14 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
1
The Piqua Press Publishing Company presents the masthead with editor manager WM G Hover and assistant manager J B Geiger plus Associate Editor W Prince Jr and Society Editor Frances Pleming detailing the newsroom leadership.
A piece in The Piqua Daily Press presents a patriotic poem by De vana Bryan of Lima and Wapakoneta praising ships’ rights and ocean commerce. It pledges defending liberty if Germany threatens seas or land, noting Bryan’s literary leanings and размещение of his verses in the editorial column.
The admitted German ambassador Count Von Bernstorte told Newspapermen he had nothing to say as reporters filled about one and a half columns writing the scene. Howard Burba of the Jima Times-Democrat is praised as a sharp wit, noted for taking on a fellow writer and moving away from home to Springfield.
A clipping reflects public speculation that Thomas A. Edison may have devised a powerful invention for warfare. A bodyguard was placed around Edison after his defense advisory role, sparking talk he could hold a world changing device. The Lima Times-Democrat notes such a surprise could outdo Germany’s 49 centimeter gun, though public caution remains.
A satirical column reflects on Ireland as a cherished origin and a destination, noting emigration to America. It parodies George Bernard Shaw and mocks Irish attitudes while offering health tips for nursing mothers and babies, and comments on Sullivan's tongue in cheek style and a Berlin headline.
A column notes a man who changes his shirt once a week and compares him to one who changes his job weekly, urging equal regard unless a person commits both acts. It reflects on Indiana becoming dry, press attitudes toward Bryan, Wilson, and political routines, and mentions Valentine’s Day and national events with a casual, opinionated tone.
New York reports fear of an outlaw league forming to challenge the organized circuit. Speculation centers on David J. Fultz heading the faction as factions of players seek a rival structure. Observers note potential high quality talent but warn of divisions amid the push for an alternative league scenario.
The passage discusses players possibly joining a new league and leaving current clubs at contract end, with Fultz urging allegiance to franchises. It notes reduced costs and fewer parks needed, given leftover venues from the Gilmore circuit, and suggests players would accept smaller salaries amid a “Federal’s insane” period.
An irregular letter questions city water supply from wells to 96 feet elevation, describing proposed 16 inch diameter and 18 inch tests, basins, and a gravity system to City Hall. It claims high pressure, costs and a cross-city reach toward Cincinnati, with exaggerated figures and speculative schemes.
The Christian church defeated the Visited Brethren in basketball Tuesday evening. Final score 21 to 16 after a strong defensive game led by Mollman and Wilson for Christian and Shaler for United Brethren. Referee Dr Crawford praised the steady officiating as both teams battled hard in a fast quarveers style contest.
Amid rising prices and wartime strain, English pauperism shows a steady decline since the war began. Social workers report the mass of people living under war conditions shrinking, with destitution easing overall. Clothing drives find surplus as need lessens, though pockets of hardship persist in some homes.
The article discusses Argentine conscription with critics arguing exemptions favor the wealthy. It notes how officers can grant exemptions, leading families to seek military education at elite institutions. The system uses a lottery to determine service. those with high numbers serve, low numbers may dodge.
United Press reports a likely record fashion show opening at Moelah Temple in the middle west. New spring and summer models, in varied colors and styles, were paraded before buyers and consumers. The event featured interpretive scenes of Spring, Youth and Evening with models introduced through dance and music.
Washington February 14 Memories of the exploding battleship Maine in Havana harbor and the wave of patriotic resentment sweeping the United States from Florida to the Pacific will be recalled tonight at the Army and Navy Club. The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War holds its annual dinner commemorating the event, though attendance is muted by the recent death of Admiral Dewey.
An advertisement from Greenamiyerd & Co. promotes Hokara the skin remedy sold in Piqua. It claims quick relief for pimples, blackheads, herpes, acne, scalp issues, and skin blemishes, praising its universal benefits and offering a generous trial size with a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes low price and customer satisfaction.
George Smith of Baltimore chief of the Taedus survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spoke at the Piqua Rotary Club noon meeting. He said he will return soon with assistants to conduct an industrial survey in Piqua and noted B and O lines may divert freight to Piqua. Henry M. Waite of Dayton will speak Feb 27 at Rotary.
An old note explains the dandelion name origins, tracing to the French phrase for tooth like leaves. It suggests the plant’s serrated leaves resemble the teeth of a beast, reflecting playful language about flowers and their etymology.
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