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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
A fragment from Perrysburg Journal recalls holiday wishes and community quips. It notes the Toledo bridge delay, Northern Ohio Telephone exchange pride, and a Christmas greeting to readers. It also mentions a bank closure on the East Side and a humorous ice theft anecdote.
In a village tale, a scrawny hen lays an egg bearing a raised map of a burial site, leading Ezra Burt and Kara to recover a copper kettle of gold. The find follows gypsy prophecy and a long pursuit, with mortgage paid and wealth shared among the Burts.
Archaeological teams of the Indian government near Peshawar uncovered an ancient Buddhist memorial mound containing a bronze casket and a hexagonal rock crystal receptacle with the royal seal of Kanijhaka. The site aligns with Hieun Tsang’s account of a large monastery, and experts note ties to Buddha’s eightfold division of ashes. Further excavations may reveal remaining vases once scattered after Buddha’s 482 B C cremation.
Robert Jolly, a blind fruit picker from Orcay Washington, labors in strawberry fields each year earning income comparable to sighted labor. He navigates rows with a cane and relies on tactile skill to select ripe berries, often filling crates while others handle climbing chores and ladders.
In a fragmented editorial voice the piece argues Governor Horton and Attorney General Denman will solve a puzzle around state financial irregularities linked to the Huelid Avenue Trust liquidation. It contends Republicans are not to blame for the broader affair, praises Denmans suit, and urges accountability within the party while noting Harmon’s political elevation remains unclear.
A science overview explains that precise quake prediction remains elusive but signals such as heart beat like tremors and sudden stillness may indicate danger. After a major quake, numerous weaker aftershocks follow to restore equilibrium, with further large shocks possible but typically at different origins.
Speaker Cannon recalls a misheard name Woollen Williams on a Europe trip. A clerk misreads the spelling of “Woollen,” prompting a humorous exchange about pronouncing “Double O” and “Double I.” The fragment also touts Burdock Blood Bitters for skin eruptions and says Noah Bean is very ill with Bright's disease.
A concise reflection on doing one’s best within given limits. The maxim praises prudent effort and moral conduct when conditions constrain effort, suggesting that diligent acts in adverse circumstances meet noble standards even if outcomes vary.
A Turkish towel laid in the tub and tucked under the edges prevents slipping during infant bath time, offering a simple non slip solution. The method relies on a soft absorbent fabric to provide grip and cushion for the baby.
State Superintendent Pairchid of Kan bay praised a teacher near Concorila for calmly guiding a student who found a frightened foreigner attempting to steal. The teacher assisted the man until help arrived, and the incident highlighted prudent conduct and community safety.
A C P Boyce, a former Perrysburg resident now living in Bowling Green, died Sunday morning after a sudden illness. Mrs Boyce awakened by a tiger cat disturbance felt unwell, and both collapsed near a gas fire. They sought help from neighbors and daughter Mrs Weber arrived as Mr Boyce died around six that morning. Remains brought back for burial.
John Bloomfield born in Perrysburg in 1850 died Sunday December 119 1900 funeral at home Tuesday led by Rev Lowry remains placed at Ft Meiga cemetery Henry Wagoner suffered a broken limb Saturday evening while securing a binding pole to his wagon when it broke and he fell to the ground.
The Wood County Sentinel Tribune promotes itself as a leading Ohio county seat paper costing one dollar a year. It boasts twelve pages weekly with farm notes stories court house news market reports and telegraphic updates from seventy five local correspondents. Readers are urged to subscribe via Bowling Green Ohio.
Herbert Leon Cope humorist known for The Smile That Won't Come performs in early 1909 events and a Gellharz Entertainers show featuring music impersonation and comedy scheduled for April 1, 1910, across local venues.
Excursion tickets go on sale December 24 and 25 and December 31 and January 1 with return valid until January 3, 1910. Round trip fare is one and a half times the single fare with a minimum excursion rate of 25 cents. Call up agents for full particulars.
An ordinance sets annual salaries and bonds for village officers. Mayor $100 yearly, bond $1000. Clerk $125 quarterly, bond $500. Treasurer $100 quarterly, bond $10,000. Marshal also Light Inspector $8 monthly, bond $1000. Council members $4800 per year, paid quarterly. All former salary ordinances repealed. Passed August 12, 1909.
The Perrysburg school district board invites bids for interest on deposit of school funds for 1910. Bids must be in the clerk Charles Vannorman’s hands by 7 p.m. on the first Monday in January 1910.
Health is costly as people migrate seeking cures gold cannot buy. Many suffer lung trouble or chronic catarrh from neglected colds and waste fortunes. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famed for curing colds and can prevent later diseases. For sale by C. P. Champney, druggist.
Beautiful colored pant cards printed in Germany by a Berlin artist. The prints, praised for artistry, are priced at 2 for 6 conte, offering a collectible depiction of Perrysburg scenes.
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