Local Society Notes From Batavia and Nearby Towns
John Huntington listed as sick. Bethel visitor Miss Nel Wall with Dr Wall and family. Claire Henley hosted by Colburn family. Carolyn Hugo guest of Sarah Grimes. R Hugo and wife with D Grimes. Betty Dowdney entertained friends. Local property changes on Wood street. Miss Hattie McMahan touring Detroit. Miss Grace Krantz in Parkersburg. Helen H Rush hosts Bridge Club. Cement blocks available from J U Fuhr and Willie Coal & Supply Co. Farm loan ads appear. Numerous regional visits and family gatherings noted across Batavia, Williamsburg, and surrounding areas.
Petal Fall Spray For Apples From Experienced Growers
Home fruit growers are advised to spray apples as petals fall to control moths scab and other diseases. H N Wilson recommends a formula using lime sulphur arsenate lead hydrated lime and water with care to cover every leaf and blossom cluster for effective results.
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H. N. Wilson
Rickshaw Coolie Runs Four to Six Miles an Hour
A Canton China physiologist notes rickshaw coolies run at 4 to 6 mph with forward force only and pull energy like a 5.5 lb weight per second. The run expends about one tenth horsepower during fast locomotion, less than oarsmen in a university boat race.
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Physiological Institute
Sun Yat Sen University
Canton
China
Cleveland Plain
April Fool’s Day origin Still a matter of doubt
The origin of April 1 customs remains unsettled with theories ranging from medieval miracle plays to pagan and Roman rituals. Some trace it to March 25 New Year’s Day and its octave, others to Roman Cerealia. Brewer’s Dictionary suggests a relic of ancient spring festival survivals.
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Hull
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Conscience Fund History From 1811 to Present
The Treasury collects anonymous payments called the conscience fund. Begun in 1811 during Madison’s era, it has funded by small yearly contributions, except during Monroe’s term and the 1848 depression. Starting at $5, the fund now totals over $650,000.
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Treasury Department
Madison
Monroe
Pathfinder Magazine
Lead Poisoning Wipes Out Ducks in Louisiana Marshes
The Biological Survey reports thousands of ducks die yearly in Louisiana marshes from lead poisoning. Waterfowl feeding on spent shot underneath lake waters ingest lead, causing deaths as heavy hunting activity leaves vast accumulations on hunting grounds.
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Louisiana
Kabbeljaws and Hoeks Political Split in Dutch History
The Kabbeljaws and Hoeks were opposed factions with debated origins. Some scholars view Kabbeljaws as city allies against nobles, others see them as noble supporters. Over time the divide blurred as both sides included cities and nobles. Kabbeljaw translates to cod fish.
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Motley
Famous Men Born in January
Notable figures born in January include Millard Fillmore John Hancock Benjamin Franklin Daniel Webster Edgar Allan Poe David Starr Jordan John Fitch Stonewall Jackson and William McKinley This list highlights presidents, patriots, poets, educators and inventors associated with the month.
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Millard Fillmore
United States
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Daniel Webster
Edgar Allan Poe
David Starr’ Jordan
John Fitch
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
William McKinley
Pig Iron and Its Role in Steel Making
Pig Iron is produced from iron ore and runs from blast furnaces into sand trenches and molds to form bars called pigs. It is the raw material for most steel and commercial iron products in the industry.
Milk Tuberculosis Link Prompts Testing and Pasteurization
Health authorities warn that about a quarter of human tuberculosis cases may originate from cows milk. Contagion occurs when cows are infected, making tuberculin testing essential and supporting pasteurization as a preventive measure.
Sunday Services at Batavia and Monterey Churches
Batavia Presbyterian Church led by Samuel Huecker announces Sunday service on May 7 with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45. Sermon titled Happy is man Who has or is invites all. Monterey Presbyterian Church holds regular semi monthly worship on May 7 at 7 30 p m with cordial invitation to all.
