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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
5
Public notices indicate the Sterling Press invites advertising and subscription orders. Submissions for publication should reach the editor by Monday morning. All business matters are to be addressed at the listed office.
The readable text sketches a crowded local page with social notices, family updates, visits, and town happenings. It mentions visits by relatives, gatherings, and various names, places, and events, though many lines are garbled. The piece preserves a sense of community life through scattered person names and local references.
In a sprawling talk, villagers discuss weather hints and soil vigor near Kratall. They mention neighbors claiming rich soil yields and vines growing rapidly, dragging young pumpkins.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines about an accident or incident with scattered words. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to establish specifics.
The text reflects lingering sorrow and questions about friendship and community. It hints at shared days, trust, and the difficulty of forgetting, with mentions of neighbors, care, and intimate memories conveyed in a poetic, fragmented form.
Vast armies of men and teams begin the start for crop production with seed selection and supplies. The piece urges good farm powder, lime, and timely cultivation to prepare ground, save labor, and maximize yields, claiming a dollar spent on lime pays five in benefits across thousands of acres.
Historical chatter recalls the idea of a two day or single day presidency with Lansing as a possible placeholder. It notes the temporary transfer of powers, the role of the pro tem, and debates over whether a non elected official could serve as president for a day, highlighting constitutional questions and unusual precedent.
Vague telegram style story describes a bee swarm in Rittman causing noisy disruption during the day. Citizens and officials noted the swarm’s movement across streets and yards as residents watched and tried to shelter.
Court records reveal Frances inherits a $75 000 fortune from Lieutenant Muloch killed at the front. The will directs all assets to Mary Patricia Steere if Frances cannot inherit, and the witness who attested the document was killed at the front, necessitating court validation.
G J Wider discusses spring farm work and remaining plowable acres. He argues for diversified farming, drainage, and the central role of lime or limestone in improving soil and profitability, noting suppliers ready to aid farmers in obtaining ground lime applied to boost corn and other crops.
By G J Wilder. A famine of cars is described as the greatest shortage ever. Farmers are urged to enter lime or limestone for delivery and act quickly to avoid delays. Roads will dry soon and cooperation is needed to prevent waste and keep supplies available.
Period notes speak of armed knife grinders roaming city streets and theater districts. The fragment mentions their presence near markets and a vague “Marael'stan” area, with references to postures and clothing as observers describe the scene.
Hydrated lime or ground limestone is good for orchards both young and old. It should be applied underneath trees and between rows to promote growth, foliage, and high quality fruit. Also beneficial for grape vineyards and other small fruit areas though limited for lawn and kitchen gardens.
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