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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes Harmon expected to win a larger vote than for National Delegate, despite strong effort for the ex-Governor. It questions diplomacy keeping Europe and Mexico on edge for years and hints Cox press cannot explain the Willis landslide, calling it a sobering political event.
Senator Ashhurst of Arizona faced rebuke as his Brandeis filibustering charges were repudiated by the Senate. The post office men praised Richard Gilson and pledged support to new Postmaster Henry McFadden, praising Steubenville’s postal workers as a fine corps.
Senator Pomerene trails ox Campbell and Harmon in primary votes while name order on ballots favors AV B starts. Gov Willis finishes 10,000 behind Senator Harding, blamed on ballot position. Andrew Peters argues the tariff bill creates a deficit and higher taxes, noting the law’s flaws from his Treasury post.
Illness in his family kept Judge Mans from attending much of last year’s session. He turned over the entire year’s salary, totaling 1000 dollars, to the Hospital Association to aid the sick and maimed in the county rather than return funds to Ohio’s treasury. The move drew cheers and reflected a generous spirit toward a beloved local enterprise.
The record shows foreign agricultural imports into the United States reached 174.6 million dollars in a ten month period before the war under the Democratic tariff law, vs 72.6 million under the Republican tariff. Imports rose about 150 percent, depressing domestic prices while the cost of living did not fall and actually edged upward. Producers received less for their goods, while consumers paid higher prices.
Theodore Roosevelt declares he will support any Republican candidate except Taft, even if it means aligning with William Barnes Jr. of New York or Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania to defeat the Democratic party. He frames his remark as a pragmatic resolve amid party convention debates.
A collage of seasonal verses and wry opinions from Steubenville notes cheerful spring imagery by Edgar A. Guest. The column mixes reflections on flowers, alimony, dyestuffs, and jokes about politics, war, and social norms, highlighting local humor and public sentiment as May arrives.
The Steubenville Ohio area gathered 55221 in a single day and another 100000 over two days for its hospital, reflecting a community with strong American spirit, as reported by New Castle Pennsylvania News.
The mangled body of John Wayne, a 40 year old miner from Danzer Kentucky, was found on the Wabash tracks near Mingo Junction Sunday morning. Papers identified him, and Toronto Ohio miners had previously given him 13 dollars to return home after an accident left him unable to work. Coroner seeks relatives as remains are prepared for burial.
The body of Louis A. Emmons a well known caretaker for horses was found in the Ohio river between West Wheeling and Benwood. Identification came from letters and postal cards in his pockets. Coroner Regar Belmont county ruled it accidental death not foul play. Emmons lived in Wheel ing Steubenville and worked at Swearingen stables and other local stables. He was about 30 and survived by three sisters and one brother.
George Yacovic and Mike Baric were fined five dollars and costs by the mayor this morning for fighting in the street. Nine arrests were made on Monday as police detained participants in the disturbance.
Melissa Blue was fined 75 dollars and costs by Mayor McMaster for running a disorderly house. Finma Johnson, arrested at Water Street, received 50 dollars and costs on the same charge. Miss Josephine Thompson, charged with loitering, drew 50 dollars and costs. City authorities have begun a crusade to wipe out such houses and they will have to go.
Jennie Munsey accuses her husband William Munsey of fighting and intoxication, triggering a disorder complaint. He faces a hearing today.
The Brown family from Wayne Kentucky arrived with no furniture money or food. The husband found work at a local coke plant across the river and the Social Service Union is assisting the wife and six children until the first payday arrives.
Patent Office records list recent patents issued to Eastern Ohio inventors including H. M. Craig Newark for a step ladder H A Johnson Akron for a bread slicing machine T C Marshall Akron assigned to Kelly-Springfield Tire Co a vulcanizer W C Swift Coshocton for wall construction method and means Steve Takace Newark assigned to A Peretzky for a wagon P E Tanner Akron liquid tank gage H B White Canton assigned to Gilliam Mfg Co Canton annealing box E J Zahner Canton door case fastener Albert Hargrave assigned to Firestone Akron for a pneumatic tire.
A 19th century style advertisement claims clear skin comes from active bowels and a healthy body. Dr Kings New Life Pills are described as gentle laxative, liver stimulant, blood purifier, and spring medicine priced at 25 cents from a local Druggist.
Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri calls Foley Cathartic Tablets the best liver pill she has used. She says they do not nauseate or gripe and act freely on the liver. Recommended for constipation bloating sour stomach gas and irregular bowel action. Beall and Steele.
A promotional insert urges readers to mail a cutout with 5 cents to Foley & Co in Chicago Illinois. It promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Beall and Steele and requests name and address for delivery.
An old style ad touts Sloan's Liniment to soothe soreness from bruises and overwork during house cleaning. It promises pain relief, comfortable rest, and a grateful user claim, urging readers to keep a bottle on hand and noting a 25 cent price at druggists. Measurements, claims, and consumer praise echo period advertising.
An early 1900s advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment stops rheumatic pain by stimulating circulation, bringing warmth and relief. Testimonial from James Ferguson of Philadelphia praises knee relief after a single application, with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
Mrs Redkamp of Covington Kentucky reports a neighbor’s child with croup improved after taking Foley's Honey and Tar, noting she was so pleased she didn't know what to say. The advertisement by Beall & Steele promotes the remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
An advertisement from Beall and Steele touts Foley Kidney Pills as prompt and efficient aids to health for symptoms like dullness backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and other kidney trouble indicators. It frames spring fatigue as a signal to investigate this remedy.
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as genuine remedy and warns of imitations. Mentions Beall & Steele as sellers. Emphasizes proven success in treating coughs and urges insistence on Foley’s product.
An old advertisement urges parents to rid children of worms with Kickapoo Worm Lozenges half to one lozenge daily. It promotes laxative candy, nourishing food, outdoor exercise, early bedtimes, and monitoring stools, priced 25 cents at druggists.
Painful bladder weakness and backache hint at kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills relieved symptoms and helped Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois sleep through the night without waking. Beall and Steele endorse the remedy.
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