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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
A mosaic of quirky observations and social remarks on weather crowds and fashion. Notes on water shortages in New York, a mayoral quip about New Jersey pie eaters, and chatter about shirt waists, gowns with detachable trains, and witty takes on lawyers and academics.
An odd New York note mentions sending two million dollars of worn currency to Washington. It references a hospital misprint and a lonely NY miser who ends his life. A western railroad lists a men only car but women show no preference for Adamless Eden on wheels. Madison Square Garden in New York is valued at 3.5 million dollars.
A Chicago report warns of a chewing gum famine caused by a strike. The article mocks modern complacency with the idea that nothing to worry about could lead to a shortage of popular treats.
A Chicago university canvass finds only about two percent of co-eds intend marriage soon. The article notes there is no hurry for the girls to wed.
A New Yorker wounded a deaf mute with a knife after the latter failed to answer a question. Police detained the assailant as the victim received hospital care for injuries described as serious but not life threatening.
A Boston street car conductor discovers a $5,000 necklace on the front of his car. The item raises questions about women who wear high value jewelry and ride in automobiles.
A Brooklyn woman aged 01 attributes her aging to rising every morning at 6 o clock. Many people believe waking at 6 daily hastens aging and makes one feel older.
Professor Sargent of Harvard argues flowers can reform bed boys with a future reformist idea. The piece suggests a symbolic act of handing violets to a youth and mentions Jason pouring water into a gasoline tank as a disruptive action.
Professor W A McKeever of Kansas Agricultural College quips about letting the baby squall, teasing that top minds roam beyond eastern university confines. The remark highlights a playful academic clash over tradition and intellect.
St. Louis provides a farm home for the horses of city departments as they grow old and infirm. The gesture, reflecting public spirit and generosity, serves as a tribute to faithful four footed workers once used in public service.
Two hundred five Michigan Bankers on a vacation trip were rescued from the stricken Western States after a burst cylinder halted the vessel. The City of Cleveland aided as engineers ferried the passengers across to the rescue steamer amid calm lake conditions. The transfer used gangplanks between the ships, with all aboard accounted for and unharmed.
Charles D. Sheldon pleaded guilty to misappropriating client funds in a blind pool scheme. Judge Langelier sentenced him to five years in prison after a Montreal trial that followed his 1908 start promoting guaranteed 20 to 30 percent monthly returns. He was arrested in Pittsburg on March 27 and brought to court.
Fragmentary text notes rising interest in Cleveland as officials consider a regional bid, with references to Western States and city leadership signals. The passage lacks dates or names but implies a push for a multistate cooperative effort affecting Cleveland.
The City of Cleveland raced to the disabled vessel while wireless stations from Detroit Cleveland and other ports picked up the distress call. General Manager A. A. Shantz directed operations from Detroit as bankers on board chose transfer to the City of Cleveland to reach Buffalo rather than remain with the Western States for slow repairs.
In London on June 17 a five mile suffrage parade drew more than 40,000 participants. Women from all suffrage societies and many professions joined, with notable attendees including Hertha Ayrton, Ethel Smyth, Elizabeth Robins, leading actresses and women writers among the ranks.
Marion Davis admitted at his Mount Rainier home that he is Representative Martin Dies of the Second Texas district. He says he and his stenographer Genevieve Miller live there under an assumed name to avoid society and save face after marriage six months ago.
Mrs Ray Trusner of New Albany Indiana credits a six week treatment with Doan’s Kidney Pills for restoring her from nearly bedridden weakness and severe kidney symptoms to full health. She notes swelling improvement and marked change with praise for the remedy sold by druggists and stores.
An advertisement praises Resinol for eczema and quick relief from a Kentucky reader. A local clergyman, the Rev George F Culmer, birthday observed, noted as the bard of Odon born inKent England in 1825 during King George IV’s era.
A stone cutter William Anderson slipped on a scaffold on the 28th floor of the Bankers Trust building at Wall and Broad streets and fell 350 feet to his death. The netting on Wall Street acted as a springboard, tossing the body into the air before landing near the stock exchange entrance.
A sea captain's wife recalls a voyage with strong opinions and frequent dinner table disputes. She often kicked the captain to curb his passion for moderation, unsettling the ship's mate who bore the pain in silence. The voyage revealed the mate's stoic patience and shared hardship during the journey.
A Toronto born infant in 1908 suffered a severe skin ailment with repeated blisters and scales. After failure with remedies, a hospital course, and a move to Duluth, Cutburg Remedies and Cuticura Soap claim a complete cure by May 1909 with no recurrence, as stated by Robert Mann of Proctor, Minnesota.
Washington correspondence notes a scholar and poet whose numerous poems have appeared in magazines and newspapers. The report highlights his literary work and public reception.
The Northern Baptist convention adopted a resolution urging President Taft to intercede for Russia's Baptists amid reported persecutions. Delegates highlighted accounts from Russian delegates and called for greater freedom. Officers elected for the year include President Rev. Emory W. Hunt and vice presidents Revs. Harry Bond and Fred Drasted.
At a Sandringham shoot the rule forbidding hen pheasants was breached when a guest, Gurney, shot a hen near King Edward VII. The king, avoiding sharp rebuke, indicated the bird and quipped to Gurney, praising him for considerateness toward the ladies.
A father explains there are two kinds of business courtesy. One is shown to customers who pay cash, the other to those who do not. The exchange uses a folksy Pennsylvania framing reflected in the dialogue.
An illustrated four page offer from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago invites readers to send for a free eye book and have experts advise proper use for their eye troubles. The ad claims Marine remedies soothe soreness, strengthen weak eyes, relieve stinging, and are sold with the druggist’s endorsement. It includes recommendations for use in babies and for eyelid issues.
A fragmentary collection quotes Victor Cousin on heart virtue and Henry Clapp praising self-made men. It references Garfield Tea claimed to cleanse the system and improve health, with brief aside on religious reverence and moral self-reliance.
A minister credits Grape-Nuts with curing indigestion and bringing restful sleep after Sabbath duties. He explains prior dietary limits and distress, then notes steady improvement since using the cereal. The letter from Postum Co cites readers and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
Ex-marshal Frank Ernest aged about 40, a longtime Mason County Democrat, killed his wife Jennie Ernest with a 32 caliber revolver then shot himself. The wife died instantly while Ernest lingered two hours before dying.
Judge William L. Dickson freed George B. Cox from perjury charges for a second time and scolded Prosecutor Hunt who earlier alleged bias against Dickson and Presiding Judge Charles J. Hunt. The court overruled a motion for a new hearing and quashed an revived indictment. If Hunt cannot secure a favorable supreme court ruling Cox’s trial prospects remain doubtful.
Suffering women are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women, offering confidential guidance. The company cites a long history of discretion and results and offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
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