India Conference Described by Mrs Murray Titus Letter
In Lucknow India January 26 1911 Olive Glasgow Titus writes of a cosmopolitan conference with 260 delegates from Egypt Arabia Syria Palestine Malaya and India plus attendees from America Delegates include Dr Nelson of Syria and Mr Dimishky a Syrian missionary Born in Lydda Damascus Beirut educated in Beiru t and in India They discuss Master s work and meals are planned in English style with multi course breakfasts and dinners Murray and Mr Blackwood join tea The letter ends with Murray requesting a Sun or Courier and notes tobacco farming methods observed in the Residency Grounds
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Lucknow
Indria
Nellie
Murray
Egypt
Arabia
Syria
Palestine
Malaya
India
America
McCracken
England
Australia
Lydda
Damascus
Beirut
Mr. Dimishky
Blackwood
Olive Glasgow Titus
Residency
Sabina Raid Seizes Liquor at Sabina Site
Hillsboro News Herald reports Sabina and nearby villages face liquor trouble after Clinton County votes dry. Marshal found large quantities of intoxicants at the Sabina building occupied by Sampson Groves and Dr. R B Lawrence including over two barrels of whisky and wines. Graves and Lawrence arrested for keeping a place selling intoxicants and receiving liquor under false names.
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Sabina
Clinton County
Hillsboro
Graves
Lawrence
Aristocratic Dogs From Chicago Arrive in Batavia
Dr. P. R. Smythe, Batavia’s veterinarian and dog enthusiast, received two imported French bull dogs from Chicago last week. The male cost $500 and the female $800, ages three and five, named Melba and Boulot. They arrived in a purpose built shipping box valued at about $40, with blankets and nickel plated harness. The doctor also owns several fine thoroughbred bloodhounds used in county service.
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P. R. Smythe
Batavia
Chicago
France
Melba
Boulot
Gas Pocket Found Near New Petersburg Promises Profits
Highland county papers report gas discovered near New Petersburg on the Cartford Pike in the Thomas Cope farm. The well reached 1000 feet with gas flow strengthening as investors from Greenfield and nearby areas push for deeper drilling seeking oil or gas in paying quantities.
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Highland County
New Petersburg
The
News-Herald
Thomas Cope
Cartford Pike
Greenfield
Teachers urged to complete O. T. R. C. course for new diploma
County secretary Frank B. Hoagart urges all teachers to finish the O T R C course at once and report progress through the superintendent or township secretary. A four year completion grants a new diploma with seals. a 25 cent fee applies. Certificates for under four years of study are issued this year. distributions happen at the annual institute.
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Frank B. Hoagart
Goshen
Farmhouse Fire in Elk Lick Neighborhood
Last Wednesday a fire alarm rang from a farm bell at Capt. Frank White's property occupied by Sidney Davidson. Neighbors gathered and extinguished the fire with little damage. The tale ends with a reminder that small insurance pays.
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Elk Lick
Frank White
Sidney Davidson
Honest Weights and Measures Movement Grows
The article notes a nationwide push for a federal standard for weights and measures, born in the International Stewards' Association and supported by merchants and hotel groups. It argues a uniform law will protect consumers and curb fraud, citing investigations in New York showing widespread short measures and urging strong enforcement to aid the poor.
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Convention of International Stewards’ Association
Washington
Congress
New York Bureau of Weights and Measures
Pittsburg
Ohio to add two cavalry troops to National Guard
Governor Harmon requests two troops for the Ohio National Guard. Washington officials received the petition via Colonel Reiger. Cincinnati and Dayton will host the new squadrons with Cincinnati's unit near completion and Dayton guards preparing a model troop.
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National Guard
Harmon
Ohio National Guard
Washington
Reiger
Ohio
Cincinnati
Dayton
Dayton Guardsmen
Rancher Beck Sailing for Luxemburg to Fetch German Wives
Eugene Beck a Big Bend wheat rancher sails from New York on March 2 to Luxemburg aboard the Amer ica returning in April with a group of German women whose sweethearts farm in eastern Washington. In Spokane he seeks steamship and rail tickets for the party and notes many bachelors in need of wives. He plans to marry abroad and as the party returns to Washington a reception is planned where engagements of around 40 couples are expected to be announced.
