lead to a good husband while preserving hope of future companionship.
Ivy poisoning can be quickly cured by applying Hanford's Balsam. It acts as an antiseptic and stops the poison. Prompt relief is expected after the first application.
J D. Ewing reports from Florence Oregon that Foley Kidney Pills helped him after fourteen years of kidney and bladder problems. He says eight months of use restored his ability to work and that other medicines failed. He now feels well and recommends the product.
Advice on delayed speech in children notes that some late talkers use signs and pointing while others may be delayed due to indolence or medical issues such as adenoids. It suggests considering deafness or mental deficiency if a child has not spoken by age two to two and a half.
It is now well known that not more than any case of rheumatism requires internal treatment. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlains Liniment and massaging the parts at each application. Try it and see how quickly it will relieve the pain and soreness. Sold by all dealers.
A New York Press column examines gender fears in moral temptation with a woman fearing exposure to seduction and a man anxious about resisting vice, reflecting era attitudes toward sexuality and restraint.
A historical note highlights Hanford's Balsam as a remedy for wounds on both humans and livestock. The item promotes the herbal salve as a healing application, reflecting period medicinal claims and rural healthcare practices.
The excerpt presents Francis Marion’s famed sentiment on liberty and bravery, contrasting personal happiness with sacrifice in pursuit of freedom. It invokes historical virtue and wartime resolve to honor merit and resilience.
A compact excerpt cites Ruskin praising orderly cities with garlands of gardens and sacred bounds while also advertising Chamberlains Ointment promising a sprained ankle remedy in three to four days with bottle directions for sale by all dealers.
The Crawford township Board of Education votes to hold a special election on July 2, 1918 at the Township Room in Carey, Wyandot County, to decide if the township schools should be centralized. The resolution, passed June 2, 1918, directs notices and certified copies to state election officials. The board notes the vote was unanimous in favor of placing the question on the ballot and states the resolution does not indicate the board’s stance on centralization.
A terse line from the Atlanta Journal labels a man as an absolute mossback for taking no interest in public schools good roads religion or politics while noting his lack of satisfaction in civic matters. The remark reflects local press humor about public engagement and community issues.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as causing an agreeable movement of the bowels without unpleasant effects and urges readers to try them. notes sale through all dealers.
A sightseeing trip yields a humorous exchange with a megaphone caller declaring This is Bunker Hill while a golfer remarks that the bunker was indeed to blame. The brief gag captures a playful clash of past and present during a travel moment.
A court hearing discusses Galls treated with Hanford's Balsam. A heated exchange features a husband’s hypothetical response about marrying his wife, with the judge moderating. The exchange highlights tensions in the case.
Commissioner Keefe reports Hawaii sugar plantations rely on coerced Chinese labor and urges nationwide registration to curb entry. He cites 8000 Chinese landing in Canada, cross-border smuggling, and 1000+ arrests under the Mann White Slavery act. Mormon immigration has dwindled but occasional arrivals persist amid English pressure.
Scranton, Pa. Michael Shearn of Simpson drowned at Belmont Reservoir after a night of dog noise. A dead duck clenched in his right hand, clothes and a shotgun found on the bank. Officials believe he waded to retrieve the duck, was overtaken by cramps, and sank.
In Newark Second Criminal Court Judge Hahn fined Louis Snyder ten dollars after he yawed and stretched in court prompting the judge to order him held until the fine could be raised. The court cited disturbing the court as the offense. Two former bankers, Ditzer and Ulmer, were released on parole from Leavenworth, each having served five years. Ditzer began his sentence December 2, 1909, Ulmer on July 16, 1909.
Mrs. Philip Kober of Newburg died at St. Luke's Hospital after a violent sneezing spell that continued for days, causing middle ear trouble and an abscess on the brain. The incident prompted concern over respiratory fits and their potential complications.
A concrete 50 foot high column set on a trestle near the Niagara Falls intake will tip into the river to raise water level for the Niagara Gorge railway and Niagara Falls Ontario. The 200 ton column splits into six parts by wooden wedges while a 900 pound chain holds the pieces together. The device, designed on Isham Randolph’s advice, stands about 600 feet from Horseshoe Falls and Drying completed before tipping.
Andrew Lang recounts Aboriginal cosmology in which the sky houses Ulthaana a giant three person spirit figure a woman and a child. The dead ascend to Ulthaana then are cast into salt water and rescued by two benevolent guardians who dwell on the shore to save spirits mistreated by the great Ulthaana of the heavens.
In British New Guinea cannibalism persists though not fully stamped out. Natives live in well cultivated gardens and long-settled villages with harmonious relations to Europeans. Each village designates a chief as constable, uniformed with badge and cuffs, earning a yearly stipend and kept under magistrates supervision. alcohol access remains heavily restricted.
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