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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
3
Fragmentary text discusses a man Withts Fearn and a doctrine of citizenship as duty. It argues Christians must oppose hatred and embrace peace, condemning war as glorious and urging Christians to embody faithful service in public life. References to baptism and civic duty appear amid uncertain phrases.
A garbled text fragment mentions the city of David and a lament or prayer tone. It references a verse-like line about a watcher or prophet and a sense of joy or sorrow, with unclear names and dates. The transcription is incomplete and unreadable in places.
A reflective piece blends Christmas cheer with social duty, urging kindness and unity. It discusses Uncle Sam's Christmas mail burden, forestry and tree distribution issues, and a Billy Sunday style call for global peace, ending with a vivid description of Jesus as painted by Publius Lentulus.
William A Radford offers free cost advice on duplex building with a two-family layout designed for privacy and income. The piece describes a suburban two entrance plan, a front vestibule leading to a living room and dining area, a 15 by 11 kitchen, and upstairs three bedrooms and a bath. This design aims to blend comfortable living with potential rental income, noting the rise of rooming houses and the value of a quiet in a good neighborhood.
A doctor recounts a tale of a mysterious bundle left for Mrs. Cafferty at a roadside cottage. The card draws the family in for a joyful, belated Christmas kindness as kin gather from all sides, praising the mysterious gift and its impact. The story ends with the family voting the doctor’s tale the best Christmas story.
Nature Magazine notes that while many fish require clean water, catfish can live and thrive in muddy stagnant water. If the air supply is low, they surface and gulp air through the mouth.
Experiments using long glass tubes and exhaust pumps show cigarette smoke carries far less nicotine than the tobacco. Virginia cigarettes with 1.40 percent nicotine yield smoke at 0.12 percent, Turkish 1.38 percent yields 0.51 percent, Egyptian 1.74 percent yields 0.21 percent, Havana cigar 0.64 percent yields 0.10 percent, while pipe tobacco 2.85 percent yields 2.20 percent.
The Pythian Games, one of four major ancient Greek festivals, occurred every five years at Delphi in the Cris saean plain to honor Apollo. Originating with singing, they expanded to athletics, horse racing, poetry, and art contests. Victors received laurel or palm crowns. the games continued until 804 A.D.
Lurking danger to every cold if neglected prompts prompt action. The ad touts Father John's Medicine as soothing the breathing tract and building fighting strength to combat colds. It claims the old fashioned remedy can clear deadened lungs and deter dangerous drug interactions.
The page fragment notes Brandreth Pills use last ingredients only and promises relief for constipation with a bedtime dose. It includes humorous exchanges about tramps and a joke about frayed trousers caused by a dog, attributed to London Answers.
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