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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
An advertisement lists subscription terms for the Steubenville Weekly Herald. Charles D. Bimeral of 170 North Fourth Street handles orders with daily mail at 4.30 per year and carrier delivery at 12 cents per week. Weekly subscription listed as 1.00.
A terse report notes that Mexican bulls are depleted with wild stock exhausted and tame animals depleted, leaving a supply shortage observed by observers.
The fragment suggests the National Labor Board may oppose a specific corporation, implying scrutiny over alleged misconduct or favoritism. The text is fragmented and names are unclear, but the emphasis is on regulatory oversight rather than direct action.
Report suggests King Charles plans another coup attempt in Hungary. Observers warn it could fail more badly than the previous effort and draw renewed international scrutiny.
A Paris dispatch questions whether America seeks to scrap the League of Nations, noting rhetoric about dismantling the body and asking how one would scrap such an organization. The report claims President Wilson and Col. Haus have reconciled after a prior breakdown caused by wartime disagreements and postwar policies.
A question arises about how long a proposed floral display for Fifth Avenue, New York, would endure, contrasting with the durability of similar epeties elsewhere and noting Steubenville as a point of comparison.
A western girl seeking refuge discovered a sleeping space said to be within five fourteen inch guns. The report notes she believed she had a safe refuge from bandits.
Report notes that convicted men in a Kentucky mining camp are ordered to attend church. It is not stated whether the act is a punishment or a reformative measure.
In Newark New Jersey plumbers accept a wage cut from ten to nine dollars daily. No time charge for tool trips stated. Promises of tax law changes before January are doubtful. Gen Dawes is questioned on capabilities beyond cussing.
Reports say Turkish forces resume guerrilla fighting against Greece, with fighters hiding in the Taurus-like mountains of Asia Minor and threatening renewed clashes.
The article notes Ambassador Harvey as the leading figure at the Supreme Council of Nations meeting in Paris. It comments on the resilience of a good man and includes a fragmented remark about American scientists traveling in South America and comments on Peruvian baggage imagery and flattery.
The House of Commons noted four battleships as part of a new naval plan while signaling openness to disarmament talks. Britain proposes to press ahead cautiously, seeking no chance for security gaps.
A European notice calls for fifteen million husbands and questions whether such a wholesale demand would be advantageous depending on the quality offered.
The report claims a tag from Switzerland forces King Charles of Hungary to leave the former country by September 31 marking a tense lead up to a possible revolution. Bolshevik influence is blamed for swaying Senator France, with a warning about blindness to the truth.
Archaeologists unearth a female burial from around 200 CE in France reported to have exceptionally preserved features. The sensational note asks whether she wore ear coverings in life, highlighting the striking condition of the remains.
Announcement states Rev. Percy Grant Reoter of the Church of the Ascension New York will marry Mrs. R Lydig of New York City. The bride is a widow with two deceased husbands.
Report notes disarmament conference is months away yet members can do little beyond talk. Critics warn their capacity for mischief will grow unchecked while delay continues.
Spain faces domestic strife and strains as it contemplates expanding influence into the Muslim world amid negotiations that appear to burden the government. No further details provided in readable text.
A Japanese visitor notes Americans favor vaudeville and movies over tragedy while commenting on money, brandy value, and intellectual ease. He predicts German haste aids, but American ships may stay near the Rhine for at least sixty days, delaying withdrawal.
Residents in Atlante adopt a strong movement to repeal daylight saving time starting September 1, labeling it a general nuisance. Supporters argue the change would simplify schedules and reduce confusion amid shifting hours.
Heirs of William Penn seek ownership of Philadelphia property valued in the billions. Historically such suits have been filed but rarely succeed, with no clear successful precedent yet.
Missouri has enacted a soldiers’ bonus measure while noting no states voting for Wilson in the last election have moved to implement the benefit. The remark underscores partisan tones in a fiscal policy item.
Fragmentary text mocks public exposure of female anatomy and fashion, suggesting sensational audience reaction and moral scrutiny. Language implies era tone and propriety concerns, with phrases criticizing or satirizing public gaze and trends.
A passenger in a sleeping car woke to find himself one thousand miles from home with no money and without pants or a coat. The article speculates the Pullman Company may have assisted him, hoping he was helped.
MR LASKER of the Shipping Board punctures Arthur Bris bane's idea to refit Uncle Sim's fleet of wooden vessels as houseboats arguing that retrofitting would cost more than constructing new homes on land.
