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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
The Medical Record notes bald headedness may be cured by deep breathing, but the Pathfinder mocks the idea. It praises its own bald headed editor as a powerful promotional figure, detailing how he is exhibited at events and keeps silent to project wisdom, while resisting hair restoration temptations.
A historical guide describes preparing razor strops by soaking linoleum strips for 20 hours in a solution of hartshorn salt with added alum, then drying, soap rubbing, and pumice polishing to yield a smooth sharp edge for razors.
A jewel thief warns of killing power by diamond dust in a tense exchange. He claims ground diamond powder can be lethal, poisoning quickly with symptoms like strychnine overdose. The dialogue suggests danger and potential motives tied to gemstones in a case.
Henry James in The American Scene argues that amassing wealth to the point of indifference defines an American ethos. He contends that earning little or nothing keeps one mindful, revealing that America may not suit those who cannot mind money.
Prince Albert and Princess Elizabeth donated a free hospital for consumptives to Brussels and funded a fresh air fund. The prince also wrote a play titled Romunda presented in Brussels with notable effect, the proceeds aiding the same charitable effort.
A compact note ponders winter insect fate with a playful reference to Bacon and Egbert. Yonkers Statesmar coverage hints at a light, humorous item about nature and curiosity in a local paper.
Amid scattered figures from Chicago Cincinnati New York Baltimore and other markets the page lists cattle calves hogs sheep and assorted commodities with prices for different grades such as No 2 red No 2 mixed and prime mess. It notes dairy butter eggs apples potatoes tobacco and hay with dateJune 17 and figures like 600 6.50 and 465 reflecting market quotes.
About 6,000 people including leading businessmen attended a joint meeting in Dayton to keep the National Cash Register Co plant. The Dayton proposal adds a railroad outlet a bridge over the Miami at Stewart street and river improvements including levee reconstruction with half cost borne by N C R. President Patterson said pledges from the city ensured the company would stay.
A Cleveland riot erupted in the Jewish district as a four cent per pound meat price hike triggered anger. Women and children picketed kosher shops, delivery wagons halted, and stores shut. Jacob Rockovitch, fleeing with meat, collided with a baby and faced crowd rough handling before police rescue. One woman injured and clothing torn. several shops raided.
Eleven years after a Woodcock man lost a valuable watch in Urbana Ohio the finder, moved by conscience after a religious conversion, returned it to Jas McMullen during a church visit. The priest at the Catholic church refused to disclose the finder’s name.
Canton Ohio. R S Shields administrator of the estate of Abner McKinley filed eight petitions in probate court for the sale of real estate. The action aims to sell the McKinley home to Mrs M C Barber to present to the National McKinley Memorial Association.
In an official opinion to Secretary of State Thompson, Attorney General Ellis holds that the secretary of state may pay fees for Willis law reports based on the entire authorized capital stock rather than only the issued stock. The ruling clarifies compensation should reflect total authorized capital.
Minnie Sparr of Youngstown O Minn ie is near death after a fall at Mill Creek Park. Charles Mack was injured when they tumbled over the umbrella rocks, the hat found by a park officer leading to the discovery of the bodies at the foot of the 125 foot drop.
Hamilton D J Hancock filed a remonstrance with county commissioners against annexing 10.33 acres of his Fairfield township land to the city of Hamilton. The move follows a petition and plat submitted by Hamilton city council to the commissioners.
In Marion Ohio the boiler-making department at Huber shops saw the mangled body of W. P. Fetter age 28. He had started the machinery when a shirt button caught in a set screw as he oiled the shaft, pulling him into the machine and causing instant death.
In Steubenville Ohio a monster meeting advocating HEW funding and education featured Gov. A. L. Harris as the first speaker. He argued that education is the state’s most valuable asset, stressing the need to invest in young men.
In Millersburg Ohio Frank Stevens eight and ten year old brothers fell into a manhole ten feet deep. Frank landed astride a sharp edge of an empty sugar barrel and narrowly escaped serious injury.
At the Gift of Tongues missionary home a 700 believer camp meeting attracted four thousand spectators. Witnesses describe trance like acts with children from four to fifteen rolling in straw and adults wallowing in dirt as multiple speakers prophesy in tongues and prayers fill the grounds. Five revived the pentecostal blessing with testimony sessions throughout the day.
In Tiffin, George M. Snyder appeared to file a deed transferring 120 acres from Finley Ringle and borrow 2500 from Nicholas J. Welter. Both signatures and witnesses on the deed were forgeries, and Snyder vanished after the loan. The fraud involved a local real estate firm cited as duped.
In Cleveland Michael Czolgosz, brother of Leon Czolgosz, demanded papers drop his name. He shouted warnings at a city editor, pounding the desk and declaring he would force the press to stop using his name, regardless of government action.
Ohio meats preference law upheld by Attorney General Hills as valid for state institutions. Opinion sent to the governor after a Sandusky Soldiers' Home bid raised questions about federal funding and local bidders. Armours bid against Ohio butchers in the recent procurement.
William Edington played a checkers game with Judson Bagley in Columbus. Edington moved into the king row and Bagley crowned. After a pause, Edington joked about Bagley's move. Fifteen minutes later he urged a play, but Bagley did not respond. Investigation showed Bagley was dead, seated upright as if analyzing a move.
In Toledo, Charles M. Schwab, an aged druggist, obtained a divorce from his young wife who allegedly eloped with the private secretary to Eugene Zimmerman. The court questioned any relation to Schwab, to which he replied that if he had been involved his wife would have been happier.
Marion Ohio attorney E H Hill will depart July 1 for Baltimore to research a claimed million-dollar fortune said to be due to Ohio and Indiana heirs. The inquiry centers on properties tied to Circleville Sunbury Mansfield Marysville and Topeka Indiana.
