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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
4
John C. Coleman of Swainsboro Ga testifies that years of kidney troubles caused persistent backache and fatigue. He reports immediate relief and lasting improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A humorous contrast between an Egyptologist and an Assyriologist about ancient technology. An editorial fragment extols morning cheer and digestion, promotes a book Back to Nature, and advertises EGG-O-SEE as a pre digested whole wheat product promising vitality, with a free copy offer from EGG-O-SEE CO. Quincy Illinois.
A man heckles a conservation effort to preserve Niagara Falls from commercial development. He admits indifference, saying he visited the falls on his wedding tour and shows no concern for its preservation, prompting a striking reaction from the narrator.
A physician credits Postum with stopping daily heart palpitations after giving up coffee and tea. He admits initial brewing errors and notes advice to friends and patients to switch. The testimonial, from Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan, promotes a health reasoning behind the product.
Akron on June 18 reports three street railway crashes. An elderly farmer, David Frank, 77, was killed crossing car tracks near League Park when a car struck his buggy. A well dressed man about 60 from Cleveland fell from a Cuyahoga Falls car on North Hill and fractured his skull. Walter H. Smith, a Sherbon by farmer, was thrown into the canal when a Barberton car hit his buggy. the horse died and Smith was rescued from the water. In Columbus, a Supreme Court submission on Ohio’s blind pension law from 1904 questioned its constitutionality.
Emma Smith died at the home of her grandson Quincy G. Smith in Burnside Kentucky after a paralytic stroke. She was aged mother of Cincinnati attorney Prescott Smith and widow of ex-Congressman John Q. Smith of Ohio. Resided in Wilmington Ohio for the past three years and had extensive connections across the United States and Canada where her son served as consul general under Presidents Garfield and Hayes.
A June 15 conference in Columbus between John H. Winder for Ohio operators and miners union leaders produced no result. Winder declined to confirm any proposition for further talks, though operators reportedly favor adopting the 1903 scale if Pittsburgh district terms are allowed.
Julius Fleischmann former mayor of Cincinnati was nominated as a trustee of New York Life Insurance Co at a trustees meeting. If elected he will succeed William B Hornblower who has resigned.
In Akron on June 18 May Gordon aged 20 endured an acid assault as a man waylaid her on the street after she refused his offer to accompany her home. He followed her, grabbed her arm, and splashed acid across her face narrowly missing her eyes.
Columbus June 15 Frank Cook longtime secretary of the board of penitentiary managers said his skirts were clean of suspicious transactions and affirmed a bribe was offered for a convict parole. The man he named as the would be bribe ester was Lawson E. Emerson clerk of the Ohio supreme court.
In Dayton on June 15 the street parade highlighted the Ohio Grand Army encampment with about 5,000 veterans in line. A notable moment was a delegation of 69 girls and 240 boys from the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' home in Xenia leading the procession.
Springfield, June 18. Charles Trout aged 11 of Eagle City died after eight days unconscious from a bicycle accident. He was struck in the eye by a fishing pole extending from a buggy, was thrown to the ground, hit his head on stone, and suffered a brain concussion.
Circuit Judge Caleb N. Norris of the tenth district was arrested by Mayor Scherff on a charge of attempting to strike cut shoot and wound Harry Burkhardt of Cincinnati. He was released on $200 bond.
Rev Dr Stafford rector of St Patrick's Church Washington preached the annual baccalaureate sermon to the graduates of the Ohio State University in Columbus on June 18.
Lake Shore detectives recovered two car thieves from the roof trap of a merchant's express car during a 40 mile an hour passage through Collinwood. The detectives subdued the men after beating them with their billies.
A. S. Leach & Sons general store in Addison, Gallia County was burglarized on June 16. Several hundred dollars worth of clothing, shoes, dry goods, and cutlery were stolen. Bloodhounds have been dispatched to the scene.
Bellefontaine Ohio June 15 Miss Nellie Bullard died from injuries sustained more than a year ago while a nurse at the Toledo State Hospital for the Insane. She was alone in a ward with several patients when she was attacked by one of them.
