Worse Than The Flood in Dayton Charter Fight
John W. Patterson led the citizens' charter movement in Dayton but was away camping. Rumors spread he deserted the cause, prompting him to telegraph he would return if his presence proved support. He warned that non-support of the charter would be worse than the floods. The piece declares Hamilton faces a similar crisis and urges a citizens' ticket for good, efficient government.
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John W. Patterson
Citizens’ Charter Movement
Dayton
Citizens’ Movement
Charter Movement
Hamilton
Citizens
Woods
Canada
Park Grounds For Our People Attract Local Support
Citizens urge turning vacant park grounds near the city gates into a public park. They argue the natural features and water access require little cost, asking for united action to establish the park within a year. The piece stresses broad civic involvement and momentum.
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Hamilton
People of Hamilton Back of Solicitor Neilan Action
The People of Hamilton support City Solicitor Neilan’s mandamus suit against a socialist majority on the city council. The action aims to relieve obstruction in city business and seeks a lawful remedy to untie the municipal machinery. The newspaper endorses Neilan’s effort as heroic and necessary.
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Hamilton
Neilan
LL Hamilton
Netlan
The Corn Crop The Nation's Glory and Its Promise
Government estimates the corn yield at 278 bushels per acre, a leap from 20 last year, signaling relief for the poor and highlighting American enterprise. Historians note Native cultivation and vast fields could have spurred earlier prosperity, shaping the nation’s Westward push.
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ORN
Department of Agriculture
Fragmented rustic reflection on farming and sustenance
The text reflects a rural view of farming and the grocery economy, noting the home, corn, pork supply, and a vision of labor across fields and forests. It cites a mythical measure of corn length and grain, suggesting an agrarian ideal and questions about farmers' knowledge.
Smoking Among Women Draws European American Contrast
A society report notes a steady rise in women smoking, especially in gilded circles, yet limited progress among everyday people. It contrasts European and American views, with English novels normalizing female smoking and American norms treating female smoking as scandalous, highlighting stricter conduct standards for women.
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Ociety Vireles
Europe
City Must Clean Dust Near Main Street Bridge
Oity Should Get Busy cleaning the dust buildup near the High and Main street bridge. Three inches deep in places, with crushed rock needed where practicable and oil possibly required elsewhere. The city could handle this work at a small cost with proper direction.
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High and Main Street
Threshers Picnic and Town Social Chronicle
Local notes recount a Sunday gathering with Hamilton and Dayton visitors, including Leona Schneider, Frieda Leuyers, and the Buchheit family. Reports describe a threshers picnic with games, a ball match between boys and married men ending eleven to ten, and various visits by relatives and neighbors.
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Wen
Msa
Linden News Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Linden reports social visits and travel notes from residents. W Nordagik of Hatilton picked slack berries on a Linden farm. Mrs Hato and son Francis and Orpha Kuhn spent time in Hamilton. Samuel Niederman visited B J Killian and wife. The Purdy family and A F Schalk were among those on sick lists and trips to Okeana. Mrs Behalk and Arthur Dr planned Chicago travel after six weeks with relatives.
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Linden
W. Nordagik
Hatilton
Linden Farm
Hato
Francis
Orpha Kuhn
Hamilton
Samuel Niederman
B.J. Killian
J. N. Crawford
Madge
Richard Purdy
Fred J. Kitlien
Wits
A. F. Schalk
Arthur F. Sr
Okeana
Henry C.brown
Behalk
Panama Pacific Exposition Managers Unworried By Reluctant Big Three
San Francisco August 8 The Panama Pacific exposition managers say England Germany and Russia will not exhibit in 1916. They expect a strong industrial show regardless as concessions from rank Butt support the effort. Construction proceeds on the service building and the mammoth machinery hall as work advances in all departments.
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Warnes State Tax Commission
Panama-Pacific
San Francisco
England
Germany
Huasia
Rank Butt
Doctor Schalk and Wife Erect New Home in Fargo
Dr Schalk a leading professor at the agricultural college and veterinary department has built a new home in Fargo. The doctor manages a nourishing business and owns 940 acres. Mrs I W Limbermen and Miss Mary Timberman were seen out Saturday afternoon as farmers await a good rain.
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Schalk
Fargo
Agricultucu Wous Veterinary College
I. W. Limbermen
Mary Timberman
Ruth Varrice Visits In Hamilton and Local Socials
Miss Ruth Varrice of Hamilton spends a week with the Bowmans in Tallawanda. Y T L Sewing Club meets at Louise Baecker's and will convene next at Margaret and Lena Gardner’s home. Several families share Sundays visiting friends in Darrtown West Chester Hamilton and Sevenmile with neighbors in various homes and towns.
