Ohio county boards chosen under new school supervision plan
Ohio counties formed boards of education under a new rural and village school supervision system. County boards will select a county superintendent and may reorganize districts to promote centralization and consolidation. Initial steps lack intention to apply all provisions immediately to avoid disrupting current schools.
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Denny Donovan
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio County Boards of Education
Boards of Education
County Boards of Education
Court dissents on state move to block petitions
Associate Judge John A. Shauck dissented, arguing the secretary of state lacked authority to dismiss petitions for a referendum on the Warnes and Kilpatrick laws. The majority, rewritten by Judge Maurice Donahue, upholds Secretary Graves' action. Shauck notes the constitution presumes petitions and signatures genuine unless proven otherwise.
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Warnes
Hannah Nell Mission and Home of the Friendless
The Hannah Nell Mission in Columbus originated from the Industrial School association in 1866. A May 8 meeting elected five trustees and a clerk, announcing a name change later that year to Hannah Nell Mission and Home of the Friendless.
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Columbus
Hannah Neil Mission
Industrial School Association
Industrial Mission School Association
Hannah Nell Mission
Home of the Friendless
City Eyes Workhouse Labor For Street Cleaning Gangs
The city law department prepares an opinion that no legal obstacles block using workhouse prisoners on street cleaning. Labor would be limited to public work or manufacture of city or state used articles. Estimated saving is 14.75 dollars per day per 10 men, a 100 percent cut.
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City Law Department
Ohio Wheat Surpasses Five Year Average by 8.5 Million Bushels
Government estimates show Ohio oats will fall 14 million bushels from the five year average while the state’s wheat crop rises by 8.5 million bushels. Nationwide, oats rise 84 million bushels over the last five years. Ground for the Ohio building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915 was broken after the governor pressed a button in his office to send a message to Daniel B. Torpy Ohio commissioner.
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Ohio
United States Bureau of Statistics
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Daniel B. Torpy
Pardons Board Recommends Twelve Commutations for Cox
The state board of pardons advised twelve sentence commutations for approval by Gov. James M. Cox while fourteen applications were rejected.
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State Board of Pardons
James M. Cox
Tax duplicate used to set 1914 tax rate under Warnes law
State tax commission says district assessors fix the current year duplicate under the Warnes law will determine the 1914 tax rate. Some counties had announced rate reductions, but the correct duplicate avoids last year's figures.
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State Tax Commission
Columbus Chamber backs anti trust reforms votes and venue plans
The Columbus Chamber forwards five ballots endorsing U S Chamber anti trust legislation recommendations. It notes a referendum on the Clayton omnibus and Newlands bills now before the Senate. The executive committee relied on a report by the United States referenda committee. Also, Governors Dennison Camp No 1 plans to invite the Ohio G A R to its 1915 encampment in Columbus, potentially drawing about 26 000 visitors next June, with related groups set to attend.
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Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Washington
United States Chamber
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
8. P Bush
Simon Lazarus
T. P. Linn
Dennison
Sons of Veterans
Ohio Department
Columbus
State Department
Daughters of Veterans
8. of V. Auxiliary
Women’s Relief Corps
The
The Daily Ice Bill in Columbus
Columbus spends about 5600 daily on ice in summer as demand soars. Ice of winter stays in wells, while summer uses burnable fuel and money for ice. An ice company rep estimates daily consumption around 800 tons on hot days, about eight times winter usage.
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Columbus
Ohio State University to graduate many this year
Five hundred sixty nine men and women will graduate from Ohio State University this year and with post graduates total 634 leaving for life. Regular course graduates exceed last year by 75. Post graduate enrollment has been notable with students arriving from a dozen universities to earn degrees.
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Ohio State University
State civil service lists June July exams for state posts
The state civil service commission announced examinations in June and July for several state positions with salaries. Appraisal engineer in the public utilities commission pays 1800 to 2400 dollars and will be in Columbus on July 15, statistician for the state board of health pays 1100 dollars on July 10, claims investigator for the state industrial commission 1200 dollars plus expenses, and a special deputy in the claims department industrial commission 1200 dollars plus expenses on July 17.