Mr Harding asserts the reserve banking system saved the country from a panic and notes it matters little who gets credit as the nation passes through disturbed waters without a general crash.
The article suggests some American Red Cross workers in Russia spoke freely about Soviet operations. It notes that stronger testimony than that given by Lenin and associates is needed to convict anyone of a crime.
The article debates whether Britain can claim rule over the seas beyond twelve miles and notes American reluctance to adopt such a rule. It discusses historical prestige versus modern practicality and hints at obsolescent theories about maritime jurisdiction.
The Agriculture Department notes fruit growers lose over one billion dollars yearly to destructive insects. Not all insects are harmful, as many prey on pests and provide beneficial control.
The New York World defends government extravagances and urges tax revision rather than reduction, arguing that expenditures must be corrected before any rate cuts can occur. The piece contends the administration's extravagances require adjustment to enable meaningful tax relief.
An odd remark suggests Eastern European nations could ease international intercourse by shortening long names. The exchange mentions a hypothetical A BOTTLE of brandy and a figure of 100,000 to 150,000, implying lower trade friction if names were simplified.
The passage argues that nations must cover expenses or quit, and America must wage war for neighboring and global liberty. It notes the U S entered to defend self defense and world liberty against autocracy, claiming victory may allow retirement without broader concessions except possibly Yap.
British war veterans have formed an association inspired by the American Legion. The move is praised as worthy of commendation, urging the allies to match the conservatism shown by their American counterparts.
The article calls for an investigation into the recipients of millions in Congress approved wartime airplane funds. It asserts a billion dollars, or twenty billion, was allocated without producing aircraft in action and demands public disclosure of the beneficiaries.
The government plans to acquire 1,000,000 acres across over four northwestern Pennsylvania counties to safeguard the Allegheny headwaters. The move signals a push toward forest preservation and potential flood prevention dams as a subsequent step.
Toronto will vote on January 9 on issuing bonds to finance a filtration plant. The plan is cited as costly but valuable for hygiene and business. A nearby suburb is urged to consider the investment, referencing Steubenville’s experience as a precedent.
Patrons rebel at a German seaside resort over 140 marks for ten glasses of beer, about $3.50 per glass when converted, with bread and meat also overpriced. Even at two cents per mark the beer runs 28 cents a glass and 17 cents profit per glass raises complaints. The piece condemns profiteering on basic staples.
A nurse who killed her male companion, whom she says she lived with as a common law wife, argues her plea based on his alleged marriage proposal to another woman. The sensational statement suggests she expects leniency or harsher punishment for the deceased’s supposed misdeeds.
The article notes President Harding's wish to postpone the Panama Canal tolls bill on diplomatic grounds, predicting Congress will likely not pass it now. It argues postponement should rest on different grounds and labels the bill a big grab at public treasury, urging defeat of Tenson.
Articles argue against appointing David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany and condemn Eugene Debs pardon. They cite loyalty concerns, wartime treason, and argue for accountability. Other notes discuss Senator Borah La Follette race and a claim about Southern Russia as cockroach origin. An Arkansas railway case is touched with broad economic comment.
Chairman Lasker wonders what to do with wooden ships costing 230.9 million to build and about one million annually to guard. Col Goethals was pushed from the Board for backing their costly loss making operation. The ships may be salvageable only as junk or used as a temporary pontoon bridge across the Hudson until a tunnel or permanent bridge is built.
The article compares lifespans of 43 ancient leaders from Alexander to Caesar with modern equivalents, finding ages from 24 to 84 and an average of 65.7 for the ancients, versus a recent sample around 74.3 for moderns. It notes the data are as accurate as possible given uncertainties.
Professor Kjellen predicts a future where the North American continent becomes one nation United States absorbing smaller nationalities. He says a union may form among the South American Spanish and Portuguese republics to avoid large regional powers, though the scenario is unlikely in the near term.
A wheeled bathing cabinet that lets occupants dip in ocean waves was demonstrated at a major Atlantic City roller near the piers. The English invention drew a large crowd, requiring extra police to manage spectators, though its future popularity remains uncertain.
A farmer explains bankers do not understand cash flow after selling a car for 52 cents, with costs whittling to 15 cents. The tale pivots to defending preservation of historic sites like Runnymede and Independence Hall amid government budget pressures. Vigorous protests from across the kingdom oppose selling Revolutionary landmarks.
In New Castle Pennsylvania a contention over suppressing roadside billboards rages. Opponents say boards hide refuse lots and blighted buildings while supporters argue they mar the scenery and travel experience.
