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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
Jenkins tends a fussy baby at 1:90 am when a masked man crashes in with a revolver and lantern. The intruder substitutes a catnip and yamroot tea cure, saving the infant from colic and leaving a ransom-like stash behind as he departs.
The dead letter office plans to curb misdelivery by inclosing printed guidance with undelivered mail. A slip advises using ink, clearly addressing recipients, including street and state, and placing the return address in the upper left corner, noting 15 million pieces mailed to the division last year.
A 18 ton oak with soil attached was lifted by a 20 ton capacity locomotive crane at Crocker Wheeler Company Ampere N J. The lift reached 26 feet and carried the tree to a new position near brick and stone foundations on the company's property. Ground was loosened and lifted four feet to clear the roots.
The two photos by D Ward King illustrate a deteriorating rural road with a deep central ditch and overflowing side gullies. The author notes drainage affects nearby farm land and recalls dragging the hill since 1896 while critiquing road care and timing of maintenance.
Fragmentary text discusses water runoff during rainfall and mentions ditches as channels. Lacks clear dates places or entities. Provides brief, unclear observations without concrete actions or outcomes.
A Farmers Voice correspondent describes practical wheat harvesting using six horses and a good binder. Proper shocks of 10 bundles with north south alignment shed rain and wind, then quick threshing or long ricks to prevent spoilage. thresh early for market rather than bulk storing.
The piece argues machinery defines modern American farming and raises farmer status and income. It contrasts with old European labor, noting machines reduce needed hands and justify high equipment costs to avoid relying on scarce or low paid labor. It emphasizes investing in quality farm machinery to offset high labor wages.
Two links from an old chain used in drive assemblies can serve as hinges for small to medium doors or gates, as shown in the accompanying illustration. Place the open face down and fasten each link to the door and jamb with four wire staples in the corners. For very heavy doors, three such hinges may be used.
Atlantic line Irish linen waist pattern features two wide front tucks, gathered back fullness, square sailor collar, white pique cuffs, and white batlate chemisette. Includes size range 32–40 bust with yardage details by fabric width and instructions to send name and address for pattern procurement.
Paris pattern No. 2464 offers a red and white gingham romper for ages three to nine with a square Dutch outline yoke and bloomers. Short sleeves gather into bands, braid trim, and belt edge enhance the circular bloomers. Yardage given for 27 inch and 86 inch widths.
Fragmentary report describes a surreal exchange between a self styled Satanio figure and an eminent explorer. It mentions a Philadelphia award for injury and a Southwark woman seeking workmen’s compensation for finger loss, with unclear details and garbled wording.
A frail exchange reveals worry over a parting trip. A generous purse was raised for the speaker, yet the donor laments the amount, hoping for a longer stay and a stronger round of applause as he departs. The dialogue contrasts planned rest with sentimental goodbyes from the congregation.
A humorous exchange shows a man facing three proposals in one night. He asks which to accept, adding a lighthearted glimpse of romance and indecision in a Leap Day moment.
A fragment shows a dialogue about money with Towne and Browne debating what is affordable, mentioning Philadelphia and pressing to consider unequal expectations between spouses. The text hints at social attitudes toward household finances and perceived burdens.
A letter from Appleton Wisconsin describes a run down condition with sleepless nights and dark circles. After six bottles of Peruna the writer says she was completely cured and credits Peruna for renewed health and vitality. A second reader from Hyannon Ill reports similar improvement and gratitude for Peruna’s effects on appetite and strength.
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