City Council Considers Health Dept Fund Transfer
A resolution to move funds from the aid to the health department was passed by a majority but requires enactment in both council branches and mayoral signature. City Controller Hughes testified no money is available in the health department since May and criticized spending for an unbudgeted health officer assistant. The council vote showed 9 in favor and 11 against with several absentees.
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Nemedy
Hughes
McCandress
Campbell
Gibson
Huston
Riddle
Rugh
Calahan
Kelly
Henry
McCormick
Dickson
Contracts Set by Councils on Monday
Several city contracts awarded in a joint session for sanitary sewers and a grading bid. Sankey street awarded to H W Mayberry at 266.26. Stanton avenue to Charles Stapf at 317.90. Connor street to H W Mayberry at 182.76. Moravia street to Charles Stapf at 293.86. Hillcrest avenue grading bids ordered resubmitted due to identical bids from Charles Stapf and A R Huston.
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Sankey Street
H. W. Mayberry
Stanton Avenue
Charles Stapf
Connor Street
Moravia Street
Hillcrest Avenue
Arles Stapf
A. R. Huston
Dickson Enforces No Smoking Rule During Council
President Tom Dickson halted proceedings to enforce a no smoking rule in the lobby. He announced the rates of this council prohibit smoking and ordered the cigar extinguished immediately.
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Dickson
Tom Dickson
City Councils Hold Peaceful Joint Session Monday Night
A quiet council meeting considered various minor items. Permits for 62 home connections were sent to the electric committee. minor wage claim was denied. vacation for the city stenographer was approved. paving and sewer projects were discussed with deferments and ordinances planned.
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Electric Committee
George Falls
C. W. Duff
Coucils
Moses
Scioto Street
East Washington Street
Cunningham Woods
Gardner
Dickson Grinds Debate Over Eighth Ward Petition
Eighth ward citizens with 43 signatures urged ratification of health board appointments for ward cleanup. Council clashes ensued as Dickson and others limited debate and dismissed the petition, with the paper slated for disposal.
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Dickson
Eighth Warders
Eighth Ward
Sanitary Committee
Callahan
Coulter
Huston
City votes 24 hour garbage plant operation with Cohen funds
City councils ordered the garbage plant operating day and night to dispose of collected waste. The building committee was directed to secure 350 dollars from H. J. Cohen under a verbal agreement for repairs.
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H. J. Cohen
Cohen
Marriages in England Average 19 per Thousand Population
England saw an average of 19 marriages per 1000 people last year. The statistic highlights a stable wedding rate across the population, reflecting customary social patterns and civil or religious ceremonies registered nationally.
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England
Zemo Promises Cure for Eczema at Small Price
Guaranteed treatment by the E W Rose Medicine Co claims to stop itching rash and bleeding eczema. The 25 cent trial bottle is offered locally by Geo W Clutton's Drug Store with a larger dollar bottle available nationwide.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Geo. W. Clutton
Parade permits to be required for future city parades
City council approves ordinance requiring parade permits from the mayor for any parade on city streets after a May 5 red flag demonstration. The committee reported no accompanying Stars and Stripes and sought city action to identify responsible parties in future events.
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Councilmanie
Elect Three New Library Directors
At the next council meeting three library trustees will be elected from the First Fifth and Seventh wards. A nominating committee named Mrs Cottam George Brown and Roy Pettitt for the positions but no action was taken.
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Public Library
Stover
Cottam
George Brown
Roy Pettitt
Height of Awnings Restricted by City Council
An ordinance to lower awning height from eight to seven feet was sent back to councils with a negative recommendation and tabled by the street committee.
Builders Rent Rooms in St. Cloud Building
Messrs Melvin and Vance contractors and builders have rented rooms in the St. Cloud building and will occupy them about June hth. The lease was made through Clare P. Du Shane.
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Messrs. Melvin and
Vance
St. Cloud
Clare P. du Shane
Common Council Sets Ordinances on Streets and Light Plant
In a Monday night session the Common Council introduced several ordinances including paying contractors for 85 percent of monthly work, grading Norwood avenue, and paving Milton street. They also reported back multiple ordinances on sidewalks and sewers, plus a $150,000 municipal electric light plant bond, which was resurrected but tabled for potential future action.
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Treadwell News Co
Neshannock Avenue
Norwood Avenue
Highland and
Albert Streets
Milton Street
Martin Avenue
Marshall Street
Chestnut Street
Ray
McClain
Park Avenue
Public Park
Cunningham Tract
Common Council
Village crowds search for missing boy in Harlansburg
The village of Harlansburg gathered Sunday to find a 12 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Walter McCleland, who wandered off in the morning. He returned by evening after visiting his uncle Mr Stoner three miles away, the family assuming parental permission.
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Harlansburg
Walter McCleland
Stoner
Pictures and Soap Offer Framed Masterpieces
An article extols color reproductions of great masters and promotes Easy Task soap. Collect 25 soap wrappers and a two cent stamp to receive a free framed picture from the manufacturers.
Upgrading Practices Drive Modern Banking and Harvesting
The article contrasts modern methods with outdated hand binding and urges readers to adopt bank checks and open a check account. It emphasizes that over 95 percent of grain harvesting uses machines and most business relies on checks for safety and convenience, urging readers to visit the bank for explanations.
Plant Corn for Sick Man in Findlay
Twelve men with thirty horses met at the home of Alex Miller in Hancock County and plowed rolled and planted fourteen acres of corn for Morris Green who has been bedfast for weeks and is just recovering. Neighbors will ensure the crop matches neighbors.
Regular Home-made Bread for Working People
Our bread offers a satisfying body and stamina to build flesh and muscle while keeping fat healthy. Careful flour selection and ingredients, plus a splendid baking method, ensure the best results.
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Health Dept
Wight
Deslore
NEW Castle News
Kurtz Street
County Line Street
Denver Avenue
West Washington Street
Smithfield Street
State Street
Harbor Street
Ralph Avenue
North Street
Jackson Avenue
Y.M.C. A
Eczema
Tread- Well News Co
Red Flag
Mittee
ST. Cloud Building
Scotch Woolen Mills Co
Washington ST
New Castle
East Street Bakery
East Street
Lawrence County
New Castle, Pa
R. W. Clendenin & Sons
Fischers
E. Washington St
Springboro Sanitarium
Wallace B
Sheldon
Box H
Springboro
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