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Newspaper

Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

8

Grain Markets Amid Wheat Shifts and Washington Talk

Turbulent grain trade with wheat fluctuating and no fresh Washington action. U1 Hoover signals plans still open to challenge while figures show mixed receipts and weak movement in corn and oats. Market notes include government grade changes and new quality standards likely to affect pricing and buying behavior as traders watch next week’s closing.

Toledo Kia Dave Washington Uwoover

Weather Forecast Brief for New York and Italy

Forecast notes indicate a p.m. weather summary for New York and Italy with indications of conditions for tomorrow. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR, but imply general temperature and precipitation outlooks for the period.

A Poor Counter

Fragmented OCR note mocks a calculator user and his arithmetic skill, mentioning someone who misjudges a colleague as never studying math and recounting a casual encounter that leads to doubt about numbers and accounting ability.

Wool and Provisions Led by Livestock Gains

Fragmentary Chicago wires report livestock gains and wool provisions. Mentions hogs, cattle and trade terms with scattered names and dates. readers see partial figures and place names amid garbled OCR.

Political Turmoil Surrounds Bank Leader and Governor

Fragmented remarks circulate about a national figure, with reports of a governor’s call to account. The piece hints at a politicized banking sector and a disputed examination, amid broader debates on power, loyalty, and economic policy.

Submarine Victims and British Torpedoings Report

Four British victims linked to torpedoings are noted with tragic outcomes. The report mentions a maritime incident involving a submarine and British vessels, detailing the fate of several individuals and the broader wartime context.

Emperor of Austria Seeks Speedy Peace in Earliest Moment

Dispatch from Vienna reports Depuy Massy had audience with the youthful ruler of Austria. The interview reveals the ruler’s strong wish for an immediate peace, expressing it as his paramount goal in the ongoing dual momentum of the year.

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The Lost Poster Parade in a Park Mystery

A garbled reminiscence describes a park scene where a person discovers a torn poster, brushes away debris, and examines the sodden paper. The figure, named Gregarner, becomes entranced as the breeze carries the piece away, leaving mystery about the poster’s origin and purpose.

Motorist’s Fatal Night Ride Prompted By A Court Order

An Indianapolis News item notes a motorist, facing a court injunction, driving at speed and attempting to evade a crossing near a street in the city. A bystander shouted for others to move, and the incident involved a frightened horse and a collision aftermath.

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Singing Men of the Army at Camp Piattstown

Vague wartime piece praising soldiers and builders as singers and fighters. Describes opening day activities at a training camp in Piattstown, noting the seriousness of the work and the aim of showing American strength against German forces.

Gaine Piattsburg N.Y

Fragmentary tale hints at binge drinking ritual and bravado

The readable passage evokes a drinking contest or rite where participants toast the night with hard liquor. A boastful figure, likened to Bret Harte’s bold gunman, wagers honor on toasts and shaming those who refuse. The scene blends bravado with reckless social ritual.

George FV Wis Bret Tarte

Deep Sea Diving Feasibility Report Grows

British Admiralty and United States Navy tests prove deep sea diving feasible. Findings: longer descent times reduce nitrogen absorption, and divers must conserve air, with corrective gear to prevent dangerous rapid ascent.

British Admirantsy United States Navy Popular Science Monthly Thalsa Ie

Girls of Other Days and the peaches of long past

Fragmentary note discusses a group described as girls of other days and compares them to peaches kept well preserved, mentioning ages and a sense of nostalgia for bygone beauty. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or identifiable names.

Railway time cards for Wapa Piqua and Piqua Wapa

Railway time cards list arrival and departure times for the Wapa Piqua and Piqua Wapa routes. It notes a limited car service with Piqua North and South connections and the D C and P traction starting service at dawn, operating hourly until eleven at night.

Teda Limited

Unclear historic market and product listing snippet

Fragmentary OCR from a historical newspaper page shows varied items including meats, produce, and cattle market data with inconsistent typography. Names, prices, and placements are unreadable, but references to ham, onions, beef, veal, and cattle categories hint at a market listing or ad section.

Railroad I Plan Hit Horizontal Freight Rate Increase

Plan proposes a horizontal rise of about 1 percent in freight rates amid Rail Commission deliberations. The decision hints at rate changes across classes, with coal transportation and related services under review. Officials discuss impacts on shippers and carriers as the commission weighs structural adjustments.

Volunteer Plan Fails to Meet War Reserve Needs

The report outlines difficulties in mobilizing reserves for the Regal Army program. Authorities indicate the volunteer system may be replaced by select service as the nation aims to reach the authorized war strength of 150,908 personnel. Officials warn current plans fall short, with recruitment lagging and adjustments debated at the Washington level.

Regal Washington Selectite Cor New York Pew

Schedule adjustments travel amid May 28 1515 timetable notes

The schedule lists changes to route numbers and stops for CLTE and Delaware lines. North bound service updates convert numbers 2 to 52 and 6 to 566 with limited other changes, including Piqua crossing times around 10:43 am and 3:12 pm while preserving existing patterns. South bound expresses similar number changes with 1 to 51 and stop times around 10:14 am at Anna and 10:27 am at Sidney, plus brief revisions to other stops and a statement that no further alterations occur. The lines remain in effect from May 28, 1515 with listed departures from Hastward West and other points, ending with various times and car numbers.

Clte & de North Bound Piqua Crossing Lpray Sidney Wavakoneta Shime Anna Wirkwood Piqua Sime Chansze Glendale Wyoming North

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