PiQ ua Daily News Summary of 1917 Piqua Press
The Piqua Daily Press, published by Piqua Press Publishing Company, lists WM. G. Soffer as editor manager and W. J. Prince Jr as associate editor with Frances Fleming as society editor. The issue is entered as second class matter on December 28, 1915, at the Piqua, Ohio post office, with the current date shown as Wednesday February 20, 1917.
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Piqua Press
WM. G. Soffer
YW. Griger
W. J. Prince Jr
Pfhrances Fleming
Piqua
Ohio
Washington's Wooing In A Modernized Verse
The Piqna Daily Press editorial echoes T. C. Harbaugh's poem praising George Washington on the anniversary of his birth. It notes the romantic motif of Martha Custis and Mount Vernon, contrasts past and present with the spinning wheel to spinning automobile, and lauds Washington as Father of the Country amid a timeless American memory.
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Martha
Mount Vernon
Custis
Robin Redbreast
Piqna Daily Press
T. C. Harbaugh
Miami Valley
New Republic
Harbaugh
Hatchet Fame
Then and Now in Roses and Baby Milk Lore
A jumble of observations notes pastimes and odd anecdotes including a “Save the Babies” milk pasteurizing method described for bottle feeding and a New York gossip item about Dorothy Gray insuring her fingers. The piece also lampoons calendar phrasing and local wit with items about weather poetry and home life.
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Ted
Dorothy Gray
New York
Miss Gray
Charles Miller Hurt at Favorite Stove Plant
Charles Miller moulder at the Favorite Stove and Range plant was badly injured Monday afternoon in the moulding department. He slipped and fell. doctors found a serious left knee injury and a fracture, with he expected to remain in Memorial hospital for several weeks.
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Charles Miller
Memorial Hospital
Groven-McDowell
Miller
Robert Kunikele
Orr Street
Beware the Loaded Gun in the Corner
A farmer's guide warns that leaving a loaded gun within reach is a hidden death trap. Even when stored for crows, a careless moment can cause disaster. A loaded gun on the wall or in a corner is a volatile risk that demands caution and safe handling.
Mary Name Popular Across English Speaking World
A fragment notes Mary as the most common Christian name across English speaking regions. It cites a rough ratio of Borlish people named Mary and mentions other names like John Eliza and Mani in a general, non-specific way.
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Mary
Wile
Mani
John
Eliza
Funston Relative of Piqua Lady
Major General Frederick Funston native of New Carlisle Ohio dies in San Antonio Tuesday night mourned as a great soldier. He was a distant relative of Mrs DH Lowe wife of the local health officer. The Staffords linked Funston and Mrs Lowe through shared ancestry with Virginia roots.
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Frederick Funston
New Carlisle
San Antonio
Cuba
Airs
DH. Lowe
Dr. Lowe
Punston
Lowe
Stafford
Staffords
Miss Zeda McClung Died in Akron at 24
Miss Zeda McClung, 24, daughter of Mrs Martha McClung of Covington avenue, died Monday morning in Akron after a serious operation. She had lived in Akron over a year, worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., and previously with a local firm. She was a Presbyterian church member, survived by her mother, sister Clyde De Weese, and brother Cloyd McClung. Body to be brought to Piqua Wednesday morning. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Zeda McClung
Martha McClung
Covington Avenue
J Cits
Akron
Clyde de- Weese
Miss AicClnng
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Thefore
Piquasimile Company
Presbyterian Church
Clyde de Weese
McClung
Wandered Into Literature and the Paths Not Taken
The article notes how many present day writers drift from their planned careers. It cites Thom Kendrick and John Kendrick to novels, and mentions Richard Washburn Child James Hopper John Luther Long and Wis ter as examples. It recalls expectations of a federal judgeship and law careers for them. Arthur Train is identified as a former assistant district attorney in New York City.
