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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
2
A heated exchange features Attorney General remarks and sharp claims by Mogan and Mc Fadden, alleging Adams and Jefferson counties are worst and hellish, reflecting local tensions and a sharp political divide.
The reader confronts a moral dilemma asking who bears the greater fault a person who hires a driver to transport voters to the polls or a man who issues a proven false statement known to be false by fourteen boys and four grown men.
The record shows a vote of 174 to 64 with not voting on a loyalty claim during wartime proceedings in the Court of Claim. The note mentions flowing Southern rhetoric and adjuration as part of the argument, reflecting intense partisan tension and formal voting procedure.
A damaged piece depicts an editor railing at corruption claims with support from legal authorities, hinting at a forthcoming exposé while invoking a citation from Ovid on envy to taunt Steubenville.
A cautious note argues against allowing a profitable share by the I and R on newspaper receipts. It warns that such a policy, if applied, could ruin Ohio newspapers despite mercantile practice of turning money multiple times annually. The piece highlights that many papers’ capitalization far exceeds their gross receipts.
A curt remark by the courteous Moore, a staff reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, drew criticism as the Gazette defends alleged amateurishness. The piece questions how such a journalist could represent major Ohio dailies.
A fragment notes caricatured types seen on stage reflecting familiar mockery. The source mentions performers styled like stage figures and social motifs common in entertainment pages of the era.
The Herakle Star declines extended editorial comment on the election probe. A bereavement in the city editor’s family has delayed their editor’s work for days, but readers’ opinions are clear. The paper notes unanimous condemnation of the probe’s instigators and sees no need for further comment.
A Gazette note condemns youths seen carrying banners at a late hour parade as corrupting influences and urges a special grand jury to investigate. The call portrays city youths as drifting toward criminality and rallies patriots to confront the issue with firm action.
Four teen men from a county with a poor reputation are highlighted as having committed alleged errors, thoughtless or intentional, in hiring autos and workers and presenting a $1 organ to a colored congregation. The county bears the stigma as officials denounce the harm caused to the community.
A chaotic local letter claims schoolboys and Herald Star carriers corrupt the town by distributing the evening edition and political materials. It calls for a grand jury investigation and Congressional action led by a fictional Don Quixote figure to combat this alleged nationwide menace.
A playful colonial era verse excerpt traces a child’s Christmas season through rustic scenes. The narrator imagines boyhood joys from apples and sledding to fears of the whip from the grocery man, alongside lines about growing up and future ambitions.
A humorous poem fragment describes a father’s admonitions to a child about behavior during Christmas preparations. It contrasts mischief with expectations of politeness, good manners, and proper dress as the holiday approaches. The voice reflects rustic family life and seasonal discipline.
A fragmentary diary like line laments thinness and a dark dreary day. It condemns defamers as bad as murderers and hints a peace conference being busy with hay.
A fragmented, humorous column notes political satire, social quips, and stray facts. It references Whitelaw Reid, Santa in dreams, the war on the cost of living, a New York primaries ballot, and a Kansas City alimony decision. It highlights crude jokes about cradle songs, pockets on boys’ pants, and caulk fire imports.
A bleak fragment speaks of a building boy sobbing as the sun sets the saddest hour, and the morning whistle rings out the recollection of loss.
A Petedo wife wins a divorce citing incompatibility of temper and quarrels over her husband not buying her preferred brand of beer. The court action emphasizes domestic discord arising from a simple consumer dispute.
A fragmented notice states stepnathers report 78 500 009 ware niles of sun spots and freckle like markings. A contemporaneous writer warns that race death by own action among civilized peoples will yield barbarian supremacy soon.
The record notes J Merpong Morgan would cut spending on ancient ruins to fund a future mansion in his Fathers Kingdom, arguing it would advance his personal wealth and estate plans.
The town grows when every business and capitalist greets newcomers, supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with actions that speak louder than words. Practical deeds and warm reception help attract commerce and foster a welcoming economy.
A garbled excerpt urges liberal acts and forward momentum for the city. The prose hints at public desire and communal effort, though the wording is unclear and fragmented. The piece foregrounds civic vitality and aspiration without concrete events or names.
An unusual sermon suggests the path to the soul lies through eating. The preacher cites oysters ham and eggs ice cream and cocktails as signs of converts flocking to the message. The headline notes a growing interest in unusual spiritual rhetoric.
A fragment notes new designs shown with dust render and high desirability. Prices listed range from $18.10 to $60.00, suggesting a broad assortment appealing to shoppers. The text references buffes and assorted designs, indicating a sale or presentation context.
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