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Batavia Presbyterian Church
Samuel Huecker
Huecker
Monterey Presbyterian Church
Rally Day at M. E. Church and Anniversary Services
Rev L L Cherrington invites all to Rally Day with 100 percent attendance. Women and Foreign Missionary Societies meet with Mrs Anderson Friday at 2 30. Responses Gods Promises. Election of officers. Batavia A B Church led by Rev Ludwick announces church anniversary Sunday May 7 with Sunday School 9 30 Junior church 10 16 morning worship 10 30 and a special anniversary program by the C E Society at 8 pm. All invited to all services.
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Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
A. B. Church
Ludwick
Batavia
C. E. Society
Fertilizer guidance for Ohio farmers stresses tested analyses
Ohio farmers spend about 11 000 yearly on fertilizers yet must demand guaranteed analysis. Compare numbers like 4 24 12 vs 2 12 6 to judge plant food content. Reject verbal claims and rely on Extension guidance for analyses suited to different crops and soils.
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Ohio
H. N. Wilson, Co
Agr
Ostrich nest with 96 eggs found in Libyan desert
Planning on a Big Brood Members of Major Bagnold's expedition in the South Libyan desert found an ostrich on a nest containing 96 eggs nearly five times the usual number. Modern chemistry can reproduce every known kind of lumber from corklike to steellike composites. A lighthearted note adds a quip about a girl and a shoulder.
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Bagnold
Libyan
Emptying Brown County Jail Sparks County Confidence
The Brown County jail is empty except for inmates from mayor and justice courts. Four prisoners were sent to the State Penitentiary last week and those remaining are expected to be released soon. The move reflects well on the county's governance.
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Brown County
State
Civic Committee Seeks Used Magazines for Needy Readers
The Civic Committee of the Bata via Woman's Club asks citizens to leave used magazines at W. B. Miller's store for distribution to those unable to buy them. The group also urges painting the Batavia sign over the bridge, noting it is in bad shape.
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The
Batavia Woman’s Club
W. B. Miller’s
Batavia
Alfred Holbrook College Reopens in Lebanon Ohio
The old National University in Lebanon reopens as Alfred Holbrook College with a new educational mission focusing on aligning student work with abilities. It will offer programs in governmental and social service plus a twelve week summer session starting in June and a regular year starting in September. Dr Holly Estis Cunningham from the University of Chicago leads the new institution and previously served as the college's last president when credits moved to Wilmington College.
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Lebanon
Ohio
National University
Alfred Holbrook College
Holly Estis Cunningham
The
Unversity of
Chicago
Wilmington College
Pharmacist Examinations Open for VA and Public Health Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications through May 23 for junior pharmacist and assistant pharmaceutical aide vacancies in the Veterans Administration and Public Health Service. Salaries are $2,090 and $1,620 annually respectively. For full details contact Edna Tilton in Batavia.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
United States Veterans’ Administration
Public Health Service
Edna Tilton
Batavia
Deaths: Alice Kirkpatrick widow of W W Kirkpatrick Felicity
Alice Kirkpatrick nee Goslin aged 83 died April 20 at Felicity. Funeral at Broadwell Funeral Home April 20 at 1 oclock with interment in Chile I. O. O. F. Cemetery. Patricia Riley daughter of Aphia Pangburn and Sidney Riley of Cincinnati died age 4 years 2 months 14 days. Funeral at Broadwell Funeral Home April 25 at 2 p.m. interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Modern Cooks Club Meets With Leadership Cast
The Modern Cooks Food Club met led by Mrs. McBride with officers named Stella Aicholtz president Inna Beriza vice president and treasurer Nellie Roye secretary and Kathlen Snell news reporter The next meeting is scheduled at the leader's home on Wednesday May 8 at 1 80. In Johannesburg South Africa lightning occurs about 11 days yearly. Italian bacteriologists claim smoking kills microbes in the teeth and sterilizes the mouth for hours. Mahogany granite supply comes from seven Milbank D quarries within six miles, with annual sales around 500000.
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McBride
Stella Aicholtz
Inna Beriza
Nellie Roye
Kathlen Snell
The
Leader
Quarantine Extended for Dogs in Clermont County
Quarantine on dogs in Southern Clermont county is extended two weeks from May 8 by order of the County Commissioners. Two mad dogs were killed last week.
