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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
12
H Bateman, a Pan Handle brakeman from Columbus, was fatally injured Friday morning when he stepped onto the eastbound track to inspect a hot box and was struck by No 45 engine between Pittsburg and Columbus. He was taken to a Pittsburg hospital.
Columbus outlines for January 13 1913 inaugural events for Governor-elect James M Cox including arrival at Union depot reception at East Broad Street home parade at State House luncheon 2 38 p m public reception 3 30 p m dinner 6 p m legislature reception 7 p m memorial hall ball and press smoker at the Southern Hotel. Non partisan Columbus Inaugural Association leads planning with support from Republican and Democratic committees.
The bodies of Capt. Thomas Swaney and his son Capt. Edward Swaney were laid to rest in a joint service at New Cumberland after Edward died in the Diamond steamer explosion on the Ohio River near Avalon, Virginia. The burial followed identification in Pittsburgh by Archie Swaney, with Rev. Allen conducting at the First Presbyterian church.
The Bethel notes preparations for Christmas at the Children’s Beches with 75 to 81 children, describing drills, songs, revivals, and room decorations. Readers are urged to contribute offerings for the worthy institution as the holiday joy grows with each new child joining the care of the home.
Michael Trochan aged 22 and Ruth Carter aged 18, residents of Wolfe Run, obtained a marriage license.
January 9 and 10 at Ohio State University mark red letter days with the annual corn and grain show titled the Battle of the Kernels and the Ohio Plant Breeders association annual meeting.
James Brannigan, a popular matche of the local Western Union telegraph office, has received a fine promotion in the nature of the appointment as operator for the new Western Union office at Weilsburg.
Gen Hollingsworth responds to Cadiz Republican inquiry about Steubenville indictments. He argues public attacks on Judge Mansfield harm reputations and notes election spending limits. He criticizes methods of reformers and calls the secret ballot still an experiment amid concerns over political integrity.
Farmers predict parcels post will enable direct orders from city households for chicken, eggs, and butter to be delivered by mail carrier in the morning. City dealers may lose business as rural delivery expands, with autos considered to speed large package transfers in rural areas.
The passage argues that improved highways will boost perishable goods transport, urging farmers to support bonds since better roads serve their interests. It notes advocates view the road effort as advancing public service and insistence on reliable service will drive adoption of better roads.
The postal department outlines parcel post changes for 1913 with distinctive stamps for fourth class matter. Parcels must have sender address, be easily inspectable, and weigh no more than eleven pounds with size not exceeding seventy two inches in length and girth. Rates start at five cents for local delivery and depend on weight and distance.
A farm coal mine near New Plymouth Ohio has been operated by the owner for over twenty five years. The No 2 vein is about 8 inches thick and near the surface. Each autumn the owner removes soil with plow and scraper, mining about 1000 bushels this year priced 6 to 7 cents per bushel at the mine or 9 cents delivered to the village. A College of Agriculture representative notes several other farms in Hocking counties practice farm coal mining.
Eye ear nose and throat services offered by Dr Mossgrove at the National Exchange Bank Building with hours through Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Cooper Eye Ear Nose And Throat with glasses fitted at 442 Market Street Steubenville Ohio and hours listed. It includes patient testimonials and contact details plus additional drugstore ads for Thomas Eclectic ointments and Dean’s Ointment for skin conditions.
An advertisement urges parents to use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to relieve croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. It claims quick relief, soothing healing, and notes Beal & Steele as distributors.
A promotional advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as the best medicine against pneumonia and bronchial ailments. It claims thousands have benefited, with testimonial from Mrs. George W. Place of Rawsonville, VI, and notes prices of 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered by Beall & Steele Drug Co.
For dyspepsia our national ailment use Burdock Blood Bitters recommended for strengthening digestion purifying the blood At all drug stores 1.00 a bottle.
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An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills to correct stomach and bowel distress. The copy urges using the pills to restore health and good feelings, noting a price of 28 cents at The Beall and Steele Drug Co.
A Lewisburg West Virginia man, C. B. Rader, praises Electric Bitters for curing a decade of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims the tonic relieves dyspepsia, indigestion, jaundice, and kidney poisons, with guaranteed satisfaction. Only 50 cents at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
An old ad asserts Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions and sore hands, claiming benefits for chilblains and bruises. It mentions two cents and a purchase at The Real & ug Co.
Wi Sadler author of The Cause and Cure of Colds urges early serious treatment for common colds. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound promoted as a reliable home medicine for coughs and colds for all ages. Take at first signs of a cold to avert complications and speed recovery without harmful drugs. Beall & Steele advertise.
Doan s sentence cured eczema that had annoyed me for a long time. The result was lasting. Hon. S. W. Matthews, Commissioner, Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
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