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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
1
The Piqua Daily Press publishes under WM. G. Hoffer as Editor Manager with B. Geiger as Assistant Manager and Y W J Prince Jr as Associate Editor. The paper was entered as second class matter December 28 1915 at the Piqua Ohio post office.
The Piqua Daily Press editorial cautions against chasing risky schemes and hard living, likening them to bucking the tiger in Africa or Wall Street. It argues layoff of demand can curb prices and warns of financial ruin for those who pursue such paths. It notes autumn chills and a Miami county fair reflection on a broken dike.
The article critiques price regulation in farming and coal, praising Alice Pomerene for advocating higher miner wages and consumer benefits. It argues coal robbers harm the public, links coal prices to patriotism, and notes Luke McLuke’s quip about aging neighborhood helpers and cookie losses.
The Chicago Herald notes two powerful engines aboard a craft. T. R. covered 110 miles recently with the new aviation motor. Gossip from the Provinces copies rivals’ chatter. neglected papers left at doors lose value, and readers should demand a premium for reading. Haters licenses allegedly outnumber dead squirrels. Control over mice seems to raise living costs.
Ohio farmers produce over 9,000,000 bushels this year and thousands of war gardeners grow potatoes for the first time. Experts offer harvest and storage tips: dig with small tools, wait for tops to die, harvest on dry days, cure 4 to 6 hours, keep skin dry and green-free, store in cool ventilated pits or cellars, and adjust ventilation with weather.
The Putnam County Sentinel argues the war must be supported by keeping farmers on the land. It warns that hunger drives strikes and unrest and urges policies to ensure food production, labor stability, and patriotism, criticizing those they call war profiteers.
The article stresses that water remains essential as heat ends. It notes the body is largely water, supports digestion, helps absorb foods, and rebuts the idea that drinking during meals is harmful. It claims there is no danger in drinking too much and cites the Kansas City Star.
A slate of fragmented opinions critiques modern morals and civic behavior. It muses on New Thought, voting motives, self-reflection, fairness, appearance, youth, discipline, and duty, noting contradictions and urging practical action over empty chatter. The piece reflects a dated, reflective tone from a local paper column.
Sides paying better wages. It has been discovered why Jude Johnson likes to attend revivals' in tabernacles. Usually the floor of a tabernacle is covered with saw dust, and Jude can spit anywhere he pleases.
A collection of 1920s style aphorisms and light banter on money love and character. Jokes feature a Cynical Bachelor and a port of puns about homeopathy sugar cured hams and social pretenses with exchanges between witty matches and a Newlywed Mrs. Newlywed remarking on belief in homeopathy.
A collection of wry maxims on love, money, debt, and hypocrisy with sharp turns of phrase. The piece satirizes matrimonial bliss, fiscal folly, and social pretenses through humorous lines about lovers, debt, and pennywise folly.
Columbus and Cleveland firms secure charter approvals with varying capital. Darby Coal Sales in Cincinnati seeks 25000 dollars with listed principals. Clay Engine Manufacturing in Cleveland files for 56000 dollars led by N Walle and Fraser. McCallip Manufacturing in Columbus requests 25000 dollars with Metall Products tied to Wright McCallip and family. Campfield-Hickman in Barberton 20000 dollars for furniture by Campfield and Hickman. Staley Service in Cleveland 10000 dollars for advertising with Fridolin and Gillard. Land Office in Portsmouth 10000 dollars for real estate with Hannah family members. Increasing activity noted.
Rapid Electrotype in Cincinnati reports a funding rise from 50000 to 150000 dollars. Republic Manufacturing in Cleveland plans 16000 to 25000 dollars. Cleveland Manufacturing also budgets a jump from 700000 to 1000000 dollars.
London dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm and Emperor Charles reply to Pope Benedict XV peace proposals. Both nations express hope the papal appeal can lead to negotiations toward a just, lasting peace. Austria emphasizes unity and end of armed conflict under international law.
A letter from world leaders urges moderation and a peaceful settlement while a timber workers strike on Gray's Harbor, Washington, is suspended. FE I Weinland, president of the International Union of Timber Workers, circulated the union publication detailing the eight hour day halt that began July 16 across timber regions.
Soldiers of the selective draft army poured into camp by the thousands. Railroads canceled all previously existing schedules of regular trains to handle the influx, marking a major mobilization event in Chillicothe on September 29.
The Miami county exemption board announced that about 40 percent of men drafted for the new national army will be called on October 3. Names are being prepared within two weeks, with many appeals awaiting district board decisions. A remaining 15 percent may be sent to Camp Sherman before October. Farmers are relieved from early drafts to tend farms. Carl T. Minton of Pleasant Hill was granted an exemption, while Walter Boggs of Brookville, R. D. No. 6, Miami county, had his application denied.
Atlantic City September 22. The war convention of American business men adopted resolutions urging price fixing by a General government purchasing department. The plan would fix prices and distribute output by war needs, absorb the war industries board, and extend priority powers to manufacture and distribution. Buying departments of the war and navy would be centralized under the new board. Nelsonville mine incident claims J W Heck of Milton West Virginia killed when a car jumped the track and toppled thirty feet.
The liver filters toxins from digestion. Blocked intestines harm digestion and circulation, risking auto-intoxication. Symptoms include headache yellow tongue nausea and debility. The text recommends water, laxatives like Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and avoiding mineral oils. It also cites risks of Russian oil and endorses Anuric as an uric acid solvent, plus dietary changes.
The piece muses on hope hustle and life prizes noting debtors rush time, experts link self conceit to insanity, and critique selfishness silence and public urges. It observes how opportunities shape heroism and how ideas people never act on persist as motives.
A humorous note from the Yale Record compares a joke to a neat ankle, stating it must be seen to be appreciated. The quip reflects the periodical style of witty campus commentary.
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