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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
This fragment notes acts involving a crow on lake water and a figure named Edward with a heartfelt action. Readers glimpse local setting and character presence, with emphasis on nature and personal involvement in an event.
Citizens readied for a fierce campaign as a congressional race in the Finley district heats up. The piece notes the sharp rhetoric and the public’s curiosity about neighbors and political motives, hinting at local intrigue and ongoing maneuvering.
A dated remark cautions that some men exploit others needs for personal gain. It warns that to avoid a spring backache one should not hire someone to spade your garden, suggesting self-reliance over predatory assistance.
The legislature reviews the fallout of an oversight event, noting the damages it has inflicted on the state and the resulting financial and political costs. The commentary frames the episode as a cautionary example of governance and accountability.
A reflective line questions whether life continues normally after joining what is described as the alien majority, presenting it as a solemn, philosophical fact about social belonging and change.
The piece argues that Democratic administration power hinges on votes, labeling machines as ineffective without electoral support. It notes the reliance on vote counts as the raw material that gives political machines influence and potential for action.
A scattered reminiscence notes that most men back suffragists on costly measures, while wondering how many men abuse cattle horses and dogs. It laments lack of gratitude for health and life, contrasting attitudes among landholders.
The J. W. W. faction of the Socialist party held a majority in Ohio by last summer's referendum and a state convention last week, a result notable enough to be recorded as information.
A Washington correspondent notes that the physical valuation of railroads ordered by Congress will take five years at a cost of 1,800,000 dollars per year. The correspondent emphasizes the jobs the project will provide during the period.
A reflective saying advises resolving anger by pausing to think, then venting during a phone call or a walk to avoid hasty confrontation. It emphasizes calm, measured communication over impulsive remarks.
A quip notes men gain a reputation for wisdom by silence, yet the jest implies they may simply be masking their own breath. The saying blends humor with a critique of pretended prudence.
The general assembly faces a return session as several laws passed are considered flawed and require correction. Lawmakers acknowledge hurried drafting and timeline pressures that necessitated revisiting affected statutes.
Some London schoolchildren are given an orange each week to prevent influenza and related illnesses. The orange is treated as a medicine and rapidly gains popularity among the children.
Columnist Dorothy Dix admonishes husbands to speak honestly to their wives and avoid deception. The note implies concern about marriage harmony and questions whether domestic lies fuel marital breakdown or divorce trends.
A fragment discusses the germ theory claims and public reaction, noting controversy over whether a remedy can eradicate rheumatic disease. The dialogue highlights frustration with ongoing illness and calls for a decisive solution beyond speculative theories.
A late payroll listing shows alettees with oddly phrased names such as Mary Full Stomach, John Bring, Home the Baby, George Circle Fool, Kettle Woman, Susan Howling Horse, She Paints Her Shoes, and Helen. The fragmentary item highlights the register’s unusual entries and raises questions about transcription or cultural naming conventions in the period.
It is anticipated immigration will exceed any season since 1007. A clear labor demand exists, yet the United States seeks to admit workers carefully within its borders.
The Southern Colonels endorse a clause in the sundry civil bill allowing any portion of the legal department appropriation to be used to secure punishment of night riders.
Mean Republican congressmen taunt the Democrats about backing free trade in the Wilson tariff while leaving 15 cents of duty in the bill, a measure Taft vetoed. The dispute centers on tariff policy and party positions in Congress.
A clergyman in Oklahoma volunteers to propose for girls whose sweethearts lack courage. The gesture, while well meant, would carry risks if he were a wife, as any spouse would demand respect and partnership in the marriage.
In the capitol president visits his room and asks a senator to back the administration tariff measure, prompting the senator to wonder what commissions of appointment the president might offer or influence he holds in his pocket.
In West Virginia beekeepers threaten legal action against those who spray trees to combat pests, arguing that the chemicals harm and kill their bees, prompting calls to take the law into their own hands.
A newspaper proposes introducing the serman stork to France to halt population decline. It notes the bird is less vigorous now than two decades ago and jokes it may have learned from the french stork.
The Cincinnati Enquirer laments that despite reduced bills, a jumble of contradictory proposals awaits executive approval. It argues much is aimed to appease mobs and demagogues, risking harm to general interests and provoking costly litigation, with outcomes to be settled by the highest court.
A reading of a partisan critique claims the last session hid actions behind secrecy and manipulation. It asserts bills were smothered in committee and votes coerced by patronage and party whip pressure, with representatives pressured to conceal how they voted.
