Farmer Faces Referendum Question Over Cunningham Bill
An Ohio farmer weighs whether aiding a referendum against a bill drafted at the state university by agrarian interests is proper. The Cunningham Commission bill was amended to suit a Grange committee and agricultural heads whose work would be affected. Private liability insurers fund the movement.
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Ohio
Cunningham Commission
State University
Private
Lability Insurance Companion
Agricultural control bill eyed to cut costs and boost efficiency
A. P. Sandios, secretary of the state board of agriculture, argues that bringing the agricultural college, experiment station, and state board under one management would reduce expenses and eliminate exhibit and demonstration conflicts. He notes three offices in one town resemble three branches under one control.
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State Agricultural Commission
A. P. Sandios
State Board of Agriculture
At Board of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Experiment Station
U. A. Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Agricultural Commission
Taxation Debate on Property Classification and Appraisal Practices
A fragmented report discusses how real estate and tangible personal property on state duplicates have grown from sixteen to thirty-two times the value of intangible property since 1880. It argues that shifting assessments toward intangible assets would raise real estate valuations and widen tax loss unless assessor selection changes occur, warning of local influence and auditing fears. A Grove school event by Dayal Workers’ class at OL V Wolfe is noted for July 4 activities.
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PR Spensers
Waptenor
Rome
Warnes
Mitsu
Accidents Mar Gettysburg Commemoration Parade
Gettysburg Pennsylvania witnesses a string of mishaps during the semicentennial events. A trolley collision near Devil's Den injures six veterans. a pedestrian, John Collina, is knocked down amid heat and hospital care follows for others including Augustus Brown who dies at the scene. President Wilson plans a brief address at the July 1 ceremony after reconsidering earlier plans. A separate interurban crash in Cleveland results in two fatalities.
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Gettysburg
Leo
Mande
Gettysburg Railway Company
Ling
Runa
Battefield
Devil's den
John Collina
Mimira
N.Y
Augustus, Brown
Livermore Fall
Biyria
Almoent
Blakedlos
Thid
Wilson
Gettyepurg
Washington
Gettyaburs
Taner
Only Woman Appointed On New Industrial Commission
Mas J B Harriman is named as the sole woman appointed to the recently formed Industrial Commission. The appointment highlights gender inclusion in state economic oversight, with Harriman bringing experience in labor and manufacturing policy. The commission aims to oversee industrial regulation and workforce development.
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New Industrial Commission
Trial relations feature lone woman on commission
A brief note states she will be the only woman on the commission, highlighting the gender composition of the panel and its potential impact on proceedings.
Bank Clerk Fails in Gandy Hook Swim Challenge
Charles Durbaran, a bank clerk, attempted a fourth swim from the Battery to Gandy Hook but failed by a narrow margin after more than seven hours of battling eddies and currents in New York Bay. He showed remarkable endurance despite the setback.
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Gandy Hook
Battery
New York
Charies Durbaran
Bandy Hook
Philadelphia
Battia
New York Bay
Investigation Begins Into Green County Auditor’s Office
Xenia Ohio March special report states John A Bliss of the state bureau of public accounting has started an inquiry into Green County Auditor Walter L Oran. The probe covers Dean's tenure since October 18 1908 and is conducted at the request of county commissioners who asked Auditor of State Donahey to send an examiner.
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Green County
Xenia, O
Jung
Beamner
John A. Bliss
State Bureau of Public Accounting
Walter L. Oran
Dean
Pat
Auditor of State
Donahey
Glisa
ROW OVER THE HEAT Polanders In Prap Shoot Twice at Breubenville
In Breubenville Ohio June 80 during a riot in a Polish settlement John Berlinky was seriously wounded after a debate on whether it was hotter in Poland than here. Mayor Melish and Officer Mercer faced gunfire at a Polish boarding house while seeking voters.
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Breubenville
Poland
Lere
John Berlinky
Melish
Mercer
Live Stock and Grain Market Report Fragment
Market notes show cattle and hog prices with mixed quotes across regions. Ohio Pennsylvania and Cincinnati listings include steers heifers and calves with varied bids. corn mixed and oats futures shown. June market summaries note heavy and light cattle, mixed qualities, and dairy stock.