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Yallawanda
Ruth Varrice
Hamilton
Dua
Ella Bowman
Y. T. L. Sewing Club
Louise Baecker
Margaret
Lena Gardner
Jobn Spaeth
Joe
Henry Jaret
Juke
Dave Stahlheher
Bertha
Henry Stahl Iber
C. Gardner
John
Darrtown
John Beisewinger
Valley View
George Koweramp
Gardner
Dava Spaeth
Sevenmile
West Chester
William Keeliner
Somervilly
Martin Weckerle
Mr. Thompson
J. Buecker
Pete Koehner
Somerville
George Buecker
Charles Byiser
Hebert
Clayton
John Jasbring
Pearl
Earl Sigler
Haton
Local notices hint at business resume and visits
Harrison reports Joe Kovil of Morrison Seating noting a possible resumption of operations this fall. Joe G. Franzis named administrator with will annexed for the estate of Mrs. Clara Ashby. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. P. Stafford of Patti visiting Mrs. Sue Dair and others in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
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Saudi Harvison
Joe Kovil
Morrison Seating Company
Informa Us
Joe G. Franzis
Clara Ashby
P. Stafford
Patti
Sue Dair
Margaret Garner
Rel Carrier
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Stanley Perlee
Fairbury
DB. W. Gray
Nat Cheng
Detroit
Everett Miles
J. W. Meeker
E. C. Blacker
Reiley, C
Local Social Notes From A Century Ago In Dayton era
W Meeker was Saturday, Mrs Blacker being a wives of Mr Meeker. Mr Blacker renewed his subscription for the Democent. Mrs Mavey Chamberlin of Dayton is being entertained by Misa Pearl Hobson. Rev W Hearn is spending a week with his father at Portland Tad. Mrs Will Davis and daughter of Hyde Park have been guests of Mrs Charles Buller. Mrs Harley Castel and little ones visited a few days well. Miss Pearl Sybson and others. Mr and Mrs Peter Teard and Mr and Mrs Carl Heard of Reiley were pleasant callers at J WW Mesket's recently.
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W. Meeker
Blacker
Meeker
Mavey Chamberlin
Dayton
Misa Pearl Hobson
W. Hearn
Portland
Tad
Will Davis
Hyde Park
Charles Buller
Harley Castel
Harley Castel and Little Ones Visited 1 Few Days Well, Miss Pearl Sybson
Peter Teard
Mya
Carl Heard
Reiley
J. WW. Mesket’s
Local Social Roundup At Pleasant Bum And Glendale
Carrie Knapp hosted a visit with relatives near Pleasant Bum while Charlotte Case of Dayling visited cousins Howard and Besse Riddle. Multiple families from Hamillor Pleasant Glendale and Port Union gathered for Sunday events and afternoon calls.
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Butler Load
Ang
Carrie Knapp
Charlotte Case
Dayling
Howard
Besse Riddle
Charles Herold
William Brelon
Hamillor
Brebm
George Bandersmith
Ward Raymond
Julius
Pleasant Run area social notes and visits
Sunday visitation roundup from Pleasant Run area lists Mr and Mrs J Mae Riddle and family at a sitter's home, Henry Boatman and daughter Helen, Ernestine and Carrie Brephan, plus Covington Kentucky relatives with Ward Raymond household. Other calls include Mrs Calvin Brown and Mrs Herbert Sloucker, John Hall and son Robert, and George Raymond in Springdale. Community members plan to attend Carthage fair next week and note an upcoming time picnic on Saturday.
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Case
J. Mae Riddle
Henry Boatman
Helen
Ernestine
Carrie Brephan
Pleasant Run
Award
Calvin Brown
Herbert Sloucker
John Hall
Robert
Henry Seim
White Oak
John Hitter
Conover
Val Biller Maesday
George Raymond
Dale
Georgery
Hawai Rid‘dle Yues
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Ohio Tax Dodgers’ Association
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The
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Railroad of
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Thereseems
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Huma
Truster Salenlainsa Bunday
Leona Schneider
Frieda Leuyers
Esuma
Barbara Schneider
John Buchheit
Thomas
Will Denhart
Emmny Quinn
Anna Hunter
John Wirtley
George ‘Yruster
Four Mile
Henry Heinand
Collinsville
Harry Phares
Johm Goodman
Baird
John Bucbheit
Mary Lengers
Peter Juspring
Clarence Hunter
James King
Frank Wirtley
Esther Johns
Miami University
Heith Weigand
Beatrice “Deis
Angat
Cleve Rupp
LaSourdsville
Garnet Withrow
Amy
Alma King
Bertha Fisher
Arthur Hunter
Thomas Paullin
Howiltun
Anna Hardin
Reta
Sheridan
Ind
Harold and
Lial Withrow
Airs
Robert Withrow
Harrison
Charles McCormick
Edith, Seim
Wn. Carroll
Jay Rogers
Glendale
Robert Rosencrats
Port Union
Norman Dimick
Harriette Peterson
Join Bitter
George McCormick
George Fry
Pete Wagner
Indiana
Emma M. Delin
Lamillon
Bessie Hidhie
Gies Charlotte
George Burkhead
Market Sts
Miami Valley National Bank
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