Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files April 23, 1923
A fragmented memory of early 1920s Titusville includes a Ford roadster wreck on East Main street with minor injuries, police cracking down on weekend drinkers, and patriotic tones urging higher war bond investments. Reports note Panama Canal Zone life, a new Advent Christian Church dedication in Essex Street, and births in New York City. The column also cites Argentina's ties to Nazi Germany, UK and US political debates, and opinions on postwar international policing and security.
The Mongols as a Warning and a Moral Lesson
A historical essay argues that the Mongols, like Japan, faced scarcity and built a rapid, mobile army led by Genghis Khan. It notes their conquests across Asia into Europe, using spies and diplomacy to divide foes, and suggests lasting lessons about how a “Good Little Man” can prevail over a “Good Big Man” if the big power’s leader wavers.
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Japan
Aland
United States
Central Asia
Genghis Khan
Tokyo
Berlin
Asial
Christian Maxchars
Ak Omer
Europe
China
Crenghis Khan
Pacific
Russia
Bub Jong
Gleeten Heads Erie County Boros Officers at Meeting
Erie county Boro Association held a meeting urging the OPA to create taxation offices in East Springfield and to place Erie county in district 2 for better coupon allocations. Attorney Wayne Gleeten was reelected president for the eighth year, with George W. Thomas secretary and other officers named. The executive committee includes Bryce Major, Joh D. Miller, and others. Local officials and members assisted by the ladies auxiliary.
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Erie
Erie County Boro Association
East
Sprifield
OPA
Erie County
Wayne Gleeten
George W. Thomas
Wesleyville
Merle Sexton
Palmer
West Springheld
Bustle
Palmview
William Biher
Girard
Harold Clapper
McKean
C.D. Honish
North Girard
Gale Hutchinson
North East
Lyle Cook
Robert J
Hobeins
Union City
George Lamberton
Waterton
John
Sehlefferie
Weeleyville
Gly
Ralph Wallad
Potato Shortage Relief Announced by County Bureau
The Erie county farm bureau said a potato shortage relief plan will soon ease the crunch after a conference with OPA officials. Large shipments are expected for institutions and hospitals, with limited relief for ordinary home use. exact carload numbers were not available.
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ERIS
Critica Erie
County Farm Bureau
Thurniag
OPA
Cll- Hiren
Erie
Wounded Vet Thrilled by Local Assembly Line
Private Lloyd Matteson, a Graz battle veteran, visits a Perrysburg homefront display and praises a new production line. He and his father Albers Matteson tour the site after he was wounded in battle near Oran, reflecting on how industry supports soldiers and morale.
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Oran
Duneiric
Graz
Liosd Matteson
Albers Matteson
Perrysburg
Rommel
Matteson
Advancine
Missing person letter reveals daughter abroad in Youngstown
Parents of the airl show their daughter disappeared on March 1. A letter from the missing woman claims she is working in Youngstown. The obituary notes W. Holas died at his son Lynn Holmes' home after a brief illness, survived by three daughters and the son with whom he resided.
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Youngstown
OC. Holas
Lynn Holmes
How's Your 1 9 Answers Challenge
Puzzle item from a historical page asks seven stray questions about telescopes thermometers presidents stalactites and tax returns. It requests the correct answers from an indexed page and includes numerals and garbled phrases. The piece reflects a stray trivia quiz format typical of late era newspaper puzzle columns.
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Elasattica
United States
James
Nice
U.S
Abrahem Lincoln
From Medea Massage Benefits Promoted by Pennsylvania Society
The Daily Dozen notes massage benefits for muscles joints and nerves. It asserts massage improves circulation nutrition and heart action, aids wasted muscles, and calms insomnia. It stresses medical supervision and intelligent prescription for patients.
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Daily Dozen
Medea! Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Extension Service promotes puppet show r am Turner
The text notes an agricultural extension program in Rhode Island using a traveling puppet show for nutrition and child outreach. It mentions Plymouth Pilgrims in 1621 sowing corn and burial rites, silkworm cocoon ages around 4000 yards, and long histories including vines and timber. It claims wartime population increases in the United States by about 40 percent.
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Rhode Island
Agricultural ‘Extension Service
SAN CURE Ointment Promises Quick Relief And Soap Sale
A fragment promotes SAN-CURA Ointment as relief from discomfort and itching with prices of 35¢ and 60¢ at drug stores. It also touts SAN-CURA as sanitizing and recommends washing with SAN-CURA Soap before applying the ointment as a helpful step.
Kane Young Man MIA in North Africa
Pfc Norman Johnson 25 son of Gustav Johnson of 926 Raines Street Kane is listed MIA in North Africa, war department message to family. Johnson enlisted 1939, served at Fort Bragg NY, fought in Africa since Allied landing, sister Audrey Johns received March 15 letter. he attended Kane High, worked at Holgate Brothers, briefly in Toledo before enlisting. He has a sister Mrs Gien Wheeler in Toledo and is nephew to several relatives in Kane Wilkins and Wilmington.
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Kane
Pfc
Norman ©. Johnson
Gustav Johnson
Raines Street
North Africa
War Department
Johnson
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg
N. Y
Audrey M. Johnson
Chase Treat
Privie Johnson
Kane High School
Holgate Brothers Company
Toledo
Gien Wheeler
Charles Carlson
Chas Street
Axel Aridarsin
Wilcox
Aliret Thorston
Kale
Wilminston, Call
Soldier Recovered From War Injuries Returns Home
Army medical corps men evacuated the injured veteran to a hospital camp near Oran where he recovered fully. He sailed to New York City on March 24 and rented there on April 5. Now on a 80-day furlough, he will be reassigned to another infantry unit in May and holds the Purple Heart, two overseas stripes, a wound stripe, and ribbons for North Africa and Europe operations.
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Sehular Burton
Otter
Washington
Burton
Dory Marquis
Solumnis
New York
Toile
Army Medical Corps
Oran
Vnes
New York City
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