Mrs John Ily Méilyh, mother of one of Ohio’s most distinguished families and mother-in-law of the late Senator Calvin S. Brice, died here.
Cleveland June 15. At the reopening of the investigation of Standard Oil Co by the Interstate Commerce Commission a letter from Virgil P. Kline chief counsel states the company does not wish to offer testimony at this time. He says a full reply to all charges is already on file with the commissioner of corporations.
Edward Short, 25, single, was found weltering in a pool of blood about 150 yards from his Richland home. A 38 caliber revolver was found nearby, prompting belief by some that he killed himself, though others doubt the self-inflicted theory.
Columbus June 15 Attorney General renders an opinion on juvenile court law. Probationary officers cannot receive salaries in counties with population under 130000. In larger counties up to four officers may be paid 1000 to 1500 each. Court also has jurisdiction over parental guardians misdemeanors.
In Cincinnati on June 16 a two year old, Morris Ashbrook of Cook Street, was fatally run over by a wagon. Despite warnings to the driver, the horses were turned, and the child could not be saved. The incident occurred amid unusually distressing circumstances.
Columbus June 16 The State Bar association will hold its annual meeting at Put-in-Bay July 10 11 12 and 43 There are now 700 members and an effort is being made to raise it to 1 400 On the second day of the session the annual address will be delivered by Secretary William H Taft.
Findlay Ohio June 16 Ada capitalists negotiating to buy Findlay college. If approved the institution would become a normal school and operate in conjunction with Ohio Northern at Ada.
Coshocton Ohio June 16 The Rev James H Strauhn of Lynchburg Virginia has been elected president of West Lafayette College a Methodist Protestant institution near here Strauhn serves as national president of the Methodist Protestant branch of the Christian Endeavor organization
In Columbus on June 16 the circuit court dismissed the appeal by stockholders of the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Valley railroad. Judge Evans in the common pleas court assessed 25 percent against the stockholders and they appealed.
Springfield Ohio June 18 R F Hayward longtime Clark county Republican chairman and former sergeant at arms of the Ohio house died after nearly two years illness. He was known to politicians statewide for years of service.
In Cleveland on June 18 motorman Henry Gynda of an A B C car was nearly killed by a mob on Orange street after his streetcar struck five year old Louis Battaglia, who was uninjured.
In Mansfield Ohio on June 16 the Democrats of Ashland Morrow and Richland counties of the Second division Sixth judicial district met in delegate convention and nominated Edwin Mansfield of Shelby Richland county on the first ballot.
The grand jury indicted ten leading coal dealers and firms in Cleveland for conspiring in restraint of trade. The indictments accuse the defendants of forming a restraint of trade agreement impacting the local coal market.
Fremont Ohio journalist notes L. Row, general solicitor for the Seers Operative Harvester Co of Springfield, dropped dead in a hotel here. Heart trouble said to be the cause. He is survived by a widow and five children.
A two year old child of Wham Loveless in Marysville Ohio died after falling on a rusty nail protruding from a board. The nail penetrated the skull just above the eye, causing fatal injuries.
The article notes U S paint consumption exceeds 100 million gallons yearly with over half used for houses. It credits ready mixed paints from 1860 onward for rapid growth, defends prepared paints’ value, and argues painting is the painter’s trade despite consumer demand for convenience.
A collection of curious claims including Hawaiians as top swimmers, a frog breathing with mouth closed, Japanese children taught to write with both hands, an elephant carrying 5000 pounds, Quakers living to 61, and the English water-color school being poor. Other notes mention turbot eggs, a jail in Mexico on an oak tree, dried currants boosting horse strength, Quito’s equal sunrise times, Russians’ teeth from sunflower seed chewing, and a doctor’s pay disparity in Sa sin.
An advertisement from Dr. R.H. Kline of Philadelphia promotes a nerve restorer claimed to cure fits, St. Vitus dance, and all nervous diseases. It offers a free trial bottle priced at $2.90 along with a treatise mailed to interested readers at 931 and 933 Arch Street.