The Ohio State Journal condemns the snubber as a despicable person who flaunts wealth while looking down on hardworking folk. The piece calls snubbing wicked, unchristian, and harmful, insisting no one in this free country has a right to deem another inferior.
The speaker contends that removing inequalities would reveal mankind near the same moral level. He argues snubbers lack true gentility and warns their vanity is despised. He suggests snubbing is a sign of social worthlessness, noting that no snubber can be a real lady or gentleman.
The piece argues that Democratic Representatives faltering on tariff clauses signals weak resolve against the gerrymander pushed by the Ohio Legislature. It urges a statewide vote to defeat the partisan redrawing, claiming many Democrats and citizens from multiple parties support stopping the practice and that Ohio can set a national standard.
A critic notes the author’s narrative blends pity with stark fact, claiming the story is true yet softened in parts. It highlights real life cases of girls exploited and vanished, citing police awareness and a chilling poster urging mothers to warn others.
An editorial argues the United States should back legitimate American projects globally, despite Wil son’s stance on diplomatic aid. It notes the Five Power loan of 25 million dollars signed by Britain, France, Germany, Japan and Russia, with China seeking repudiation, and urges the President to declare U.S. support for American enterprise without joining an alleged coercive monopoly.
The Cleveland Leader notes Democratic leaders and newspapers cheer insurgents in the House of Representatives for lining up with the tariff bill as framed by President Wilson and Chairman Underwood. It argues that Democratic Senators will follow suit at the decisive moment, aligning with party plans to ensure typical Democratic legislation.
Harriet Burton Laidlaw analyzes how Elizabeth Robins wrote her startling story My Little Sister in the May issue of The Survey. The piece outlines fact behind the fiction and notes how common such disappearances are in society.
The visiting teacher role blends education with social work to uncover causes of poor scholarship and disruptive behavior. By linking home and school, she consults experts and mobilizes cooperation, handling 1,157 NY cases last year.
In the presidential primaries of a year ago Colonel Roosevelt carried the Buckeye Republicans along with him. The report notes the political impact and outlines the party’s organized support during that campaign season.
The article notes 1912 election results with Wilson leading in Ohio and discusses calls for Republican and Progressive party fusion. It details a Columbus caucus plan to form a state convention to consolidate parties, demand resignations, and pursue majority rule via union. It cites Ohio and New York contexts, Governor Cooperating with bills on education and judiciary consolidation amid financial concerns.
The Indianapolis News argues against demonizing Socialism, noting its limited governmental power and history in Milwaukee Schenectady and Congress. It says Socialism is mainly a protest, warns fear fuels it, and urges unity under the American flag despite red flag displays.
The Harrison Democrat dice into Governor Cox campaign coverage, blasting policy stances and urging readers to scrutinize leadership. The piece frames Cox as target of sharp editorial critique, urging accountability from state officials.
Harry M. Daugherty, Ohio Republican chairman, says factions will unite before the next vote. He urges primaries open to former Progressives who switch to Republican loyalty and supports proportional voting power for states based on Republican strength. A national convention may be held to redefine delegate apportionment.
The speaker notes three or four national conventions exist but delegates are constrained by National Committee calls and rules on apportionment, restricting hand movements of supporters. The message emphasizes that conventions have been assembled under tight governance and limited by statutory rules.
A verse by Roy K. Moulton portrays Old Uncle Peter as a chronic skeptic who mocks new ventures from stores to railroads. He rails against growth, dies while stubbornly clinging to his cynicism, and leaves behind a man who never knew life’s possibilities.
A compact notice urges local groups to unite to protect business interests. It references moral concerns and criticizes recent legislative actions, noting Cox as an example of changing minds and urging collective action.
A collection of satirical notes on taxes, bonds, urban life, and politics in Ohio. Lines mock Cox administration, propose arbitration for school strikes, comment on holidays, dress, and public policy. The entries mix jabs at government, social habits, and civic issues with playful aphorisms.
A Minneapolis man favors licensing public spooning acts with idealized tents and admission charges. A Detroit judge once ruled streetcar conductors may keep fares. the piece notes the absurdity by imagining the judge as a strapholder. It contrasts income tax projections with differing state contributions, noting Ohio and New York figures and minimal southern state payments under Democracy.
Sarah Strebel wins a divorce from Daniel W. Strebel due to wilful absence. She receives custody of the children and he is barred from interfering with their guardianship.
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