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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
2
In a frontier camp Major Updyke orders pursuit after two American women are endangered as rebels threaten a line crossing. A blind priest guides the attackers and a critical decision tests the major as he defies orders to aid the captives, preparing to report to department headquarters.
Major Updyke tackles a tense camp dispute over a priceless jewel looted from rebels. A Mexican captain presses to inspect the stone and identify its owner, while a blind priest figure surfaces as the claimed custodian. Across the border, Kynaston pursues the Santa Crus mine amid shifting loyalties and pursuit.
A curious look at the frogmouth noting its hair tufts and extreme laziness. The bird sleeps through the day and waits for prey to come near, using its wide mouth as a trap. It hunts at night perched on roofs or fences with its mate, moving only after sunset.
Traveler asks what locals are proud about as friendliness fades. Uncle Eben explains town pride stems from discovering a guidebook fallen from a car. They reveal sites like a tannery swamp, mountain tarn, Simmons' quarry, precipiles, Bill Mooiler's beer house, and a busy wayside inn, highlighting historical interest.
The Ohio State Tax Commission intensifies efforts to uncover hidden intangibles. Franklin County boards estimate about 75 million dollars on deposit, while tax returns show only 4.2 million, implying roughly 4 percent of intangible property is collected. The Commission warns boards across counties to report underperforming returns and seeks fuller disclosure.
The 1916 Bolivian budget shows expenditures around 5.7 million and revenues about 5.6 million, a deficit near 3.1 million. After a 600 thousand discount on seized goods and a 1.4 million 1915 debt, total deficit reaches 8.9 million, to be funded by a customs war loan.
The article describes Tuareg ferocity and cunning along the coast, noting Tuaregs spy on caravan routes and profit from tribute. It predicts a shift from desert caravans to railway transport to Port Sudas for Sudan products.
Mrs. H. L. Garland of Opelousas La claims no servant shortage, citing 63 years with one woman servant who began before the Civil War. The woman, Sophie Simma, is presented as a paragon, illustrating continued old‑time devotion.
In a Woman’s Home Companion piece a domestically trained writer argues homes fail from both partners mismanaging house duties. A bizarre aside compares a young man wielding a carving knife to a plumber’s mercy, linking it to prospects of marriage.
Lt. Stiles M. Decker proposes a mine field defense using underwater sound waves to control mine position and detonation. He claims patents filed and tests show shore or land-based control without physical ties, reducing cost and vulnerability. The concept blends music theory with coast defense and energy. Also discusses camp site advice for travelers and camping logistics.
Motion pictures supplement schools and assist doctors by illustrating surgeries. The New York County Medical Society screened intricate operations, showing clearer detail than live amphitheater viewings. Films from top centers form a library enabling local surgeons to study rare cases.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Theodore Marburg Jr bring a Scottish terrier named Jockowee to the United States described as an aviation hound used in British France to guard hangars. The dog’s breed guards hangars, cautions against enemy aircraft, and assists aviators by carrying tools during repairs.
The passage advises using narrow tapering blotting paper tips to remove bubbles when filling a fountain pen. It quotes Aman about building a sun parlor in his next house, insisting the kitchen may be sacrificed to include the parlor.
Reports from New York on July 15 count 160 new infantile paralysis cases and 31 deaths in 24 hours. U S Surgeon Charles Banks arrives to direct interstate prevention efforts, with teams deployed in New York and surrounding areas. Parallel outbreaks are noted in Memphis and Augusta, Ga, as health officials mobilize to curb spread nationwide.
A sixty four mile gale struck the Georgia and South Carolina coasts causing extensive damage. Charleston suffered destroyed telephone and telegraph wires isolating the city while waves dashed over the seawall and harbor craft broke adrift. Savannah said the storm’s peak passed as fishermen were drowned at sea before the gale subsided.
Vienna reports fierce fighting as Russians penetrate near Buczacz but are driven back by a Austrian counter attack. Separate New York dispatch states the body of 12 year old Lester Stillwell recovered in Matawan Creek after a shark attack. The gruesome injuries described include torn abdomen and missing fish fragment.
A Richmond reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life and urges friends to use it. The piece lists symptoms including hot flashes, dizziness, and nervousness, and cites other editorial snippets about service and a humorous English parish anecdote.
A fragmented vintage page features an ad for Fletcher's Castoria claiming safety for infants and children with over thirty years of use. The text also includes a string of humorous local exchanges about behavior and a socialistic remark from Boston on German dye firms, plus casual gossip about neighbors and family.
A nervous woman on a car notices a baby chewing a transfer. She identifies the misused item and reveals the mother’s error, saying the transfer is yesterday’s while presenting today’s. The scene highlights a tense moment over a mislaid item and a quick recovery.
A book agent seeks Mr Flinn but is met by Mrs Flinn guarding the doorway with a large stick. She warns the stranger with a stern reply, while the exchange hints at tense local tensions and necessity as a life lesson.
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