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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
5
A feature explores an astonishing variety of salads including vegetables fruits meats nuts cheese and seafood. It lists examples such as tomatoes peppers cucumbers apples almonds shrimp tuna and pineapple with several detailed recipes for turkey sweetbread pineapple salad luncheon salad and salmon dishes.
A collage of names and short visits from Dalton and surrounding towns. Residents and guests include Mrs. Ward Butler of Kenmore visiting Ida Haney, Ada Cully from Wooster staying with Dalton friends, the Lehn family from Courtland, and many other households hosting kin and friends. Also noted are repairs at the Pope block and local markets with Sonnenberg store goods.
In Columbus the official labor desk was quietly taken over by Price Russell who began organizing papers and correspondence to mind the state's business. The Columbus Labor News notes Labor's battles with exploitation but praises Russell for integrity and steady work.
A letter from Thos. F. Xorread from Kenton Tennessee dated July 31 1930 describes travel plans to Memphis and Winona Lake Indiana around August 12. He reports hot rainless weather with some spots of rain and notes Mrs Kerr and her niece were ill while others remained well. He mentions Dalton fire and injuries to two boys possibly from an electrical current and sends regards to Dalton friends.
The YW class of the Presbyterian church entertained their husbands and families, fifty two in number, with a weiner roast in Morris Hershey’s woods. Outdoor games filled the evening and dinner at 8 o clock was well enjoyed. Mrs Cloyce Goudy and Mrs Addison Lehman led the program. The ideal night added to the pleasure of the outing.
Historical note shows China using thumb impressions as signatures for business and legal deals around 200 B C. The thumb imprint served as a personal seal in transactions and documents.
Old price list notes high grade flour at 75 cents for a 24 1-2 pound sack and dairy feeds starting at 1.75 dollars. The figures reflect local grocery and farm supply rates listed in the mill catalog.
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