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Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

8

Navy selects seventy five enlisted men for paymaster ratings

The Secretary of the Navy recommended the President appoint 72 assistant paymasters to existing pay corps vacancies. Enlistees will receive commissions as ensigns. 12 are graduates of important schools. A total of 84 appointments are noted with 230 enlisted men named since January 1, 1974. Civilians listed for civilian pay duties accompany the nominations. the move aims to broaden opportunity for enlisted sailors to obtain commissions.

Washington Jime Secretary of the Navy Offic Diaiels Epwenty Tron Meir Navy Ghun Hagin Wilson Teabl Gallasher George Art T. Dayton Alfred Wi Mahon Hert

Local Society Notes Mark October Anniversaries and Visits

Society pages report Mrs J. Wil lis entertaining tonight with a dinner for relatives and friends, honoring Mr and Mrs Richard Witler and others. Mr and Mrs Don Root plan their Caldwell Street home opening, while Dr. Ferguson leaves soon for Lincoln Park to teach music for six weeks.

Wil SI QO G. Richard Witiler William George Keepers Don RB. Root Cauldwell Street

Well-Krow Farmer Fatally Struck by Auto in Covington

A farmer named A J Wallace was killed in a two mile drive accident near Covington Central as his vehicle collided with an automobile at the Wayne Street Water Street corner this afternoon. The Hall contractor vehicle, a truck, and other details appear unclear but the driver attempted to brake. Wallace reportedly suffered fatal injuries with others uninjured.

J. Wallace Covington Wayne Ates Charles Hall Jones-Washburn

Signal Corps recruitment drive urged by adjutant general

War Department orders and a June 12 2017 memo outline qualifications for Signal Corps enlistment. It urges immediate recruitment of wiremen, radio operators and machinists, with promotions from within and contact with Corporal Mayner for details.

War Department Ghicae Washington Sens Tor Qumalifia J Corps Cighle Telestand Radio Opera Yieaneios Adjutant. Ge Barner Sismal Corps Che Signal Corps

Livestock Prices Across Regions From 2005 Report

Fragmented OCR lists livestock terms and varied prices across cities like Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Toledo and Toledo area. Mentions beef hogs lambs horses and sil and shows scattered figures such as 12.00 16 000 109 with incomplete context and garbled names.

Chicago Trine Cleveland Guno Sheen

Change for Wedding March in Women’s Home Companion

The writer cites a tone suggesting a simple traditional wedding march. It notes conventional origins for church music, mentioning Mendelssohn and Wagner as reference points and a desire for a livelier modern touch during the ceremony.

Ton Sagn Women's Home Companion Churely Someonoe Laehengrin Oon Mendels Seth

Whispers of a Cure: Phosphated Tran Promises Relief

In a fragmentary ad style narrative a woman seeks relief for nerve troubles and pall nerves claiming Whosphated Tran brings renewed strength and vitality. The passage touts its benefits for both women and men, citing improved appetite and energy, with references to medical practitioners and distribution by Greenamyer a Co. in Philadelphia and other outlets.

Pinna

Petting of a Street Cur Sparks Controversy

A provocative public notice from the press want ad notes leaders debate a forward movement and a controversial act involving a street cur. The item hints at political tension and civic discourse surrounding street conduct and local authority responses.

Why we should hold a Chautauqua in Piqua this year

The piece argues for the Piqua Chautauqua to support World War I efforts. It cites government endorsement, public sentiment, and war urgency, urging local organizers to mobilize patriotism and cooperation. It notes plans for tents, grounds, dining arrangements, and a community gathering with coffee and social activities.

Piqua Secur America Tre Rhesyer Tofiank Ant Chamber of Commerce Arramge Mittas Isher Het

Onion Eaters Spectacle Promotes Breath Safe Practices

A quirky notice describes new spectacle bows and an invented prespiritor for surgeons dentists and partners to prevent breath mingling with that of patrons. The quirky item from the New York Telegram Real Press prompts readers to seek what they want.

New York Telegram

Local Markets and Livestock Prices Report

Market listings show prices for butter eggs lard onions sugar and dairy items, with animal product quotes for beef cattle including choice butcher steers at 9.00 to 10.00 and medium steers 8.40 to 9.50, plus fair to good cows 5.00 to 6.50 and bulls 7.50 to 8.00 amid regional commodity notes.

Wild Geese in Flight and Escape Tales

In a trio of brief items a natural observation notes wild geese fly in triangular formations to ease air resistance with a leading bird at the front. A witty prisoner recounts his escape as clever and swift, ending with a sunny view of liberty. A railroad attorney joke questions the regret over not finding a scratch after a wreck.

Port Jarvis

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