Clermont farmers protest state tax raise on land appraisals
J M Heil G M Roudebush and G M McLaughlin will travel to Columbus with Clermont County Farm Bureau to contest a proposed rise in land appraisals. County commissioners say the new valuation is fair and the raise would hurt farmers, especially when many farms barely cover expenses. Wiseman from Batavia pens an essay on the Declaration of Independence and its global influence. A separate crash on the Batavia to Williamsburg road ends with a Ford overturning after striking a dog. passenger Ward suffers multiple leg injuries. P S keep away from dogs or pigs when driving.
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Clermont County Farm Bureau
Clermont County
J. M. Heil
G. M. Roudebush
G. M. McLaughlin
Columbus
State Tax Commission
Franklin M. Wiseman
Batavia
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
America
France
Japan
Jefferson
England
Europe
Germany
Central America
Mexico
Jess Cordrey
W. A. Watkins Undertaking Firm
Cincinnati
Preston Ward
Mt. Washington
Williamsburg
Tate
Cordrey
Ward
P.S
Minnich Tours Clermont County District With Oxford Support
Oxford candidate Minnich for State Senator in the second-fourth district visited Clermont county friends last Saturday. He is well known in the district for his long association with Oxford college where he was popular with students and respected by parents. He leaves a favorable impression as a popular candidate.
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H. ©. Minnich
Oxford
Clermont County
Oxford College
New Superintendent Named for Dillman Flour Mills Bethel Plant
Thomas Stevens of Chillicothe Ohio is hired as superintendent and head miller of H W Dillman Flour Mills Inc Bethel Roller Mills plant starting July 1. He has extensive Ohio milling experience, holds flour mill machinery patents, and has built 17 mills in the state producing high quality flour. Dillman plans Dill O cake flour sold in 2% pound packages at 35 to 40 cents, with most sales through large Ohio grocers and neighboring states.
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Thomas Stevens
Chillicothe,o
H. W. Dillman Flour Mills Inc
Bethel
Stevens
Ohio
R. E. Clark Milling Company
Chillicothe Milling Company
Chillicothe
H.W. Dillman Flour Mills Inc
Spring Street Sewer Progress Pushed by Obstructions
The Spring street sewer project under N. B. Dennison contractor and H. C. Babbitt engineer advances slowly as large boulders and endless shale block digging. John Glancy and his Florida family visited his mother and sister, noting prosperity in the south and greetings from friends.
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Spring Street
N. B. Dennison
H. C. Babbitt
John Glancy
St. Petersburg
Florida
South
Hearing Set in Murder Case of Robert Gregor Indicted
The grand jury last week returned three true bills against Robert Gregor including murder in the first degree and carrying concealed weapons. Henry Gregor and Fred Wood were injured in related assaults. Fred is home with a fractured skull and Henry with a back wound. About nineteen witnesses testified as a long standing feud between adjoining farms emerged. Henry Gregor posted a $1,000 bond. Robert remains jailed pending trial.
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Robert Gregor
Henry Gregor
Robert
Fred Wood
Township Meeting Promotes Religious Education Delegates Sought
Batavia Township Council of Religious Education will meet at Batavia M E church Sunday July 11 at 2 p m CST. Delegates and large church attendance from across the township are requested. County Legion meets at the Armory with members from many areas.
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Batavia Township Council of Religious Education
Batavia M. E
Farm Notes on Wheat, Clover, Hay Yields at Portage
Wheat cutting finished in the fields with a seven acre Portage plot yielding about 30 bushels per acre. Second hay field yielded more than the first, totaling twenty one tons and eleven hundred five pounds from seven acres. Judge Patton Deputy Auditor Ketchum and the County Visiting Committee inspected the Experiment Farm on Friday July 2.
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Portage
Henry Clay
Patton
Ketchum
W. E. Weaver
Rotary Club Opens Camp for Crippled Children
The Rotary Club of Cincinnati opened a camp for crippled children at Highland Park with opening day activities for 10 youngsters. The club earns praise for providing an outing in the country and invites readers to watch for the opening program details in this newspaper.
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Cincinnati
Highland Park
The
Rotary Club
Ohio to distribute gasoline tax funds to cities
Columbus Ohio July 1 Ohio cities will receive their first quota of gasoline tax money from the State based on last year's motor vehicle registrations. The total distribution is 957610 dollars with each county receiving 10000 dollars. Village allocations will be announced later.
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Columbus
Ohio
Come and Gone by Many Fourth of July Memories
A Fourth of July recap notes crowds at Latonia races drawing regional visitors, money on winners, stays at fairground race events, and a home ball game. Autos fill roads from dawn to night while accidents are reported as minimal in the area.
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Latonia
Ohio Tax Commission letters on Clermont county appraisement
A 1926 Ohio Tax Commission letter to Chas L Ireton of Marathon addresses rumors of a 40 percent real estate increase in Clermont county. It states no set addition yet and emphasizes equalizing taxing districts rather than raising taxes, promising action to balance property assessments per law. S E Forney chairs the commission.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chas. L. Ireton
Marathon
Ireton
Clermont County
The
Tax Commission of Ohio
S. E. Forney
Rain Advances Crop Prospects After Heavy Shower
The region received over 1 inch of rain last Saturday night, soaking the soil gradually. Vegetation, including tobacco, potatoes, and corn, suffered brief moisture stress while gardens endured. blackberry crops are expected to exceed previous records thanks to the rainfall.
Myers Y Cooper Seeks Ohio Governor Nomination
Myers Y. Cooper, Republican candidate for Ohio governor, told newspaper men in Cincinnati that while politics tempt motives, truth and the U.S. Constitution will guide him. He warned that reform often requires changing party when abuses arise and stressed liberty through vigilant governance and equal fellowship.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Myers Y. Cooper
United States
Dislocates Shoulder of Uncle Tommy Young in Cherry Picking
Uncle Tommy Young of Bethlehl is injured after a stepladder toppled while he picked cherries at Mrs. Harriett McChesney’s home. Doctors Bragdon and Hines were summoned. ether was used and the shoulder was dislocated. He is now able to be around. Also, Donald Tunbull and Reed Turnbull families visited Miss Adelaide Reed on the 4th.
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Tommy’ Young
Bethlel
C. N. Young
Batavia
Harriett McChesney
W. E. Thompson
Ernst Bragdon
Hines
Williamsburg
Young
Donald Tunbull
Camp Knox
Reed Turnbull and Son
Wyom
Ing
Adelaide Reed
Visit of Clermont County Visiting Board to Experiment Farm
The Clermont County Visiting Board visited the County Experiment Farm on Friday afternoon in July 1926 with all members present. They praised the farm management, observed harvest activity and hay, and noted wheat yields of 30 to 40 bushels per acre. The tour showcased soil treatment and varied productions from fertilizers and vegetation, urging all farmers and citizens to visit for firsthand understanding.
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Clermont County Visiting Board
County Experiment Farm
E. Burdsall
Bolt Lights Batavia Night as Rain Follows
Batavia residents were awakened Saturday night by a bright bolt of lightning striking near town just before a heavy rain. Many feared damage but reports say no injuries or harm occurred and the town remained safe amid the storm. Rain followed within 48 hours, matching a local superstition about weather patterns.
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Batavia
Alfalfa Seeding Planning From a County Agent
Wm. G. Winemiller county agent urges farmers to plan alfalfa seedings now. He outlines soil conditions, drainage, soil testing, limestone timing, manure and fertilizer needs, seed selection, inoculation, and preparation steps to ensure a successful stand.
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Wm. G. Winemiller County
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