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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
8
The piece recalls postage rate changes from three to two cents, noting WWI adjustments and a new revenue law starting July 6. It mentions stamp colors, Lincoln and Washington imagery, monocles, wristwatches as military devices, and bachelor presidents. Ruth Bryan Owen’s primary defeat is noted as removing a notable personality from public life.
The piece discusses Mrs. Owens political career noting her anti Prohibition stance leading to a loss of renomination to a wet candidate. It highlights her Washington respect, public service, and hints she remains active in politics. It also covers sugar from wood and cheap alcohol production with sawdust and chips fueling alcohol fuel potential and future energy implications.
A Washington AP dispatch outlines how the new revenue bill affects a middle class wage earner. It estimates taxes on income, cars, gasoline, lubricants, fur, perfumes, a radio, refrigerator, and other purchases, totaling modest yearly increases for a married man with one child earning about 6000.
Snow Child Goes North Airs, Endward Stafford (Peary) daughter of Admiral Peary, the famous "snow baby," returns near the pole to unveil a stone shaft honoring her father. Also includes bank financial figures and a 1932 notarized declaration by J. R. Krabill, cashier, with directors and notary.
The Wayne Building and Loan Co files in Common Pleas Court to foreclose on Ora Mohler and others. The sale covers Lot 742 in Rittman Village, formerly 418, bounded by State Street east side. Appraised value 2566.67 dollars. Conducted by Sheriff Clark Shearer with cash terms. Public notices run June 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 1932.
The North Randall track hosts a major auto race Sunday July 17 with top stars like Hob Carey Hewes Wilcox and Shorty Cantlon set to compete. كبار Billy Arnold may join after injuries at Indianapolis. Ticket prices are reduced to one dollar as fans anticipate a star-studded lineup.
The fragment cites political caution about leaders and crowd direction. It then offers two life traits for women promising modesty and virtue. A bizarre horticultural tip suggests placing a lump of sugar in a vase to curb odor from thick-stemmed flowers, describing weird plant care advice.
A quotation from Uncle Eben stresses the risk of speaking too quickly without proper thought. The phrase from the Washington Star colors the piece with a folksy warning about rash words and measured thinking.
Report of the condition of the Rittman Savings Bank at Rittman Ohio at the close of business June 30 1932. Resources include Loans and Discounts 384734.40 Overdrafts 0 U S Bonds and Securities Owned 35550.00 Other bonds stocks and securities Banking House Furniture and Fixtures Real Estate other than Reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 190671 Cash and due from Banks 49316.68.
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