Ohio Crops Report 1911 Shows Wheat and Apple Surplus
Official report from the Ohio Department of Agriculture details 1911 crop prospects by item. Wheat area 2,082,189 acres with 15 bushels per acre and 81,092,882 total. oats 1,493,072 acres at 31 bushels per acre for 46,442,742. barley 24,182 acres at 26 bushels for 622,837. rye 66,663 acres at 16 bushels for 1,045,821. Corn prospects at 91 percent. potatoes poor due to drought. apples strong at 125 percent of last year.
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Ohio
Right Man for Ohio Constitutional Convention Emphasized
The Cincinnati Times piece by J. W. Baker argues voters should select delegates for a new Ohio constitution based on integrity judgment and clear language. It urges choosing principled candidates regardless of party or religion and notes the need to adapt to modern conditions while weighing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
J. W. Baker
Clinton County
Ohio
Supreme Court
Mr Dunn Presents Civilian View on Constitutional Question
Alexander Dunn narrates his life as a Clermont County farmer and educator. He argues for a clear concise constitution, supports initiative referendum and recall with safeguards, warns against demagogues, and calls for fair taxation and strong rights for workers. He urges purity, unity, and prudent policy writing for Columbus and Washington.
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Galilee
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Washington
Alexander Dunn
Ohio Board Salaries Questioned by Attorney General
Attorney General Hogan says boards of education may hire teachers for less than 40 dollars a month if the teacher agrees to the pay. The ruling cites a Supreme Court decision that the legislature cannot fix minimum wages for public school teachers.
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Ohio
Hogan
Miller
Boards of Education
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Gas Plant Blast Burns Three Workers
A gas plant explosion at about 9 o clock Sunday night injures three men. William Osborne suffers severe burns to hands and face, John Vaughn has bad burns on hands and slight facial burns, and Dennis Rogers sustains burns on the hands. The cause was Osborne carrying a lit lantern into the purifying room while gas was escaping.
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Hillsboro News Herald
Osborne
John Vaughn
Dennis Rogers
T Purne
Gne
New Smoke Stack by Barr for Williamsburg Plant
J L H Barr, famed concrete stack builder and contractor, is currently constructing a concrete smoke stack for the Williamsburg electric light plant. The structure is touted as economical and enduring, resistant to rust and storms. Barr, a leading contractor, recently finished a building at Newtonsville and is now completing a project at Batavia for the Bell Telephone Co.
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J. L. H. Barr
Williamsburg
Barr
Newtonsville
Batavia
Bell Telephone Co
Batavian Woman's Club Meets At Baum Home
Last Saturday at 2 30 the Batavian Woman's Club gathered at Misa Louise Baum's home for an afternoon of fellowship and discussion. Members presented hostess Mrs Matilda Baum with a cut glass vase on her 88th birthday, spoken for by Mrs Blanche Buvinger. Next meeting set for October 28 with Mrs Gregg hosting and Macbeth as the topic. Holy Trinity church services are planned for Sunday October 22 at 8 30 am.
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Batavian Woman’s Club
Misa Louise Baum
Matilda Baum
Blanche Buvinger
Gregg
Macbeth
Chicken Dinner at Batavia Armory for Library Support
Invite to a chicken dinner hosted by the Batavia Woman's Club at the armory from 5 30 to 7 30 p m on Friday to benefit the public library currently in tight financial straits. Emphasizes value of 50 cent annual membership versus higher costs and urges contributions. Menu features creamed chicken on toast, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry jelly, mince pie, pumpkin pie, cheese and coffee.
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Armory
Batavia Woman’s Club
Batavia
the Armory
Retired Felicity Farmer Dies After Despairing Hanging
F. P. Wiley a longtime Felicity resident and former Pt. Isabel farmer, aged 66, died after attempting self harm by hanging. He had suffered under the belief his wealth was slipping away, leaving a widow and two children. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
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F. P. Wiley
Felicity
Pt. Isabel
Ohio Reform Program Outlined For Voters In Clermont County
A printed letter to Clermont voters presents excerpts from a state reform program by a working class political organization. It calls for one state house, popular referendums, direct election of judges, free criminal defense, no imprisonment for debt, exemptions from execution, direct US Senate election, recall elections, progressive taxation, worker protections, and a constitution amendable by majority vote.
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Clermont Co
Ohio
House of Representatives
Wo. F. Ponter
Mrs. Clara Brock Leaves Loveland for Los Angeles
Mrs. Clara Brock of Loveland departed last week for Los Angeles where she will spend the winter. This marks her tenth trip to the Golden Gate.
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Clara Brock
Loveland
Los Angeles
Cal
Four Day Concrete Cellar Walls At Hamilton House Corner
M Buerkle contractor began concrete mixing on October 10 and completed October 14 with six men. The walls are ready for brick work. A Clark will start masonry soon, aiming to match the speed of cellar wall construction. The project promises a fine Batavia improvement.
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M. Buerkle
Hamilton House
A. ©. Clark
Batavia
Cement worker places two crossings on Wood street
J. L. Kidd, a cement worker, laid two crossings on Wood street last week. The new structures are described as much needed and a great convenience to pedestrians in that part of town.
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J. L. Kidd
Wood Street
Larkin Begins Second Term as Clermont Auditor
J. L. Larkin started his second term as Clermont County auditor on October 16 1911. He was elected in November on the Democratic ticket by a strong majority and is described as capable and diligent in his duties.
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J. L. Larkin
Clermont County
Ohio
Williamson Rams and Ewes Ship to South Africa
R D Williamson of near Xenia sent a ram and two ewes from his noted marine flock to Montreal on Friday. From Montreal the animals will go via Wright and Dimmick of Middletown to South Africa, part of a long agreement placing about 76 Williamson sheep overseas in recent years.
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R. D. Williamson
Xenia
Montreal
Wright & Dimmick
Middletown
W. Va
South Africa
Williamson
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Ohio Department of Agriculture
MR. Dunn
Hanover College
Moore’s Hill College
Dean Burris
Cincinnati University
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England
Germany
Holy Trinity
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Senate of the
United States
Pierce
Willems Ilburg
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Liek Saeteee
Monroe
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Neville
New Richmond
Iiameburg
Milford
Owenaville
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Ithe I Neville
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Newmond
Rintown Aenree
Ane Eernee
Salt Run
Africa
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