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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
Is Polygamy Necessary in Wartime Distribution Debate
The Lima Times-Democrat notes a Physical Culture magazine poll on polygamy amid war readiness. Nineteen percent of men and fourteen percent of women hint it might be advisable under conditions, mostly self supporting or advocating for others. Editors caution against rushing into such measures and urge postponement until necessity becomes evident. Got your dog tax yet Better get it soon or Fido will be sure out of luck.
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Physical Culture
Germany
France
England
Dayton News
Lima Times-Democrat
Fido
War talk and political furor mix in Lima column
General Bell urges purge of incompetent officers to raise Army efficiency as debate swirls over loyalty probes in Lima. A petition seeks to impeach Councilman-at-Large Carl Greibling amid charges of unpatriotic conduct. Other items joke about pay, Governor Cox fuel policy, and wartime thrift stamps.
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Lima
Carl Greibling
United States
State War Board Bulletin urges hog production in wartime
In Germany today the State War Board calls for reduced logging due to feed shortages, while in America farmers are urged to raise more hogs to capitalize on abundant corn. Hogs can fatten quickly, helping feed soldiers at home and abroad as producers pool supplies for the war effort. A magazine excerpt extols farmer adaptability and avoids monotony, praising seasonal change and diverse tasks in rural life.
Ivory toilet and manicure sets at Thoma's Jewelry
Superior quality Ivory toilet and manicure sets offered at Thoma's Jewelry store. The ad claims these items cost no more than inferior kinds and positions them as ideal Christmas gifts.
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Thoma
Cape Horn Storms and Ocean Currents Collide
Cape Horn witnesses persistent storms as frigid Antarctic waters meet warmer ocean currents at the world’s edge. The rugged cape marks a boundary where weather and sea forces converge, shaping perilous crossings and enduring maritime lore.
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Cape Horn
Antarctic
Cape Boru Weather and Global Storm Patterns
This excerpt describes how NW and W trade winds from the Pacific form Cape Boru fogs that herald storms. It notes Tierra del Fuego glaciers and wind clashes as key factors creating the world’s most stormy region, driven by warm Atlantic and Pacific interactions.
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Pacific
Tierra del Fuego
Great Deeds of Serbiane and Kara George Legend
A historian argues that the Serbian uprising led by Kara George produced remarkable feats against the Ottoman Empire. The Balkans saw a small power win independence largely on its own, with Serbia and Montenegro surprising great powers through self-reliance and resilience. Andrew Saxon, 65, died in Circleville when his car overturned near South Charleston.
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Kara George
Balkans
Greece
Canning
Rouman
Ffoter
Circleville
Andrew Saxon
South Charleston
Two Good Games Played By Local Teams Tonight
In a hard fought gym match at the Baptist church Orr Felt and Blanket Co. fell to Agogas 47 to 30. Donovan starred for Agogas with 13 baskets, while Caulfield and Mollman led Orr Felt scoring. The game featured rough play and multiple fouls, with plans for a rematch next Friday. Also Tipp City girls defeated Piquality 16 to 12, led by Macy with 4 field goals. The column closes with a feature on the loon, praising its grace, speed in water, and noted tie to the beaver across Burroughs’ lore.
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Orr Felt and Blanket Co
the Baptist Church
Agogas
Shorty Donovan
Orr. Felt
Dawson
Miller
Orr Felts
Orr
Caulfield
Mollman
Donovan R.F. Geiger
LF Strohmeyer
Alexander Retterbush
McDowell
Mollman Jordan
R. G. Mollman
Alexander
Geiger
Betterbush
Bobbs and Pierson
Wilson
Kahn
Tipp City
Mildred Macy
Tipp
Grace Fiddler
Mabel Clark
Millicent Downey
Piqua
Miss Clark
Miss Downey
Tipp Bunch
Piquality Girls
Tipp City Girls
Macy R.F. Clark
Fiddler
L.F. M
Miss Macy
Miss Fiddler
Votes That Don't Count Life Snippet
A Life magazine quotation features Alderman Clancy warning a son that one cannot count on votes bought cheaply. The line frames political economy and voter influence with a rural, cautionary tone.
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Clancy
Elephante Age in Doubt Says World
The New York World notes that elephant ages are widely disputed and that even the best hunter and scientist estimates remain only approximate, highlighting the uncertainty in determining an elephant’s age.
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New York ‘World
Honoring French Soldiers The Fourragere Distinction
The fourragere ranks among France’s honors for gallantry on the battlefield. It is a colored cord with a brass tag worn on the left shoulder by officers and men in regiments cited for valor. Two classes exist: green red cord matching the croix de guerre, and green yellow for the rarer medaille militaire.
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France
Apples Separate A Couple In Detroit Divorce Case
Charles R. Griwatsch seeks divorce from Gladys claiming their troubled marriage stems from her misreading his breath. He says apples smell like liquor whenever his wife detects the scent, leading to constant scolding and contention. He admits occasionally foaming beer after work but denies alcohol abuse.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles R. Griwatsch
Gladys
Charles
Short Stories in Abundance and a Cat’s Quiet Test
An bemused reader notes 20 best American tales from 1916 chosen from 2 700 in 70 periodicals. Courtney meets a cat for the first time and, after a careful inspection of ears nose claws and tail, comments on the mustache and asks in wonder if he smiles.
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Courtney
Mr. Cat
Shaya
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