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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR hints at a poem or verse analysis noting quiet men and distant dining imagery. Mentions farth spirit and aimoi foun with unclear references. Context appears literary rather than reportorial with minimal identifiable people or places.
Businessmen and many in the national guard question why they should loaf along the Rio Grande a year if the Mexican question is truly settled. The shift from arming to paying reflects changing priorities and expectations among authorities and civilians.
Travelers push to see distant wonders as the San Francisco exposition closes while San Diego maintains its show. Many Americans have yet to visit the Rockies or the Pacific, signaling strong demand for cross country trips this year.
The report notes many European soldiers are said to have a peculiar eye disease linked to exclusive use of canned eatables. It adds that canned staples may serve as winter reserves but fresh vegetables and fruits are superior for the season.
Winston Churchill asserts Colonel Roosevelt should seek deliverance from his friends who once aided his rise. He notes Roosevelt has shaken off former allies eager to use him as a ladder to greater aims, and suspects Roosevelt feels relief after their departure.
A recently arrived German submarine prompts questions about its classification. If deemed a government vessel, it could fall into a different legal category, raising issues about its peaceful character versus its wartime origins.
Denver solves waste disposal at no cost with contractors paying the city $100 monthly. Women are credited with the improved method and the approach may be practical elsewhere, suggesting much could be reused rather than discarded. A nod to German efficiency in city sanitation.
Italy joined the European war on May 28 1915 after weighing tariffs and market access in the United States. Under the near free trade policy the Democratic tariff law reduced cheese duties by about one third boosting imports. From April 1915 to April 1916 cheese shipments to the U.S. rose as Italy maintained strong trade, prompting cheese makers to note policy impact and market access.
Partial pre election analysis notes that Democratic estimates cap Wilson at around 202 electoral votes while Hughes may reach about 248. The piece highlights New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut as pivotal doubt states and compares 1908 and 1912 voting patterns to gauge potential outcomes. It suggests Republican unity in 1908 outpaced 1912 divided results, with lingering Progressive influence and late February sentiment offering cautious optimism.
Deaths on the river are unusually high this year while corn weather remains favorable. The Republican platform urges a budget system to fix public expenditures. No surprise at Mr. Wilson's nonpartisan stance on the Supreme Court vacancy. Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia will gain better roads, benefiting Steubenville.
A list of political and social observations noting full enforcement of labor statutes by current state leadership, spikes of shore sharks and mountain resort appeal, rookie Plattsburg camp egg consumption, border guard friction, and Southern Democrats opposing federal child labor bills while questioning Workmen’s Compensation amendments from the Cox era.
The figure states there are 21,000,000 men of military age in the United States, yet in a hypothetical invasion 20,900,000 would be about as useful as a fog bank. The remark underscores concerns about preparedness and effectiveness of potential mobilization.
The note warns that to avoid attracting sharks near black stockings while sea bathing one should refrain from entering the ocean. It presents a paradoxical precaution urging readers to stay away from the sea to ensure safety from sharks.
San Antonio restaurants and hotels refuse to admit men wearing army uniforms. A few greasers turned loose on them might bring them to their senses.
A Chicago man who swallowed a diamond collected $80 from an accident insurance company. Experts say this peculiar disposal method is unlikely to become widespread.
Alleged bidders for a Europe trip via a German submarine show no fear of McGinty's fate, with the report noting their willingness to pay large sums for passage. The item underscores the perilous boasts surrounding illicit travel schemes.
A Virginia man introduces a muzzle to cover infants mouths during kissing to prevent breath interchange. He suggests it could work for larger babies, but predicts it will not gain popularity.
A Columbus socialistic society proposes expelling a member for joining U S military service. They urge sending the expelled to the Mexican border and permit Villa to deal with them.
A late Bull Moose faction shows little chance of changing outcomes as progressives and traditional Republicans align in objectives, leaving Democratic weakness unamplified and unlikely to alter the political landscape.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War approval for Colonel Roosevelt to raise a division of volunteers for service should Mexico threaten war. The Administration would likely seize the chance to muzzle Teddy during the presidential campaign.
The author condemns the government for calling men to the Mexican border then denying disability benefits and charging them for their travel home, noting some have had to borrow money for these expenses and that the policy chills patriotism.
Reports conflict on rations for border soldiers but confirm Connecticut troops received hash from cans marked Manilla Philippine Islands 1903. The age makes the food's undesirability evident, though hash isn’t fresh meat by standard.
Secretary Daniels orders sale at auction of all navy cut glass articles except olive dishes and hand mirrors. The note on motive is unclear. If nostalgia influences the ban, the fruit likely faces prohibition to avoid recalling past excesses such as brandy peaches and fermented grape juice.
A new political issue reaches the Ohio Secretary of State over a rival field for a nomination. One so-called rival is accused of not running in good faith to split the vote and defeat the protester. The piece notes the difficulty of proving bad faith and jokes about the limits of X-ray tech to reveal a candidate’s brain.
The piece argues for a focus on constructive statesmanship after the European conflict, favoring the Republicans over Democrats. It contends Democratic leaders are narrow minded and unable to handle major issues as effectively as Republican figures who have historically pursued progress and national rebuilding.
In a December 8 1914 message President Wilson said the U S was at peace with all nations and not threatened. Thirteen months later he warned against provincialism, noting we cannot change or think away the world we live in, raising questions about which stance is correct.
