State Tax Commission Opens 10 Mill Limit Inquiry
Ohio's state tax commission begins a statewide probe to set revenue needs under a ten mill limit. Inspectors study real estate duplicates, mineral lands, and public utilities to map necessary taxes for counties and townships.
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Columbus
State Tax Commission
Harmon
Joe F. Tebben
Celina
John R. McKnight
Ironton
Peter E. Dempsey
State Board of Equalization
Ohio
Murder threats drive Pearl Holley from Canton to refuge
Miss Pearl Holley fled Canton after letters threaten her life from an alleged insane suitor. Police traced the threats sent December 31, guiding her to safety with sister Mrs. Edward Blunk of Uhrichsville. detectives followed the meeting point but the writer did not appear.
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Canton
Miss Pearl Holley
Edward Blunk
Uhrichsville
Miss Holley
Pearl
Walnut
Fourth Streets
Fremont
Ira Hawking
Hawkins
Levi R. Lupton
Common Pleas
Lupton
Ambler
Mamie Corlette
Columbus
William Hopper
Cincinnati
State
Susie Smith
Hopper
Akron
R. H. Moss
West Virginia
Moss
Bucyrus
Charles Arnold
Nelsonville
William Coleman
James Coleman
Happy Hollow
Maple Hill
Warren
A. A. Smith Woods
Cortland
James Long
Frank Casterline
Long
Painesville
Eliza Stray
Heisley
Miss Stray
Genevieve Patterson
Youngstown
A Wne Valley Alumni Association
Western Reserve University
Youngstown Club
Charles F
Dean's Kidney Pills Admired In Personal Testimony Of Relief
Mrs Eliza Kirk of S Main Street Spencer Indiana recalls severe inflammatory rheumatism with extreme pain and swelling. After three years of partial improvement she credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid relief and a permanent cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product. The Shadow of Science discusses shadows as ancient time measure and sun powered instruments.
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Eliza Kirk
S. Main St
Spencer
Ind
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for Infant Skin Relief
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ointment as quick relief for infant skin troubles. It claims baths and gentle application soothe itching burning and rashes and help babies sleep while offering affordable care. A free 32 page book on skin and scalp care is available from Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Survival of the Fittest Reflected in Dialogue
A patient named Mr Fitz-Doctor speaks of enduring violent fits of fate and survival, while a Doctor remarks on survival of the fittest as a parallel. The exchange frames resilience and mortality in a terse, philosophic tone.
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Mr. Fitz
Doctor
Verified Hero and a Lifesaver Anecdote at Sea
A lifesaver recalls a narrow surf rescue last summer where a grateful lady nearly married him. The excerpt also promotes Pettit's Eye Salve available at Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York and features brief quotes from periodicals and writers with moral reflections.
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Hero
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Unclear Dialogue Sparks Humorous Marriage Snub
A playful exchange centers on a bride refusing to marry the best man while a suitor insists he wants her to wed him. The dialogue highlights witty reproaches and a lighthearted view of wedding roles.
A Son's Compliment to Joseph Pulitzer
The story recalls Ralph Pulitzer praising his father's relentless work and self denial. Mrs Pulitzer asks if he ever took a holiday, and the son replies that he did once when he married her. The anecdote frames Joseph Pulitzer as a tireless, disciplined figure in journalism.
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Cletus Willaman
Stark County
Willaman
Ae A As
Joseph Pulitzer
Ralph
Cat Attacks Child. Cat Eats Baby Finger in Ayr
A domestic cat in Ayr displayed tigerish behavior when Mrs. John Scott left a six week old child alone. Upon return the mother found the cat had eaten the baby’s left little finger and begun on the next finger.
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Ayr
John Scott
Old Houses as Valuable Manuscripts in Urban Life
A brief remark on the commercial value of old houses versus owners memories. The idea that a building is a living manuscript echoes Milton and Hardy, suggesting architecture as both book and artifact worth preservation.
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Milton
Thomas Hardy
The Inevitable Political Fate Mentioned
Farmer Corntessel dismisses resentment of a successful candidate noting politics guarantees a terrible finish for him. The exchange hints at a fatalistic view of public office and personal ambition within a rural setting.
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Farmer Corntessel
What a Trained Nurse Says About Resinol
A nurse from Somerville Mass touts Resinol describing long standing ulcers improving markedly and claims many cures. The ad features a testimonial from Mrs Agnes T O Neil praising the product for patient care and ongoing use. A separate joke emphasizes extravagant hat pricing at 48 99 dollars.
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Agnes T. O'Neil
Somerville
Mass
Ambition and a moral in a raspy ad ashcan mix
An assortment of misplaced quotes and product pitches misfire on ambition and wealth. Harpers Bazar style lines clash with a Detroit Free Press quip while remedies and teasers drift through dialogue and advice, ending with a proverb about equality in dealings.
Munyon's Vitalizer Promises Strength and Health Boost
An ad claims Munyon's Vitalizer cures colds and fevers and revives weak men. It touts restored energy and strength for the tired and sick, appealing to readers seeking a quick health fix.
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Munyon
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