14 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
1
A taxpayer appeal urges county residents to insure farm property with the HOME OF NEW YORK, praising it as the largest American insurance company and the only Ohio specialty firm, claiming premiums are taxed directly by the county on every dollar received.
C A Powers agent notes there are many things to be bought, signaling a broad assortment available. The brief remark implies a sales context and catalog style offerings without detailing specific items.
In season now are toilet preparations and many items that claim all seasons for their own. We can supply hair brushes tooth powders combs whisk brooms and related goods better than other stores.
Sunday afternoon hunting accident ends with a rifle misfire on Jack Zigerin. A bullet struck Art Langley in the hand, a physician removed it and traced a broken bone. Langley is expected to retain use of his hand.
A regional notice cites familiar shop names from home merchants and national chains like Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward asking locals who assisted during illness, unemployment, church drives, or funerals. It urges supporting local businesses over distant catalogs to bolster town services and minister salaries.
An advertisement touts a Petersburg Shin hobby pattern collection with new designs and plain white options. It invites customers to view the selection and notes prices at 50 cents 75 cents and one dollar.
A farm accident near town left George Kizmaier and his team entangled with a live trolley wire. the horses were badly burned but the man acted quickly to free the animal. Separately, Lafayette Hale of Dunbridge died after being struck by a Ohio Central train wheel near Bowling Green. he was 58, proprietor of Hotel Union, and the funeral is set for Friday.
The record shows applicants passing examinations held February 1 and February 15, 1902. Certificates granted include five year, two year, and one year designations for names such as C. H. Brisbin Bradner and Mary Vermilya Bowling Green, with forty three and forty seven applicants and sixteen certificates issued.
Trustees urge early payment of annual cemetery charges for 1902 to cover spring and labor costs. With over 1000 lot owners, timely remittance reduces expenses and avoids mail notices. Payments received and receipted by D. Ke Holianheek, Managing Trustee, at the chief office in Rupee Zince. Joan Cranket and D. K. Holimnveck, Cemetery trustees. March 18, 1902.
Broad analysis argues surging land values and farm profitability as population pressure rises and farming becomes more valuable. Improved communications and new crops tie farmers to national markets, suggesting a bright outlook despite past westward shifts and labor shortages.
Dowling now can talk with the manager Hillard after completing a telephone line to the village. The new link enables rural residents to communicate with the world, connecting local and distant communities and highlighting telecommunication progress.
Programme notes list multiple components of a cantata titled Cantata of Ireland with tableaux, vocal solos and recitations featuring St Patrick themes, Irish symbols, and nationalistic songs. The piece includes references to Fire Worshippers, The Shamrock, The Legend of St Patrick, The Harp that Once, and various tableaux and choruses. Also mentioned are advertisements for Dr King’s New Life Pills and a note about Mrs Belton’s funeral and Chris Miller’s injury from a freight train accident on the Nickel Plate road.
Dr. Roother and Mrs. Henry Root visited Bowling Green on Wednesday. Miss Nora Roother of East Toledo called on Perrysburg friends Thursday. The Mieses Chapman hosted visitors from Millbury Sunday. Spring hints appear as travel and reunions. Undertaker Witzler purchased a new device for lowering caskets. Thelma Louise named at birth. Thelma’s parents celebrate. An apparent editorial comment on marriages and divorces follows with names Clark Myers and Therena Broome. The marriage of Annie Farmer and Frank Brandeberry celebrated recently with Edward Parmer, county infirmary superintendent, noted.
Advertisement claims Poleys Honey and Tar quickly eases jaw or inflamed tongue symptoms and prevents pneumonia from a common cold with healing properties, urging consumption from the bottle as a remedy.
Spring 1002 carpet samples announce exceptionally attractive patterns and a commitment to quality. The Lowell and Hartford lead the line in Ingrain carpets, chosen as the preferred trade offerings, with back numbers and second class grades rejected. Visit the store to view the new styles.
A. C. Fuller notes a profitless inquiry into the oldest living triplets. The New York Times reports Taunton Massachusetts trio, all in business and in good health, who were 100 years old last May.
A Scots railway veteran who settled in a western plain district disputes a proposed line across a flat country. He questions tunneling feasibility by noting there is no terrain for tunnels and suggests the plan is impractical. His blunt reply to the project’s spokesman underscores the challenge of routing a railway through such terrain.
In the winter of 1808 1809 a Winfield physician recalls la grippe as a severe attack treated only by two bottles of Whumberlain's cough remedy which supposedly broke the cold and halted coughing. The doctor promotes Chamberisio's rough remedy as reliable against severe colds and pneumonia, praising its pleasant taste and popularity.
An advertisement style summary notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention, praising its lung benefits and urging avoidance of substitutes. It cites testimonials and endorsements attributed to C. P. Champney and A. J. Noe Baum, among others, with claims of cures and improvements for coughs and lung ailments.
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