Mr Hughes, backed by the voters of the country, is likely to ensure President Wilson enforces the single term pledge of the Democratic platform of 1912.
The Niagara visit by a congressman faces scrutiny as observers warn against diverting water for private gain and monitor the official’s every move. Citizens vow to track actions and defend public resources.
The Ohio State Journal, not a party paper, openly supports Woodrow Wilson for President and James M. Cox for Governor, prompting questions about partisan labeling in Ohio newspapers. The inquiry notes the paper's stance contrasts with Republican sentiment in the state.
The text questions whether sinking merchant submarines without warning is permissible. It notes the difficulty of distinguishing unarmed from armed vessels and suggests opponents would act quickly to avoid risk.
The article notes Emperor Joseph of Austria is in his last illness and likely to die before the war concludes. It suggests his death will not affect military progress but could influence peace treaty discussions.
The piece recalls the White House child known as Baby McKee from Harrison's era and notes Benjamin Harrison McKee was wounded serving in the American ambulance corps on French battlefields. It praises young Americans in training, likening aviators and corps members to knights and emphasizes readiness to serve the nation if needed.
A nostalgic verse recalls boyhood adventures with a straw hat, peach trees, nutting, a swimming hole, and shared simple joys. The speaker longs for fields, woods, and wreaths of leaves, dreaming of returning to carefree days before departing this earthly life.
Elevated poultry costs have pushed fried chicken off the standard picnic menu, altering typical fare. Prices influence shopper choices and meal planning for outdoor gatherings.
The text speculates on Mexican political turmoil, noting uncertainty about where a crisis will unfold and suggesting a crowded setting. It mentions Carranza and his long tenure, praising his record in holding office despite potential deposition.
A reflective note posits that readers judge newspapers by how closely they mirror personal beliefs. It emphasizes bias in media taste and hints at differing standards among audiences seeking confirmation over objectivity.
Bread lines are common in Mexico as youths travel toward the border, reflecting shortages and ongoing economic strain. The scene underscores migration pressures and the community's response to hardship.
The excerpt jests about the sultan of Turkey shedding the Sick Man of Europe label, praises the agreeable mother-in-law siding with the son-in-law, and likens love to an appendix that can be lost in twenty minutes but not regained in twenty years. It also notes England reducing meat consumption, claiming the practice has long existed elsewhere.
Senor Carranza is blamed for hindering President Wilson as love struggles to resolve. A witty, dated reflection argues that women and men react differently to romance, with a savvy blonde capable of selling a gold brick. It notes how pet names and flowers mask miscommunication, and a man’s kiss is seen as explanation.
In a wartime context both sides stress that humanitarian concerns must yield to strategic gains. The statement highlights competing priorities shaping relief policies and public critique of self interest over compassion.
Public announcement confirms the author who argued against raising a boy as a soldier has now sent his son to military service, a development that may prompt a new song to capitalize on the publicity.
The Deutschland voyage is described as a private matter, with press reports noting the broader European war appears to be largely a family affair, hinting at personal stakes behind the ongoing conflict.
Camp Nimrod is established at New Rumley by leaders Elmer Walker Geo Hansberry Harry Walker Rev G W Tindall Ambrose Kent Pleas Morton Geo Bush Wilbur Scipio and Harry Brown. The group organizes in a rural area noted for groundhog activity and local fellowship.
Editorials from Martins Ferry note Firestone's strong, widespread support across counties. They warn anti Firestone forces cannot unify on a single challenger, fearing a huge Firestone vote and potential long term influence in Congress.
A corps of surveyors worked yesterday on ground optioned by the Follansbee Brothers company in Lazearville to designate flood level. The firm has taken option but not closed, seeking flood height and required fill for a potential plant, to understand site conditions before proceeding.
Martins Ferry is without a mayor as Mayor Ralston remains away in Atlantic City. City officials Barrill and Squire R T Ong act in Cleveland. Hearings for offenders pile up in the city building until Ralston returns Friday. The unusual situation stems from several peculiar circumstances.
Sheriff and deputies quelled multiple brawls at the Beech Bottom site during a two day span. A man struck his wife with a hatchet, another harmed his wife with a butcher knife, and a third was arrested for wife beating. Foreign labor tensions linked to the new electrical works prompted possible deputy presence to maintain order.
H E Dunlap notes patent office records show recent patent grants to Eastern Ohio inventors including I L Dunn Marietta assigned to Petroleum Patents Co Chicago for oil well production, Frank Fenton Akron inner tube for pneumatic tire, W D Flood Martins Ferry cup dispensing apparatus, F M Hardesty Cambridge clutch release for motor vehicles, H J Hick Alliance filing appliance, L E Krrchbaum Youngstown resilient fire, E A Watts Springfield and I L Dunn Marietta coupling, M A Yeakley Canton trolley stand.
Mrs Mildred Kitchen known as Aunt Mildred in southern West Virginia celebrated her 96th birthday Sunday by being baptized in the Ohio river at Huntington W V. The Walker Memorial Baptist church congregation gathered as she was immersed amid the singing Shall We Gather at the River.
Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Scott depart Monday for Smithfield in Jefferson county to visit two of his brothers and help on the farm if weather permits, then proceed to Lakeside for a two week stay to renew boyhood memories.
A resident near New Cumberland Junction Brooke county West Virginia reports a dusk clash between Russians and Italians. They armed with sharp steel pieces on a rail car siding and fought briefly before others intervened. authorities were not notified.
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