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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
4
A family dog named Peter Pan lived with his mother on a farm behind Jones farm. The dog frightened the ducklings though he never harmed them, and a talk between Mother Hen and Mother Duck ends with Peter Pan ending up near the ducklings and a planned punishment. The ducklings flee to the pond as a piece of board lies nearby.
A frightened Peter Pan attracts the attention of Mother Duck and Mrs. Tabby as he becomes stranded at the pond edge. After pleas for help, the mother duck negotiates with Peter to stay away from her ducklings in exchange for being returned home. Peter promises to stop bothering the barnyard and is carried back to shore, where he is welcomed by his mother.
A perplexing clipped passage describes a youth who was once frightened by trouble and recalls the scare he caused the bully. It suggests a reflection on courage and fear in the face of danger and the impact on those who torment others.
The piece notes February as a pivotal month in which major movements began or matured, citing the Great Endeavor Society in its infancy, the Ribbon Temperance movement in London, and the Panama Canal’s commencement. It also recalls Victor Emmanuel’s February 1801 coronation uniting Italy and lists famous February-born figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Longfellow, Edison, Dickens, Montaigne, and others, framing February as rich in notable births.
A Pittsburgh correspondent notes many U S students travel to New York each autumn to study art. most are self supporting and endure high rents while seeking nourishing meals on tight budgets. young women expect affordable rooms in picturesque studios, but few find the imagined European style quarters.
At a Kentucky fair two purebred Jersey pigs shown by pig club boys attracted attention. One pig owned by a pig club boy and his father weighed 27 pounds at eight weeks and grew to 167 pounds in four months with daily gains. The two piglets' owners and their fathers reported feeding balanced rations of barnyard scraps and buttermilk, with one pig weighing 6045 pounds prize at the fair. The other pig, fed with balanced rations and pasture, weighed 1200 pounds at sale. Costs were discussed, but the father did not know pig cost per pound.
Fragmented humor notes describe a rhinoceros family and a teacher asking about dangers. A Wise Youngster cites Jenny knowing her mother is searching. Johnny replies humorously that she is born while looking for him. A playful dialogue features a policeman riddle and a perfumer joke about scent.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows a teacher addressing Thuan about an heirloom tet seal. The legible portions reference an explanation or confirmation from Thomas, but most content is garbled and unreadable.
The article surveys designers who create gowns for fair women, highlighting embroidered net and georgette crepe party dresses in color combos such as blue with green or white and maize. It details capes, cape collars, high collars with wart humid-weather practicality, airy overskirts, crushed satin belts, and light washable fabrics. It notes white marquisettes, decorative hats with red wings, and the broad utility of ribbon trims and knitted sport materials.
Ohio Republican editorials note Warren G. Harding may serve temporary chairman of the 1916 Republican National Convention in Chicago. Governor Willis hosts two visitors William Jennings Bryan and Harry Lauder as economy moves save state funds.
Ohio taxpayers pay 27 000 less to the state in 1915 than in 1910. Only 4 cents in the dollar goes to the state, with the rest to local levies for roads schools and county funds. The piece argues for local control over levies and notes delays and delinquencies under Warnes law.
The passage discusses the origin of life in the ocean over many millions of years and notes how some forms are extinct while others thrived. It also explains that immunity strengthens health, advising to avoid germs and keep the body in an immune condition to resist disease.
The Fremdenblatt credits France for pioneering motor transport in war, noting 500 motor buses packed with soldiers were sent to the Belgian frontier at outbreak, followed by 1,000 more improvised transports. In the first week, belligerents used about 250,000 motor wagons. France 90,000. Germany 70,000. England 65,000. Austria 26,000. Russia 10,000. Total value around 200 million dollars.
A concise overview contrasts metric and imperial units mentioning the meter as the base unit and prefixes milli centi deci deka kilo. It explains conversions such as one kilometer around five furlongs and shows usage in various trades, with centimeter and millimeter replacing inch fractions in many tasks.
A fragmentary humorous sketch and miscellany column recounts two youths judging a woman at a Paris counter while a broader page blends social bits, medical notes on flying sickness, safety museum news, Japan dye making, wall treatment tips, and light editorials in a brisk, era-tinged voice.
An advertisement style notice explains Canada removing the cattle embargo, inviting settlers to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It highlights 160 acre homesteads, low prices, and railway access, with optimistic notes on yields and war bonds. It also addresses conscription claims, denying any such policy in Canada, and asserts Canada can fund war expenses without direct land taxes. The piece ends with a promo for outdoor work and healthy living.
A health advice fragment promotes drinking water and reducing meat to ease kidney strain. It touts Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness, claiming broad benefits and affordability. The text mixes medical claims with promotional tone and unrelated anecdotes.
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