Patrick Clark admitted from Cincinnati to the Soldiers home was struck by a Sandusky street car and killed almost instantly, authorities report.
Cleveland reports Judge Chapman granted an injunction against International Association of Machinists picketing the Long Arm System plant after a strike was called several days earlier. The action aims to end disruptive demonstrations and restore order at the facility.
Wm H Walter of Chatsworth Illinois describes years of kidney trouble with flank pain dark urine and rheumatic crippling pain. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief and a cure noting he regained weight to 200 pounds after losing 40. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn 665 Buffalo.
A traveling man stopping at a small Texas hamlet sought hot water for a bath. With no hot water and an elevatorless hotel, he called for a negro porter, who apologized and offered to heat water himself, claiming they had none.
A retired contractor plans an imagined future escape from luxury. He describes donning old clothes and smoking chewin' tobacco with the coachman in the barn after discarding high priced cigars, a mix of humor and ambition influencing his wife’s reaction.
A Harper's Weekly quotation celebrates amateur photography and the itch to wander outdoors for pictures. It notes photo gear revisits the shelf and fields beckon, driven by primitive restlessness. A tale from western Illinois recounts an Irish job seeker asked to cradle grain. The farmer, amused, questions his willingness to work only during duties.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers one hundred dollar indemnity for any failure, and urges sending for testimonials. Products include Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A bosom friend asks about a wedding trip and the groom replies that it was an accommodation train, noting the porter blew out the light at every tunnel, leaving them in the dark. The exchange highlights a humorous, intimate moment from the wedding journey.
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease. A certain cure for swollen sweating hot aching feet. At all Druggists 25c. Accept no substitute. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
In Hamilton Ohio the Notre Dame academy held its annual commencement in Notre Dame hall. Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati presided over the exercises and Miss Eleanor Connelly delivered the valedictory.
William Heines aged five, a former soldier living in Middleport, fell from a ferry into the river and drowned. Franquis, present at the scene, also died. the body was recovered.
A reflective quote credits Samuel Smiles on a generous mind serving fellow-creatures. It frames selfless duty as a universal human aim and moral ideal. The line emphasizes that true generosity extends beyond the individual to the entire human race.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note tells of an Indiana man claiming to collect drawings from newspaper artists nationwide. He writes from a bank town and says he seeks ten dollar bills from Indiana to frame, while noting the artist works where such bills are kept.
Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama describes four year struggle with a severe eczema diagnosed by physicians as worst form. After using a single set of Cuticura Remedies she stopped the outbreak and remained symptom free for three years.
An incident from President Roosevelt's southern train journey through Virginia recounts a dignitary receiving a gift basket of fine fruit at Charlottesville. The White House sent a gratitude letter praising the orchardist, who shared the note with his head gardener, whose quip pointed to expectations of reciprocity in a humorous, old-time voice.
A hatchet-faced woman surveys a tramp at her back door and accuses him of smelling liquor. He denies it, saying he has no bottle and would share if he did. The exchange ends with the tramp fading away gracefully.
The exchange notes Gayley paid Miss Lorne twenty thousand dollars for breach of promise, and hints he now seeks marriage to gain her money. The remark underscores a dispute over motive and large damages in a tangled court matter.
Mrs. B. R. Buffham of Roswell New Mexico reports success using 20 Mule Team Borax to rid poultry of lice. She notes prior reliance on inflammable lice killers created fire hazards and says she will continue spraying and washing with the borax solution.
A tense exchange unfolds as a gossip, caught off guard, admits fear of repercussions while the other woman retorts that her thoughts would have been harsher still. The scene highlights a sharp social confrontation and public rumor dynamics.
Pittsburg pursues a plan to erect what would be the world's tallest building at 700 feet. An application has been filed for a 49 story structure projecting significantly above street level. The project aims to surpass York’s current tallest structure and reflect a bold city landmark effort.
An extended advertisement by Mrs Sadie Abbott promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female weaknesses and menstrual pains. It cites reader letters from Mrs Abbott and Mrs Pree McKitrick praising relief, and invites all suffering women to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice and potential cures.
Mt. Vernon Ohio 16 year old Martin Burkholder suffered fatal injuries when a shotgun trap at Frank Penn’s home discharged, blowing off both legs and shattering his right arm. Police investigated the incident as a deadly home trap.
Coroner Thos Kiernan of Fairfield county collapsed from apoplexy in Lancaster. He rallied from the shock and will be removed to his home. Initial reports suggested knockout drops.
Ad copy for Krause cold capsules claims rapid relief from sneezing. Mentions druggists sell for 23 cents and urges self-discipline, noting the boss has other responsibilities than looking after you.
The advertisement touts Mra Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and curb wind colic using a 25 cent bottle.
Steubenville reports the death of Florence Nightingale the missionary mare owned by Geo W Glover. The horse died while at the Cadiz track, a loss to the M E church and racing circuits.
George H. Merkel of Cincinnati applied to the state board of public works to lease a six foot wide ground strip along the canal bank to store iron pipes.
Fire destroyed ten business houses two dwellings and an apartment house in Girard. Fire engines from Youngstown arrived by special train in time to prevent total ruin. Loss estimated around 100000 dollars. Fire officials say the blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted the town.
Quotation citing Victor Hugo on duty and self questioning as a mark of weakness, suggesting the duty is clear and should be acted upon without hesitation.
Columbus, O H Huntington Fitch, longtime Erie Dispatch representative in this city, died at Ur Dana. Mikitch was a prominent figure in Columbus and Cincinnati social circles, well known for years in journalism and local society.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a heavy rain event causing cloud bursts and street flooding in Pi ville near West Oak, with unclear timing and impact. Readable mentions include a large Sand vakily and Apochete references amid storm conditions and nearby warnings.
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