21 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
A sharp editorial attacks temporary insanity pleas in the Thaw murder trial. It argues impulsive or fizzled insanity excuses defy justice, cites doctors and alienists, and questions the motive and reliability of Mrs Eve lyn Thaw’s testimony while predicting possible juror bias and a likely acquittal.
Emulsion advertises broad benefits from strengthening the sick to aiding the well. It claims to put fat on thin people, colour to pale cheeks, and prevent coughs colds and consumption while supporting athletes and babies alike. Sold by all druggists in 500 size and $1.00.
Horace M Sharp died March 15 1906 at age 38 after a life spent in Ohio Texas and Mexico. The Tampico Post notes his conversational charm and Christian work with prayer groups, and details his marriage to Clara Hughes his missionary wife life in Gainesville and Tampico career in law banking and real estate. A large local gathering celebrated his life with scripture and hymns and mourners extend sympathies to his widow and daughter.
Richmond citizen A D Williams of 107 West Main Street endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for weak lungs and a host of throat and lung ailments. He cites its worldwide use, guarantees at Wm Kipp’s Sons drug store, prices 60c and 1.00, with a free trial bottle offered. Easter shop notices followed by Propreess offerings in Greenville Ohio.
Aija Darke County Boy writes from Portland Indiana reflecting on climate contrasts between Indiana and Louisiana, praising the Ohio Valley, its railways and electricity, and urging staying local. He laments harsh northern winters, praises southern warmth, and notes local improvements, a new school, health updates, and planned road extensions toward Cincinnati Huntington Bluffton Union City and beyond. He mentions Mrs Brown’s bronchitis and a cold on the Nashville to Cincinnati train.
The Panama Canal project offers high wages drawing young artisans but fear of fevers and malaria keeps many away. Electric Bitters is advertised as safe against malaria and claimed to cure blood poison biliousness weakness and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Guaranteed by Wm. Kipp's Sons druggists 50c.
Weather outlook notes the groundhog theory and ice supply concerns for local ice men. Social updates report visits by Mrs Nannie Haber, Mrs Lulu Hoffman, Mrs M J Coburn, J G McCune and Imogene Miller, plus family moves and travel in Indiana. Obituary honors S E Ogden of Bradford, a respected hotel owner and community figure, with condolences from Bradford's villagers.
Easter hats ties gloves and fancy white vests arrive as new styles at Tak Progress in Greenville Ohio. Fans and shoppers flock to view the latest outfits as the spring season begins.
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