Marriage as remedy for poverty among the poor in America
Frederick De L. Boone Tucker argues that marriage among the poor is hindered by high living costs and unemployment, urging reforms to make matrimony feasible. He cites London and Kansas City cases, notes wives abandoned when husbands cannot work, and calls for housing and work to sustain homes rather than breakups.
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Marriage Wisdom From a Century Ago Fight for Love and Union
A long reader essay argues against delaying marriage, praising early union for happiness and success. It cites historical figures, couples’ devotion, and the importance of mutual concession, noting most marriages endure with cooperation and affection. It contrasts love at first sight with steady companionship and calls for practical husband wife harmony.
Debate on Shakespeare authorship and Lord Bacon
An 1860s debating society debate on the proposal that William Shakespeare’s works were authored by Lord Bacon. Judges favored the negative after a vigorous discourse with Baconians arguing strongly. The judges admitted personal bias, noting they had bought pricey Shakespeare editions. A second item reports a new church built entirely of paper with a quicklime and curdled milk coating, permeable yet sturdy, to seat 1,000.
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Building Up Trade Methods for City and Country Stores
A midwestern editorial urges merchants to boost publicity through honest advertising and updated methods. It contrasts city and country practices, stresses professional ethics, strong clerk sales, and prudent spending. It cites the value of the home press, good roads, and cautious investments to grow local commerce.
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Ohio State News of Interest in the 77th Central Assembly
The second session convened January 6 and has been in session 116 days. During this period 224 Senate bills and 86 House bills were introduced. The record shows Governor Harr y’s recommendations largely enacted into laws as the session closed.
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Millionaire executor uncovers fortune in poor man’s estate
In Youngstown the widow of James Hager learns after his March 20 death that his assets total about $600,000 including $10,000 in bank deposits and $1,600 in gold. He had built a fortune in Mexico and later sent nearly $800,000 to the South during the war. He owned a farm near Manchester and lived in the city after years abroad. Elsewhere in Ohio a fire in Bridgeport destroys a store and damages homes, a suit over a father’s estate reaches the Ohio Supreme Court, and other local items report rail and labor changes, snowfall, and legislative moves.
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Law Bills Expand Police Power In Ohio Tobacco Case
Legislation enacted in the general assembly addresses night rider activity in Brown Clermont and Adams counties. One bill makes malicious destruction of tobacco crops a felony with 1 to 5 years in the penitentiary. another empowers the adjutant general to appoint deputies with sheriff powers, funded by a $10 000 appropriation. The measure passed 62 to 10 and was supported by governors and state administration. Drafted after talks with tobacco grower attorney D C Keller.
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Burglar’s Tools Nab Brannon After Jewelry Store Try
Conductor Thomas detected a plot to blow up a New London store safe and alerted Sheriff Snyder. Three men attempted the crime. Brannon was captured boarding a country car, found with nitroglycerin fuses caps burglars tools and a revolver. One accomplice escaped with gunshot injuries to the head and neck.
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Mather Bill Defeated in Ohio House Over Banks and Fictitious Ventures
The Ohio House defeated a bill from Mather after opponents blocked an amendment requiring banking firms operating in Ohio to submit to state inspection. The measure, already passed by the Senate, aimed to curb fly-by-night concerns by forcing registration of fictitious partnerships with county recorders.
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Murderers Time Out in Ohio Parole Quarters
Governor Harris approves commuting Mary Mimeson’s life to twenty years for murder, noting potential doubt if a second degree murder conviction could exist if Mapleson had pleaded guilty. Mapleson may seek parole.
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