Longfellow Character and Health to the Soul
A reminiscence on Frank Way, once known as Home Made, who died at 69 in Grand Rapids. The piece notes his eccentricity, a coffin from a year old, and his fame as a maker of nearly everything but food. It also surveys a bulletin arguing for natural recovery over drastic medical or political remedies, drawing a parallel between personal illness and economic crises.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Way
France
Sarah Bernhardt
Self reliance and the roots of commerce in early society
The passage argues that individuals once specialized in tasks to trade for others' goods, enabling broader prosperity. It notes Frankly’s independence to illustrate a broader urge for self sufficiency and connects this to historical examples like early crafts and Robinson Crusoe with his Friday.
Self Sufficient Life Reflections by Frank Way
The text praises a man named Frank Way who aimed to be self sustaining for 28 years by working over 12 hours daily. It notes he produced cigars and made many items himself, highlighting reliance on many artisans and materials. It stresses interdependence among people and cautions against denying this truth.
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Co Frank
Old Doctor Nature The National City Bank of New York
An archival fragment highlights the National City Bank of New York in relation to a historical figure or topic tied to medical or natural science themes described as old doctor nature.
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OLD Doctor Nature
the National City Bank of New York
Stenroos Defies Odds With Simple Finnish Diet
The Finnish runner Stenroos, age 40 and after 15 years without a race, won the Olympic Marathon aided by black bread and fish. He trained lightly, rested well, and avoided unnecessary foods, suggesting American athletes overemphasize elaborate diets and training methods.
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Stenroos
S‘enroos
Language teaching in American schools faces aims and methods
A Washington report outlines how modern language instruction may split into conversational and cultural tracks, evaluates classroom time for speaking, and explores use of records and testing to tailor courses. It notes the limited speaking opportunities and the potential of ability based class division and aptitude testing to guide study.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Thisntry
Cual
Tea powers and future of language study in questions and answers
A collage of quotes and Q A items covers language education debates the health claims of tea and vitamins and wartime horse costs and irrigation. It presents practical tips on stain removal and emphasizes the need for clearer guidance from surveys and experts.
Radio plays major role in La Follette campaign
The piece praises La Follette as the best speaker among three candidates and notes radio will boost his reach. It argues voters want substance and that an independent can speak directly to the people without gatekeeping powers, giving him an unprecedented advantage.
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la Follette
La Follette predicts editors will admit truth on radio
La Follette says editors of reactionary newspapers will be shamed into telling the truth and giving him a fair chance as he speaks directly to the people over the radio. He argues his stance exposes conservative papers as proof of his innocence.
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la Follette
Henry Ford Foresees Millions Of Planes For Peace
Henry Ford predicts millions of airplanes will fly overhead and help secure peace. He believes Ford can accelerate production more rapidly than anyone else and will aid in developing all metal monoplanes for commercial use. His Dearborn discussions reflect a shift toward rapid aviation advances.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
Ford argues Muscle Shoals can end wars with US power
Ford says Muscle Shoals could make America invincible and end war by the threat of US power. He contends its nitrates would blow any nation away and that finishing nitrate and fertilizer plants would aid peace, while expanding flying machine production could do more for peace than all earth's explosives.
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Muscle Shoals
America
United States
Ford
Muscle
Miller Playwright Reflections On Value Then Suicide
In a startling note, playwright Alexander E. Miller told colleague Sham oO that the world is valueless to him and that he is of no value to stand. He then killed himself. The Greek philosopher, ninety years old, also killed himself after a misstep near leaving class. He believed he should have kept teaching.
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Alexander E. Miller
Shamoo
Courage and endurance value in struggle
A reader recalls a young woman in a hospital who had both legs amputated after childbirth. She faced a grim future yet expressed resilience, stating she remains valuable at sixty six, underscoring a message of hope and perseverance.
Questions and Answers Service Notice Example
Reader can get the answer by writing to Frederic Haskin director Washington. This offer applies strictly to general inquiries and does not provide legal medical or financial advice. Enclose two cents in stamps for return postage.
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Frederic Haskin
Washinton
Sidsraneton Ureau
Prison and war facts and Q and A notes from 1914 1922 era
A mixed Q A transcript covers prison industry output in the United States totaling 69 million dollars with 19 million in work clothing, British debt figures from 1914 to 1922, and over a hundred West Point Annapolis prep schools. It also notes Senator Harrison kinship, gold coinage history, dog days origin, and the wartime sinking of German vessels.
