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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
3
An old London Answers piece explains how bricks swell as they absorb moisture, especially when dry baked. It notes a garden pier near Ely that grew several inches after daily water exposure and observes cement joints loosening on platforms and parapets where bricks and cement meet.
Wartime luminous paint applied to disks and ribbons for signaling and marking. British disks 2 3 inches with spikes stuck on trenches or held to signal silently. Visible 30 to 60 feet, aiding landmarks and safe routes. Luminous patches on stretcher bears to prevent friendly fire. Scientific American cites marking city streets with the paint.
The silver model gifted to President Wilson by Leghorn officials portrays the Fanciulla d Anzio once thought a maiden. Archaeology notes reveal the figure as a youthful male clergy servant, with the original Greek statue found at Nero’s villa in Anzio near Rome.
L J Earhart reports Rev Vv Hickerson spent Sunday in Dayton. Mrs Millie Thomas visits Canada. Women’s day is July 27 at Bethel Church. Daisy ield’s sister ill. E M Simpson of Braneaton visited. Ed Blanton entertained Leslie Joston at dinner. Thelma and Edward Harper from Oxford, Ohio, visit Chas Armstrong. Rev L W Gray drew a large audience. George Collins of Connisville, Indiana, visits relatives. Anna Mae Houston improving at hospital. Cora Fox able to go out. Robert George of Dayton visited Sunday. Hila Walton buried Monday. H Hall and wife at Walnut Hills Sunday. Bertha Orr visits Hamilton Sunday.
The wedding is planned for Wednesday evening July 16 at Elmwood Church. Various locals are noted in brief items: DeWitt McCaleb of Washington visits Cedar street parents. Pearl Allen teaches Bible stories at Vacation Bible School in Lockland. Nancy Hawkins passes through Elmwood on her way to Oxford. Robert George of Dayton was here Sunday. Geo Dean and F McIntyre took a Toledo trip last week. P S Allen, Mrs I B Taylor and Geneva spent the Fourth with friends in Dayton. the Bolivian Art Club held a July Fourth picnic in Wyoming with all enjoying the day.
Roger W. Babson of the department of labor spoke in Washington about the wartime health foods. A young lady joked to a young man at a Washington dance that he had eaten many of her bran muffins at the Red Cross last fall. The man replied that he would never be able to eat them again, per his doctor.
Pedestrians and motorists noted wedding preparations on Clinton Hill as coaches and florists moved about. A large canopy spanned from sidewalk to door and the church displayed the minister's upcoming sermon titled This Is the Life, per Newark News.
A short dialogue fragment shows a wife recounting a social visit with Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Jenkinson. The husband asks about the afternoon while the wife notes the two ladies left together, hindering her chance to speak freely to each.
Eight room house built five years ago with four sinks two toilets gas and both side and rear yards. Priced at 3500 with 500 down and the balance like rent. For details contact J S Gilassmeyer 2718 Hackberry St Woodburn 3039. Located at 1728 Hughes St.
Dressmaker Miss Bessie Keller now located near Arms Place Walnut Hills offers style economy and good fit for clothing needs. Phone Woodburn 3438 Y for fittings and alterations.
Announcement offers tea coffee and spices with the best coffee at 40 cents per pound. Delivery to all city parts provided. Coupons issued with teas and coffees redeemable in trade. Limit one article per week. Phone orders South 4826 L. Our motto:
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