Encampment Preparations in Marion For G A R Jubilee
The Marion executive committee aims for 50 000 visitors during the G A R state encampment June 12 to 15 with 7 000 expected on opening day and 50 000 by the finale. The Marion Chamber will spend about 5 000 for entertainment. Senator Harding and Governor Willis are slated speakers. A Lincoln portrait and a high school flag will be gifted by local groups.
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Union News Service
Marion
State Organization
George B. Christian
Gov
Willis
Marion High School
Women’s Relief Corps
Lincoln
Marion Public Library
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Baker to Attend Memorial Day Dedication at Spiegel Grove
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker will represent President Wilson at the Rutherford B. Hayes Memorial building dedication in Spiegel Grove on Memorial Day. The Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society sponsors the program with principal speaker Rutherford B. Hayes biographer Charles R. Williams of Princeton, N J. Mayor George Kinney to give the welcome.
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Warren G. Harding
M. B. Young
The
Loyal Legion
Elias Monfort
National Guard
J. S. Allen
Twenty-third Regimental Association
Gen. Hayes
Nature Dances Protested In Youngstown Schools
The Youngstown Board of Education voted to discontinue aesthetic dancing in public schools after petitions by 2,500 signers including business and professional leaders. The clash followed a nature dance at South High School where daughters of prominent families appeared in scant costume triggering criticism.
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Youngstown, O
Youngstown
Soldiers Beat State Convicts In 10 Inning Ball Game
Forty five unguarded convicts escaped the Ohio state penitentiary to attend a game at Columbus American Association Ballpark. The convict team lost 8 to 6 in 10 innings to a unit mainly of enlisted men from the army barracks. The penitentiary band and several prisoners also attended.
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Columbus, O
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus American Association
Army
Penitentiary Band
Dynamite Blast Tied to Crystal Restaurant Cave-In
State inspectors forward report to Columbus stating a dynamite blast within six feet of the Crystal restaurant caused its collapse. Mayor Laub, Building Inspector Welker and Safety Director Morgan oppose the blast and note an order to keep blasts at least ten feet from the building. Measurements found blasts five feet six inches from the north wall.
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Akron
Crystal
Columbus
W. J. Laub
Welker
Morgan
George B Cox Dies in Cincinnati Political Powerhouse
George Barnsdale Cox, noted Ohio politician, baseball magnate, banker and theater syndicate partner, died at his Cincinnati home after paralysis onset on February 29. He was buried beside his mother in Spring Grove cemetery. Born April 29, 1863, Cox rose from newsboy to dominion of Hamilton County Republican machine and influential national campaigns.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Cox
Spring Grove
George Barnsdale Cox
Ohio
Dead Man's Corner
Hamilton County
New State Bank Organized At Magnetic Springs
A new state bank with $25,000 paid-up capital was organized at Magnetic Springs in Marysville County. Forty three stockholders will elect directors at an upcoming meeting. A bank building will be constructed promptly. Charles S. Davis of Columbus, former Union Banking Co cashier in Marysville, will serve as cashier.
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Marysville, O
Magnetic Springs
Charles 8S. Davis
Columbus
Union Banking Co
Marysville
Communion Service Held by State Congregational Churches
The State Association of Congregational Churches met in Cleveland at the Denison Avenue Congregational church for a three day session. Welcomes were given by Rev. John W. Kayser. scripture read by Rev. Robert Payton. moderator Rev. James H. Rankin of Conneaut spoke. Communion was conducted by Rev. Charles H. Williams.
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Cleveland, O
State Association of Congregational Churches
Denison Avenue Congregational Church
John W. Kayser
Denison Avenue Church
Robert Payton
Chardon
James H. Rankin
Conneaut
Charles H. Williams
Typhoid Fever Victims in Ohio Highlighted by Doctors
Cleveland physicians fault careless tuberculosis exams while Dr. C. D. Selby discusses corporate welfare work for labor health. Ohio Health data show typhoid deaths averaging 1056 annually. water and dairy inspections credited for declines. Nurses from hospital schools endorsed. Dr. Frank G. Boudreau presents.
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Cleveland, O
C. O. Probst
Columbus
Ohio Medical Association
C. D. Selby
Selby
Association
Toledo
John H. Landis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank G. Boudreau
Largest Ohio caravan tours National Pike from Newark to Zanesville
The historic National pike restored in Licking and Muskingum counties hosted a ten mile procession as Newark residents visited Zanesville. More than 500 automobiles joined the march accompanied by two bands on trucks, following a fall Newark to Zanesville return trip.
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Newark
Licking
Muskingum
Ohio
Zanesville
Stockmen Reelect Officers At Exchange Convention
Cincinnati reports the National Live Stock Exchange convention adjourned with Louisville selected as the 1917 city. M. L. McClure of Kansas City was reelected president and W. A. Moody of St. Louis reelected treasurer.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
National Live Stock Exchange
M. L. McClure
Kansas City
W. A. Moody
St. Louis
Pellagra death reported as first local case in Findlay
Findlay Ohio records a well developed case of pellagra that caused the death of Gilbert Michael marking the first local instance. Cincinnati Ohio Gen Leonard Wood inspects Fort Thomas and says no danger of abandonment and a regiment may be stationed there soon. Napoleon Ohio a lawsuit over delinquent taxes on Judge Donnelly estate seeks 5 563 15 in back taxes in common pleas court.