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Great Britain
West Point
Annapolis
United States
FE. E. W
Pat Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Panama-Pacific International
Sirius
Local Visits Prompt Homecomings and Job Change
Miss Dorothy Spangenberg returns from a three week visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Armbruster in Waverly. Miss Linda Arnett comes home from Columbus after five weeks with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Ray Cox. Arnett accepts a telephone exchange operator position following the marriage of Miss Hope Young.
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Frank Armbruster
Waverly
Dorothy Spangenberg
Linda Arnett
Columbus
Ray Cox
Miss Arnett
Hope Young
Robbins and Saits Family Celebrate Sunday at Canter Cave
Mr and Mrs Roy Robbins and Mr and Mrs Otto Saits were among the group spending Sunday at Canter Cave. The outing featured local residents enjoying a day trip and socializing in the cave area.
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Roy Robbins
Otto Saits
Here
Canter Cavea
Hendersons and Gertys Host Sunday Guests
Mr and Mrs O Henderson of Allensville visited Mr and Mrs Henry Gerty on Sunday. Mr Theo Webb and his sons Everett and Leland spent the day with former brother Mr M Webb at Ewington.
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O. Henderson
Allensville
Henry Gerty
Theo. Webb
Everett
Leland
Ted
Mr. M. Webb
Ewington
Murdoch Couple Return Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Ovid Murdoch return to their Cleveland home on Saturday after a few days visiting his mother Mrs Emma Murdoch.
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Ovid Murdoch
Cleveland
Emma Murdoch
Gallipolis Visitors Include Robinett Family and Thompson
Mr and Mrs William Robinett and their son Francis along with Miss Myrrah Thompson were seen visiting Gallipolis, sharing social greetings and hospitality with local residents.
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William Robinetti
Francis
Myrrah Thompson
Gallipolis
Doctor treated Dundas youth after thigh injury
Dr. Ray was called to Dundas Monday to see the Lanane boy oldest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lanane who suffered a deep thigh cut from a fall. Five stitches were required to close the wound. The injured youth is about 10 years old.
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Ray
Dundas
Thomas Lanane
Joint Installation Planned by I O O F and Rebekah Lodges
The I O O F and Rebekah lodges will hold a joint installation at their lodge rooms here next Friday night.
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Rebekah
Funeral Attendees At Mrs William Dugan Service
Mr and Mrs Harry Bagley and Mrs W E Stanton attended the funeral of Mrs William Dugan at Jackson Monday afternoon.
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Harry Bagley
W. E. Stanton
William Dugan
Jackson
Chillicothe Social Visit Noted in Sunday Calls
Mrs. Ella Ader and Mrs. Grenager from Chillicothe were visiting friends in the area on Sunday, enhancing local social ties.
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Ella Ader
Mrs. Grenager
Chillicothe
Cousin of Chicago Woman Dies in Canada Honeymoon Crash
Mrs. Austin Ojeda of Chicago learned by telegram Tuesday that her cousin Clifford C. Hawkins, a telegraph operator for Pure Oil Co., was killed in an air mobile collision on his honeymoon near Sudbury North Bay Ontario while married July 12. Mrs Hawkins reportedly suffered severe lacerations.
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Austin Ojeda
Mabel Matthews
Chicago
Reunion attendees recall Circleville gathering
Mrs. C. W. Campbell Mr. J A Joffy and Kathaleen attended the birthday and reunion at the home of Henry Fee in Circleville. They were accompanied home by Mrs. J. O. Hawkins and her daughter Edna of Mienaville.
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C. W. Campbell
J. A. Joffy
Daught ‘Kathaleen
Bth
Clark Fee
Henry Fee
Circleville Sunde
J. O. Hawkins
Edna
Mienaville
Property damage suit over girded trees in Belmont county
Francis P. Cook sues the estate of P. D. Hunt in Belmont county common pleas court seeking 400 dollars believed damages for girding trees on Cook's farm. He valued each tree at 35 dollars.
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Hendrysburg
P. D. Hunt
Francis P. Cook
Belmont County
Cook
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