Buckeye Letter Carriers Meet at Convention
Buckeye letter carriers convened with speed eight shown and all business finished in one day as the convention wrapped up.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Buckeye letter carriers convened with speed eight shown and all business finished in one day as the convention wrapped up.
Pantera Neweoaner Union News Service reports the Ohio Association of Letter Carriers held a one day convention in Columbus with women participating in the program. Willie of Columbus named head, Leroy Willie elected vice president, W H Mawley as secretary, and Wreuk Ho Powern as treasurer. Delegates to the national convention in Dallas were chosen, with John W Holmberger elected delegate at large.
Marion prepares a patriotic event to honor the golden jubilee of the Grand Army of the Republic. Executives led by Col Geer Christiana plan a formal parade with veterans, bands, and a hymn as colors are raised and prayers offered for divine blessing.
City health department data show May reports of numerous measles cases and a spike in whooping cough in Columbus. The May totals indicate a broader epidemic affecting multiple neighborhoods with higher than usual incidence compared with earlier months.
A Ohio farmer Nathan Edwards age 39 died at his home after an attack by an angry sun. Findlay building permits rise by 59100 in May, signaling a building boom. East Liverpool lightning caused 5010 damage at Adamant Forvetals plant. Fremont nine loaded cars on Wheeling & Lake Erie wrecked four miles east of here. Charles M Fouke 86, Civil War veteran and longtime printer, died in Grafton. oldest Odd Fellow in area. Lorain council weighs cemetery site as existing ones fill. Purser Burt Wolfe body recovered near Dam 19 after Kanawha steamer disaster. Clockwall death of Frank Moeller 2 and Charles Allen in Elyria. Gama Warden Holcomb bought 27 acre tract including abandoned quarry to convert into public fishing pond. Norwood man Tralph Hull charged with nonalcoholic misdeeds. Middletown county commissioners reject concrete viaduct. Hackedors Co. cited substandard work pending cure. Oxford Anna B Haigh Cincinnati Heth wins silver cup as best all around girl at Miami University. Two Oxford College women suspended for automobile riding with a young man. Cleveland Mrs Jowefa Wadra killed by automobile at East 105th and St Clair. Driver stopped, took her to Edin Read hospital.
The Obie State University held its ninth annual commencement with 34 graduates receiving degrees and 37 certificates awarded. Colleges listed include agriculture, arts, engineering, education, medicine, veterinary medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy and homeopathic medicine. The procession formed at the University Library and the commencement featured an invocation by President W. C. Thompson and a formal address by Rev. C. J. Williams.
Cleveland general manager D C Moon of the New York Central rail road denounces the Interstate Commerce Commission report criticizing the road for the Ambharet wreck that killed 27. He says the pamphlet is ridiculous and baseless and will be distributed among employees. The document blames engine man Herman Hess for failing to observe a caution signal and urges staff to stay alert.
Mr and Mrs Louly Patterson of Elyria have been discharged from the hospital in Youngstown following the New York Central wreck at Amherst on March 8 in which several people were killed and 47 injured. Five victims still remain hospitalized in Youngstown.
Mariatta railroad receiver O D B Torpy of Marietta was ordered by Judge Follett to sell the road at a receiver's sale. The line runs from Marietta to Parkersburg, Ohio, through rich farming and coal regions.
Contractors were awarded $81,500 in 4 percent bonds by county commissioners Ham Pires and Sinclair Douglass for macadamising nine miles of Darby and Goroto road. The New First National Bank underbid, with a term of ten years and a bid of $1,200. W C Jewett of Worthington was reported to have submitted the lowest bid.
Cleveland reports a fourth smallpox case after Toledo cases in two weeks. Dr. Martin Friedrich, a tox clinician, advised alert measures. In Tiffin a student encountered Toledo en route to Cleveland factories, as labor talks mention returning to work after a strike.
An easily attached shield has been bhywated for protecting the glana wind shield of a mastomobile from rain with out interfering with the vision. A careful test of two Swedish ships oft identical design showed electric mo rorailere economical for propulsion than triple expansion steam engines. A Texas inventor's tooth brush is made of fabric to St over a Lager, one aide being designed to apply a pow der and the other to rub the tooth.
A portrait of American woman sculptor Leila Usher, working in New York and abroad, balancing studies and creative practice during wartime. The fragment notes her influence on models she warmses and feeds in her kitchenette before starting work.
Woman's Realm describes adaptable coats for different ages with two coats shown in black and white checks and covert cloth. One coat emphasizes youthful lines with a belt and satin touches, while the other favors a looser fit. both suit everyday wear and street use.
A guide describes turning a long towel into a jacket with a neck slit and front opening. Mercerized cotton yarn trims edges and matches blue striped fabric. A New York trousseau scene features pink chiffons, rosebuds, and silver lace accents on a pink dress.
An older study describes train and overskirt evolutions in dark dresses or suits. It notes how panels and trains extend the silhouette, with long pointed trails and decorative trim. The piece mentions pressing, fabric cleaning, and embroidery details as key elements.
A varied collection of figures includes New Zealand population estimates at 1,164,744, Argentina pota toes needing sanitary certificates, Mrs John Roberts catching five hooks containing two dish types, and divergent fish catches. Also cited are mica production values for 1914, oil from divers, store density, and Siberian cold records with a yearly mean temperature far below freezing.
Ohio state highway plans to use prison-made brick at $10 per thousand for 1 507 000 bricks to pave 4.27 miles of New Lexington Athens road in Perry county. Alternative bids for brick or concrete due June 15 will determine final method. brick likely if cost difference is small. Road stretch between Rendville and Moxahala near Junction City.
A new mourning collar feature describes a three petaled white organdie collar. The front is low while the back is high and bowed. Bonings surround each petal with organdie hem and net backing, adorned with black sprays of handwork.
The description details satin and silk braids used for garments and hats. It mentions mohair and elk braids, leatherette trims with a rubbery gloss, and various widths. The piece highlights trimming trends visible in local shops and their versatile use on clothing.
An Atlantic Monthly account recalls a staff motor driver in Ypres during the initial bombardment before the second battle for Calais. He found a ruined ambulance turned car, raced through the Grande place, and executed a perilous hairpin turn to outrun exploding shells with an officer beside him.
A report estimates seven million dollars yearly vanishing in garbage rather than in articles. The text argues waste is valuable and should be repurposed. It notes Hawaii will use bagasse from sugar refining to produce water and fireproof barrels for exporting sugar and importing potash.
A pen and letter from Mia James of Frankfort Kentucky touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female weakness and urges consultation with the Pinkham company. The piece also notes wartime rations and odd tales of arctic clothing and survival, including a bishop of Yukon eating boots in hardship.
In a brief exchange Mr. Dolan asks Rafferty how he would react to disrespect for the American flag. Rafferty replies he would feel delighted and derive joy from giving punishment. A remark on snakes seen when drinking follows, noting they multiply and suggesting a sly remark about traders.
A study notes caffeine in coffee and tea does not force sleeplessness, heart flutter, headaches, or other common ills on its users. Researchers argue the stimulant effects vary with individual tolerance and consumption patterns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.