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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
7
In Acts chapter eight Philip meets an Ethiopian official in the desert and explains salvation through Jesus. The official, reading Isaiah, believes after Philip’s preaching, confesses faith, and requests baptism, illustrating the need for preaching and obedience to Christ.
An exhibit features a mystic displaying powers over snakes scorpions and other reptiles before a crowd. He summons and handles venomous creatures, but a cobra strikes his son as the crowd watches, ending the display with a risky outcome.
The weather bureau states there is no known way to prevent hailstorms. Historic European methods such as lightning rods or shocked towers had no scientific basis and yielded no real effect.
A fragmentary school style essay contrasts two kinds of ants as “one bee” and “smart black insects.” It describes ants living in houses, moving in and out in a hurry, and notes their indistinguishable appearance. The writer jokes about teaching ants tricks and the impossibility of recognizing them if they escape.
A historical note outlines Wedderburns as hereditary standard bearers of Scotland with ties to two prominent families. The name derives from lands near Berwick. Walter de Wedderburn swore fealty to Edward I. A Wedderburn favored by James VI traveled to England. an 18th century branch ended when estates passed to another line.
The Towether to buy an engagement ring prompts a young man known as a vacationist to face a mischievous pursuit. A girl presses for plain answers and hints at two possible suitors, Bul lee George and Barry, amid gossip in Blémingham.
A fragment discusses threats to beehives from moths and the death's head notch. It mentions a female bee’s dubious habit of sneaking into the hive to feed on honey and lay eggs, with larvae arriving to threaten the colony.
Ohio State University nutrition specialists propose a camp food plan to avoid shortages by supplying each family with a simple menu and shared cafeteria style dining. Each household brings its own servings while specialists manage phases and meetings at all sites to ensure balanced meals.
The article lists stopping distances for cars at 10 20 25 30 and 35 miles per hour in feet, noting tests confirm accuracy. It warns readers to consider these figures to avoid accidents and ends with a quip about picnics and hard boiled eggs.
Fragmented notes show senior class play New Co ed Friday evening and a Sunday recital. Local sports mention W. H. and tennis vs Cuyahoga Falls on May. Auction sale raises about 40 cents. Obituary notices include Mrs Frances Hanrilotta Stwuffer aged 6 and others. Community members, visitors, and upcoming weddings noted with names and places in Medina area.
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