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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
A Detroit hotel’s head waiter—an Irishman in a swallow-tail coat—delivers a stern lecture to dining-room staff about propriety and restraint. He warns that a senior employee has been spreading disparaging remarks about patrons, insisting the offender be silenced and watchful eyes fixed on conduct, including the silver service.
A historical advertisement extols iron over gold and silver as the nation’s real wealth and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy. It claims the product relieves clogged bowels improves appetite and cures constipation dyspepsia biliousness liver and kidney disease.
A schoolboy in an examination answered with a humorous misrendering of biblical figures. He claimed Abraham was father of Lot and had two wives Ivhmale and pet. One wife stayed at home while the other was turned to salt in the day and fire by night in the desert.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and is presented as a regular prescription by a county physician. Testimonials are promised, with Toledo, Ohio as the business base and a general sales claim.
A witty exchange unfolds with a hostess noting her husband’s odd habit after several pousse cafes. He returns home “with a pocketful of cloves” as the punchline lands in a light, humorous Chicago Daily News style.
A former Cincinnati Omnibus Line superintendent Mr S L Smith recounts three years of hair loss due to dandruff and scalp disease. He credits your Lotion with removing the dandruff and restoring nearly all his hair, noting benefit from Palmer's Lotion for other skin conditions. He advises requesting samples from Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street New York if local druggists run out.
A humorous remark highlights how societies at their meetings often waste hours making minutes.
A nostalgic verse from Waterman in Elliott's Magazine yearns for Christmas as in earlier days. It recalls snow bent branches, bells, family gatherings, and gifts, praising enduring joy and the hopeful gaze of children and future generations.
In a Appalachian cabin at the Little Backbone a Christmas tale unfolds of Clarissy Moon torn between Tom White and Amos Purdy, while Aunt Phoebe schemes for her own match. Old Mrs Moon pushes for a double wedding as Tom confronts Tiny Koontz and Clarissy faces a heart chosen and a lie exposed.
A fragmentary Chicago Tribune clipping recalls a man with a sales paper quoting a proverb about bread on the water. The exchange contrasts common sayings with a cautionary remark about a cook’s version, hinting at a folkloric or local storytelling moment.
A fragmentary verse praising the Christ Child calls for the little ones to awaken to heavenly light and paradise. It invokes holy lips and undefiled souls and asks the Child to receive a soft prayer from simple hearts.
Kansas reports the construction of more than 150 new schoolhouses in the last year, expanding educational facilities across the state. This surge in building activity reflects renewed investment in public schooling and community infrastructure.
A streetcar on the River View line jumped the Gaston Bend and crashed into a Walnut street house in East Liverpool Ohio. Motorman James Christie was killed and conductor James Moran fatally injured. Passengers Mrs M R McKinnon Mrs Harry Smith and Mrs Charles Melee were praised for their quick actions and survival. The wrecked car struck a house, caused a stove fire, and the blaze was soon put out.
Columbus report: Thomas Ryan, found guilty of killing Paul Savers in a Georgesville saloon, and wounding a bystander ten years ago, was sentenced Monday to five years in the penitentiary. Ryan fled, moved to Maysville Kentucky, and married. He was brought back for trial with his wife Anna Holl vowing to stay with him until his release.
Bellefontaine Ohio December eighteenth judge Dow in common pleas court ruled that Logan county residents must pay about thirty thousand dollars. The Columbus Northwestern railroad promised to pass through the city but the line was not built to Columbus though trains ran over Ohio Central tracks. The decision concludes the notes must be paid.
Charles L Swain of Cincinnati and S L Patterson of Pike county members of the Ohio commission to the Pan American exposition at Buffalo passed through Columbus on their return from Buffalo They have completed lighting and heating contracts for the Ohio building and are confident the Ohio display will be an important part of the exposition
Columbus Ohio December 18 receivers F T Powell and E B Dillon were appointed for the A Patton Manufacturing Co makers of hollow ware on application of Taylor Williams Co who allege insolvency No asset or liability schedule is given Patton claims proper management could revive business.
In Liberty township near Newark Ohio on December 18 oil was accidentally struck while J K Wise drilled for water on Matthew Tharp's farm at 150 feet depth. Tharp refused two hundred thousand dollars for seven acres and the well's value remains undetermined.
Columbus December 18 The Klotts and Son Cigar Co passed into receivership after an application by Mary A Rafferty alleging debts exceed assets. The firm, with a regional sales reach and solid reputation, faced financial trouble beyond its asset base.
