Ohio town dispatches recount crimes and civic troubles
A sprawling Ohio wire reports protests against liquor policy in East Liverpool, typhoid concerns from a wedding in Warren, a Cincinnati case of a mother and husband haunted by a neighbor, burglaries in Niles, a murder linked to a robbery near Utica, and multiple local incidents from Newark to Youngstown including a hotel panic in Canonsburg and a broken grocers trust plan in Youngstown You also note a murder confession in Portsmouth and a fatal quarrel in Cambridge with Byers death.
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East Liverpool
Knox
Brewers Trust
Chicago
Taft
Brewers Congress
Warren
John Rarick
State Board of Health
Cincinnati
Goldie Raffin
Ephriam L. Raflin
Finney, C
Niles
George Davis
Utica
Davis
Neil Laird
Anna
Canonsburg
Laird
Sandusky
John T. Haynes
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home Hospital
John Craig
Craig
Belmont County
Haynes
Doctor Haynes
Portsmouth
Felix Crabb
Joe Stokeley
Abilene
Kan
Findlay
P. M. Miller
Blachard River
Miller
George Jacob Storck
Youngstown
Grocers’ Trust
Youngstown & Southern Railroad
Cambridge
John Blackinsop
John Byers
Byers
Chimney Pot Hat Returns in Tall Plumed Style
The article notes a shift from wide brims in 1910 to very narrow ones in 1911. Milliners echo 1860s fashion as autumn confections revive old silhouettes. A silk beaver hat with a broad velvet band and tall ostrich plume is shown, available in black, brown, grey, and golden tones.
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Fie
Arm Fashion: Long Sleeves and Bishop Puffs Reveal Form
A fashion note explains how slim arms, once seen as a flaw, now pair with long sleeves or bishop puffs to flatter the figure. It warns that thin sleeves may show outlines and suggests thick bodice fabric to avoid a visible X-ray look when light shines through.
White Summer Dresses Highlight Louis XV Jaquette Detail
An item describes a blue and black shot taffetas Louis XV jaquette with a plain white linen collar and a white linen hat adorned with taffeta bows. The outfit emphasizes refined summer attire and coordinated accessories.
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Louis XV
Metal Fringes Trend for Evening Dresses
Metal fringes with bullion cords in bright gold silver and antique tones are becoming common on evening dresses. Retailers anticipate strong demand this fall and winter for fringes in similar effects.
Cloakings for the Fall Show Ratine Cloths
Fashion editors note growing interest in ratine cloaks for fall with double faced finishes and two color reversibles. Colors range dark and dull including navy blue red Havana brown sage green beige olive green khaki and taupe. New lighter thinner ratine with diagonal and boucle weaves also appear under the labels velours de laine and ratine.
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Bordeaux
Cushion Covers Navy Suede Pillow For Travelers
Brown suede leather cushion covers a handy pillow about ten by fourteen inches. One side suede smooth, the other a suede pocket for a handkerchief or timetable. A small leather handle, navy sail binding cord, and a smoke blue linen nautical pillow described. Also mentions bright ticking boat cushions.
Veils and trims decorate silk fashion notes
Veils that loosen and flow dominate the scene with bordered foulards in silk departments. Girls favor combination skirts and corset covers in red silks. New trimming ribbons appear striped and brocaded with delicate colored buttons in blues pinks and purples. Plaids lose favor to stripes and checks with trimming.
Fire destroys tobacco warehouse in East Dayton
Fire wiped out Julius Marquesee’s tobacco warehouse and its contents in East Dayton, with a loss estimated at 200000 dollars. The day’s notices include canton's Knights and Ladies of the Golden Eagle planning their next convention in Newark in August 1912 and a young boyfound dynamite under a Fostoria storehouse prompting danger warnings.
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Dayton
Julius Marquesee
Canton
Ohio Knights
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Newark
Fostoria
Fostoria Undermuslin Co
Conneaut
Painesville
August Welander
Perry
Welander
Cleveland
W. R. Hearst
Cole Motor Car Co
Wright Aviators
E. H. Russell
Wright Company
Robert G. Fowler
Curtiss
Russell
Cole Company
Mr. Hearst
Fowler
San Francisco
New York
Lorain
Frank Coleman
Coleman
Liverpool
Lisbon
Lyman H. Miller
Lemuel Johnson
Mahoning
Columbiana
Margaret Holiday
Emma Holiday
Johnson
Holiday
Toronto
Abilene
Kan
Fair Grounds
Wooster
George D. Gable
Wooster University
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure Claims
A vintage medical ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache kidney trouble and urinary issues. Local testimonial from Mrs George Earl of Madison Nebraska cites relief after use and weight gain, urging readers to buy from druggists or general stores at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as manufacturer.
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Dean
George Earl
Madison
Neb
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dish Washing Made Easy By Hewitt's Easy Task Soap
The advertisement extols Hewitt's Easy Task soap as an essential home aid for cleaning dishes. It claims deep cleansing, white suds, and no residue, noting the product is clean, pure, and cost comparable to cheaper brands.
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Hewitt
Cream Cheese Savory Paste with Peppers or Olives
A sandwich filling mixes equal parts cream cheese and snappy cheese with French dressing to a smooth paste. Stir in chopped red peppers or olives until creamy. Spread thickly, at least a quarter inch, on salted wafers or brown rye bread slices.
Inspirational Thought by Oliver Lodge on Human Value
A reflective quote from Oliver Lodge asserts that real value comes when a person feels needed and their help is genuinely sought. It emphasizes intrinsic worth and the uplifting power of being wanted.
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Oliver Lodge
Quote on waiting for misfortune from Sydney Smith
An attributed remark reflecting on enduring hardship and the futility of anticipating trouble, attributed to Sydney Smith. The line suggests resignation to fate and long experience with life’s challenges.
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Sydney Smith
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