Taft Victory Debate Echoes in Convention
General Kiefer defended Taft and denied primaries questioned Taft’s presidency. Delegates cheered as he asserted the party’s 60 year policy. Harding countered that Taft’s platform and the wet-dry fight shaped Harding’s defeat, recounting his county support and delegate tensions.
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Warren Harding
Taft
Roosevelt
Kiefer
Hisses
Gen. Kiefer
Harding
Warren G. Harding
DEMOCRATS ATTACK TARIFF BOARD OVER COTTON SCHEDULE
Washington June 4 Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee assailed the tariff board and accused Taft of harmony with a plan to cut the cotton schedule despite his veto last summer. They argued the board fails to assess duties on manufacturers, capital, labor or the general industry impact and endorses high costs. The committee urged immediate rate reductions to curb consumer prices.
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Washington
Tariff Board
Taft
Ways and Means
Congress
United States
Great Britain
England
Mindful pursuit of success for lasting happiness
The passage urges focusing on success to avoid dissatisfaction that hinders contentment. It emphasizes forgetting yesterday and its unhelpful ties, choosing thoughts that empower ambition to become wiser, better, and happier for oneself and others.
The Dog Misunderstood in a Curious Farewell
A woman speaks to George at the door stuttering over a word while a dog overhears. He departs with her, and the dog chases him a half mile, until the misheard word reveals the intended meaning.
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George
Man recalls wearying tales of good old times banks
A Central Kansas man says hearing a man praise the past wears on him. He recalls bank days when a friend banker would loan him $15 at 2 percent a month, taking six cows and a cook stove as collateral with a chattel mortgage. Topeka Capital
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Kansas
Topeka
Calf's Little Butters Noted By Young Observers
A four year old boy named Willie and a narrator observe a young calf with very small horns and exclaim at its cite little butters. The moment captures a child's playful mispronunciation during a farm animal inspection.
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Littie
Willie
Treasure tale of Morgan buried near New Lisbon Ohio
A tale circulated of General Morgan’s loot buried near New Lisbon Ohio. Pendleton claims a copper box held 12600 in gold 6000 in silver and 25090 in American money buried on a hill west of a fence row south of an orchard near a barn and house. Pendleton’s testimony recalls a later death of the quartermaster who aided the burying.
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Namas Trihane
Captain Kidd
Wes Med
Jann MH. Morgan
Ohi
New Lisbon
Ohio
Jeach Pendleton
Morgan
Pendleton
Court case on partition of property in Warne township
Legal action filed by Nancy Ji Axwell against Leroy DP Cole seeking partition of property in Warne township. Case concerns a shed and related parcels with Navlor aml referenced in the docket. Proceedings indicate a civil dispute over ownership and division.
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Nancy Ji Axwell
Leroy DP
Cole
Propery
Warne Township
Shed
Navlor Aml
Legal Notices From Damaged Docket and Divorces
An assortment of legal notices lists suits and divorces including Jos F Householder versus W T Cre nin for 5000 damages over alleged seduction of daughter Chas Boyd attorney Anice Householders victim. separate suit for 300 damages. Westlake vs Wim L Weer for divorce Carin wid en name. Dryes attorney Marian L Thompson vs Leroy C Thompson for divorce alleging willful absence. Mansheld Merryman attorneys. Mamie Moore versus Thomas Moore divorce granted for willful absence and bigamy maiden name unchanged.
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Erskine & Smith
Jos F. Householder
W. T. Crenin
Chas, Boyd
Anice Householders
Jutiac AL Westlake Re
Wim
L. Weer
Carin
Dryes
Marian L. Thompson
Leroy C Thompson
Wittel
Mansheld
Sulzbachers Linen Dresses in Surplice Style Offered
Natural linen dresses with round collars and vests of white linen, new surplice form with 34 sleeves and turned back cuffs. Gingham prints in stripes and checks with lace yokes in round or square necks. High waist skirts, priced at 3.98 and 4.98 dollars.
Aged Woman Burned Fighting Stove Fire
Abs. Robert Clark of Neff OG was severely burned about the breast while attempting to fight a stove fire at her home. She was 90 years old and doctors report her condition as serious.
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Abs
Robert Clark
Neff, OG
Francis for Creamer and Francis depart for convention
Congressman W B Francis of Martins Ferry traveled to Washington then to Toledo to attend the State Democratic convention. He plans to advocate for DOS and Creamer for governor, aligning with party leaders at the meeting.
Haverstack Buys Dennison Paragraph Daily
GC Haverstack, veteran newspaper man, has purchased the Dennison Paragraph from WA Pintinger, ending 43 years of publication and promising a refreshed news and business agenda under new ownership. The deal hints at changes in management and editorial direction for the up-to-date paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC Haverstack
Dennison
Wa, Pintinger
From Civil War Vet to Gain Higher Pension
A Steubenville veteran from the 26th and 97th Ohio Infantry suffered brutal injuries after capture near Franklin and Nashville. He endured being burned in a red hot brush while fleeing, crawled to refuge with damaged hands and feet, and was later recaptured. Pensioned at $24 monthly, he seeks a $30 rate.
