05 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
1
Jacob K. Eshleman, 41, a farmer near Orrville, died after being struck by a car driven by 15 year old Wilmer Smith of East Union. Eshleman was walking home Saturday night when the impact hurled him against the roadside embankment.
The R K O Palace Akron opens Saturday February 7 with Charlie Murray and George Sidney in Cohens and Kelleys in Africa a broad farce. A stage Vaudeville featuring Ken Murray follows with a special midnight February 13 screening of Cimarron starring Richard Dix. Reserved seating and mail orders are highlighted.
A 25 cent mechanical pencil is offered at Scott's for 10 cents, promoting an inexpensive writing tool deal.
A brief nugget from Capper’s Weekly notes that success comes more from awake daytime effort than late night work, offering a reflective take on industriousness and perseverance. The item presents a single aphoristic idea without additional context or figures.
A parrot linked to an early life on a golf course headlines a lively Passing Show section. The playful note emphasizes the bird’s sport affinity and ties to entertainment coverage in the paper.
For sale 800 bundles corn fodder listed by A M Buchwalter on Rt 1 Dalton Ohio. Also for sale a good fireproof safe with combination lock available by inquiry to Mrs A Weiss on Schultz Ave.
An Ohio ad promotes 1929 Model A variants and a 1926 Dodge Coupe with body work, painting, and tires at low prices. It touts genuine Ford parts, repairs, and services, plus wood for sale and extended hours.
Sugar Creek township moves to gravel Sonnenberg road this summer as farmers plan early spring grading. Multiple local families report illnesses from pneumonia flu and other ailments while several births and a car mishap are noted.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one half mile west of Dalton on the Lincoln Highway on Wednesday February 11 1931 at 1 pm. Items include a black team six sand years old sound and good workers three milk cows two Holsteins and one Durham and three heifers two yearlings and one seven months old manure spreader grain drill two corn workers mower spring tooth harrow spike tooth harrow plow spring wagon set double work harness forks milk cans churn round brooder house and brooder stoves and other articles. Terms made known on day of sale. S C Springer Audt C F Buchwalter Clerk Warren H Eby.
On Thursday March 5 1931 D C Geiser will hold a public sale of live stock farming implements and related items 2 miles northeast of Dalton. On Thursday March 12 Mrs Leah Roberts will hold a public sale of live stock farm implements and household goods 4 miles northwest of Dalton.
Dalton dealers quote prices for wheat corn oats butter eggs and poultry. Wheat No 1 per bushel 75 cents corn 60 to 80 cents oats price 40 to 50 cents butter 22 to 28 cents eggs per dozen 16 cents heavy chickens 13 to 16 cents light chickens 12 to 13 cents.
Orrville residents gathered for a surprise birthday event hosted by the Jolly Ten club. Mrs. Lee Stahl received a console set as a gift. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Walter Mangel and Raymond Sauter. Attendees included numerous couples and families from the community.
Benjamin Bailey offers sawing services from his setup near the W. and L. E. depot and is ready to saw at any time.
Frank H Schaller 35 farmer of Dalton and Florence M Summers 33 of R F D 5 Massillon obtained a marriage license. The text includes an unrelated note about a 1631 edition called the Wicked Bible where the word not was omitted from the Seventh Commandment, with a Bodleian copy existing.
The United States Coast Guard was formed in 1915 by merging the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life-Saving Service under a single flag. Semper Paratus remains the motto, reflecting readiness.
National capitals Australia Argentina Brazil Venezuela and Mexico establish federal districts for their capitals. The United States and Australia do not allow residents of federal districts to vote.
Pokeberry Fred Nussbaum moved to Orrville and left the farm to Mr. and Mrs. John Huntsberger who moved in during the holidays. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eberly. Jacob Eschleman of Orrville died Saturday night, a brother of Mrs. Andrew Buchwalter. sympathy offered to the family. Mrs. Ray Shisler shows gradual improvement after pneumonia. Mrs. Walter Martin to undergo arm surgery at Massillon City Hospital Wednesday. The Abr Huntsberger families visited Daniel Eberly in Orrville. Daniel Geiser returned from Texas improved. Jno Ressler and family visited his parents in Medina County Sunday.
A South Bend Tribune remark notes the difficulty in distinguishing illusions from hallucinations, while a quip on baby cries suggests two universal infant calls: when there is something wrong and when nothing is wrong.
A terse aphorism notes that painters and sculptors should aim for subjects more agreeable than those before them, suggesting art seeks uplifting or agreeable depictions rather than mere flattery.
Spanish moss can thrive on telephone poles because it is a true epiphyte. An epiphyte derives the moisture it needs from the air.
Ohio lawmakers debate highway policy noting the burden of suburban and municipal taxes. A Bostwick bill would redistribute the gas tax revenue to state and local levels, reduce rural miles, and fund year round roads for farmers, while cautioning against expanding the current highway network.
New soup idea thrills nutritionists as tomato juice is heated to make a thin nourishing soup. Scientists note tomato provides vitamins A B and C and call it a palatable solution of three vitamins. Medical experts praise tomato as a versatile, valued food accessory.
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