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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Homer Thrall editor reports publisher enforces strict policy requiring subscription payments in advance. readers warned of service suspension for overdue bills. urban mailing lists show rising arrears as bills go unpaid. affected patrons include local residents and businesses in the district.
Congress completes its part of preparedness measures by sending the army reorganization bill to President Wilson for signature. The report, approved by both chambers, sets a regular army strength around 211000 at peace and 236000 at war, with National Guard strength over 400000 and funds the nitrate plant and civilian training camps as part of a broader $41 billion five year program.
The proposal links federal pay to vocational education in the army and would place Guardsmen under presidential orders. Eighteen Republicans, five Democrats, one Progressive, and a Socialist voted against the conference report. Minority Leader Mann opposed, calling the measure inadequate.
Two concurrent conventions in Chicago gather Republicans and Progressives as Hughes and Roosevelt vie for the nomination. Forecasters see Roosevelt eager, Hughes cautious, while other candidates fade. Public betting and manipulator chatter fill the air as parties assess support and timing before the July ballot.
Citizens note two wagons hauling trash between town and the dumping ground as spring care and a push toward cleanliness appears to take hold. In Pemberville recent weeks see trash dumped on a ground known as the flat with about 100 loads of dirt piled atop.
Breeding notice from GEO. and H. F. Roynon. They will stand their 3 year old bay stallion at home 114 miles northeast of Carey with about 1900 pounds weight to insure a colt to stand and to show some of his get. Home phone 7159.
The baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class was delivered Sunday night at the Lutheran church by Rev. E. Luther Spath. He used the biblical Shibboleth passage to urge graduates toward faith, effort, and integrity amid modern secular theories, stressing Christ and personal purpose as the path to true life. The service featured Rennue Ww. Stock assisting and a large church choir conducted by G V. Sutphen.
Columbus hospital and Gabon burial error led to the body of Ralph Nelbauer 32 Defiance being sent under the name of Guy Lutherman. A separate case recounts Reuben Hoffman 58 avoiding his own funeral as Ralph Neibauer 35 was listed deceased due to ward card confusion.
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