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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
8
John Begg of Columbus Grove is elected president of Ohio's new Board of Agriculture. The panel features C. A. Branson of Cadiz and Donald R. Acklin of Perrysburg, each described as representative farm figures and skilled judges, with Acklin noted for Percheron horses and Yorkshire swine.
R. D. Williamson of Xenia president of the American Delotue Merino Sheep Raisers association is described as a walking encyclopedia on sheep raising and a general farmer. He has served 12 years with the Greene County Agricultural association and eight years as its president.
Myers of Akron, a bona fide city resident and head of a local clothing store, owns a large farm ten miles south of Akron. He favors farming fancy poultry and celery, is an avid fisherman, and leads the Portage Fish and Game Protective Association, a major state organization.
One member with a literary bent is Newton L. Bunnell of Lebanon. His name appears in agricultural and other magazines and recently in the North American Review with a scientific piece on farm organization. His main pursuit in life is general farming.
C It Patterson of Piketon will introduce the secretary of the Fike County Agricultural Society and a seasoned farmer. Mrs Patterson Studies agriculture and milling hog feeding. His 250 acres near Piketon rank among the best in the county. Patterson loves fast horses and will oversee speed events at the state fair.
A Lincolnshire baby born half a century ago grew into T B Weat of Perry, who later moved with his parents to Lake County Ohio. He became a leading nurseryman and went on to serve on the Ohio State Board of Agriculture.
Dr J W Kirgan of Cincinnati is described as a physician, an insurance manager and a real live fish and game enthusiast. The passage notes he is the only member not in some way on-
In Licking County D. D. Snider is known as a telephone magnate and farmer. He helped organize the Pataskala Farmers Telephone Company eight years ago and has served as its president since. The line serves over 600 subscribers and Snider is the county delegate to the state grange.
Renick W. Dunlap, secretary of the new board, is the true executive of the fair. The board members stand behind him as plans and problems arise, with delays forcing rapid action. The season's lateness heightens the urgency, making Dunlap the man of the hour.
An old time ad describes backache not from a draft but from kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to relieve backache stiff muscles joints rheumatism and bladder issues by improving kidney health in Beall &.
Foley & Co. publish daily letters from grateful users detailing relief from backache sore muscles and kidney and bladder troubles. The ads claim quick relief from lumbago and rheumatic pain attributed to kidney disease, stating no other remedy has a longer cure record. Beall & Steele.
An old health ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming to support kidney function and remove poisons causing backache rheumatism and bladder issues. The copy emphasizes untiring energy and a happy disposition as thanks to better kidney health.
A theatrical scenic display titled The Opening of the Pan Canal by Theatre-Pain company will reproduce the canal’s opening for fairgoers. The 400 foot scene includes Panama City wharves, locks, and lights with 250 actors and living operators handling aeroplanes and dirigibles.
Equine lovers will enjoy three large night horse shows at the exposition. The cream of the breed will display training and high quality. Secretary Dunlap of the state board of agriculture will oversee the feature personally, taking pride in this part of the fair.
An exhibition has been arranged featuring trained horses and ponies. It promises performances by pupils from what is described as one of the country's best schools of intelligent horses, capable of almost uncanny stunts.
An advertisement for Citrolax from Beall & Steele promotes the laxative as best for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and slug bowels stopping headaches and providing thorough relief with no nausea. It urges readers to ask for Citrolax and lists Beall and Steele as the sellers.
Exhibitors flood the Ohio state fair as entries flood in for the prefair features. The livestock show is predicted to be the largest ever with over 800 horses and 1,000 cattle entered. Sheep swine and poultry numbers rise as machinery buildings sell out and overflow spaces are granted. A spirit of cooperation between exhibitors and fair management promises a historic fair in Ohio.
A gander aged 42 remains lively at the Ohio State Fair exhibition. Bought 42 years ago in Madison county, his sister goose died two years ago, but the venerable gander stays active and has been housed at the state fish hatchery in London at the owner's request.
Columbus Railway Power and Light and the Big Four railroad plan to move more visitors to the state fair grounds from Union Station and by electric lines and steam rail, with hundreds of extra cars daily. Information bureaus will be set up at the fair grounds, state house yard, and other locations. Hotels and boarding houses offer extra accommodations while hoteliers urge commercial travelers to avoid Columbus during fair week to free space for visitors.
State fair management pledges top priority to visitor comfort as Columbus prepares for the annual event. Ten- member state Board of Agriculture oversees plans with secretary Renick W. Dunlap ordering rest rooms attendants cleaner grounds and special attention to women and children. Health measures include hourly milk and water inspections and strict cleanliness rules for all food and refreshments with health officials coordinating ongoing inspections.
A 1914 article discusses Edmond Perrier and Emile Gav on foot architecture and its link to nerves and health. It explains the Meyer line, the two arches of the foot, and how improper wear of modern shoes affects gait, nerve exhaustion, and overall well being.
Mansersons dread July on count day fever. Foley's Ho and Tafompound is recognized as the id remedy for hay fever and asthma. It heals and soothes throats and nasal irritation, brings natural easing. Beall and Steele.
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