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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
4
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Governor Harris and state officials listed include Eaton Governor Andrew L. Harris and Lieutenant Governor Francia W. Treadway alongside several county roles. The piece mocks politics, marriage norms, and philosophy with editorial jabs about marriages and religious reforms while noting a banner corn crop and a call for workers to harvest with a corn cutter.
An editorial mix covers political meddling in state election timing, Wrights in aviation feats, a Toledo pastor condemning the Salome dance, and a defense of Ohio aviation marvels. It praises Ohio’s place in air progress and urges rural youth to “stick to the farm” as Horace Greeley advised, arguing farming offers better long term security than city factory work.
Wool county residents who frequented the Andrews Magnetic Mineral Springs and Park Hotel at St Louis Michigan will find the spring drilled, old pipe removed, galvanized iron pipe installed, and water thaw stronger than in years. Hotel improvements accompany the news as Drs Andrews treat a large number of patrons at this renowned sanitarium.
Miss Eleanor Robinson niece of Mrs. H J Peck once visiting Perrysburg pursued two gentlemen burglars at Verna Farm near Bridgeport Conn. They raided a ten room house taking jewels and silver plate valued over 6000 dollars after sawing locks to reach the safe. She followed their tracks toward New York, a general alarm issued with no trace found.
The County Chairman George Ade's political play closes the week at the Lyceum on Thursday afternoon with Jim Hackler exposing Judge Rigby's chicanery. Sassafras Livingston and Whittaker provide lively satire as audiences roar. Under Southern Skies returns Sunday afternoon for a half week in Toledo with rosy stage settings and romance appealing to all ages.
Reidsville North Carolina resident J GC Goodwin praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a powerful healer for ulcers. He reports a bad leg ulcer healed in a few rounds with no scar, noting the salve is guaranteed for piles sores horns and more and available at a local drug store for 26 cents.
S A Judson presents Sold Into Slavery a powerful melodrama with real heart and steady interest at Burts for a half week. Lincoln J Carter's Spirit of Paul Doone arrives Thursday to close the week with its latest production.
LIME CITY and neighboring towns report visits among Toledo Perrysburg and Coldwater residents. Mrs Joslin and friends traveled to Toledo last Friday while Mrs Cornelius hosted Perrysburg visitors Thursday. Lorenn Lusher from Toledo stayed with J Miller’s family, and Mrs John Cornelius shows improvements after illness. A son was born to Ulrich Warns and his wife last Thursday. Claude of Coldwater invited P Cornelius and family late last week. Lewis Emch and wife along with Mr Overfrantz and wives attended the Detroit fair last week. Sylvester Greiner and wife visited friends in Cymeot last weekend. Advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets.
Miss Lydia Thaiss spent weekend with Miss Pearl Cornwell in Toledo Albert Hahn visited Wyandotte Mich Miss Yetta Brossia stayed with Miss Hulda Schaller Saturday and Sunday Fred Artz and family visited Philip Artz Geo Kopp and wife hosted Sunday John Brossin and family spent Sunday with Fred Brossin East Toledo Miss Eisio Hahn called on Dora Neiderhouse Perrysburg Mabel Brossia and Chris Schaller attended church East Toledo Misses Amanda and Lottie Brossia called on Mame Brossia Wednesday Edith Gorkins and Carl Perrysburg visited Titta Brossia Saturday Henrietta Brossia called on Alsie Hahu Tuesday evening Beth
Advertisement seeks capable men to sell Stark Trees in the territory. Claims a long 8 year record, easy product to move, and a furnished order-getting outfit. Promises liberal commission with cash weekly pay. Mail responses to a Missouri address in a generic recruitment notice style.
Resolution 256 authorizes a concrete pavement project along Locust and nearby streets in Perrysburg Wood County Ohio. It specifies a four inch concrete slab, 40 knots, and a four year durability requirement. The document names mayor Freeman and the firm Freeman & Boweis as officials in the service of the city.
Advertisement for the Detroit to Buffalo D B Line steamers highlighting luxurious cabins, elegant rooms, and superior service on daily crossings. Fare listed at three dollars with a two cent stamp for a map. promotional note on Perrysburg scene postcards available at the Journal Office.
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