President Tittoni of the Italian Senate, visiting the United States, aims to prevent bad feeling between the two nations. He cites Livy to illustrate the cause of America's intervention in the World War, highlighting a hoped for cordial relation through shared history.
A leading lumber expert warns that reforestation talk should focus on teaching loggers proper cutting to protect what remains. He notes deforestation harms southern rivers and watersheds, and that 65 percent of wood is wasted and shipped to Europe, with local signs of urgent need near Strubenville.
The article discusses France entering the disarmament conference with clear military policy reservations. It argues France will not reduce its standing army until it feels safe and until Poland thrives, Germany is disarmed, and the Russia Germany threat is removed. It notes the United States has cut army size to 150,000 while navies face limits.
British analyst Hector C. Bywater argues war could arise late in 1922 if tensions with the United States escalate. He notes Japan’s swifter ships, U. S. lack of Guam defenses, and doubts about holding Hawaii or the Philippines. A naval expedition to conquer Japan is deemed impractical. The piece ties the view to disarmament talks then underway.
A scientist observed a lightning strike on a large red oak and estimated the energy involved. He notes the event required a force of about 1,000 foot tons, illustrating the immense power of a single stroke.
The report estimates that a lightning bolt delivering 4.49 million foot-pounds in a twentieth of a second could shear one square inch of seasoned red oak. It equates the energy to 160000 horsepower and 119 kiloamperes, exploring steam formation, gas expansion, and potential explosive effects within wood cracks.
The author argues Russia might feed itself like America with proper farming and transport, but Bolshevik control blocks surplus and cripples railways. The Orthodox Church remains a surviving force among Russians, with 75,000 refugees in Constantinople in dire need.
The article cites a presidential view that national power rests on men money and materials. It notes Europe lost about 40 million people by 1914 war and 15 million dependents while Asia grows its population with plentiful workers and stable living costs. It highlights strikes unemployment and discontent in Europe.
A historical analysis argues for three conditions to restore prosperity: raw materials conversion into goods and a market for finished products. It discusses China India and Japan, Western versus Asiatic industry, and critiques government rail operations and Confucian values shaping economic progress. It notes America’s Pacific position and the Boxer indemnity funding Chinese student ties while contrasting Western materialism with Orient moral emphasis.
Columbus reports that three of five state run mine rescue stations will be placed in eastern Ohio. Potential sites include Amsterdam in Jefferson County and Cambridge in Guernsey County along with Bellaire in Belmont County. An advisory miners and operators committee is delaying final site choice.
Howard Johnson a 27 year old former local resident was arrested in Uniontown Pennsylvania and returned to this city to face larceny charges. Sheriff Edward Lucas delivered him to the county jail for a hearing. Fach claims a May 1 theft of 397 dollars from a Market Street barber shop. Authorities also say Johnson may know something about a car theft tied to BE DeWitt Erskine. Johnson denies the charges.
Abandoned his wife who is soon to become a mother as Justice Rowan's officers arrest Bozo Oldvitch after a months long search. He awaits a Tuesday hearing on the charge in county jail.
A reader argues city consumers ignore farm realities and blame farmers for high prices. He urges carrying the Farm Bureau light to educate urban readers about production costs, noting farmers subsidize city wealth while earning below cost. He emphasizes the need for urban readers to read farm papers and attend meetings to understand the farm–city economy.
Washington Aug 10 A P President and Mrs Harding may take an extended vacation if Congress recesses late this month No definite plans are set though he hinted at a possible Pacific Northwest trip this fall It is likely he will choose a location within a few hours ride of Washington His next speaking engagement is in Birmingham Alabama in late October and he may also stop at Atlanta Georgia and other southern cities on the trip Homecoming to Marion Ohio for a Mason degree is a possibility
Frans Batton, detained since May 27 at the Columbus barracks, was exonerated of evading the draft. The War Department said the charges were erroneous, against Tatton, with the Hamilton draft board cited for missteps in notification.
In Collierville a Memphis suburb two police officers and a sheriff's deputy were wounded after officers fired on three men believed to be bandits. The misidentification occurred during an attempted robbery of a Ford Motor Company vehicle and another man was killed. The incident happened shortly after noon and involved a firearm exchange.
A man described as a suspected violator in the Frank Verbitsky v7 case was arrested at his home on Suis Street Saturday by Constable Gregory Arda. The arrest concerns alleged violations of local prohibitions and exhibition laws with a quarreling incident noted. Additional details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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