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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
2
Government and labor statistics reveal bread retail prices up about 23 percent from May 13 to September 15, with weights often reduced. Wholesale flour costs surged 37 percent while wheat rose 84 percent in that period, squeezing margins and prompting some bakers to switch brands or reduce loaf size.
Fragmented wartime era style dispatch describes harsh seasons, erratic weather, and labor strains impacting crops across Miltonville and surrounding areas. It notes scorching heat, unexpected frosts, and a drought of timely rain, with commentary on spiritual tests, shifts in faith, and community concerns. Mentions family travels, loss, and social gatherings as residents cope with agriculture and illness during the period. Key names include Adrian, Jason, Henry, and local kinfolk, alongside references to New York travel and Manila.
Dudley Field Malone, a sector official of the port of New York, predicted that Wilson would carry New York by 150,000 as of last night. He claimed California and Wyoming would also be carried. General Zimbinaratis was named minister of war in the Creek provisional government.
Jerome Warner an aged resident of Monroe died at his home on Sunday evening. Burial was held Wednesday afternoon at Mound Cemetery with Rev. Livingston and Rev. Cummins officiating. Mr. and Mrs. CAL Anderson hosted their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary at their country home on Tuesday evening with about 75 guests from Cincinnati Middletown Bethany Kyles Monroe and Hamilton. Cards were played after dinner with prizes for the Meky players. The Tail's Aid of Africa will hold an all day dinner at the home of Mrs. J. O. Rivers on Thursday. Mrs. and Mrs. Peter Weir were in Middletown Thursday afternoon attending a reception.
A jumble of local notes describes a school auditorium event with speakers, a hospital visit, engagements and marriages, moves, club meetings, and literary activities. Figures like George Miter, Mrs Parkers, and Walter Cahill are named among community happenings and upcoming gatherings. The fragmentary items reference dates, places, and groups such as the Sunioy-Meninr Literary club and Junior-Senior Literary club with plans for a Halloween address and future contests.
The Literary Decathlon revealed talents in descriptive writing with Lewis Rapp earning five points, Tarry Schulte three, and Joseph Judge one. The current tally stands Senior 29, Juniors 27, as Sophomores lead to a one sided race with Whites at 37 and Laven trailing.
Mary G Cravia of Cincinnati asks police to find her missing son Erward aged 24 who disappeared on July 5. The youth is described as a male from Hamilton.
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