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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
6
A stern exhortation urges a wealthy man to experience hard labor in the mines. The text calls for him to strip to the waist, work eight hours swinging a pick, shoveling coal, and stoking furnaces to feel the sweat, dust, and blistering toil firsthand.
A stark poem portrays the rich man immune to hardship. It details grueling labor under heat and dust, ash pits, haymows, and long shifts, then contrasts it with the rich man’s easy return to comfort and vanity. The speaker laments class disparity and hunger. The piece ends with a gritty refrain of futility and social critique.
A brief fable sketches a pair of sweethearts who part, with the girl sparing critique of the boy’s new partner. Presented as a playful three act piece, it imagines history as if it had unfolded differently, preserving a light, whimsical tone throughout.
A comic scene opens with King Solomon lounging amid cushions and Bon-Bons, demanding 8S 0 S H 20 from Central, then orders 1000 American Beauty Roses. A year later he again rings for 1233456789, mocks monopolizing the market, and asks for 1000 wedding rings as he plans marriage.
King Solomon reclines amid cushions and Bon-Bons as he phones the railroad for chartered trains to Niagara Falls for his honeymoon. He jokes about the busy lines and asks for special service, ending as the curtain collapses.
Ohio listeners may hear Charles Lindbergh speak by radio after he lands in America. The plan is a brief address from New York City broadcast across major stations, with two in Ohio expected to join. Citizens are urged to watch for official word on the timing.
Marshallville residents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Correll and Mrs. Harry Whartenby of Lima were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hobbs for a week. Rev. J. H. Poetter and family visited relatives at Bakersville at the start of last week.
Mrs Susan Stoner recovers from heart trouble and goes out again. Mr and Mrs J H Clymer and John visit Michigan friends. Miss Jean Miller from Shreve guests Rose Jennings. Mr and Mrs W Harvey celebrate 55th anniversary with 17 children, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren present. Earl Rausch visits Akron. N R Zimmerman repairs in Doylestown. Ak ron guests Mr and Mrs T K Harrold over weekend. Earl Walsh visits Prof Keck in Collins. Cleveland friends visit Klein. Adam Thomas hosts Canton visitors. Earl Davis returns from West Virginia. Thelma Ross from Shreve clerks at Jennings store.
Rev J H Clymer exchanged pulpits with Rev Ramsey of Greensburg on Sunday. The Harmony Class held a friendly and business meeting at Mrs Robert Kershner's home Friday evening with a program social hour and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Lowell Dunmire and children from Wooster visited A L Brenneman Sunday. Members attended the convention at the Reformed church in Orrville on Thursday.
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