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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
4
Notices of church festivals entertainments and similar fundraisers priced at five cents per line per insertion. Cards of thanks resolutions of respect society or lodge meetings obituary notices and ads for balls and celebrations will be inserted at five cents per line.
For July and August the first two months of the current fiscal year, immigrants rose 48 percent versus 1902, with August alone 42 percent higher than the prior August. The article warns of over a million or more aliens arriving this year, many settling in big cities. It argues this influx strains public funds as foreign-born residents fill infirmaries and institutions, urging Congress to curb the flood.
Citizens of Coshocton County condemn minor ity representation and demand investigation of the county board. Report details Perry township drainage issues along Mohawk Creek at East Union, noting steep ravines, heavy drainage, and recurring drift logs damming the main channel and affecting nearby properties.
Residents allege improper bidding and lack of advertising in awarding a stone arch crossing contract. They contend the 12 by 6 foot arch is too small to handle flood waters and drift, favoring a cheaper alternative with two steel bridges. The piece cites limited bidders, secrecy, and questioned accountability by Commissioners Fisher and Bale.
Miss Ethel Bradshaw of this place describes kidney trouble and a cure using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She urges sufferers to try the remedy as recommended and accessible to all, noting Dr. Dunaway of Bentonville endorses it as the best for kidney troubles and claiming possible relief for late stage diabetes.
Sheriff Hedge proclaims the November 3 1903 general election for Coshocton County Ohio. Voters will choose state officers and participate in five constitutional amendments with ballots specifying yes or no on Governor's veto municipal classification taxation and related district measures. Official notice issued October 5 1963.
Rev Swan preached at the presbyterian pulpit praising steadfast Christian living. Local schools reopened with James Host, Arthur Feller, Maggie Park leading. Miss Edna Putt starts at Indian Camp. Jennie Swan visits Cadis. various residents listed with moves and new paint.
The Isleta column reports a Saturday meeting of the O. T. R C. at the high school room with good attendance. Instruction topics include Reading in Public Schools, Nature Study, and Genetic Psychology with noted leaders. A Sunday church gathering at the Presbyterian church was well attended with lively responses. Several locals are listed visiting kin and friends, including Mrs. Pheebe Grevel and Mrs. Emma Underhill, and various residents from Bernice, Columbus, Carnegie, Dennis, Plainfield, West Lafayette, Coshocton, and Coshocton's housing need noted.
An advertisement promotes Mioma a flesh forming food sold by C. E. Anderson with a 50 cent box price and a guarantee to refund buyers if it does not increase flesh or relieve stomach troubles. The notice also mentions D B Boyd moving into real estate and a property sale to Dr. Hutton on Chestnut Street.
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