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Mey
Thomor John Kendrick
Giwgrt Supreme Court
Richard Washburn Child
James Hopper
Jobn Luther Long
Wen Wister
Arthur Train
New York City
The Wind Claimed Her And Her Cook
A Western neighbor laments losing her cook in a cyclone while discussing household help with a neighbor. The exchange highlights the disruption caused by the storm and the scarcity of domestic aid during the period.
Wart Ads Minyays Bring Quick Results
Local wartime notices advertise rapid results from short term campaigns. Ad copy highlights speedy outcomes, urging readers to engage with quick service offers and immediate action. Officials remind the public to monitor notices for changes and follow listed instructions.
Do It Now Says Doctor on Grass and Life
In a parable from Youth's Companion, Doctor Brown urges John to act immediately on tasks claiming procrastination as life’s greatest danger. The tale stresses applying right judgment promptly, especially for small duties like mowing grass and Latin homework, with a firm motive to act now.
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John
Doctor Brown
Satan
Filter system keeps ideas and profits flowing
A New York business leader describes a "filters" or censor role in a firm where young minds propose ideas. Older staff critique for flaws, refining or rejecting concepts to ensure strong bets reach execution. The system, he says, yields great efficiency and steady innovation.
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Trave
Tong
Faneetei
New York
Reali Nan
Bond
Sive House
No Incumbrance In Village Summer Gallargies
A Manchester Guardian correspondent notes social class mixing in a village where townsfolk rent summer cottages and share living spaces with workers. A resident unmarried woman envies a neighbor’s husbandless cottage life and laments lack of a husband in her own home.
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The
Manchester Guardian
Liu
Live Wires Meet Delco Girls in Dayton Showdown
Delco girls from Dayton face off with the Live Wire basketball sextet from Piqua Tuesday night. The Dayton team, famed for a perfect lighting system, aims to defend recent strong form as a likely large crowd packs Dayton arena for the high spirited contest.
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Alt. Deals
Delco
Dayton
Piqua
Han
Community Singing Aims To Unify City Gatherings
Community singing efforts grow as eight city districts plan events ahead of a big Nashville style festival. Supervisor Jerguson met leaders to finalize plans while school principals report strong interest and chair shortages for audiences. Tonight district sings precede a massive gathering tomorrow at the Nighthand auditorium with an expected chorus of around one thousand and a large orchestra.
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Jerguson
Besiin
Homme
Colm Bi
Fon
Theen
City council debates sidewalk lines and street paving plans
City engineer Schroeder faces questions over property lines for Clark avenue. residents Fergus Speelman and Speelman demand clearer action and relief. Council to review resolutions for Greene and North streets paving and consider referendum. City Solicitor Berry to investigate whether the engineer must provide free line work, as refunds are approved and fire station plans move toward motorized equipment.
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Bazine
Pergus
Fergus
Clark Avenue
Ergus
Schroeder
Berry
Greene Street
Caldwell
Washington
North Street
College Street
Seerkol
Meipher Seerholt
Sperhoff
Lent Services at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lent services at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church corner Wood and South Vawning streets start Feb 21 each Wednesday at 7:20 pm and every other Sunday evening through Lent. Simon Long pastor invites public to attend readings on Christ’s trial and passion with titles such as Cap aphas Plots Against Christ and Jesus Lays in the Tomb.
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St. Johi's Dingfish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Corner Wood
Vawning
Simon Long
Qaster
Capaphas
Christ
Dudas Tetrays
Jesus Lata
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Hair Boost
A vivid ad urges readers to dampen a cloth and comb through hair with Danderine Hair Cleanse to dissolve dander and stop itching. It claims one cent bottle at Knowlton's Druggist will restore moisture, vitality, and beauty, making hair soft, wavy, and strong.
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Knowlton
Carter Philosopher Quoted On Possibilities
A Carter era figure is cited saying that with that exception things are possible. The Mere Man-tire adds a playful misquote as a counterpoint, highlighting a light debate on limits of possibility.
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Carter
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