Why They Leave the Farm and Valuation Shifts
A Farm and Fireside piece recounts a sturdy farmer youth becoming a lawyer after six years away from home. He earned $12 weekly in a machine shop, then returned to care for his mother as his father telegraphed. The text then shifts to local tax news noting Wood County personal property valuations rose about sixteen percent to 8,942,710, with audits completed and more property to be assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stinebaugh
Wood County
Stinebaugh
Sowell
More School Oom More High School Facilities
Mrs. Eugenia Chapman's report to the superintendent notes a first year class likely to reach 60 to 70 pupils next September. The town must plan for classroom expansion and a rear addition to the building to accommodate grade and high school needs, including a manual department, while preserving the front and grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Chapman
Crop Prospects for Ohio Wheat 1912 Fall Flat
Ohio faces a weak wheat season with per acre yields under 7 bushels and total output near seven million bushels. Only 1,079,894 acres remain productive as 44 percent seeded last fall were abandoned, grass seed competition drove hay cuts, and many fields will fail to pay harvest costs. Oats prospects are fair at 95 percent of normal. corn planting is late with replanting and rot. chinch bugs bite crops. hay will be short. hogs shrink due to high feed costs and cholera fears. Apple drops noted in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
The Amazon March Arrest Marauding Gypsies
A chaos filled tale describes masked fortune tellers arriving in town and swindling a man for $4. Marshal Taylor and ex Marshal Mills arrest the dusky fortune tellers in Trudeau's barber shop and escort them to justice. They offer to return the $400 with $3.70 costs or face jail, and the women leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Taylor
Billy Mills
Mills
Chicago
Guardians of the Peace
Trudeau
Taylor
Billy
Mashal Taylor
Mainstreet
Philip Wetwel
Justice Office
Boxwell Patternon Class of 1912 Graduates 141 at Bowling Green
The Boxwell Patternon graduates of 1912, numbering 141, gathered at the M. E. church in Bowling Green on June 15 to receive diplomas. Supt. Williams of Sandusky, president elect of the state Normal College to be built in Bowling Green, delivered the address. County examiners McLaughlin and Beeman and Mr L L Yonkers presented the diplomas. four young girls provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell-Patternon
M. EB
Bowling Green
Wood County
Supt. Williams
Sandusky
Normal
McLaughlin
Beeman
L. L
Boost Your Town Boost Your Pride
Boost then dismiss detractors with local pride and unity. The message urges residents to support home trade and community spirit, resisting criticism of the town. It advocates using Bly’s Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and mucus during epidemics, noting its safety and wide sale.
Boxwell Patterson Exercises Commencement in Lime City Rain Delays Attendance
The Boxwell Patterson Commencement at Lime City proceeded despite rain, filling the church with graduates, patrons, and friends. Supt D A Baylor opened with an orchestra overture and an invocation by Frank Harvey. Students delivered orations, essays, and musical pieces on agriculture, birds, and local industry, with a closing address by Fred Ault and remarks by Supt Haylor praising the graduates and urging continued schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell-Patterson
Perrysburg
Limes City
D. A. Baylor
Frank Harvey
Gladys Simmons
Wood County
Elmer Blubaugh
Norman Curry
Viola Kistler
No. 11
Smiles
Mateners
Howard Mandell
Robert Browning
Dorothy Smith
Indiana
Raymond Spilker
U.S
Margaret Hitchcock
Hoss
Audrey Wagoner
Fred Ault
Supt. Haylor
D. A. Haylor
Perrysburg Township
Graduation at Boxwell school draws township crowd
On June 18, the Boxwell pupils of Troy Township Schools held graduation at the Methodist church. A near record turnout filled every seat, with many unable to enter. John Bayne Ascham of Toledo delivered the class address on "The Dreamer" as the crowd enjoyed performances by the local music club including piano trios by Mildred, Mable, and Ruth Christen, piano duet by Florence and Stella Kroetz, vocalists Bessie Robinson and Clarinda Herman, and readings by Lora Filse. Rev J Born gave the invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell
Troy Township
Methodist
John Bayne Ascham
Toledo
Mildred
Mable
Ruth Christen
Florence
Stella Kroetz
Bessie Robinson
Clarinda Herman
Lora Filse
J. Born
Luther
Move On Now! Police to Street Crowd Reported
An observed crowd discussion includes a policeman directing the crowd with firm phrases. The account notes a directive to move on and mentions a local health product claim tied to bowel movement relief. A reference to G. P. Champney suggests a pharmacy connection and endorsement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. P. Champney
Township Trustees Docket From June 1 Meeting
Trustees met June 1 with all members and clerk. Geo Beard ditch hearing set for August 1 and Mary Hayes ditch hearing for July 5. Bills paid include repairs and road work by Hahn Toledo Builders Supply Tinney Lintner Frantz Eckle Swartz Canfield Schwind Phillips Blue Milly Kinderwater and others totaling several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Beard Ditch
Albert Hahn
Toledo Builders Supply Co
Tom Tinney
Ohio
Geo
Mary Hayes
D. Bi. Canfield
Hufford Road
Schwind
Phillips
E. L
Healing Powers of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Emerges Nationwide
The article extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns, cuts, bullet wounds, and other injuries from a Fourth of July patter. It highlights widespread use and praises its effectiveness over many sufferers and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhoat
Champney
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Stinebaueh
Assesor
Chamberlain
Thomas Ecleeth
America
More School Oom
The
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Amazon
Roy Taylor
Will Mills
John Zurfluh
Jhweler
Summit St
Monroe St
Doctor Cobb
Superior Street
Butte
G. Kinsley
Main
Parayaburg
J. M. Morgan
Nicholaw
Madison & Huron
Edward M. Fries
Lincoln's Orsatore
Malin Street
Bowing Green
D. K. Hollenbeck
Attorney-Al-Law
Perryhburg, Ohio
Frederick
Averill and Connmelch At-Law
Spuece Building
Omio
Lime City
U. S
Postal Savings System
Coon
Township Trustees
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