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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
8
A West Side woman recalls the “great American boy” who, though often exasperating, remains amusing. An observer describes street urchins robbing dignity and a man recounts a church outing near Seventh Avenue disrupted by a boy on a tiny cart. Miss Maude shares a personal romance twist, noting a rejected suitor, then an acceptance of another.
Literary note on John Breckenridge Wise’s novel Fran by Bobbs-Merrill Company June 1912. The book centers on a circus performer as heroine, exploring human life behind the ring in a vivid, unconventional narrative praised for its true portrayal of circus folk and character study.
The text analyzes rye barley and oats production worldwide. It notes Europe dominates rye consumption and culture remains steady in Northwest Europe and southwest France, with gains in Russia Japan Tunisia and the United States still under 2 percent of world supply. Barley shows broad growth and higher yields, with Austria-Hungary Tunisia Australia Japan and Canada doubling or more. Oats rise with increased acreage and yield. Leading producers are the United States Russia Germany and France.
The newly named warden of the Canton Wandland prison, Frau Pann Porchet, testified that during her husband’s tenure she acted as warden and proved competent. To address concerns about handling strong prisoners, she challenged the strongest police officer to a wrestling match and impressed the board, leading to her appointment at age 41.
Public solicitation for bids to pave a section of Jann Street in Perrysburg Ohio from Prout Street to Ladinuy Avenue. Bids opened July 191, with requirements including certified checks six sample books and an approved bond equal to project cost. Plans available at Village Clerk and Civil Engineer George Chawpe office Toledo.
Notice states an estimated cost for a street improvement along East Boundary Street to Boundary Street in Perrysburg Ohio for five years. The assessment is filed with the Village Clerk and available for inspection by interested persons.
Village Council of Perrysburg Ohio adopts an emergency resolution authorizing four new lateral sewers along several alleys west of Elm Street from Fifth to Locust Streets. Plans and profiles are on file with the Village Clerk. Assessments to be collected in two annual installments with the final due in 1912 taxes.
A legal notice from Ohio describes an attachment in a case involving the People of Perseaborg versus Mulligan. The order, dated June 25, 1003, seeks thirty one and eleven hundred dollars in Seetresbane Otto. Irisburg, Ohio is noted with plaintiff John J. Amon and Helen Philp Wet as parties.
Ireland sees a record trade surplus with exports exceeding imports for the first time on record. Deposits in joint stock banks reach an all time high, signaling strong financial momentum across the economy.
The village council on June 3 1912 adopted a resolution declaring a public works project for lateral sewers in the village. The routes run along alleys east of Elm Street and west of Locust Street with sections terminating at Locust Street and other points. Costs will be raised by special assessments on property abutting the routes, with public notice and clerk Lyons signing the document.
A fragmentary note from George B. Krause of Altoona Pennsylvania references Climax and Howard Horribly cruel phrases and Dean's Regulars with a boast about mild action and perfect regulation of bowels in a humorous or satirical voice.
A damaged snippet cites a remark about color and a proposed blacklist described as a white hope in a controversial context. The fragment lacks clear attribution or full surrounding context.
A Burma jade market story highlights government action amid austerity amid upheaval connected to the Chinese revolution. China remains the chief destination for Burmese jade exports and trade channels shift as officials respond to regional tensions.
Train times for the Toledo Dayton Line show departures from Maumee and Meigs stations with northbound and southbound local cars listed. Special charters available any hour. For information contact C F Smith General Manager or Chas J Laney Traffic Manager Findlay May 1 1911.
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