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News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 The nurseries of G.S. Pickett & Son and A.B. French have for some time past been the busiest places in Clyde. Several carloads per day of choice fruit trees, vines, berry roots, etc. have been shipped out, and the rush will continue for a week or more longer. A small arm ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Friend appreciates helpful e-mails My buddy Bob Batdorf apparently isn't the only one being overwhelmed with junk e-mail these days. Most come from con artists hoping to make a fast buck from unsuspecting recipients. It is wonderful how much my net worth has increased since the beginning of the year... all without any effort on my ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Last Sunday night thieves stole a horse and harness from the barn of George Turner, living a short distance east of Clyde on the Pike, and led the animal to the barn of George Hegmeyer, a neighbor, where they hitched it to an old open buggy and disappeared. On learning o ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
The U.S. sub that sank the train: Part II Last week we began a two-part story about the exploits of a submarine, stationed in the Pacific, which actually sank a train. We left off with a crewman suggesting how this could be done. Billy Hatfield was excitedly explaining how he had cracked nuts on the railroad tracks as a kid, placing th ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Rev. David Street and family arrived in town on Tuesday and are now comfortably "at Home" in the Mitchell property on Cherry Street. The new pastor and family were warmly welcomed by the Presbyterian people on their arrival. Mrs. Belle Rader, nee Letson, has accepte ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
The sub that sank the train: Part 1 The following is one of the most gripping accounts of high adventure I've read in a long time... and it's all true. Because this is such a long story, it is being printed in two parts. If you are interested in the story, I suggest clipping out this part to keep as reference for next week's exciting ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Proof of income easy with Social Security By Robert Wood Social Security Manager Sometimes, people need written verification of their benefit status or income amount from Social Security. Perhaps you're ready to make a major purchase and you're negotiating a loan from a bank or financial institution. Or maybe you're applying for s ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Harry Grabach entertained the residents of Race Street last Monday by letting his team run away, no damage done. Some miserable sneak thieves entered the cellar of Geo. Burroughs a few nights since and stole all the meat they had. Mrs. Burroughs, hearing a noise, ar ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
'My name was Rose; I'm 87-years-old' A reader passed along the following story, an inspiration for us "young" folks about the importance of living every day to the fullest. It was apparently written by a college student several years ago, and tells the story of one of his classmates. The first day of school our professor introduce ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Social Security offers online benefits tool By Robert Wood Social Security Manager So, you think you might qualify for benefits but aren't sure who to ask, where to start, or how to begin. Should you be applying for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income? Medicare or Medicaid? What's the difference? For someone not familiar ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from days past 120 years ago 1888 Miss Nerva Gale, of Cleveland, is spending a few days vacation at her home in Green Springs and with friends in Clyde. Mrs. Geo. Bemis, one of the best teachers in Sandusky County, has been granted a certificate for three years by the county Examiner, being the only one in ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Summer classes for men only! I noticed the following announcement on the Internet the other day. "The local community college is offering summer classes for men at the Learning Center for Adults. Registration must be completed by next Tuesday. Due to the complexity and difficulty level of the curriculum, class sizes are being l ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Frank Crockett and Dr. L.E. Robinson have been exchanging places of residence this week, the Doctor moving into the Main Street property purchased by him of Mr. Crockett, and the latter to the premises on East Forest also owned by Dr. Robinson. 110 years ago 1898 Will S ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
York teacherknew her stuff There is a woman, if she is still alive, who I truly need to thank for her cooking skills. She was the home economics teacher at York School in the late 1950s. When my mom got married she was a "raw" cook. Her idea of cooking - initially - was frying balogna and eggs or boiling a hot dog. ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Three important business lessons My brother recently attended a business management seminar in Tampa, Fla. To relax the participants one of the speakers passed out some lessons he learned over the years. Three of those lessons are reprinted here: Lesson 1: A man steps into the bathroom just as his wife is finishing up her sh ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from days past 120 years ago 1888 "Nurse Maids' Convention" is the name of a paper just issued by the Young Ladies' Guild, advertising the entertainment to be given by the Guild next week. The live business firms of Clyde and Fremont are well represented in it. 110 years ago 1898 J.B. Maule was appointe ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Why Easter came so early this year A reader supplied me with the following information, concerning the timing of Easter, and why it is celebrated so early this year, which you might find interesting. Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from days past 120 years ago 1888 It is said a peculiar epidemic is raging in Tiffin and Fort Seneca. It seems to be a cross between scarlet fever and measles, having traits of both. It is accompanied by an eruption of the skin, lasting from four to five days. At Fort Seneca the schools have been closed on ac ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Cooking vital in a recession By BECKY BROOKS Enterprise Editor Age is a wonderful thing in some ways. At age 16, no one can tell you anything. Then at 25, you are amazed at how much more you know than when you were a teen - but you still know everything. Then when you start eyeballing the half century mark, ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from days past 120 years ago 1888 The pretty little home of A.G. Winnie presents a dreary appearance today. About ten o'clock this morning an alarm of fire was given, and the flames were soon located in Mr. Winnie's house. The fire department was speedily on the ground, but the fierce element had already secu ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY