Temperance Victory Echoes in Ohio Prohibition Push
Virginia vote boosts Ohio dry campaign as union labor and printing trades rally for statewide prohibition. Cincinnati printers threaten a statewide drive urging union men to back prohibition while liquor interests lobby for label use. Campaigns include auto tours, county rivalries, and Grange threats to fund dry majorities, signaling intensified effort ahead of statewide votes.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Typographical Union
Isabor
Haa
Prohibi- Dusineas
Printing Trades
Prohibition
Arthur Laver
Bell
Marty Dill
Uyquor
Allied Printing Trades Council
Cincinnnati
Pomona Grange
Knox County
Columbus
Virginia
Mqnor
Virginis
Divorces in Wet and Dry Counties in Ohio
Columbus report shows alcohol as a key factor in many divorces with court records for the year ending June 30, 1919. Of 5,575 pending cases, 4,803 were in wet counties and 772 in dry counties, with proportions suggesting higher divorce rates where liquor is legal. Judge Gemmill’s findings link drunkenness to nearly half of cases in Chicago as supporting context.
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Ohio
Columbus
Gemmill
Chicago Court of Domestic Relations
Big Prohibition Speakers Tour Ohio Campaign
The Ohio Anti Saloon League reports a statewide push for the prohibition amendment with top speakers touring the state. Ex Governor Patterson of Tennessee and Sam Small will headline daily events alongside Cyclone Daria Judge Covington Hatcherd and Fred Blue joining from multiple states.
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Ohio AntiSaloon League
Drts
Patterson
Tennessee
Ohio
Sam Small
Cyclone” Daria
Texas
Judge Covington
Georgia
Hatcherd
West Virginia
Fred Blue
Prohibition
Columbus
Virginia
Ant! Saloon League
Not Often the Musician Prima Donna History
A compact notice on writing the history of opera and its focus on the prima donna. It suggests such a work would demand collaboration from psychology physiology finance biography and, to a lesser extent, the musician.
Parrot Buys the Paper In Charlestown
A parrot owned by Patrolman Jerry O'Brien of Allston Street Charlestown buys the morning paper. Each night he leaves a penny for the paper. Polly perches at the window sill and greets the paperboy with a demand for the newspaper.
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Parrot
Jerry O'Brien
Allston Street
Charlestown
Mr. O'Brien
Polly
Boston ‘Traveler
Cincinnati Enquirer Denounces Democrats in Panama Tolls
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial denounces Democratic administration and congress for a Panama canal tonnage tax on coal and other American goods. It argues the tax violates party pledges and harms U S miners, manufacturers, and transportation interests. The piece urges voters to elect senators and representatives who will uphold platforms and pre election pledges.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic
Democratic Congress
Panama Canal
United States
Enquirer
Steemshie
Bayonne
N. J
Baltimore
Panatia Canal
San Francisco
Pacific States
Congress
Great Britain
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Mlinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Monomahela
Kanawha
New Orleans
Mississippi
Hio
Missonsippi
Roman Custom and Child Toys in Burial Traditions
The piece notes a long standing Roman practice of burying favorite toys with little children, tracing it to early times. It cites doll fur as a modern example reflecting motherly instinct and references Bechuanas and Basutos as other tribes with similar customs. It also touches on the bidirectional influence between words and reason.
Where the Credit Belongs
Uncle Hben speaks on a man’s duty to his kin noting that credit and generosity should primarily belong to his own family, not others. The remark hints at a broader moral priority of family responsibility and social reciprocity.
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Hben
Archer born in Bellaire seeks Belmont County seat
Rudolph W Archer born September 20 1869 in Bellaire Belmont County rose from glass factory worker to a top plant position after 28 years. He served Belmont County as treasurer from 1905 reelected 1908 and led the county home ticket for a decade. A labor ally with broad local support his platform centers on honesty efficiency and economy in office. He belongs to the Roycroft Avenue Christian church Masonry and fraternal orders.
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Jdolph W. Archer
Bellaire
Belmont County
Belmont
Lakewood
Templar
Shriner
P. 1
Elk
Judge Matthias Candidacy for Ohio Supreme Court
Judge E S Matthias of Van Wert is among Republican nominees for the state supreme court. At forty-one he has nearly ten years on the common pleas bench and broad endorsements from nine northwestern Ohio counties. He taught, studied at Ohio Northern University, practiced law, served as city solicitor, and as captain in the Spanish American War. He is known for independent rulings on corporate trusteeship and public trust duties.
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Udge
Edward S. Matthias
van Wert
Supreme Court
Matthias
Smmon Pleas Court
Court of the People
Ohio
Supreme Bench
Ohio Northern University
Common Pleas
Second Ohio Infantry
Jim
John H Arnold A Loyal Republican of Pittsburgh Roots
John H Arnold born December 11 1862 in Freeport Armstrong Co Pennsylvania. Scotch Irish Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Educated in Pittsburgh area and Freeport Academy. Worked in lumbering then moved to Columbus Ohio October 1 1885 with his mother. Studied law under Henry F Guerin. Active Republican, supported Senator La Follette as a national delegate two years ago. Married Eleanor Moore in August 1904 and resides in Columbus. Also recounts a humorous family moment about Graceful saying of grace and a child Janie’s quip at breakfast.