Cincinnati reporting Geo W Kennedy age 67 dies after being run over by a C H P D passenger train at Hartwell Monday at 10 30 am. Kennedy a married man, admitted to the city infirmary on July 9 last.
Gov Nash and reformatory managers met at the governor's office to begin reorganizing Mansfield reformatory. The Monday conference outlined steps toward structural changes and policy adjustments affecting administration and operations.
A business man on Broadway pauses to drop two coins into a one legged beggar’s hat. The beggar sits unmoved, nodding with restrained politeness as the man continues his conversation, perhaps amused by the automatic generosity of the moment. The scene unfolds as a quiet study in social exchange on a bustling street.
Marvin Kuhns will apply to Gov Nash for a parole on reform grounds. He has retained an attorney who will file the application promptly in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Warren Dec 18 John Warner appointed general manager of all mills for American Steel Co starting at Niles mill. Reported annual salary 10000 dollars.
The famed composer sat amid the orchestra listening to a comic opera of his own soul. As the chorus roared, tears filled his eyes and he mused that another had stolen a march on him. Princet on Tiger notes the irony for those familiar with his work.
Alliance Ohio December 18 8 year old Rosa daughter of Michael Shram fell into a tub of hot water while playing in the house and was scalded to death. tragedy reported from the local home.
Trade figures show the United States maintaining a favorable balance with exports rising faster than Britain. Cotton seed exports decline though export demand remains modest. The piece notes America’s growing self sufficiency and France’s increasing dependence on foreign supplies.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for ailments from headaches to stomach issues. It claims nature will be aided, bowel movements become easy, and hints at a price of ten cents for a starting dose. It warns to beware of imitation products.
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press recalls Mrs. Henpeck asking about a Christmas present and Henpeck replying he has no enemy on earth, implying a harmless, humorous stalemate in social satire.
A Bangor News report describes a loud hiss and a brilliant light as a crimson clothed man with a leather bag stops to watch a ball of fire streaking toward him. It strikes near him, leaving a gray ball about 14 inches in diameter, prompting the onlooker to remark solemnly on the drive.
Weekly excursion sleepers depart St Louis via Katy Fryer line every Tuesday at 8 16 p m bound for San Antonio Los Angeles and San Francisco. Kansas City departures via the M C T line occur Saturdays at 9 05 p m for the same destinations.
Mrs Thos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York asserts Piso's Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago in a February 17 1900 statement likely reflecting the era's medical advertisements.
Cincinnati reports cattle at 2.50 to 3.50 per hundredweight with extra butcher quotes. Chicago lists flour patent at 3.65 to 3.80 and wheat No 2 red around 0.72 to 0.74. New York shows pork family at 15 cents and lard at 7.40. Baltimore records wheat No 2 red around 0.72 and corn mixed at 0.42 to 0.43. Louisville notes flour patent 4.25 and pork mess values. India corn and oats quoted without complete detail.
A fragment quoted in Philadelphia North American asks what a statu quo means. The line features playful banter about a jay and a sitter, reflecting humorous language rather than a full event.
A humorous remark notes it is a grave error for a married man to indulge in pastry as it empowers his wife to control him, reflecting a lighthearted Victorian or fin de siècle tone in Ally Sloper’s jest.
They describe a scene where voices rise in shouting while confusion and noise fill a tense space. The fragment hints at emotion and discord but lacks clear subjects or a coherent event to anchor a fuller summary.
A fragment describes a bottle labeled Groy Cutt Tontc described as tasteless with no cure or pay. The text appears to be a brief critique, noting simple preparation and an undefined remedy claim.
A Denver Times snippet quotes a reader fragment praising Penelope as abominably made and mannish and wishing a carve. The remark reflects era slang and gendered insult within a brief opinion-like line.
A historic ad claims a cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine promising money back if it fails. The note touts druggists refund policy and contrasts the frown of a true friend with the smile of a coming event in a period journal style.
Each package of Putnam Faper colors either Silk Wool or Cotton. Sold by all druggists.
A Danish proverb warns that sharing a bed with dogs brings fleas. It reflects caution about associating with harmful influences and paying a price for close association.
A compact, unreadable fragment mentions kissing, a chew called Kisme, and playful wordplay about wine and wit. The source text is incomplete with no clear events, names, dates, or locations to anchor a news-style summary.
A governor of Oregon endorses Pe-runa, sharing a letter to Dr. Hartman from Columbus, praising its use for colds in his family and urging its preventive power against catarrh. The ad emphasizes Pe-runa as the sole safeguard, urging households to use it for coughs and grippe as a preventive measure.
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