23 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
1
The readable line lists J. B. GhiGik as Assistant Manager Frances Mleming as Society Editor and Wid. Prince Jr as Associate Bultor, indicating a staff byline fragment from an older newspaper page.
The Piqua Daily Press editorial surveys Dame Fashion's new decree of straight lines and hidden waists for spring and summer garments. It notes girdles, tassels, and minimal pockets, with skirts slinking toward the ankle and a shift to short vamped footwear, signaling a fashion shift that may strain budgets and comfort.
A Lima editorial defines loyalty as more than fair pay orDictation of duties. It cites Lima businessmen and professionals uniting to support a local manufacturing firm facing state bank scrutiny. They protest discrimination and demand fair, honest methods, showing loyalty to their city and colleagues.
Local ad touts humorist Luke McLuke making his initial bow as a lecturer at Elmery Auditorium with Attorney Harry R. Probasco introducing him. McLuke, a famed humor dispenser, draws large crowds and plans to appear next in Lexington Kentucky on Monday. His tonight talk is eagerly anticipated and seats are in heavy demand.
The Auglaize Republican of Wapakoneta endorses a commission form for Auglaize County, noting it’s been over six hundred years since Republicans held county office. A Sage of Piqua quips about hosting, while locals remark Friday and Saturday rain.
A collection of editorials quotes criticizing Bryan as a potential secretary of war and urging action on conscription. The pieces mock political figures and urge Roosevelt and China references, noting opinions on U S war stance and diplomatic moves. The fragment ends with practical advice urging action over idle hope.
A garbled OCR collage of name checks and snatches from various papers mocks politics and culture. It references names like Columba State Marion Star Boston Globe Seattle Post-Intelligencer Philadelphia Record Indianapolis News Indianapolis Star Detroit Free Press and Abby, with phrases about Congress and peace advocates, ending with generic maxims and a blurred closing line.
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