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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
8
Not Cheapest, But Least Expensive. Marvin Marion area ad notes Kleinmaiers Clothes emphasizes value over sensational sales. The message promotes affordable garments without being cheap, urging shoppers to seek strong value and bargains in Marion.
Residents of the north end of the city urge a small fire department and extended water mains on State Street to protect dwellings. J Hurley led a petition at the last council session but officials cite financial strain in funding new services amid rapid growth. The need is acknowledged, yet funding remains uncertain.
Prominent advocates will explain the purposes of the tax amendment at a mass meeting in Marion at 7:30 pm. Carl H. Booth and J. W. McLaren of the Ohio State Board of Commerce will address attendees as the Commercial Club invites all taxpayers to learn why the amendment should be adopted this November. The effort aims to educate voters statewide so the amendment can determine how state and local revenues are raised and taxed.
The Morral High School held its second commencement in the Morral M E Church auditorium. P Moloney of Marion delivered the address to a large crowd as Mixy Beulah Cottrell and Cleo Walterhouse were presented. flowers, decor, and a banner bore the motto Vigilance Sets to Victory.
An advertisement outlines a beauty potion claiming to transform thin women into plump, attractive figures. It lists ingredients and instructions for mixing a glycerine tincture and other elements, urging careful application to the neck and face and promising visible development.
The Marion High School senior class finished exams and turn attention to commencement Week in June. Honors for the class will be announced next week and faculty fear the auditorium may be too small for the expected attendance. Professor S. D. Feat of Antioch College plans to deliver the commencement address at the Opera House in June.
An old style advertisement touts a wintergreen based wash labeled BD. D. D. Prescription for instant relief from itching and skin diseases in babies. It promises permanent cures with simple external application and promotes Plockens Pharmacy as the distributor.
A lively volley ball program at the Y M C A gym showcased several scores and standout players. Smart led with decisive games while Emery and Mickley gave tough competition. The YMCA announces upcoming tournaments, a cross country run on Veterans Day, and a strong amateur baseball team open for games.
A man attacked a horse with a fence stake on Jefferman Street Wednesday afternoon. Humane officer J W Ulsh reported the case. He pleaded guilty in Justice Gompt od Wan's court and was fined six dollars. A workhouse sentence was suspended on condition the prisoner refrain from further mistreatment.
The Lace Front Corset priced at 200 dollars again available in all sizes. Demand rising, manufacturer delayed offers, two weeks wait, now a fresh shipment arrives this morning from Denman Jenner Co. Also strawberry crates and pricing mention. Nine piece symphony orchestra to perform at Schwinger's hall tonight.
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