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Clermont County
Women Clubs Lead Ticket Draw For Electrical Progress Exposition
Requests from two women organizations totaling 26 000 coupons open the drive for admission tickets to the Electrical Progress Exposition at Music Hall May 8 to 18. Sponsors Cincinnati Electric Club and Cincinnati Times Star pledge that all proceeds fund welfare relief in Hamilton Kenton and Campbell counties. Daily prize an electric mixer. weeklong attendance winner earns an electric refrigerator. Tickets not sold. sales occur only at Music Hall. Marion Curley of Westinghouse heads the Woman's Division.
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Music Hall
Cincinnati Electric Club
Cincinnati Times Star
Hamilton
Kenton
Campbell Counties
West Third Street
Poets Union to Meet May 6 in Grant Memorial Building
The Poets Union will hold its quarterly meeting in the Grant Memorial Building at Bethel on May 6. The program features free poem readings by members and an interesting selection of numbers is expected as replies arrive. Champion Eaters The Swedes are the world's greatest eaters and drinkers according to Woman's Home Companion.
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The
Poets Union
Grant Memorial
Bethel
Mr. Bacheller
Pee
Colin Cabot
Harvar
Patience Fayerweather
Patience
Colin
Boston
Washington
Cambridge
Trenton
Burgoyne
Lady Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Benedict Ammold
Lees
Gates
Greene
Polk's choice for Batavia postmaster takes office
Claude Coyle began duties Monday as postmaster in Batavia succeeding Miss Wilma Brown. He will keep the current staff for now. The item also notes residents of U.S. territories do not vote for president as states do and mentions the magic lantern invention by an English friar in 1252.
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Claude Coyle
Polk
Batavia
Wilma Brown
Coyle
United States Territories
States
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Clermont Courier
Batavia, Onto
Carier
Cincinnati Post
Curier
Cincinnati Enquirer and Courier
John Huntington
Nel Wall
Dr Wall
Claire Henley
City
Colburn
Carolyn Hugo
Bellvue, Ky
Sarah Grimes
R. Hugo
D. Grimes
Betty Dowdney
Mrs. P. K. Moore
Larxin
Wood Street
James B. Wasner
Earl Elion
Spring Or
Hattie McMahan
Detroit
Grace Krantz
Parkersburg
W. Va
Helen H. Rush
J. UO. Fuhr
Williamsburg
O. Ists
Frank Dial
Galion
Ed Dumford
Batavia Union Cemetery
Willie Coal & Supply Co
Batavia, Ohio
Algti
Ww. Sprague
J E. Ockermin
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Dennis Grimes
Edwina Waterfield
Higginsport
W. W. Dewdney
Donald Monteville
Alfred
Middletown
Florence Speidel
Ike Speidel
London
Chas, Fagin
Kennedy Heights
William Reiwinger
W. C. Griffith
A. P. Roudebush
Jos. Platter
Jack Fuller
Jos. Homan and
William Jenike
Wood St
Katie Hugo
George
Sarah McHale
Will Groves and Family
Will Livengood
J. M. Reiche
Howard Ducknall
Cincinnati
Col
P.M. Ashburn
Washington D.C
Andrew Foos
Summerside
R. Colburn
Deaconnes Hospital
Jamieson
Mayme Hall
Bratavia High
el Henderson
Ruby
Billie Wilson
Bob and
Medstandley
Ne York
Fritz Kramer
Germany
Shay Vo
Conscience Fund
M. E. Church
L. L. Cherrington
Georgetown
South Africa
Johannesburg
Milbank
8. D
the Master of Chaos
Irving Bacheller
BABY
Cherry Grove
B. C. Hatchery
Newtown, O. R
John W. Lytle Jr
Reas
J.E. Lytle & Son
Elm
Ood
Blarche Welch
North Wilkinson St
Dayton
Wilke Joal_ and Supply Co’s
Batvaia
Miltf
P. M. Rapp
Erne
Fubr
J. ©. Fuhr
T. Hox
Wilke Coal and Supply Co. Rytariig,. Fy
Ed Rush
Ean Rarden
Glenste
Xuill Farm
Iljameburg
County of Central
Presport
Florence Walker
Elklick
Edward Trost
Nephox
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Moston
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