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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
5
The Steruine Press announces that communications for publication must reach the editor by Monday morning. Advertising rates apply to the editor, subscriptions will be received, and all other business attended to at the above address.
A recount of a Knights of Pythias initiation dreambased ordeal shows an Akron member facing bizarre test ideas from a Sanhedrin group including Pus Wright Henry Fortney Addison Slemman and Harry Knox. The tale weaves satire with ritual bravado as the candidate contemplates thorny rose bushes and odd dares while the Potentate presides.
Young ladies entertain with games and conversations at a recent doorweek party hosted by Misses Wabet Isratall and Dorothy Anos. Guests included Estella Amstutz Sia Moe Helen Galléthy Mae Sith and others as Rivers and Ralph Miller were mentioned among attendees.
The Sterling public school presented a program at the school house last Wednesday night. Students delivered recitations on Thanksgiving themes by Florence Muller, Jacob Graber, Manehe Gish, Kenneth Zigler, Helen Johnson, Ruth Amstutz, Earl Miller, and Judy Johnson. A quartet featured Stella Amstutz Wanda Maine Jay Miller and Ed Hart.
The narrator recalls being ordered to remove clothing and resisting briefly before yielding. Thad climbs a makeshift barrier of cracker boxes to reach a vantage point in the briars. Sarah Jane pokes the narrator and teases him about snoring and sleep, mentioning discomfort and restlessness.
The U B Church led by Pastor J F Davidson lists Bible School at 9:00 a.m. with H A Stemmons as superintendent. Sunday services include preaching at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7:00 p.m. Subscribing to THE PRESS.
The Wayne County Teachers Institute meets at a Wooster school on Saturday December 11 1916 with 9 00 registration. Sessions include easy experiments in elementary science by Professor Wooan Matheny Ohio University and a demonstration of Papil administration in recitation by Miss Trene Jetires seventh grade Orrville. Florence Kevennaugh reads at 10 30 followed by a public schools bird study illustrated lecture by Professor Bug ene Swope and a talk on the scout as a countants center by Prof Wooan Matheny. Each teacher earns one day’s institute credit. all county teachers expected to attend. Henry Miller president Ollie Kile secretary.
An eight week course at Ohio State University Columbus runs January 2 to February 23 for farm men and boys with farm experience. Lectures cover breeding feeding dairying horticulture poultry husbandry farm mechanics floriculture soil fertility and veterinary medicine with laboratory practice and an added 4 p.m. lecture by farming professionals and officials from the Agricultural Experiment Station. Students will also attend Farmers Week January 29 to February 2 featuring ten major Ohio farmers organizations with shows and meetings.
Akron mother Theresa Maghone explains her eighteen year old son Chick the boxer will likely not become a cabaret lounger. She credits outdoor life with building confidence, self sufficiency, health, and a clean mind noting guns are less dangerous than bars. She says woodcraft steers boys from wrong paths.
A fragment recounts a fighter's mindset and training influences as he shapes his boxing path. It notes study of opponents, early high school exposure, and ambitions tied to craft and career while referencing Akron.
The New York Times reports a plea to prohibit west oest said if it could by down in ary a fense system ey eens here regulating the tegulate Mu Nee administrat ons far tewn am toe attempt toon re Hier sav ing of Hnears to any commiuidts where the thats te tensed Pro hibition does throes the stoainess In disrepute to outen the matr thoroughfares of the sadous and removes them from tie sight of the young. The business is outlawed and disreput nl. The derkarie tor wire of a incidentally re aside die of rapidly for thes are tempted to drink the worst aml most powerful concoctions.
Vivid city debate centers on saloon density along the riverfront in Melnont county. Proponents claim current tax hikes would lower rates if saloons stay within legal limits, while critics warn higher taxes may burden Bellaire taxpayers and boost the tax rate further.
Police court records reveal arrests tied to liquor in several Ohio cities. Springfield reports 258 arrests in October, 140 for drunkenness or disorderly conduct, similar to past dry periods. Barberton logs 300 arrests in October with most for drunkenness, reflecting a heavy drink-related crime pattern.
Kentucky teeters on possible statewide dry vote amid county liquor bans as Indiana eyes a constitutional convention on prohibition and equal suffrage. The Massillon hospital chief warns alcohol harms mental health and degeneracy, urging strict limits.
A reader notes widespread corn disease and soil issues amid lime shortages. The misshapen oats and uneven stalks raise alarms about fertilizer timing and pest pressures. Local farmers seek guidance from extension agents on lime availability and recommended corrective steps.
The readable text outlines scale insect control methods and mentions washing powder advertisements. It references various names, places, and vendors in a column-like jumble, including a Canton Cattery and several women’s names, with scattered product mentions and local notices.
An old notice reports apples sent by parcel post faced delays and condemnation from the department. The program aims to curb rotten fruit yet some shipments still moved with difficulty. A half peck of fruit boxes traveled to several states amid critique of postage rates.
Cleveland Plain Dealer or Cleveland Leader and the Rittman Press advertise a one year subscription for 4.00 with bundle pricing for multiple titles. The offer targets local readers seeking value across papers.
An OCR fragment touts the auctioneer James Galehouse as the fastest and most economical method for business transactions with growing yearly favor among buyers and sellers.
A property slated for auction is expected to realize its full value as bidders gather. The listing notes the current market conditions and potential bidding interest from local investors and residents.
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