Overland Strives on Altoona Mountain Climb
An Overland C4K prototype climbed Backhart Mountain near Altoona Pennsylvania, reaching high gear and speeds around 20 miles an hour. Engineers say the test demonstrates the vehicle's power and testing grounds for new factors, with Vander toter car makers using the site for experimental runs. The ascent covered seven miles of steep grades testing the car's endurance and performance.
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Altoona
Penn
Atloona
Nesoo
Seven Mile
Atoas
JL. Bender
Overland
Buehborn
Hail storm devastates Meade County wheat crops
A farmer letter from Meade County Kansas reports severe hail damage to wheat fields local to Texas area farmers. About 100 acres were completely ruined, 220 acres heavily damaged, 80 acres only partly harmed, with some replanting needed for spring grains. The note mentions subscription concerns and possible rate changes for The Press.
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Wiliersinger
Plon
Kansas
Texas
Meade County
Geisinger
Mven
Rittman Indians Defeat West Salem in 12-3 Clash
Rittman Indians beat West Salem 12 to 3 at West Salem. Repp pitched effectively but support faltered as Kime collected four singles one double and one triple in the seventh. McKee limited West Salem while illegal booze supply to under 21 players sullied the scene amid wary rovers of irlean sport. Attendance about 100 with Hamilton and Ohn umpiring.
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Rittman
West Salem
Rovers
Rlean Sport Rittman— AB
MeKer
Shank
Miller
D. Caskey
Raft
Beir
C Caskey
Caskey
Fuhrman
Wise
Myers
Kime
Blough
McKee
Repp
Hamilton
Ohn
Rittuan
Bloomer Girls
Indianapolis
Tester
Watsley Cate
Wein Shenner
Shetler
Cumninegham
Wainstes
Indians
Somanenng
Wemsheimer
Miss Cunningham
Births celebrate multiple local newborns this week
A series of birth notices names families welcoming new children. Henry Long announced a son born Sunday July 23. Harmon Hsien and wife welcomed a boy on July 23. C A Fulton and wife of Akron announce a baby girl born July 26.
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Kenry Long
Harmon Hsien Tinday
al Fulton
Akrohd
Two Men Drown in Chippewa Lake
Two brothers Elam Wheeler aged 19 and Chas Wheeler aged 30 drowned while bathing on Chippewa Lake Tuesday evening July 25. The younger suffered cramps and the elder Snedheimma, a bystander, jumped in to assist but also drowned. Residents nearby stated they were good swimmers.
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Chippewade
Elam Wheeler
Chas Wheeler
Snedheimma
Near
Managing Editor Weygand Seeks Office in Ohio Race
Williom A Weygand, Wooster newspaper publisher and editor, seeks the Democrat nomination for secretary of state. Born in Ashland county, he ran newspapers in Ashland, Medina, Summit, Portage and Wayne counties and served as state senator from the 24th district in 1912. He later campaigned as a presidential elector in 1900 and is noted for endorsements from Democratic committees and papers.
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Williom A Weygand
Wooster Nirnepaper
Arx
Jnst
Werygaandt
Ohio
Ohii
Ashland County
Ashland
Medina
Summit
Portage
Wayne Counties
Tor—Farms Teron
Ashtabula
Geauga
Auto Contest Ends August 19
The auto contest closes Saturday August 19 at 4 30 p m after two months of activity. Two contestants remain Lauretta Rizor of Rit han and Kenneth Wright of Sterling with standings Laurette Rizor 4200 votes Kenneth Wright 2200 votes.
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Dreddfast
Lauretta Rizor
Rit@han
Kenneth Wright
Sterling
Laurette Rizor
Kenneth- Wright
Leo
Wayne County Teachers Institute Reportedly Planned
Fragmentary text indicates Wayne County Teachers Institute sessions and related discussions. Mentions teachers, sessions, and a plan to meet during school weeks with emphasis on participation and instruction. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Doctor Gregg’s Fearful Incident Reported
A garbled OCR note describes a doctor and a mishap involving a dentition and stapes injury during a profession. It mentions a Thursday morning event at a home, with references to a baby girl and the mother. The exact facts are unclear due to text corruption.
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Grege
Boxboard and Salt Company Taxes Noted
Fragmentary OCR reading shows references to Boxboard and Salt Company taxes and scattered county mentions. The text is garbled with names and numbers unclear, but points to tax items or assessments in various counties.
Mayors Court Disorderly Conduct Fines Totals Listed
In mayor's court the following cases were heard for intoxication disorderly conduct and related charges. Edward Buckley and George Senge faced fines, Dennis Buckley and Marty Burk paid small sums, and Edwards was charged with selling liquor to a minor. Joe Long and Walter Jase were acquitted on disorderly conduct charges.
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Dippe
Dam Shatt
Edward Buckley
George Senge
Dennis Buckley
Marti Burk
Edwards
Mretteek
Joe Long
Walter Jase
Walter W Mowery Seeks County Supervisors Nomination
Walter W Mowery requests support for his candidacy for the county supervisor post. He outlines years of rural district teaching and railroad engineering experience in Chester and Wayne counties and at Northern University. He pledges full time service to the county and asks the reader to condense his candidacy and support.
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Wasim
Pesident
Chester
Wayne Town
Northern Coniverity Cmd
Walter Woomower
Weather forecast for Columbus Ohio July 24 update
Weather report from Columbus Ohio notes showers and expected rain followed by warmer temperatures. Week outlook shows above normal averages with uncertainty in showers and heat returning later in the period.
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Columbus
Thunder Bolts and Lightning Development Costs Lives
The article explains how lightning forms in thunderstorms and how heat and moisture create charged clouds. It warns that many Ohio farmers could be struck by lightning and suffer injuries or death as storms move through urban and rural areas.
A Soldier's Oath and Wartime Imprisonment Reflected
A fragment from a historical page recalls a soldier’s oath amid wartime conditions. It mentions imprisonment, duty, and the emotional weight of service, with reflections on home front life and the toll on individuals during conflict.
Untitled fragment hints at road view and commission notes
Fragmentary text references a road view near a commission, with unclear directions about farmers and local areas. Names, dates, and concrete details are unreadable, leaving only a general note on road and committee discussion.
Marriage Licenses Granted in Pratt County Area
The notices list several marriages including Lawrence of Prowd? and Paine, with dates and local parishes. Records show licenses issued for Franklin and others, reflecting official civil registrations and ceremonies planned in coming weeks.
Early Monday Fire Near B and G Depot
A small blaze on Front Street near the B and G depot prompted an early call to Chief Olle Gon. Firefighters arrived around four, extinguishing the flames with limited damage to a residence believed to be the Fausnott home. The fire had burned through walls before crews reached it, commending the department's quick response.
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Olle Gon
Front Street
Fausnott
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