Social notes from area families gather for Sunday dinner
Mrs Mennah Woods hosted dinner Sunday with Everett Woods and family of near Port William Sstes Woods and Leescreek Ray Curtis family near Mt Olive Asa Clover family near New Antioch Mrs James Fife and Elsie of near Wilmington Mrs Jessie Brown and Fred Dennis of Wilmington Seneca Murphy family at Frank Deck New Vienna Mrs Alice Brewer visiting daughter Mrs George Plair near Wilmington Mrs Frank Wright of Dayton visited Mrs Hannah's home.
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Mennah Woods
Everett Woods
Port William
Sstes Woods
Leescreek
Ray Curtis
Mt. Olive
Asa Clover
New Antioch
James Fife
Elsie
Wilmington
Jessie Brown
Fred Dennis
Seneca Murphy
Frank Deck
New Vienna
Local residents and visitors frequent area towns
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Sims and daughter Ruby spent Sunday with Henry McKinney and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Polk were James town visitors Sunday. Claude Folk and Roy Polk spent Sunday in Chillicothe. Levi Polk was a business visitor in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKinney and daughter Bessie Elizabeth and Thurman Sims were Wilmington shoppers Saturday. Howard Ashmore of Wyoming visited relatives in the vicinity.
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Thurman Sims
Ruby
Henry McKinney
John Polk
Jamestown
Claude Folk
Roy Polk
Chillicothe
Bessie Elizabeth
Wilmington
Howard Ashmore
Wyoming
Roy Dove
Ruby Murray
C. H. Murray
Local notes from Scroggsville and Harveysburg residents
Scrogginsville and Harveysburg residents were noted in daily visits and commutes. Families such as McDaniel Selph Hodson Gilliland and Abbott were seen at homes farms and schools during the week. A road project shifts residents to road houses while a quarry blast rattled the area and Bob Pearson longtime Mt Olive resident died suddenly at his daughter’s home.
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Bob Pearson
Mt. Olive
Maggie Rolfe
Untimely Death Near Sabina Leaves Large Family
A man near Sabina died Friday night leaving a large family of children all of whom are married. He is the father of Glen Pearson of the area.
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Sabina
Glen Pearson
Changes in Men's Dress Through The Nineteenth Century
The wig and pigtail faded early in the 1800s as men wore longer oiled hair. Loose cossack trousers, high waisted vests, and voluminous cravats appeared with shirts often collarless at the points. The square cutaway coat fell out of fashion late in the century.
Reverends as Courtesy Titles in England History
The term Reverend spread as a respectful form of address in fifteenth century England. Young men addressed elders as Reverend Sir, a habit that persisted for clergy into the seventeenth century. It arose from custom, not formal authority, and had no single denomination.
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England
Names and diversity of oaks described
The acorn is the identifying sign of oaks and has given the tree its name. Britons long ago named all acorn bearing oaks as oak, and as settlements spread many oaks were found, with knowledge now listing at least 300 distinct kinds.
Bible Endures in Public Thought Across Generations
Fosdick argues the Bible gains appeal with each century and reaches broader audiences. He contends the plain man gains practical life wisdom from scripture more than from philosophers, offering vital guidance beyond intellectual tradition.
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Harry Emerson Fosdick
Patents Cited in El Paso Herald Essay
A brief El Paso Herald note questions the proverb about necessity and urges reading a list of patents issued. The piece frames invention as driven by practical constraints and showcases curiosity about patent activity.
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el Paso Herald
Two Strangers in Wexford Church Visited by Verger
In a Wexford church a minister spoke on knowing Paul and Apollos when two strangers, escorted by a verger, entered a pew. An audible whisper identified them as commercial travelers from White's Hotel, noted by the Western Christian Advocate.
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Pat
Wexford
Paul
Apollos
White's Hotel
Ancient origins of combs traced to early civilizations
The article notes scarce details about combs with origins in antiquity. Wooden bone and horn combs have been found in Swiss lake dwellings. Greek and Roman combs used boxwood, Egyptian ivory, and modern ones include tortoise shell. The hair comb likely followed wool carding in use.
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Egypt
New York Telegraph
Pie Defined as Meal by Glasgow Magistrates Panel
A licensed restaurateur faced liquor supply charges after serving three men between 9 and 10 pm without a meal. The defense argued a pie provided constituted a meal. The stipendiary ruled for the respondents.
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Glasgow ‘Magistrates’ Committee
London Mail
Fame Is the Fair Prize of Earned Competition
Chauncey M. Depew argues in International Cosmopolitan that fame is the fair salute to exceptional ability. He views youth should seek fame earned through competition, as in the Olympic games, where the better man who prepares wins and earns worthwhile, respectable fame.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Love of One's Work Inspires Persistent Artistry
The quotation extols dedication to craft, asserting that true value lies in sincere labor. It declares that whether painting a rose petal or a chasm, the artist’s patience and purpose determine greatness, not speed.
