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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
5
The senior class play drew a full house in the high school auditorium with 17 student actors. Audience praise labeled the performance a success, as preparations for an operetta at the Mian St school building and next week’s baccalaureate and May 20 commencement are announced with the detailed program.
An Ohio State University crops specialist emphasizes seed corn germination tests and uniform seed drops to maximize production. Proper planter plates sized to kernels and hand grading aid quality, while planting three stalks per hill ensures full field yield.
Entomologists at the Ohio Experiment Station advise removing borers by cutting them from burrows in late May or June and again in fall. Repellent washes and sprays failed. Two species attack peaches with larval activity at trunk upper areas or base. Wounds should be painted with lime sulfur solution Bordeaux mixture or white lead to prevent disease entry.
Elva Derthick is appointed and qualifies as administratrix of the estate of John W Derthick of Wayne County Ohio. Charles A Weiser Probate Judge of Wayne County Ohio issues the notice with dates April 29 May 6 and 13.
A Mother’s Appeal warns of dangers to girls and urges maternal guidance. The notice lists tickets 15 and 35 cents and previews Buck Jones in Last Straw with Vivian Martin in Marshly Smiles and Dustin Farnum in Corsion Brothers, plus Elmo the Mighty and Tom Mix The Foe Fatty Arbuckle The Garage. Hand bills announce May June July programs.
With the coupon and 25 cents presented at the ticket window, four tickets will be given to any child under 12 years of age.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ratturin invites sealed bids by May 29 1920 at noon for labor and materials to extend the water line on Sheldon Street. Bidders must file full disclosure of all campaign interest and provide a 5000 bid bond or certified check. If bids are rejected the check is returned. if accepted it is applied to securing performance through the contract. Printed bid forms are required and available from the board.
Queensland market note announces absolutely pure standard house paint sold at 400 per gillon by the Wadsworth Paint Factory.
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