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Ohn H. Arnold
Freeport
Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Fort Pitt
Scotland
Freeport Academy
Maryland
Columbus
Ohio
Henry F. Guerin
Common Pleas
Franklin County
Arnold
League Af American Wheelmen
Rand
Republican
Nation
LaFollette
Mr. Arnold
Eleanor Moore
Edward C Turner for Attorney General Nominee
Edward C Turner, 42, prosecutor of Franklin county, Ohio State University graduate with LL B and LLM. A Republican candidate, active Mason, Shriner, Odd Fellow and Elk, married with family. He touted record on tax collection and reducing backlogs, and cited revenue recovered via delinquent taxes. The piece also notes a San Francisco opium smuggling attempt and a critique of incompetent subordinates.
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Franklin County
Ohio State University
Ee C. Turner
Dutch Farmer Objects to Dancing Rumor in Ward
A country correspondent recounts an old Dutch farmer’s rebuke of dances. He calls rumors of a local dance an insult to their elder and advises spreading news about the ward instead. Storms and rainfall vary across England with Cumberland wetter in winter and eastern regions drier in summer.
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Yancing
South Africa
England
Cumberland
How Germany Deals With Drugs
The German government fixes retail drug prices for years, setting charges for bottles corks labels or ointment boxes used in dispensing medicines. This system is revised annually and provides an oddly interesting supplement to German drug journals.
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Germany
Year in a build roads year and Cox machine critique
SHERMAN A CUNEO argues that Ohio highway spending favors a political Cox machine. He claims funds exceed needs, inspectors are appointed for political reasons, and a state magazine costs taxpayers 50,000 annually. County partners lack say in road construction while salaries and hidden vouchers inflate costs.
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Ohio
Secretary of State
Highway Department
Cox
Automobile Department
Cox Machine
Republican
Sherman
CUNEO
Nummer
Ohio State Highway Department
Columbia
Anthusimete
Nuv
Tee
Inelvalve, Haas
Mirry
Atute
Vurlape
Department
Ronde
Republican state committee denies sending travel circular
Columbus September 29 Bryan Democrat reports the Republican state executive committee did not mail the traveling salesman circular to Ohio leaders. The note says Governor Cox misleads, claiming the circular was sent by the committee, and explains the circular originated from LH Murray and a Bryan Democrat in Springfield. The piece also notes Dayton’s Gem City Council condemned Cox over the insult to commercial travelers.
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Columbus
Dwin Jones
Republcan State Executive Committee
Anner
Cox
Republican State Executive Committee
Ohio
Dayton
Springfield
Gem City Council No 3
LH. Murray
William Jennings Bryan
Modern Society Novel Reveals Drunken Turnover Theme
In a modern society novel, a 12 page segment shows characters indulging in strong drink, prompting a bibulous baroness and a highball hero to consider turning over a new leaf, as reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Clevoland Plain Dealer
Economical Kansas Housewife Star Teaches Thrift
The Lament Leader narrates a Kansas City tale of a frugal housewife who saves by simple acts. A fly lands in syrup and she cleverly peels the syrup off, preserving sweetness and resources. The piece highlights thrift and practical domestic economy in a light, humorous tone.
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Kansas
City Star
Ohio Political Attacks and Highway Department Salaries
A statement from Jones of the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee condemns Governor Cox over charges against Willie Willis and the Cincinnati ripper bill fight. The report cites Willis's opposition, calls Cox accusations misleading, and quotes a Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt. Also details an auditor’s report on highway department salaries and an investigation into fixed employes and political influence in road spending.
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Crembus
Chatman Jones
Republican State Executive Committee
Frank
Willi
Cox
Smidield
Jefferson County
Ohio
Willie
Willis
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Enquirer
Willia
Hardin County
Lam
Hamilton
Senate
Republican Party
Stephen A. Douglas
Buchanan
Hanna
Foraker
Nash
United States
McKinley
Hanta
Archanile
TC Wold
Fatty
gatherIne
Wille
Edwin Jones
Columbus
Auditor of State
Moe
State Highway Department
Sularlew
Enaley
Wenet
Alan Taakaw
Sound Philosophy from Garden City Quote in Telegram
A Kansas City Star excerpt cites a Garden City born philosopher quoted by the Telegram. The saying recalls coming into the world amid smiles and leaving with friends around a bed weeping.
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Hamegrown
Garden City
Kansas City Star
Sharks in Scottish Waters Create Fishermen’s Alarm
A shoal of sharks has invaded the Firth of Forth for several days. The Dunbar line fishing fleet reports a large stretch of fishing gear, notably lines, carried away. While hauling the remaining gear, several sharks were observed hovering nearby.
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Scottish
Firth of Forth
Dunbar Line
Fragmented note on cotton storage for mending time
A brief, practical tip discusses saving time for housewives by storing cotton properly. It suggests keeping each spool in a small bag with the end left out to prevent unwinding, dirt, and tangling during busy mending periods.
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Hardin
Rita Wheeler
Washington Star
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T. Pa Weekly
Rudolph W. Archer
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John H. Arnold
Janis
Janie
Edward C. Turner
Woketin County
General Assembly
Turner
Patrick Dougherty
Dougherty
Te Cox Machine
Bryan Democrat
Wills
Plank
Democrat
Che Inet
Potley
Hartman
Cleemont Uny
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Owensville
Mra. McFoy
Florida
Mount Pleasant
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