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Ruskin
How to restore dull ebony with vaseline polish
Ebony surfaces regain luster by applying a small amount of white vaseline with a soft cloth. Rub until the wood absorbs the grease and develops a rich gloss.
Golf balls for sale to repair damage caused
An advertisement from London Times offers two thousand golf balls for sale. The advertiser, living near a golf club boundary, proposes selling the sliced balls as the only way to recompense for broken windows and ruined flower beds.
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London Times
Boston Transcript
Joke targets famed London tightwad with charity scam card
An unusual joke circulated in London targeting a noted stingy figure. Hospitals and charities received cards claiming large donations would be sent if collectors visited his home. The donor remains anonymous as authorities investigate who sent the cards.
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London
Origin of the term junta traced to English politics
The word junta comes from Latin juncta meaning joined. It was first used for a Whig political group during the reigns of Mary and Ann of England and now means a secret conference, especially a political one.
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Mary
Ann
England
Real Estate Boards Protect Realtor Term Rights
Courts have upheld the use of the term realtor by members of the National Association of Real Estate Boards to indicate membership, blocking nonmembers from using it despite broader real estate board activity.
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National Association of Real, Estate Boards
Waxing method to repair worn floor spots
Worn spots on polished floors in doorways or stairs can be repaired with a thin coat of wax applied every month or two. Rub wax in cheesecloth on the worn area, let dry for 15 minutes, then polish. After an hour or two apply a second coat and polish again.
Desensitize Gums Before Dental Work, Expert Says
A Kansas City Star correspondent reports that brushing with milk of magnesia twice daily for a week or ten days may desensitize gums and reduce pain during dental procedures. This advice aims to lessen discomfort for patients undergoing treatment.
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The
Kansas City Star
Marine Hymn References Battles At Tripoli And Mon tezuma
The piece notes the Marines singing About the Halls of Montezuma and To the shores of Tripoli as references to historic Marine victories in the 1800s highlighting their role in the battles at Montezuma and Tripoli.
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Montezuma
Tripoli
Life's Replenishment and the Law of Life
A concise excerpt emphasizes replenishment of life by returning what life cells take from the blood through daily food air and water. It frames nourishment as essential to sustain vitality and growth.
Life Expectancy Advances Since Sixteenth Century
The United States Public Health Service reports the national average life expectancy now sits at fifty six years, a rise from the sixteenth century when it ranged from eighteen to twenty years. The study highlights significant gains in public health and living conditions over the centuries.
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United States Public Health Service
Ancient Egyptian public dispensary and pay
A public dispensary about 4000 B. G. was set up in Egypt with a medical attendant paid the equivalent of $500 annually for his services. This sum was about five times what a laborer earned at the time.
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Egypt
Morning Talk Sparks Four Year Old’s Question
A Boston Transcript item records Mrs P W quoting her four year old who asked how long until her birthday and when it would be time to start being good. The fragment highlights a mother daughter exchange and a gentle parental prompt.
Black Evening Attire Sets Fashion in Early 19th Century
In Bulwer-Lytton’s 1818 remark the phrase Pel him opens a note on black as evening dress. The period says men must appear distinguished in black and high silk hats reached perfection in the 1830s, with masculine dress changing little since.
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Bulwer-Lytton
Collecting Cobwebs Pastime and Spider Webs
A note on collecting cobwebs as an intricate pastime. It describes spiders spinning varied webs and how specimens can be gathered and preserved in their natural form for study and appreciation.
Inmates of Insane Asylums Protest Juries
A Miami Herald note speculates that asylum inmates might adopt resolutions protesting the admission of certain persons sent there by juries. The remark echoes concern about how court decisions affect detention.
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Miami Herald
Ohio Constitution Amendments Proposed for Taxation and Bonds
The document outlines proposed amendments to Articles VII and XII of the Ohio Constitution. It covers debt limits for counties and districts, authority to issue bonds for current operations, and the maximum maturity of securities. It also details tax reform to tax real estate, tangible personal property, and intangible property with exemptions for certain bonds and properties, and sets election timing for voter approval in 1925.
Ohio constitutional amendment proposal text summary
A 1925 Ohio joint resolution proposes to amend multiple constitution sections: extending four year terms for governor and other state officers, and setting county officer terms. designating the method and timing of elections. and adding provisions on indebtedness and real estate taxation. The document certifies official copies and signed by Secretary of State Thad H. Brown.
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General Assembly
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Secretary of State
State of
Ohio
Uniten States of America
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Columbus
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Thad H. Brown
Slaughter Sale Lifts Daggered Looks in Boston Transcript
A humorous exchange notes a wife feeling worn after attending a slaughter sale while other women eyed her harshly, reflecting social tensions and sharp wit in Boston society.
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Boston Transcript
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