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State Civil Service Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
State Board of Health
State Industrial Commission
Claims Department
Industrial Commission
Dainty French Gown Described For Economical Summer Wear
Paris sketches a dainty Swiss dotted gown with embroidered bodice and blue ribbon accents. The design features a V neck bodice, kimono sleever guimpe, high waist tunic with tunic flounce, and a longer pouched tunic with chiffon roses. Critics favor soft finished Swiss and warn against dense dot patterns.
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Rué de l
Ma’mzelle
Geome
Bonnets for Little Ones with DIY Lace and Ribbon Styles
The article describes handmade baby bonnets using transparent materials like net and lace over wire foundations. It details blue and pink color schemes, dotted tulle, shirred crowns, and ribbon and rose trims, plus options in leg horn and lace bonnets suitable for home duplication.
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Vollendam
Peg-Top Fashion Returns with Flounced Gowns
A recent revival of the peg-top gown features generous flounces, especially beneath the waist. A green taffeta model showcases seven flounces plus a full basque, with a deep square bodice and a Medici collar. An evening gown in silk crepon uses mauve tones and a wide hem suited for dancing.
Easy Matter to Choose Pat Rose for the Occasion
Private Pat O Flynn and a fatigue party are offered drinks by a titled lady. He declines thirst, then pretends to share duties by choosing sherry first and port while the lady mixes the rum. The exchange echoes playful courtship and humor from London Answers.
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Pat
Pat O'Flynn
London
Rock and Rye Case In Morning Cradle Visit
A light domestic exchange recalls a husband seen near the cradle with a bottle. The remark frames the moment as a simple drink choice rather than any troubling news.
Quote on beauty and traffic control in historical note
A columnist notes a social observation about how appearance affects interrupting street traffic, contrasting ease for a pretty woman with difficulty for a homely one. The remark reflects attitudes of its era and uses a sharp, observational tone.
Eyestrain relief after quitting coffee and Postum cure
A reader from New Jersey credits stopping coffee and switching to Postum with relief from eye strain and nervous symptoms. She notes her son wore glasses until he quit coffee three years ago, after which no glasses or eye trouble were needed. The letter promotes Postum and provides product details and pricing.
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Arabia
AN. J. Woman
Optician
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Remark on dress sense sparks fashion advice for girls
A fragment urges readers to craft a superb outfit for a young girl, noting there is little competition in the best wear and suggesting parents design a dress to suit their child.
Proposals to Use Post Offices as Employment Agencies
The federal commission on industrial relations considers using post offices as employment offices. It suggests posting bulletins of job conditions nationwide and displaying registries of men seeking work similar to weather bureau notices.
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Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Weather Bureau
Public Utilities Commission Reverses Discrimination Rule
The State Public Utilities Commission rescinds its prior ruling that gas rates must be based only on quantity used and not on the purpose of use. It dismisses Union Laundry Co. Mansfield's complaint against Mansfield Gas Co., reversing the laundry’s contention and ending the former general rule.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Union Laundry Co
Mansfield
Mansfield Gas Co
Flowers Chief Feature Shapes Spring Millinery Trends
Fashion signals abundant floral millinery with a medium rose in straw or straw silk mix and cork foliage. Pansies in purples blues yellows reds and whites appear. forget-me-nots return in blues and pheasant brown. Lilies of the valley and delicate wilds feature luster muslin petals, while orange blossom and myrtle suit married or divorced women and outspoken rivals, best on black braids.
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Myron T. Herrick
Nk Ternoon
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola
New Employment Agency
Canada
Europe
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
William Percy
England
W. S&s. Nethery
Columbia, Ohio
Cleveland Artificial Limb Company
Cleveland
Superior Ave
H. E
Gloveland
Boomer & Bosen Art Passes Co
West Water St
Syracuse
M. Y
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