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Stovkers
Notara
Cincinnati
Atoors
Holfers
Calven
Otaga
Doge
Haven
Lamba
Sheemrs
Mighty
Lawles
HemMarket
Dairion
Boston
Ohio
Prnnayivante
Bath funny tale and old world notes tumble together
A humorous fragment recalls a French traveler seeking a bath in Benegal with laborious colonial paperwork and a hospital bath scheme. It juxtaposes a Chicago Record Hor note on quarantine and Meade’s riches with an 18th century Devon church and Belgian convict statistics, all in a brisk miscellany tone.
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Benegal
Iit
Bradly
Culea
Bath
Chicago
Origin of Quarantine and Dr Mead’s 1721 Plague Work
The text credits Dr Richard Mead with establishing quarantine during the 1721 plague while noting his role at Queen Anne’s deathbed and as physician to George I. It cites his claim that the plague is contagious and emphasizes sanitation as prevention, including quotes about contagion and cleanliness.
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Lafaretto
Pope
Richard Mead
Queen Anne
George I
Marcelilee
Mead
Fireworks, Balsams, and Croquet Ad In Mt. Vernon
The Newark American Tribune notes Woolson's offers fireworks from Hanford's Balsam and Younce remedies, with promoting mentions of lawn leases and products. The piece also mentions Warner Devoe visiting Mt. Vernon, and local residents Oren Millington and Tir Groth making appearances or purchases. Clarence Clark’s notice and the Banning bridge remark appear among brief items.
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Hanford
Woolson's
Warner Devoe
Mt. Vernon
Newark American Tribune
Woolson
J. H. Groth
Beaver Falls
Mt Vernon
Oren Millington
Booth
Mt. Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitarium
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Park
Clarence Clark
Banning Bridge
Fredericktown
William A. Adams
Gambler
City
Community notices from Fredericktown and surrounding towns
Rev and Mrs Samuel Mantis of East Vine Street visit with relatives in Fredericktown and Ankenytons. Mr and Mrs A F Houck of Mt Vernon visit Gam bler with friends. B Hall of Wellsville has sold Hanfords Balsam after forty five years. Mrs Mellington of Fairview admitted to Mt Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitarium. Mrs H A Sharp of East Ham tramck Street visits Van Wert Ohio. Winnie Feeney Zita O Brien Sylvia Dunlap visit W M Rightmire in Friendship.
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Samuel Mantis
East Vine Street
Fredericktown
Ankenytons
A. F. Houck
Mt. Vernon
B. Hall
Wellsville
Hanford
Mellington
Fairview
Mt. Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitarium
H. A. Sharp
East Hamtramck Street
van Wert
Ohio
Winnie Feeney
Zita O’brien
Sylvia Dunlap
W. M. Rightmire
Unclaimed Mail Notice at Mt Vernon Post Office
To avoid delays in delivery have mail addressed to street and lumber P. O. box of general deliveries. The following letters remain as claimed in the Mt. Vernon post office Beaker A. J. (2).
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P. O. Box
General
Mt. Vernon
Beaker
A. J
Porch Rugs in fast colors Del Matting Rugs and Carpeting
Floor coverings for service and little cost advertised in varying sizes from 6 ft to 9 ft runners. Prices list 2.50 for 6 ft by 6 ft, 3.50 for 6 ft by 6 ft, and 7.50 for 9 ft by 12 ft with several yards of trim available.
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Saen
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Che Sanner
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Monument Square
Mt. Vernon, C
Pontot
Trail OF the Serpent
Ganoles
Grove Webool
Wolfe Tachwii
Bane
FMA
Regent
Charleston
W. Ve
Pravalla
Atria
New River
Hathelt
Cowl
Jime
Jana Fownk
Brooklyn
Mas
J. B
Harriman
Spencer
Leonard
Tivington
Mine, Head
Devonshire
England
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