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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
6
A letter praising state tax commission actions in Ohio argues tax relief for moderate earners, farmers, and homeowners and criticizes large increases for corporate property. It cites 1911 and 1912 figures showing steep gains in railroad and corporate assessments, claiming taxes on wealthier entities were made too light relative to real property values.
From a period viewpoint the piece condemns political assassination in Russia. It argues such killings by revolutionaries cannot advance rights, praising Stolypin as a measured, not radical, reformer and urging gradual emancipation while condemning violent acts.
An 1908 newspaper fragment gauges sugar intake by country, listing pounds per person for each nation and noting England leads, followed by the United States and others. It then pivots to criticise Edison on personal habits, questioning daily routines, bathing, shaving, and health in a terse editorial aside.
The fragmentary text discusses aging, marriage timing, and a duventor’s claim about health. It references the Bible, mineral deposits on walls, and arteries hardening causing slow starvation as nourishment declines, with a wary note on medical explanations. The imperfect prose hints at early medical theorizing on arterial health and longevity.
Citizens petition Mayor and Police Director over police coverage in the Norihivel and Gordon avenues area. Complaints allege a loud, disrespectful crowd, frequent intoxication, and a misconducting officer riding street cars to report and back. Also references the upcoming Butler county fair and ballooning cross border reciprocity chatter. Colloquial, critical tone reflects urban tensions and calls for action.
The Zanesville Courier notes Ohio farmers drift west as land declines. The state agriculture secretary urges staying put, citing 141500 acres of abandoned land that can be reclaimed with modest investment, fertilizer, and crop rotation. It promotes opportunities for homeseekers with moderate means and hard work.
Mr Joe Rapp an aged citizen of Trenton died Tuesday at 12 o'clock from injuries after a fall about two weeks earlier. he was born in Germany and came to America at age twelve, living many years in Ohio and dying at eighty five years ten months. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev Condom at the Mennonite church Thursday at 10 am with interment in the Baptist Cemetery. Sunday school announcements urge all scholars to attend next Sunday afternoon and spotlight an address by Frederick Moore Middletown county secretary. Miss Esther Sheley of Hamilton and Miss Nellie Maloney of Dayton visit. flag contest results and upcoming attendance contest noted. Hides stolen from Albert Berger’s slaughter house. reward of $50 offered for thief. further pursuit promised.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wing celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday evening with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bargell Mr. and Mrs. Gen Weidner Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and others. Refreshments were served and guests received presents. Also noted were J. D. Pabs and family returning from Michigan and Mr and Mrs John Sollami returning home after weeks in Michigan.
Reports from Selkirk and nearby towns recount visits and gatherings Sunday. Clayton Urmston and Hod Yonser hosted relatives, while ALG Cochran and WH Woodruff attended events in Millville and St Charles. Local farmers report a large tomato crop amid routine social calls.
West Wikie Sept 21 reports a rainy but friendly gathering at the Wa Umut with Mrs Revee and neighbors. A lightning strike near Jesse Ray’s house disrupted the telephone. no injuries reported. Tradwinson of Tuynn Ind preached at Frieda church. Melissa Stubbs ill. Grandma Ray and Clara visited Dayton to see Ola in hospital. Hiram Wallan’s death at Smithfield noted. pastor remembered four years of service with sorrow. Teachers new term begins. Mary Davies teaching near Lawn. several locals finishing placer cutting. Oxford trips and family visits mentioned.
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