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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
D M Carr argues advertising success hinges on clear, honest messages and prices. He contrasts effective newspaper ads with fleeting circulars, urging merchants to show value, stay current, and use circulars only as supplements to steady newspaper promotion.
A western state chemist tested mail order coffee blends sold for 36 cents a pound. The sample contained 55 percent broken coffee, 14 percent chicory, and 31 percent toasted oats. The report warns that many curbs and premiums schemes proliferate adulterated goods through women agents and mail channels.
A group of six men arrived at a private Paris home and a leader, posing as a police commissioner, collected about $1,000 from poker players. They warned the host they need not visit the office tonight but should return tomorrow. The next day the players learned the imposter officer was a thief, and the money was gone.
Three thousand eight hundred sixty nine foreign students attended German universities in the winter term, making up about three and one tenth percent of Bee Cota attendance.
The piece argues a department store should serve diverse needs, stock what customers want, and warn against pushing away buyers. It urges local merchants to stage festivities such as horse races or product contests with prizes from merchants and farmers, using fair judging to attract town and country residents.
The piece argues many towns chase manufacturing firms with cash bonuses, a practice that often wastes money and fails to yield real results. It emphasizes that local stock ownership is beneficial, but warns that many so called bonus offers come from persistent promoters unlikely to build viable enterprises.
The article reflects on the waning of get rich quick schemes over ten years as postal inspectors and government efforts curb fraud. It notes a wave of supposed legitimate grain and stock brokers in eastern and western cities soliciting small investors by mail and office fronts. It warns that many frauds surfaced until government action exposed irregularities and the end of plantation and mining scams remains uncertain.
The piece argues that revolutionary methods cannot eliminate the middleman. While methods and the middleman's character may evolve, no system can replace him. The distributor remains essential as long as commerce and progress turn, serving as the handy man of commerce and staying in place.
Dr Reginald Heber Pitz, Hersey professor of theory and practice of physiology at Harvard Medical School, resigns his chair and will retire on September 1 under the new age limit of 65 years. Pitz, born in 164%, is regarded by authorities as one of the nation's leading physicians since Dr Ouler left for England.
A new monthly postal service across the Sahara has been established. Officials say the route will connect major oases and trading hubs, with planned departures at month’s start and midpoints.
The Democratic state central committee met Friday and adjourned May 27 without selecting a campaign manager. Julian Hartot, governor nominee, and other ticket holders were present to confer with executives. Harmon favored James Rowe for executive chairman while others backed William L. Finley. Mayor Tom Johnson attended, signaling willingness to defer to Harmon. Charles A. Kloeb was elected chairman over Henry Kamp 11 to 10.
At a Friday conference Senator Gayman chairman of the legislative committee and Attorney General Halis agreed to file a suit in the supreme court to test the legality of the Cincinnati and Cleveland probes. A conference next Friday will determine the action form as the Cincinnati Investigating committee meets here.
In Van Wert the defense for Matt Brown, accused of killing his wife, challenged the state's evidence on Friday. They argued the level of strychnine in the body may be insufficient to cause death and proposed self-administration as a possibility. Second defense witness Mrs. Hattie Spurs testified the deceased seemed melancholy before passing, while Robert Miller presented testimony aimed at discrediting the deceased's character.
Judge Langan of the district court appointed Frank Wildes deputy state treasurer as receiver of the State Bank and Trust Co which suspended last October. The failure involved assets of about 100000. It is believed the bank may be able to sell for about 50 cents on the dollar. Erectors and several officers are under indictment for embezzlement.
The senate on Monday confirmed the nominations of several Ohio postmasters after months of delay. The confirmed names include Nelsonville St. Clairsville Flushing Barnesville Berea New Matamoras Beverly Quaker City Mount Healthy College Corner Nevada Centerbury Cumberland McKim West Mansfeld Richwood Chardon New Straitsville.
Congressman Harding of the Third district won a court injunction barring election boards in Preble Montgomery and Butler counties from meeting to decide whose name should appear on the Republican ticket. Harding and Catrow were nominated by two factional conventions in Baton last Thursday.
Miss Jensie Mosier twenty five daughter of farmer David Mosier two and one half miles northeast of Groveport killed herself with carbolic acid Monday following a quarrel with her lover and alleged neighbor gossip.
Mro. William Hilde brand of Dayton reports a Franklin woman of prominence took her own life Monday by drinking carbolic acid. No direct cause for the suicide is stated in the notice.
Columbus state records show Willis law receipts for the year up despite a weak business mood. Quarter ending May 15 1904 totaled 145 227 dollars, vs 127 088 dollars in the same quarter of 1907, a gain of 18 253 dollars or 14.4 percent.
Randall Pirrish recounts Amiog Chapman bearing patches for Gen. Miles from McClellan Creek to Camp Supply Indian Territory. Six men faced a Kiowa and Comanche ambush near the Washita River as Chapman saved a wounded comrade under heavy fire. The castaway party endured severe wounds and a heroic jailbreak through a buffalo wallow.
Miss Annie Fall of Clactanats, daughter of the Arctic explorer, recently defended her own case in court and it is necessary to refute the claim she lost it. The case went before the supreme court, and the opposing counsel presented the best argument, so the court decided in favor of the other side.
The affidavit recounts a man asserting he volunteered on April 15 1861 and was mustered May 18 1861 into the Twelfth New York Volunteer. He argues no earlier volunteer existed, while others claim militiamen acted before him. He offers that War Department records support his medal date of April 18 1861 and invites stronger evidence.
American cats sent from San Francisco to Manila are noted for their role in US depots. Maintained like soldiers, they receive regular rations and help control pests, saving costs through rodent reduction. The anecdote includes ships and a separate tale about a ship stoppage caused by a rat in a cylinder.
The article notes a vogue for Japanese style in decor and flower arrangements. It describes slim, oriented displays and the desire to temper extravagance with preserved colors and subtle tints favored by Japanese aesthetics.
In Baltimore, the Baltimore American weighs in on moral recollection and the need to seize opportunities, urging thoughtfulness about youth and the era’s values as the city reflects on civic virtue and social conduct.
Advertises Pattern No 2997 for a dark blue pongee shirt with detachable turn down collar and belt sewn to waistband. Describes washable material options, pearl buttons, narrow cuffs, and sizing from three to fifteen years. Requires 10 cents to obtain pattern by mail.
Pattern details describe a jaunty coat for a four year old with squire collar white cuffs and embroidery. It lists fabric choices and required yardage for 20 inch and 42 to 54 inch widths plus trim pieces. Also mentions a cryptic price and a brief, unrelated dialogue about the law on compensation and a pioneer with wind.
Fragmentary Washington Star excerpt shows dialogue about Count Fucks honesty in paying debts and a stated wish to marry in American soil. Ule, a personal friend, asserts the intent reflects it. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or clear events.
Demand for wooden piles remains strong in Holland with Rotterdam showing broad use. The Zupper Zee drainage project prompts extensive use of wooden ramparts as work proceeds, expanding along multiple corridors.
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