Bathing Suits Change Yet People Inside Remain Same
In Atlantic City Dr. Henry M. Fisher, rabbi of Beth Israel, marks 25 years of service by noting that external life changes while core humanity stays constant. He watches the resort evolve from a Jersey refuge to a national playground as churches remain filled and cultural tastes shift slowly over time.
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Hortense Saunders
NEA
Tlantic City
Henry M. Fisher
Beth Israel Reformed
America
Atlantic City
Jersey
All America
le Agriselient
Spit Fisher
Atlantic City Leader Reflects on Education and Life
A longtime Atlantic City school board member discusses universal human nature, education progress, and the link between character and life goals. He notes schools broadened curricula and guidance, stressing virtues and preparing students for life beyond exams. The piece mentions a banquet planned after religious training and tying to national leaders.
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Atlantic City
Hfe
Fisher
Atlantic
Immesdia
Cincinnati
Blackberry Harvest and Wild Fruits of Athens County
A writer surveys woodland berries in Athens County, praising the blackberry as the premier wild fruit. It thrives in rough hillside soils, yields abundant late July crops, and supports pies jellies and cobblers. it also notes black raspberries, thimble berries, and red raspberries in local habitats with varying abundance and market appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Woodwotth
Muller
Athens County
Peking
Ohio
Athens
Wilv
Son of President May Marry Society Girl Who Resembles First Lady
Washington reports John Coolidge, son of President and Mrs Calvin Coolidge, is linked to Florence Trumbull, daughter of a governor, as a likely marriage match. Gossip notes Florence’s poise, intelligence, and love of dancing, reading, and skating, with the couple seen at White House grounds during vacations and social events.
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Allere
BR. Ashington
John Coolidge
Calvin Coollial
Infecticnt
Washington
Younsy John
Florence Trumbull
Ahi
White House
John
Florence
Indy
D. A. Tt
Charles Bingham
Hingham
Suss Florenci
Truneball
Consent
John Contidge
Preabient
Man Retires At 50 Finds Leisure In Life Beyond Work
The article profiles Henry M. Stegman, a former newspaperman who retired at 50 in 1910 and now enjoys a full life of leisure. He argues that quitting early is practical, citing savings, investments, and the value of time for reading, sports, travel, and family. Stegman recalls a chat with Theodore Roosevelt approving his plan and stresses staying active rather than letting work define life.
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Atyle Creek
Mich
Bao Henry M. Stegman
Alsut
Stepman
Wig
Sterman
Stegman
New York Tribune
New York Telegraph
Cuba
Theodore Roosevelt
Hic
Teddy
Henry Stegman
Stegmian
Lic
Calamity Jane and the Lady Wildcats Unmasked
Dimcanny Aikman reveals ALAMITY JANE, famed nineteenth century figure, in his new book Calamity Jane and the Lady Wildcats. The author blends history and legend to challenge old myths about Wildcat lore.
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Lady Wildcat
Alamity Jane
Dimcanny Aikman
PAVED ROADS CHEAPER Calam Wildcat and Huskies Reference
A fragmented excerpt discusses Calam, a wildcat figure linked to Pan-American views, and compares costs of paved roads to dirt roads. It mentions a 8.3 cent per mile figure for pavement and controverts other historical musings, touching on speed, romance, and early road transport in a tarnished historical context.
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Calam
Custer
C. H. Sandage
Menry Holt
University ‘of
Tawa
Asad
Letter Tells of Mail Road Begun in 1864
A folded letter from 1884 discusses establishing a daily through mail connection between Logan and Athens, about 25 miles apart. Postmaster Logan urges postmaster Athens to back routes via Nelsonville and Athens, outlining schedules from Athens to Nelsonville and to Logan, seeking reliable service and prompt delivery. The note cites families and local officials, urging action to improve mail service in the Hocking Valley.
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Athens
Logan
J. B. Clayton
North
Congress Street
Nelsonville
A. O. Sloane
Opinion Express- 5
Clay
Ford L. Remyperi
Clayton
Lorgan
Pomeroy
Tle
Aly
Hemercy
Goo
Middleport
Celluloid dam model aids dam safety studies
An Irish Service report details a $100000 concrete Fresno dam destroyed by engineers to study flood containment. A scaled celluloid model replicates the dam at 28 inches high, using mercury-filled reservoirs to measure strain. Coauthored by Princeton and Stanford engineers, the project aims to refine irrigation and city planning while advancing dam physics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Beggs
Department of
Elgil Engineering
Princeton University
Fresno
Frederick Vort
Trondhjem
Norway
Old Ohio Spelling Book Found in Weatherby Belongings
A faded 1814 Ohio spelling book titled Ohio or Western Spelling Book With Appropriate Reading Lessons was found among Era Rachael Weatherby’s effects in Guysville. The worn pages verse includes Bible quotations and adages from Poor Richard, with sections on Old English poetry and proper pronunciation. Mrs Weatherby, a Messenger-Mother’s Day contest participant for two years, recently died. the book likely belonged to her mother’s father or brother.
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Ohio
Lebanon
Era
Rachael Weatherby
Guysville
Jesson
Richard
James
Weatherby
Ibig
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Henry M.fisher
Rece Stayea
Uekil
Cari
Cours
Slugman
Phe
Henry M. Stepan
She
Nelsen
Iscience
Rere
George FE
Beggs
Dan Wich
California
Israel Klein Scienes
NEA Service
St. Francis Dam
Sierras
Calif
Han
Engineering Foundation of New York
Charles . Marx
Stanford University
US. 8
Bureau of Standard
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