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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
10
A humorous prose piece defines the earth as a ball in space with sun and moon, two certain poles, imaginary equator and axis, inhabited by people and microbes, linked by waves and prayers, and noted for air travel and resort appeal for the well to do. It mocks scientists and philanthropists in a playful magazine tone.
A fragment discusses blunt men and those driven by sensual pleasures or greed, noting how extreme passions blunt or move the imagination. It cites Burke and mirrors on rhetoric, art, and reform, ending with a quip about prison reforms and a spectator’s sly remark.
A Georgia farmer, suspecting nocturnal depletion of corn cribs, set a spring gun with a watcher. After a gunshot one night, a deceased man was found. The coroner and jury ruled the death as involuntary death by own action, concluding the fatal incident.
A tale recalls Uncle Joe Cannon in Congress sending a letter with an underlined word none could decipher. After asking several peers, the recipient sought Cannon who, with a mix of anger and laughter, declared the word was confidential.
A young agricultural candidate paints a bright, glowing future for laborers under a pro sweetness and grit administration. He vows to deliver pensions and prosperity, promising old-age support even as he notes present modest holdings.
An automobilist, wandering at midnight, climbs a signpost to read its inscription. By the glow of a last match, he sees the words Lry Tinker’s Tabules, leaving him puzzled about his location.
Public notices announce sales by executors at the late Eliza A Sandiles residence on Buckeye Street Dalton Ohio. Personal property includes a Moore's air tight heater, cook stove, beds, tables, chairs, sewing machine and more. Homestead property valued at 350 dollars with cash or staged payments offered. Another farm sale near Dalton lists horses cattle and dairy stock with detailed descriptions and timelines for payments.
A large sale lists 2 Jersey heifers one year old, four heifer calves, 28 hogs with brood sows, eleven shunts, eight shosts, a young shepherd dog, seven ewes, assorted farming tools and implements. Household goods include a range, iron kettle, and more. Sale starts at noon. terms announced day of sale. Clyde Camp, Wm. Weaver, Strenners listed as auctioneers. Public sales also set for Feb 4 1914 Feb 18 1914 and Feb 19 1914 for various sellers.
A grocery notice lists Fresh Oysters Dressed Chickens Cranberries Olives Etc at Goudy’s Grocery. An NY physician warns about thin stockings and soles for women, and advises treating a cold early. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is advertised as effective safe for coughs and colds and sold by all dealers.
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