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Eugene Beck
Big Bend
Spokane
Wash
Luxemburg
America
New York
Washington
Beck
Golden Anniversary of Batavia Couple Recalled
Mr and Mrs J L Moore mark fifty years of marriage on March 20 1911. The Batavia residents raised a family of Max Carrie and Mrs Clifford Kain of Cincinnati with Clifford the elder son passing away about 15 years ago. Moore a longtime local grocer and trusted civic figure and senior member of J L Moore Co has been active in Masonry.
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J. L. Moore
Batavia
Max
Carrie
Clifford Kain
Cincinnati
Clifford
Moore
J. L. Moore & Co
Army of Forty Inspect Batavia Pike for Condemnation Purchase
A 40 man contingent viewed the Batavia Pike from Batavia to Rose's Hill to assess road bed bridges and culverts for a condemnation suit by Clermont county. The road ends toll roads in Clermont county and will be bought at a fair value. jury draws from Brown county. Hearing set for March 27.
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Batavia
Rose’s Hill
Mt. Carmel
Batavia Turnpike and
Miami Bridge Co
Clermont County
Clermont
Brown County
Seventeen Year Locust Visit Predicted By Experts
The Lebanon Patriot reports that seventeen year locusts will swarm across the United States this summer, with first appearances in the Carolinas in April and widespread activity by July. Experts estimate huge damage, over two million dollars in a single year, unless controlled by burning, tamping, beating, wooden rollers, or wind and predators reducing the brood.
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Carolinas
Almaes Muro
Faculty of Physicians
University of Glasgow
United States
Lebanon
Griffith buys 90 acre Lindsey farm in Possum Hollow
O P Griffith purchased the old Lindsey farm of 90 acres in Possum Hollow last week. The rough land will be fenced and stocked, with an expected payback of the purchase price of 1500 dollars within a year or two.
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O. P. Griffith
Lindsey
Possum Hollow
Two-Headed Calf Found on Farm in Williamsburg Township
Lawrence Armstrong discovered a perfectly formed two headed calf dead in his cow barn on Route 2 February 28 1911. He notes the rarity and possible value had it lived, while the mother calf appeared to be licking the carcass. Armstrong laments the loss and mentions offers from museum interests.
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Lawrence Armstrong
Armstrong
Referendum on 10-mill tax limit debated in house
The Smith 1 per cent tax bill moves to the people for approval or rejection. The amendment lets county, municipal, or township voters decide on levies, potentially stretching or keeping to 1 per cent. A new clause allows authorities to declare needed increases by resolution. The budget team changes to include the auditor, treasurer, and prosecuting attorney. If the raise is submitted within 90 days of a regular election, no special election is required. Consideration is planned for next week.
Mehl Mehl Golden Anniversary Celebrated in Amelia
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Mehl was celebrated with a surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ely in Amelia. Guests enjoyed a pink and white decor, a chicken supper, and music including a song from twenty five years ago. Charles Fagin left Batavia Township for Cincinnati to take a streetcar conductor position.
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William Mehl
A. F. Ely
Amelia
Heith Laub
Ely
Charles &. Fagin
Batavia Township
Cincinnati
The
Street Car Co
Library fund push for village and township appeal
A Columbus representative urges a joint library project aided by the Carnegie fund. She notes that ten times the community raise could be donated for building and books, with a potential 8 mill levy by April and a 1 cent mill additional yearly maintenance after construction.
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Columbus
Carnegie Fund
Board of Education
Woman's Club
Militia Pay Bill Advances in House Despite Senate Inaction
The Steenerson militia pay bill passed the House by 159 to 124. It grants militia officers 5 to 20 percent of regular army pay and fixes privates at 25 percent of the army scale. Recipients must agree to military service during any period they are called, up to two years. Senate action is still pending.
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Steenerson
House
United States
Senate
Literary Saharas and the Sifted Childrens Books
A Pennsylvania teacher laments the literary Sahara in homes where children read little or only unworthy books. Parents bear responsibility for guiding and selecting proper reading, with helpful guidance urged. The Cincinnati Times Star notes universal access to good material and cites Carnegie fund offers in another column.
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Sahara
Cincinnati Times Star
Carnerge Fund
Education as Power for Nations and Individuals
The passage argues that national and personal advancement rely on widespread intelligence. It claims educated youths unlock future success, noting German schools drive industrial leadership. It concludes that future freedoms are won today by children studying, urging acceptance of present educational costs.
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Germany
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Ter
Moist Goods
Land County
Williamsburg Township
Route
Literary Saharas
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