Local Ballot Rail Names Flawed Presidential Ticket
Fragmented OCR lists presidential electors and state officials with numerous misspellings. The readable items name Edward Huggins and Josephy among electors, Andrew Larris for governor, Francis Treadway for lieutenant governor, Carmi A. Thompson for secretary of state, Edward M. Pulleington as state auditor, Charles Green for treasurer, Denman for attorney general, William Birtley for clerk of courts, Renice W. Dunlad for dairy and food, Jots Wyll for state board of education, John Al Stauck for supreme court, and Thos Mulligan for congress in unclear districts.
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Charles Green
Auiklin
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Republican convention in Springville sets second circuit delegate plan
The May 8, 1908 meeting of the Second Judicial Circuit Republican committee in Springville Ohio adopted a plan to nominate a candidate for the circuit court. Delegates and alternates from counties including Champaign Clark Darke Payette Franklin Greene Madison Montgomery Preble Shelby were apportioned, with execution by county committees. The note also covers Cortelyou campaign sentiment, Sherman’s GOP potential, and proposed Washington information agency for commerce.
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Sherman
House
Congressional Campaign Committee
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress totals and local notices from June issue
A mixed summary notes national legislative figures with total appropriations around 1.02 billion and 38 treaties ratified, alongside local health cures and June farming updates. Personal anecdotes praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, and Decoration Day events with attendees listed. Community notes include church and presbytery updates, funeral attendance, and upcoming services.
Ladies Aid Re-papers Church and Trustees Applaud
Eleven car loads were delivered and shipped from here on that day. Dr C F Ryan and wife of Versailles visited at P B Mou home yesterday. The Ladies Aid Society re-papered their church house and trustees adopted a resolution praising their effort and funds raised by labor. C L Dershem nursing a sore eye. Men and women in heavy coats on the streets. Col W P Orr of Piqua toured the village in his car and marveled at changes since leaving. June 1. XOB
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C. F. Ryan
Versailles
P. B. Mou
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
W. P. Orr
Piqua
He Got What He Needed Nine Years Ago
Mr C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls a near death experience nine years ago. A run down life hung by a slender thread until Electric Bitters restored his health. He reports renewed strength after using the remedy sold with a guarantee at Wm Kipp's Sons drug store for 60 cents.
Boat In a Knapsack Servian Invents Army Craft
Merchep, a Servian, claims a "boat in a knapsack" for army use. The linen craft is waterproofed with rubber, folds to a walking stick, and has a cork seat to keep it afloat. Intended for one person, larger versions could carry troops and baggage across rivers. Tested on the Seine, naval experts praise the concept.
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Seine
Catchup Taper Noted in Philadelphia Restaurant
The Record reports a new catchup drinking habit at a Philadelphia eatery. A waiter recalls patrons who order a ten cent grab and drink large amounts of catchup, harming profits. He compares the habit unfavorably to liquor and notes slow eating and bad humor among certain patrons. The Journal and The Boy's offer a yearly subscription for $1.05.
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Philadelphia
New York Bridge Plans and Beggar Schemes
A New Broadway Magazine feature outlines a grand Hudson River bridge rivaling the Brooklyn span with four 800 foot towers and a deck bridge for 100,000 per hour, plus cost estimates. The piece also lampoons modern beggar schemes in New York, noting a hospital paper ploy and a bread loaf ruse reported by the New York Globe.
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Moving a Town In a Boat on the Yukon River
In Dr B A Cook's Mount McKinley ascent account a town aboard a drifting boat on Yeuta river is described. A corpulent miner, carrying gear, says the town moved downstream and he is taking it down the stream, asserting it used to be higher but is now in the dory.
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Dory
Not more than 5 percent crystal sugar declared on leather exports
Australian government stamps leather exports with an official declaration stating not more than 5 percent crystal sugar. Some bales stamped 80 were seized by the customs for containing sugar confectionery components and withheld until sugar tax was paid.
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Australian Commonwealth
London Spectator
Turned Up Trousers in Style Debate
The Sartorial Art Journal editor notes that men in wet weather will turn up trousers as before while fair weather wearers keep doing so by fashion. He argues that turnups were never proper for dress and evening wear, though practical folds may improve hang.
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Dreas
John Randolph’s Old Office in Kenbridge Virginia
In Kenbridge Lunenburg County Virginia lies a one story shingle roofed court yard building famed as the former law office of John Randolph of Roanoke. The single room housed much of his legal work and speeches during Virginia’s early history.
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Atil
Kenbridge
Lunenburg County
Virginia
Cnatom
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