Origin of Ohio nickname Buckeye State explored
A Cleveland Plain Dealer writer outlines two derivations for Ohio as the Buckeye State. The buckeye tree origin is common. the Indian name hetuck meaning eye of the buck arose from a Marietta ceremony. The 1840 Harrison campaign popularized Buckeyes as a state identity.
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Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Northwest Territory
Campus Martius Hall
Marietta
Ebenezer Sproat
Colonel Sproat
Hetuck
Big Buckeye
Why Northern Ohio Was Known as the Fire Lands
During the Revolutionary War British forces burned property of Connecticut citizens in northern Ohio. In 1791 1792 the Assembly set aside 500000 acres for sufferers and heirs. The tract, originally called the Sufferers Lands, later became known as the Fire Lands.
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Ohio
Western Reserve
Huron
Erie
Connecticut
Why Red Hair and Bourbon Law Persist Across Generations
A London Answers Magazine writer notes chromosomes transmit inherited traits including hair color and temperament. Biologists have pursued germ cell chromosomes for years and now detect them as tiny structures within cells.
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London Answers Magazine
London
Why U S P Is Used on Drugs
U S P stands for United States Pharmacopoeia, a list of accepted drugs and standards for their purity and preparation. First compiled in 1810, it has been revised every decade by a committee of physicians and pharmacists and became the legal standard with the 1907 National Food and Drug Act. The initials U S after a drug name indicate conformity to the official standard.
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U.S. P
United States
Why Insects Walk Upside Down
An account explains how insects such as the fly walk on ceilings. Their feet are slightly sticky and mildly hollow, enabling air pressure to grip surfaces. Their light weight allows easy upside down movement on smooth ceilings.
Why Eyes Need Care
Eye trouble can arise from structural defects or diseases of the eye or body. Deficiencies in diet or improper eye use may also cause vision problems and underline the need for regular eye health attention.
Why Dogs Howl at Music
The text discusses dogs howling during music as common across breeds. It argues the behavior is not due to dislike but is a reflex to certain notes or chords. The dog's response may reflect an instinctive emotional reaction linked to auditory stimuli from performers.
Insect Pests Forecast Amid Wet Weather and Floral Woes
Experts warn heavy moisture will bring many insect pests this year with shrubbery attacked citywide. Flies swarm and potato bugs bloom as a new electric device to kill insects and trap them is praised for safety to people and birds. Mayor Mumaw faces a rabbits problem as a citizen questions actions. response reportedly suggests salt on rabbit tails.
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Dalton
Mumaw
Reunion Invitation Cards Printed at Gazette Office
Invitation notices printed for a reunion appear in the Gazette office edition with local names and venue hints. The readable fragments indicate a formal call for attendees and date details are partially legible.
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Reunion
Ieee
Y W Class Party at Presbyterian Sunday School Meeting
The Y W class of the Presbyterian Sunday school met Thursday evening at Mrs Marvin Wertz home with sixteen members and seven guests. Mrs Anna Jane Rees led devotionals and presided over minutes and program portions included multiple vocal and reading performances by class members.
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Y. W
Presbyterian Sunday School
Marvin Wertz
Anna Jane Rees
Cloyce Clark
CR Goudy
E. C Gonter
H li Weimer
Rees
Ray Camp
Marilyn Berg
Henry Thomas
Massillon
John Caldwell
Wanda
Salo
Wertz
U P Missionary Meeting Marks Fiftieth Anniversary Topic
The Women's Missionary Society of the U P church met at Mrs Dennis Arnolds home with her leading. R G Pinkerton spoke on They Served Their Generations and Mrs William Williams led The Vision. Mrs D R McAfee and Mrs Earl Locke read a playlet The First Call for Magazines. July gathering will be a parsonage lawn picnic.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the
U. P. Church
Dennis Arnold
Women’s Missionary Magazine
Donald Stahl and Mrs. Clark Host Social Gathering
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Caldwell, served refreshments at the event. Donald Stahl and Mrs. Clark were noted attendees in the social column, with guests enjoying light fare and conversation.
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Donald Stahl
Clark
Caldwell
Orr's Drug Offers Free Garlic Tablets for Blood Pressure
Dalton residents urged to visit Orr's Pharmacy for a free sample of Allimin Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for high blood pressure. The product, from a Chicago maker, is touted to reduce hypertension and related headaches. A two weeks course costs 50 cents.
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Orr’s Drug Store
Dalton
Orr
Chicago
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