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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
Aeo Wyat W. P Prince Jr assistant editor was entered as cephil class matter December 28 1915 at the post office in Piqua Ohio with official designation and filing details noted.
The piece pairs a fragmentary folk lyric about a tinker's life with editorial reflections from The Piqua Daily Press. It frames the tinker's honest toil against a nation just emerging from winter and luxury, noting the season's arrival and the need to mend what has gone awry as summer approaches. The commentary links Byron’s spirit with local sentiment.
A Commerce Department survey by Special Agent W W Ewing notes Cuba's growing prosperity spurring new sugar mill projects and extensive railway construction. The plan includes numerous sugar mills and railway extensions, signaling increased orders for American construction materials and machinery amid a climate of upheaval and activity.
After the rain stopped Friday night the town shows heavy movement of sugar and general merchandise. The need for expanded wharf facilities, larger warehouses, and port improvements is evident. Modern hotel sites are prepared to meet tourist demand as engineering activity continues, with the United States best placed to supply materials.
An editor’s letter from The Press dispatches a self explanatory appeal penned under authority of Wm. A. Grosvenor to urge congressmen to back a six hundred million dollar aero plane construction program as part of the national defense effort. The enclosed New York Sun article is cited as evidence for swift, broad publicity and public backing to lend aid in the war. The piece underscores patriotism and rapid expenditure, though the writer’s motives appear self serving and the letter is dismissed as waste basket material.
The text marks both parties as enemies of the American people and asserts they should be interned for their nefarious trade in this country. The statement frames them as equally dangerous, accusing foreign spices and others of wrongdoing and menace.
The Wapakoneta Daily News writer comments on the “kept us out of war” claim, recalling a sermon that warned of war if Wilson were re elected. The piece argues Hughes would have led to war within months of his inauguration, praising Wilson for restraint and national honor.
In Lima Ohio June a woman, Sarah Montague twenty three, walking with her husband nearby, is shot dead. Police hold Mrs Wand Ui proprietor of a local restaurant after she fired a shot into the air at three men causing trouble. The incident sparks mob threats and ongoing investigations.
Immersed in a sensational trial, a woman accused of murdering her rival in an alleged love triangle reportedly shot herself before dawn and was found charred at her bedside. Prosecutors allege she killed the wife of a man she pursued after a custody dispute and an earlier affair, while defense argues about unclear relationships and motive.
A damaged report describes an American steamer believed torpedoed near an Atlantic port after leaving Liverpool or London with a line of the vessel and an Atlantic voyage. Witnesses recall a torpedo strike but details remain uncertain and incomplete.
A fragmentary Washington note indicates a decision on a coal production, price and transport probe. The report mentions government supervision and interstate commerce concerns and hints at a forthcoming fleet movement on Thursday.
Report notes the eligible pool for conscription nationwide reaching 1.005 percent of men aged 18 to 45. Wyoming shows 22.884 percent registration as of the latest tally.
June 13. James M. Gorman, who started as a clerk, was elected president of the Citicaza Rock Island and Pacific railway at a directors meeting. Gorman has served as chief executive of the road under receivership.
A fragmentary 1913 era guide describes simple school lunch sweets. It details Nut Confection made from figs nuts prunes and sugar and notes its nutritious value and use to prevent constipation. Also outlined is Candied Fruit Peel using fruit skins boiled in syrup and cooled to dry.
The fragment discusses frost related health issues with advice on treatment. It mentions signs of cold weather effects on hands and feet and cautions about improper remedies. It suggests improving circulation through activity as a key remedy and warns against certain risky practices.
Carl Vrouman, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, outlines recent steps to make farm production profitable. He notes decades of productivity focus but emphasizes aligning methods with market demand, finance access, and government policy. The piece discusses credit, farm loans, grain and cotton pricing transparency, and the shift toward scientific farming as federal policy.
A guide on table conduct discusses avoiding noise while sipping, proper spoon use, keeping the plate close, and not lifting food from the bowl with a full mouth. It condemns loud eating, dripping spoons, improper arm rests, and mixing sauce with pudding, urging quiet, tidy, orderly dining.
A reader details proper dusting technique praising Bertie for thorough work, noting use of two damp cloths and polish with a dry cloth. The piece emphasizes avoiding missed corners and frames, and recommends woolen fabrics for scrubbing and suds retention, ending with a call for help to hire a helper with strong dusting and polishing skills.
A fragmented 19th century household note describes making a linoleum polish from exardles mixed with turpentine and stored jars in warmth, compares it to beeswax, plus tips on lemons for long storage and avoiding sticking when boiling pudding with an old plate placed in the pan bottom.
Feather Cake mix uses sugar flour milk butter cream of tartar and chicberries with a quick oven and hot service. Cranberry Jelly directs simmered cranberries with water mashed berries added sugar boiled briefly then strained into a moistened bowl.
The fragment outlines multiple old world style fish dishes such as Oyster Rissoles and Cod Casserole with stepwise cooking notes. It describes battering and frying seafood, shaping stuffing with crumbs and herbs, and finishing with sauces and garnishes. It also mentions Potato Tumplings using mashed potatoes and eggs, plus serving suggestions with tomato sauce and soups.
A dated collection of household hints covers using bread crumbs, grape juice thickening with cornstarch, and budgeting sugar with small purchases. It offers simple food ideas like a sour cream drink, a nutmeg topping on nut meat sprinkled cracker snack, and advice on keeping scrub brushes dry to preserve bristles.
Remnants of brocade silk and velvet can be repurposed into bags while Turkish towels gain deep embroidered borders. Cross stitch and French knots remain popular. avoid stretching delicate fabrics by attaching to tissue paper before sewing. Two round centerpieces from fabric squares yield a crosslike design. Sweet clover proves superior for hay, improving yield and soil fertility, with notes on plowing timing and soil health.
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