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Cincinnati
Leonard Wood
U.S. A
Fort Thomas
Napoleon
Michael Donnelly
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas Court
F. G C. Fisk
Henry County
Donnelly
Miamisburg Eyeing Upper River Bridge Project
Mahoning County commissioners ordered County Surveyor Victor C. Smith to draft plans immediately for an upper river bridge estimated at 756000 to 100000 dollars with a contract to be let in August.
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Miamisburg
Victor C. Smith
State fish car inspected in Newark shop
Gen. John Speaks with state game warden during inspection of the state fish car under construction in a Newark car shop. The 72 foot vehicle has a capacity of 120000 pounds and is priced at 18000 dollars.
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Newark
John ©. Speaks
The Drum Calls Freemen to War by Bret Harte
A poem narrates a drum summoning Americans to battle amid debates on war and sacrifice. The drum presses for collective enlistment while questioning profits, fate, and courage as brothers fall and the nation weighs its duty and heart.
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Bret Harte
Surrender Legacy Fades as Appomattox Rebuilds Identity
Old Appomattox, once linked to Lee and Grant’s surrender, lies decayed with only a few surviving structures. The Surrender house no longer stands, a patriotic effort to rebuild its site discussed. A new town of Appomattox grows three miles away along the Norfolk and Western line, after the old courthouse burned and was relocated.
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Appomattox
Lee
George A. Armes
United States Army
Washington
McLean
Grant
Chicago
William McLean
Bull Run
Manassas
Blackburns Ford
Irwin McDowell
G. T. Beauregard
Ford
Lunenburg
Beauregard
J. Wilmer McLean
National Museum
George A. Custer
Whittaker
George C. Rounds
Major Rounds
War Department
Congress
Appomattox Courthouse
North Carolina
Appomattox County
Old Appomattox
Norfolk & Western
Appomattox Station
Custer
Weather and bedding affect cow milk yield study
Experiments show severe weather and lack of bedding increase feed needed for a given milk amount by about one third compared with cows kept properly sheltered and bedded. Proper shedding and bedding reduce feed requirements and stabilize production.
Birds and Bees and the Fruit Seller
A light editorial note warns that without birds and bees pollination, fruit sellers would lose business, highlighting the dependence of fruit markets on natural pollinators.
New York Debuts World’s Largest Electric Sign
The city unveils the world’s largest electric sign measuring 261 feet in length and over 15 feet in height, lit by 8,916 lamps and installed to showcase a major advertising display.
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New York
Superior Sire Search Aims to Improve Herd Quality
Farmers seek a superior sire to enhance milk and cattle performance beyond their current cows. The plan emphasizes testing candidate bulls for traits like yield, fertility, and temperament to elevate the herd's overall vigor.
Dry yards for sheep worth more than costly barns
A dry yard and well drained stable floor are more valuable to the sheep keeper than an expensive sheep barn, illustrating practical shelter and cleanliness over large construction costs. The emphasis is on functional space improving animal health and management.
Point in Feeding Calves Not To Overfeed
An old guideline notes a key tip in calf feeding that the major point is to avoid overfeeding. It emphasizes moderation for healthy growth and digestion in young cattle.
Young Women May Avoid Pain
Mrs. Matilda Kurtszewes of Buffalo reports relief from monthly back and side pains after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges mothers to inform young women with painful or irregular periods to seek help and write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Buffalo, N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Matilda Kurtzwes
High St
Buffalo
N. Y
Lynn
Mass
Ambition to Be a Barber Meets Musician Challenge
A reminiscence shares a boy’s wish to be a barber facing family reaction and the obstacle of learning to play a mandolin. The dialogue hints at parental support, yet notes an unfixed outcome connected to musical ambition.
Stick to Your Intentions for Hanford Bal Gain of Myrrh
Advertisement urges immediate purchase of Hanford Bal gain of Myrrh for home and stable use. Promises benefits for accidents, cuts, burns, bruises, soreness, and lameness with emphasis on timely use and preparedness.
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Hanford
Mrs Bacon and John Discuss Limited Wardrobe
A brief exchange shows Mrs Bacon noting John has only two suits and little clothing change, while Mrs Bacon remarks on his sparse wardrobe. The dialogue from St. Louis Post-Dispatch captures a domestic moment referencing money and attire.
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Bacon
John
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
White clover spread in lawns by seeding not mowing
The article explains that white clover is annual and self propagates by seed. To keep white clover in a lawn one should allow ripe seed heads to form and avoid cutting the grass too short. otherwise reseeding becomes necessary each year.
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Governor Willis
Senator Harding
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Baker
Wilson
Hayes
Fremont
Youngstown High School
NEW State Bank
Medics
National Pike
Buckeye News
Mrs.Kurtzweg
Hanford’s
Allens
Allen
Addrecs
Olmsted
le Rey
N.Y
Parce
Dr. Jeve & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Absorbine, JR
W. F. Young
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Mase
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