Apple Pie World and Ink Seas in Mother Goose Verse
A playful verse asks what one would drink if the world were apple pie and seas were ink, blending whimsy with nursery rhyme charm.
30 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
1
A playful verse asks what one would drink if the world were apple pie and seas were ink, blending whimsy with nursery rhyme charm.
The piece contrasts critics like Wini'red Sackville Stoner who accuse Mother Goose of harming children with librarian Elizabeth Schilp who defends the enduring rhyme collection. Schilp argues its rhythm satisfies kids and that it remains a lasting children's staple.
Detroit July 30 Henry Ford at sixty four hints at a major auto industry battle with General Motors. He plans a new car rollout at a rate of 1000 or more daily, crafting a product to outpace rivals while eyeing airship ambitions and a postindustry shift.
A note from Canton predicts the first frost will spread its hoary blanket around October 14 if scheduled, followed by persimmons. The fruit, once ripe after Jack Frost, is praised as a sweet reward. Persimmon trees grow in Southeastern states and regions spanning Maryland to Arkansas, with De Soto and John Smith noting its value in early American lore.
The writer argues Americans lag in cooling tech, noting motion picture theaters use air conditioning while homes and offices lack affordable systems. He compares cooling to heating adoption, urging widespread, affordable refrigerating devices and public cooling solutions for comfort and progress.
The Great Condor, premier fighting ship of the U S air service, landed at Dayton Field at 6 20 p m Thursday from Bolling Field. Officials will inspect it and run tests during its stay as the service completes Curtiss company purchase contract.
Beverly Hills, July 30. Lindbergh tours towns to spark interest in aviation. He notes three fame flights do not prove overall U.S. aviation lead and urges broader efforts and landings for 119,068 pilots. Will. P.S. Aug. 2 marks Walter Johnson’s anniversary, praising him as a lasting American hero.
Ben Nadel a Cleveland bootlegger and Dan Pfaff a member of his organization will be released next week as witnesses in the Don R. Mellett murder case. Nadel remains free on appeal while Pfaff, convicted only of liquor law violations, had his surety bonds canceled to ease family costs.
Frank Rydzewski Jr a former Notre Dame All American football star was fined 500 and sentenced to six months in jail for possession and transportation of liquor in a large liquor trust case. Bert Baker a former deputy sheriff was found guilty while a third defendant was discharged with 71 others to be tried. Rydzewski will appeal and a new trial motion is set for Sept. 12.
London reports another attempt to fly nonstop from England to India. Flight Lieutenant Carr, who piloted the two failed trials this year, will pilot a Hawker-Rolis aircraft in the September mission.
July 30 report says Marilyn Miller and Jack Pickford will not divorce. Miller told a correspondent at Cap D Antibes that they have a mutual understanding and will remain together. She will stay through August and sail to New York to resume theater work with Pickford accompanying.
Coroner Oscar Wolff urged tighter scrutiny of passenger boats on the Great Lakes following the Favorite disaster that claimed 27 lives. A coroner's jury, a federal probe, and an independent inquiry by State's Attorney Robert Crowe commence as rotten life preservers and neglect are suspected factors. Rickin son Hoover travels to Chicago to lead the federal investigation into the Favorite sinking.
Rose Perlstein 22 sues Tom Moore 32 for 26000 per mile of walking home from an auto ride claiming Moore made advances in a speeding car. She says she fought him off, leaped, and, bruised, walked three miles before two women motorists picked her up.
Massillon state hospital for the insane fired attendant G Alexander after a fight with patient Eli Eleneie, 42, who died from broken ribs puncturing a lung. Coroner McQuate will investigate whether Alexander used necessary force as he fled before police could locate him.
Premier Stanley Baldwin may be unable to meet with President Coolidge over the Geneva naval talks. London authorities doubt Rapid City reports of Coolidge rejecting British proposals as startling if true.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a hearing on the merger application of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Spokane Portland and Seattle railroads. The session will be held in Minneapolis on Oct 3 before Finance Directory Slahaffie.
Chicago July 30 James H Benjamin a prominent attorney was arrested on a larceny by bailie warrant after Edward Swift packer said the attorney withheld silverware books and oil paintings valued at 5000 left at the Swift residence when he bought it Swift threatened to sue Swift for 100000 for false arrest while Benjamin was jailed for the case.
At New Lisbon New Jersey a fast freight struck an automobile at a crossing killing three people. Albert Seifert 47 Frederick Kliggs 42 and Fred Kligg 12 all from Philadelphia were en route to the shore when the crash occurred. Witnesses said Seifert attempted to pass another car and the car was caught on the train pilot. bodies were thrown about a hundred feet.
Logan reports Jethro Barber the driver of the recently wrecked car that killed 35 year old World War veteran Alex Brenden has been sentenced to a minimum term of five years in the penitentiary. He is appealing the ruling.
The Canton Daily News reminds readers that nine o clock Saturday night is the final hour to place classified ads in the Sung day edition. Trained advisers assist in writing ads until the deadline and collection is due after publication. Call 1371 and ask for an Adtaker. Easy to Read Easy to Find.
Four men were hospitalized after a car driven by George King veered into a ditch half a mile south of North Industry. King, 805 Bachertet SW, faces arrest for reckless driving as others including Donald Robbins and Paul Foltz suffer fractures, cuts, and bruises.
American aviators aiding land forces bombed a Sandino outpost near Managua. Several Nicaraguans were killed or wounded in the attack, the third air strike on Bandino’s troops. Marines and loyal guardsmen pursued Sandino into the jungle as he refused to surrender.
Lieut. Col. Frank H. Hume of Lima will command the 148th Infantry during the next encampment of the Ohio National Guard at Camp Perry from tomorrow until August 14. Col. William Marlin will not accompany the Toledo regiment due to separate regimental staff training at Camp Knox Kentucky.
Canton plans to acquire three acres along West Creek from 7th Street to Fulton Road NW adjoining the McKinley Memorial for parkway beautification and parking. The city engineer must provide a land description for a deed as trustees consider finalizing the transfer.
Special committees formed after a Friday taxation meeting of the chamber of commerce will study city county and school budgets to limit taxation. Representatives from Alliance and Massillon chambers attended as plans for a county taxation panel and city hall cost review were set. A state safety directive requires building repairs at the current city hall, considered dangerous, while officials collect data on tax costs from other regions.
Washington report states the tin treasury net balance today stood at 160,734,235.26 dollars. The figure reflects the government’s cash position as of the current day.
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