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Toestimmny
Steubenville
97Th
Ohio Infantry
Franklin, Tennesee
Nashville
Recruiting Sergeant Seeks Recruits at Elk Restaurant
Sergeant Gus Williams headquarters at the Elk restaurant to recruit for all branches of the service. He targets colored infantry. Bonds awarded report a $20,000 Bantam Nidge 412 percent bid. Bike bonds opened today and awarded to First Nations Bank of Smithheld at a $675 premium.
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First Nations Bank of Smithheld
Bucklen Armica Salve Offered For Wounds And Burns
An advertisement promotes Bucklen Armica Salve as the fastest healer for knife cuts gunshot wounds burns boils sores eczema chapped hands and piles. Priced at 28 cents at Beall and Steele Drug Co.
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Beall and Steele Drug Co
Tax books open for June collection notice
Taxpayers are informed that the tax books are now open for the June collection. The books will close on July 26. R. E. Blinn serves as Treasurer.
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl Ends in Electric Bitters Match
A tale of a man abandoning his search for a rich wife after meeting a woman praised for Electrical Bitters. The ad extols the tonic as boosting nerves, complexion, and energy, claiming clear skin, restful sleep, and elimination of indigestion and headaches. It touts Beall and Steele Drug Co as sellers.
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Beall and Steele Drug Co
Work Will Soon Start After You Take Dr King Pills
Advert indicates Dr King New Life Pills cure constipation and indigestion quickly and improve appetite. Claims regulate stomach liver and bowels while boosting energy. Available at Reall and Steele Drug Co for 25 cents.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Conn Foundry Company
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Conn Foundry Company will be held at the office of the company on the sixth day of June, or 2, at o'clock p m for the purpose of effecting a dissolution of said corporation and transacting all business incident thereto and such other business as may come before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. Dated at Jefferson County Ohio May 20th 1912.
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Conn Foundry Company
Board of Directors
Floyd
Wins Fight for Life
James B. Mershon of Newark recounts a long battle with lung hemorrhages and weakness. After eight months unable to work, he says Dr King’s New Discovery revived him in three weeks, curing a range of lung troubles. Trial bottle offered by Keall and Stelle Drug Co.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N.J
Keall and Stelle Drug Co
Electric Bitters for Health and Beauty Benefit
A promotional notice touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for weak sickly women, claiming they improve health, beauty, and nerves. The ad asserts the product regulates stomach, liver, and kidneys, purifies blood, and yields clear skin and bright eyes, urging purchase at Beall and Steele Drug Co for cents.
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Beall and Steele Drug Co
Folen Kidney Pills Suited Mrs Henry of Akron
Mrs Frances Henry of Akron narrates how kidney pills helped lower costs by avoiding a big doctor bill. She attributes personal health improvement to Folen Kidney Pills after a troublesome header issue with her kidneys. Beall and Steele.
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Flenry
Akron
Mica
Beall and Steele
Well Woman Relief Ad Pledges Restored Health
Debilitated by illness with headaches and low ambition, the patient reports recovery after using Bitters. A testimonial attributes renewed vigor and overall well being to the remedy.
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Jeffer
Carl Dayton
Licking
Oscar M. Abt
Stark
Thomas H. Russell
Ashtabula
I. D. Lafferty
Cuyahoga
S. J. Kornhauser
Howard Ferris
Hamilton County
Charles W. Kane
Hamilton
S. J. Flickinger
Montgom
Ery
J. W. McKee
Mercer
Roy Davis
Defiance
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Highland
L. E. Evans
Madison
H. L. Agner
Union
George Hult
Fulton
H. C. Barnes
Pike
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Meigs
A. M. Gibson
Franklin
C. P. Myers
Sandusky
T. W. Latham
Huron
E. M. Stanberry
Mor
Gan
F. A. Jeffries
Monroe
Robert Havermas
Tuscarawas
L. M. Keyes
Columbiana
Warner
Genga
Frank Woods
Medina
L. A. Deutsch
Rules and
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George F. Crawford
Wm. K. Boda
Montgomery
W. D. Fush
Darke
F. F. Demuth
van Wert
C. D. Hildebrand
Clinton
George Kirk
Pickaway
H. O. Hogle
Samuel Cohn
Lucas
D. W. Williams
Jackson
Thos. O. Crossen
Perry
William 0. Brashear
Allen Egler
Dwight D. Smith
Morrow
M. H. Turner
Jefferson
O. C. Gray
Harrison
K. L. Lybarger
Coshocton
F. L. Wells
Columbi
Ana
W. H. Dana
Trumbull
Dallas Davis
Alexander Bernstein
Walter M. Schoenle
John C. Eckert
A. B. Landis
J. C. Royan
Shelby
Ben Houston
R. S. Johnson
Clermont
H. J. Ritter
Miami
B. L. Robinson
W. F. Warner
Ottawa
E. W. Tidd
A. E
Raider
Jeff
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Big Rug Values
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Smith's “Manor
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Weare
Lenath
Cook
Moire
Rer
Jefferson County
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