In the Coarsville Courier Journal an item notes remarks on shirtwaists worn by girls, describing them as “almost clothes” in a light column about fashion and social norms of the era. The piece reflects local attitudes and humor toward women’s dress.
A fragment suggests a belief that conscience resides in the liver, with unusual phrasing about its loyalty to inner appeals. The note appears as a terse historical aside or speculative statement from a period text.
A Kansas City physician recalls a winter blizzard call to a country home. A sleepwalking husband misled by a dream led the doctor and his horse into the night, and during the visit the physician discovers the wife’s peril. The plan ends with a strange uncovering of a nocturnal tale.
In Chicago Greek and Armenian communities octopus is sold as a prestige food. Greek gourmands buy salt dried octopi from Halsted street shops, shipped from Grandion via the Mediterranean, sometimes rolled into cabbage sized balls and stuffed with baby octopi, at 40 cents a pound.
A Washington Star quotation captures a politician describing reform as a tactic to displace rivals and install his own supporters. The remark frames reform as a power shift benefiting his faction.
A quip from Cassell's Journal contrasts marriage motives, noting Madge wed for wealth while he wed for beauty, and asks what comes after a few years for Marjorie as the piece ponders social motives and lasting outcomes.
A letter sent to Paris and labeled To the Greatest French Poet travels from the post office to Lamartine, then Alfred de Musset, back to Victor Hugo who finally accepts it. The quirky sequence ends with Hugo receiving the letter.
The Cleveland Leader reports a boast about a new machine claimed to do the work of ten men. The inventor suggests laboring men will appreciate it, while noting the machine requires fifteen men to operate. The remark highlights early industrial tensions between automation and labor.
In a Cleveland Leader caption style remark the paper notes a bride and groom on their wedding trip became spectacles drawing sharp public commentary. The column mocks their display while implying public perception exposed their act.
Michael Steinman of 7 Sumner Avenue Brooklyn writes that after twelve years of misery from a severe infantile skin condition his son improved after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He praises the treatment, noting marked recovery and a now smooth skin at age twelve.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quick quips from various papers, including misheard lines and social jests. Jests touch on golf wives plumbers post mortems dental cash and neighborhood piano practice, reflecting light local humor and social chatter.
Simple care guide by Eleanor R. Parker instructs laundering china silk waists. Remove spots with benzine then wash in warm soap suds using Ivory Soap without rubbing soap on fabric. Rinse through several waters, wring dry, wrap in a sheet, and iron when partially dry on the wrong side.
A Baltimore American quote explains why a bull dog named Icy earns the moniker. The line notes that once he attachments himself to a person he clings to one.
Mrs. Geo. A. Joslyn of Omaha Nebraska seeks three girls to fill roles as cook house maid and chamber maid. Must be reliable trustworthy and able to provide strong testimonials. Wages twenty five dollars monthly with annual raises and two weeks vacation. Current maids in service possess three to ten years. Full particulars on application.
A brief dialogue quotes Newitt and an unnamed Huskie disputing truth telling. The suggestion is to always tell the truth when the Huskie is present, framed as guidance in a Catholic Standard context.
East coast visitors introduce fly screen doors to Oregon homes sparking chatter at North Bend Harbor about keeping flies out of the bay area. The note hints at future pest control in local residences as the coast adapts to new invasive species threats.
The more experience men and women have in rearing children, the slower they are to give advice about raising kids. The observation suggests seasoned parents weigh guidance carefully before offering tips to others.
A brief couplet suggests some men expect to reach heaven by relying on a letter of credit from their bankers. The remark contrasts earthly finance with spiritual assurance, hinting at misplaced material trust in the afterlife.
A mining veteran recounts severe stomach weakness and illness after army service. After trying many medicines, Dr Williams Pink Pills cured him and boosted his health. The pills claim to build new blood and repair nerves, sold at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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