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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
6
Grover McMannus aged 23 living near Sherodsville was found frozen to death beside a road at Patterson farm. He had been seen earlier headed toward his wife whose illness was noted. A coroner ruled freezing as the cause. the buggy wreck and horse remained nearby.
Robert Flick a caep oy ne by trade was found dead in Greenberg s hay mow at Amsterdam Sunday morning. He had slept there several nights and gave his brother s address to Victor Harsh on Saturday asking to notify his brother in Freemont Pennsylvania. Flick had drunk heavily for some time but his death was unexpected. His brother was notified and ordered the remains sent to Pennsylvania today.
During the Farmers Institute at Richmond last week a local Corn Growers Association was organized with 20 members from Island Creek Cross Creek Salem Ross and Knox townships. Anyone may join by paying annual dues, creating membership in the State organization. Officers elected: President C W McCullough Vice President W P Cable Secretary P B Floyd Treasurer FR H Ekey. They will meet soon to plan activities and await guidance from the State Society formed in January.
Developments of interest lie in the Berea grit pool near Hollidays’ Cove and at Follanshee in Brooke county. A large gasser on the Jas McKim farm northeast of the two producers suggests the productive zone may not extend to the northeast. The Hollidays Cove pool is defined to the northeast and southwest, but a vast stretch between extremes remains undeveloped, promising many new wells.
In a small scene Gilbert interrupts a blacksmith shoeing his father's horse. As the smith begins to pare the hoof Gilbert declares that his father does not want the horse made any smaller, halting the work with his bold remark.
Dr. Paul Prager, an army surgeon of Vienna, suggests molds of prisoners' mouths as superior to fingerprints for identification, arguing the palate remains absolutely unchanged through life.
A London Sketch notes that balloon travel could become as fashionable as dodging police traps in cars, suggesting the motor age feels dated and balloon transport may soon be in style.
A fragment shows a speaker joking about his future fame as Napoleon the Great while crossing the Alps. He laughs at his own foresight, lights a free stogie, and moves on, suggesting a vivid personal musing amid travel.
George W. Walker of Steubenville Latin teacher told the Meek committee he found no irregularities in issuing state certificates but alleged a political ring and said the superintendent wields power over appointments. Witnesses discussed examiners, institute work, and the influence of school officials and teachers in the ongoing Columbus inquiry.
Jefferson County Republican Chairman Richard Gilson describes Kerr with poor home support, calling Kerr's claim of a forced endorsement "expediency" a fabrication. Gilson recalls intense party divisions, asserts Kerr's unpopularity among committee members, and cites Kerr's disobedience at the state convention as a turning point, noting the county's lack of enthusiasm for Kerr's campaign.
A brief quote contrasts the many landless with those well housed in mansions, noting that happiness does not hinge on wealth. It references Uncle Remus Magazine and comments on comfort versus genuine contentment in living spaces.
In London Throne a reflective conceit frames friendship as a lens for inner truth. The speaker, a patent destroyer of pretensions, urges self scrutiny through another’s gaze and the idea that understanding comes from mirrorlike interpersonal insight.
A reflective meditation on how daily life disguises true selves behind trivial words. The author argues that even those near us at home may be far from the deep humanity within, harboring unspoken good and hidden evil.
Conservative estimates place German blood in the United States at 12 to 14 million. The 1900 census reports 2.65 percent and 900 born in Germany with over 7.5 million having parents born there.
The Suez Canal handles about one seventh of Britain's foreign commerce, a vital artery in global trade. It channels shipments between Europe and Asia, shaping prices and supply lines for industry and consumers alike.
A banker fond of figures estimates that each adult in New York carries an average of 26 dollars. This quirky calculation reflects a playful financial theory rather than a census fact.
A Washington Star quip describes some men as like locomotive wisites who do not do specific work yet keep many people awake at night. The remark pivots on idle effort and restless influence attributed to certain individuals.
A brief aphorism reflects on how personal blessings feel overshadowed when one hears of even greater fortunes enjoyed by a neighbor, emphasizing communal good fortune over individual gain.
If cooperative dairies spread across England and churned butter sent to towns the same day as production, a new saver and enlarged farmer profits would result. Good butter from the churns is a food for the gods, its flavor caressing the palate. Yorkshire Post
A Chicago paper mocks the push to make the St Louis Apollo wear trousers, suggesting the drive is inspired by a Powengaod citizen posing as a model, per the New York Herald.
In New York City landlords and tenants face daily court cases over rent disputes, with an average of 190 cases tried each day, highlighting widespread friction in housing relations.
The tobacco plant has grown larger and more profuse in the United States than in any other country, signaling robust cultivation and potential impact on market supply and industry.
Poetic tribute to love as a bold voyage against life’s storms. Elizabeth Gibson frames love as a sea voyage where waves and whirlwinds test devotion, turning a clear voyage into beauty and meaning.
A brief clause notes that in any quiet flat a bath time is sure to trigger a ring from someone, as a logical aside of daily life. The remark emphasizes the inevitability of interruption when alone and bathing.
A Skye terrier in London, often ridden in a cab by its mistress, jumped into a waiting cab when the dog saw one. The cabman checked and found the distressed mistress eagerly awaiting her lost pet and prepared to pay the fare.
The article notes an average of 80.0 people are killed by lightning annually in the United States, equating to about one death per 100000 residents. It presents a stark public safety statistic about seasonal lightning fatalities.
Various assortments of the newest jewelry designs for Spring and Summer costumes. Belt pins buckles hat pins neck chains and sockets sets of beads and scarf pins match, bracelets in many new styles, fancy combs and many other new items at enticing prices.
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