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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
A Swedish engineer Sjostrand devised an underwater kite to act as an automatic alert for ships in danger. The two linked kite sections use a winch to maintain a fixed depth and trigger a signal bell when the lower section touches the seabed. Experiments showed ships trailed fish as the kite moved, and the device could be raised and reset for continual watch.
A biased tribute extols James E Campbell as the strong Republican choice to carry Ohio traditions to the U S Senate. It lauds Campbell’s war service, leadership in prior campaigns, and ties to notable Ohio figures, urging voters to elect him over Democrats and other favored contenders.
A New York story describes a child’s life saved by a warning spirit said to be from a prominent St. Louis family. Nelson Lambert and staff claim the spirit compelled actions to thwart a burglar, guiding them to safety and revealing the intruder's intent and jewelry location.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt explains inches of rain by converting to square inches and volume. It defines an acre as 279,040 square inches and shows one inch of rain equals 6,273,000 cubic inches, about 22,000 gallons, 226,000 pounds, or 100 tons, illustrating rainfall in dramatic terms.
In this tale set around a charming young man and Miss Clementina Gibson a playful courtship leads to plans for theater and jewelry while a camera snap triggers a later arrest. Detective Williams traps Gibson using a dress with a turtle motif and a pearled brooch, revealing thefts by a housekeeper and a vengeful former employer.
A hazardous mix of ordnance text details sidewalk and alley improvements, private vault removal rules, and public health measures. The document cites construction of stone sidewalks, street widening from North Main to Leading streets, and utilities on Prospect, Marth and Willow avenues, along with enforcement notices and City Clerk duties. It mentions resolutions, property frontages, and mandated compliance by October 19, with health board oversight for waste removal and street cleanliness.
A damaged OCR notice from the city council outlines required actions regarding wharf conditions and payment of costs. It references ordinances, terms of sale, and approvals by the mayor, with archival dates and names barely legible.
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