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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
3
A partial poem fragment expresses intimate longing and dreamlike imagery of moonlight, valentines, and affection. The speaker vows enduring closeness, intertwining tender touches and kisses with a sense of celestial proximity. The voice is personal and romantic, addressing a beloved preserve the bond despite distance.
The article surveys Valentine customs across Europe, noting urban schemes in New York Berlin and London, then detailing rural Derbyshire practices where maidens peek from windows to identify lovers, sweeping rituals, and humorous beheadings of romance with hay thrashings, plus Lorraine and Norfolk traditions of gifts and courting customs.
A Jamaica based banana planter extols the many uses of the banana tree. He notes ink, handkerchiefs, wax, oil, window cords, brushes, lace, and canvas from banana byproducts. The speaker smiles, insisting the tree’s parts offer value in countless forms despite skeptical listening.
The College of the City of New York will cost the munternery 49 000 next year, an increase of 35 006 over the current year. The rise reflects higher operating and program expenses affecting city funds and allocations.
Dayton reports secretary of state Thompson orders the election board to reverse its ruling and restore seven precinct delegate candidates to the ballot. The move cites coercion claims against Republican chair Breger, and the board must comply with the secretary’s peremptory directive. In Springfield, $1,700 in greenbacks was seized from Rev. W. G. Whitaker during a Dayton arrest on mail fraud allegations. Whitaker claims a vast English estate ties to Captain John Whitaker and June Stott Parker, with heirs listed at about 2,500. He seeks $10 from each claimant as proof of kinship.
Secretary Probst of the state health board received a telegram from Blanchester reporting three fatal cases of spinal meningitis among schoolchildren and asking whether schools should close. He said the disease seems communicable under certain conditions but is not infectious like most germ diseases.
An Erie passenger train struck Daniel Thomas 17 and Mrs. Phoebe Taylor 25 at a crossing near Hall's tower in a snow storm. The victims, siblings, were the eldest children of B. D. Thomas of Tallmadge. Mrs. Taylor resided in Cuyahoga Falls.
Judge Eli P. Evans aged 65 died Sunday in Columbus. He served 25 years on the common pleas bench and presided over the Hocking Valley railroad case involving bonds of 38,000,000, ruling against the late Judge Stevenson Burke and associates who controlled the road when issued. Arbitration later produced no favorable award for Burke.
A divorce suit in Elyria, Ohio, centers on alimony for Mrs. Albert M. Webster wife of a Lorain physician and former top sprinter at Oberlin and Michigan. Dr Webster has filed for divorce after five months of marriage. Mrs Webster alleges her husband smoked with disreputable women in his office and embraced one of them in her presence.
A gas explosion in Akron last night started by a woman with a lighted lamp wrecked a house and seriously burned three people. Miss Alice Heintzleman, living with J. B. Pettibone, carried the lamp and descended about halfway when the gas released, blowing out a side wall.
A seven month old child from South Lorain, son of Bred Myers, will be operated on today at St. Josephs hospital for removal of a surplus tongue. The case is the second known in the world and the first in the United States.
John W. Bookwalter, a Springfield born millionaire manufacturer of water wheels long based in New York, donated 2500 to the city's unemployed fund. In a Nice Italy dated letter received by Mayor Burnett, he cited newspaper reports of suffering and expressed desire to help.
A Massillon boy named Feddle Brank Witt aged fourteen shot himself to death Monday on a coal pile at a relative's home. Despondent over being out of work the youth ended his life. The tragedy occurred in Massillon Ohio and authorities investigated the incident.
A call from Democratic state central committee chairman Charles A. Kolb of Wapakoneta fixes February 18 for the meeting in Columbus to set the time and place of the state convention. The date coincides with William Jennings Bryan’s Columbus visit.
Zanesville Ohio notes the tune plant of the Mark Manufacturing Company with brief mention of local industry. The item highlights factory activity in February and references the regional business scene. Meant as a compact period note for readers tracking area industry and employment.
In Columbus Ohio on February 8 the legislature adjourned to Wednesday after debate on initiative and referendum primary reform and county option. A hunter license bill from Benster Sites of Fairfield passed the Senate 41 to 13. It requires nonresidents pay $10 and 16 year olds be ineligible. Fees fund state fair and ban on unlicensed hunting carries $10 to $50 fine and 10 to 30 days in jail. House bills include tuberculosis hospital authority free admission for indigents with small weekly charges for nonindigents and railroad right of way fence repair costs charged to railroad companies. Campaign contributions by corporations are restricted with penalties. A tax on public amusements is proposed. The House and Senate adjourned until Wednesday for Republican primaries. Two constitutional amendments were proposed: one hardens line of succession to the executive, the other brings circuit judges under a broader compensation and eligibility clause. A dispute erupted with State Treasurer McKinnon over bank deposit information, with the treasurer withholding details. a House resolution demanded full disclosure in public.
In Cleveland on February 11 Carl Hortx, whose wife seeks a divorce, struck his wife’s attorney Charles Higley after a remark across the trial table. The men grappled until Judge Es tep and a bailiff separated them. Hortx was arrested for contempt of court. Neither man was seriously hurt.
Columbus Feb. 8 Senator Lamb on the state school examiners inquiry says influence from the state school commissioner to suppress the investigation is being exerted. State School Commissioner Jones denies the statement.
Cincinnati February 11 report states guard John Devens shot and killed prisoner George Benseauch of Canton at the workhouse after a confrontation over workload. The prisoner allegedly attacked and was struck in a vital spot by a single pistol shot.
Stark Rolling Mill Co resumes three mills in Canton Ohio after a months long shutdown. About 260 workers are employed now with two mills idle likely to reopen in two weeks. Skull Steel Casting Co begins operations as a new firm with 50 workers.
In Barberton, Russell Perry was found dead with a bullet wound Sunday night. The ball removed from his head matched the caliber of his revolver, clearing Oscor Burl Montgomery of shooting him.
Columbus reports show annual figures with Gov Harris. State Treasurer Meirynon lists interest earnings of state funds deposited under the depository law at 85239 dollars in the latest filing.
Exquisite French lingerie from an empire nightgown features valenoclonnes and embroidery, with lattice beading, diamond seeds, and medallions on shoulders. Front fastening and a ribbon bow under the bust, short sleeves with lace trim, and decorative clusters of fine tucks preserve a dainty, picturesque air.
Instructions detail bone placement for high collars on Angelie waists and dressy garments. Five bones form the collar supports with front, rear, and ear positions, tied by a tape framework, using featherbone for stiffness and a neat, non irritant fit.
A charming dressing table ornament shows a combined ring stand and pin cushion. It uses an empty small cream jug with a velvet cushion, bright ribbon bows, and a twig center painted gold to hold rings.
The article describes velvet gowns trimmed with sequins and embroidery in dark Russian green and dull green velvet with silver details. It notes white and cream fabrics in fashion and mentions elaborate sleeves and decolletage with fringe. It also offers a tip on arm plumpness via massage and exercise routines for women.
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