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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
10
The piece explains tax increases stem from higher school board expenses not city costs. It notes salaries and school improvements required more money, and adds a tongue in cheek line about Japan recalling Ambassador Aoki and a difficult to pronounce name.
The article notes the president’s repeated assurances that he is not hostile to the good trusts, yet few combinations seem to gain solid comfort from this stance. It reflects skepticism about his stance and the political maneuvering surrounding trust policy.
The internal revenue department published a list of fifty alcoholic medicinal preparations deemed insufficiently medicated to be non beverage. Tax applies as compound liquors. In dry, the man who drank it straight may have to settle for a slight curve.
The rural delivery system, begun in 1897 with 83 carriers and a $40,000 appropriation, now employs 37,582 carriers and has an appropriation of $28,350,000. The fourth assistant postmaster general cites road improvement lag due to patron apathy and incomplete highway laws, noting over 15,000,000 people served.
Walter Wellman in the Chicago Record Herald compares Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan, noting their frank talk and reformist image. He says both are perpetual speakers, attract broad public affection, and survive blunders that would ruin ordinary leaders.
A remark notes that wives who cause their husbands' deaths by their own actions are unlikely to be drawn into stage life. The comment underscores a belief about behavior post crime and entertainment careers.
A remark notes an unusual level of drinking in southern states as people aim to create a “never again” feeling before January first. The line suggests a social trend tied to the year’s end and resolutions.
A satirical column notes women who own cut glass should not throw stones and jokes about temptations, pocket flasks, and anarchy. It remarks on a male detective failing to trap a life partner and describes a husband’s violin hobby, including a Stradivarius valued at $15,000 as the sugar king’s luxury.
The clergyman who delivered the eulogy at Mr. Havemeyer's funeral quoted from Pastor Wagner's book on the simple life. He noted that despite Havemeyer's wealth and success his tastes were humble and unostentatious.
A Dayton Journal item notes a wife who searches pockets at night, with a suggestion to endure and find consolation in the idea of the cigars she plans to gift as a token of affection.
Chicago records notes a claim that the eagle on the new twenty dollar gold piece resembles a goose. The paper admits it has been busy circulating the coin and overlooked the bird’s contour.
Miss Ethel Shearer, 22, of Springfield pike Glendale, was attacked by a white man near her home last night. She used a hatpin on her assailant to defend herself as her brother chased the suspect toward Hartwell. Glendale residents aided the search. Marshal Ed Meagher notified valley authorities. The man, about 5 feet 6 inches, dark complexioned, 170 pounds, wore a dark overcoat and brown hat. scratches on his face may mark the struggle.
A mixed newspaper item promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion with a sample offer, then pivots to a Christmas verse about Santa and a sales pitch for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with local drugstore details.
Ten years ago today the Hamilton basketball team lost to a Cincinnati YMCA squad by 18 to 2. Ohio legislator H B Bartlow announced plans to push a sweeping primaries bill in the upcoming session. Mary A Spivey, 85, reported a burglary as a sneak thief stole $10 after the thief entered through an unlocked door.
Charles Rentsehler and Jack Eckert discovered a rubber ball about one inch in diameter inside the chicken they were dressing. The unusual find was noted during kitchen work.
Charles Solingen, shipping a Jersey calf from Dr. L. Bee ler’s stock to William Jennings Bryan at Lincoln Nebraska, receives a letter from Bryan praising the calf as exactly what he wanted for his farm.
Creditors of the Brackett Bridge company agreed to sell all property except real estate for about 16000 dollars. The land remains for decision at Friday meeting. Some believe a higher price than the bid could be achieved.
Cincinnati boxing wrap reports Gus Bezenah beating Fred Fricke in Huntington and ready to challenge any featherweight. Terry McGovern and Young Corbett to perform three round exhibitions in Cincinnati over Christmas week at People's Theatre. Arrangements altered for Dixon to join Corbett, old featherweight rivals, in city history. West to discuss side bet match with Charley Schaefer on Kid Imhoff, private fight Thursday night.
One hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, Ohio, attest to F J Cheney's honesty and ability. Internal remedy claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. Price seven and a half dollars per bottle. Take Hall's Family for constipation.
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