Twenty Years Ago Re Takes From the Journal
A slice from Filey May 2 1907 recalls John Glog moving a popcorn stand on Center Street to widen the site. Contractor Hil Hil, long confined at home, can now return to his shop. Perkins, a Powial Tilegray executive, acted as Erie office assistant. An engineer’s mishap at a city building caused a crash and a big safe toppled. May 1 diary entries note a Riley stem event at 82 and a scattering of halos. Will Crk of Harnetts Ohio visits town. Little Miss Bether Auer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Auer, is ill with Home. Mrs Alite Herma and Ralph and family move from Buel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bether Auer
Charles Auer
Pune
Widibouh
Tienes
New Yorke
Basten
Steel
Bronisea
Amin
Damian
Noods Hay
Mississppi
Maro
Bya
Senate May Legislate Against a Third Term
A late 1920s Washington dispatch discusses the Senate's potential vote on a constitutional amendment barring presidents from serving more than eight years. It notes political risk for both parties and names several senators likely to oppose or support the measure, including possible introduction by La Follette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilington
Sie
Ae Otter
Senate
Coolidge
Tleotirige Wild
Tewad
Shuld Tw
Ware
Smith
Alliel
Beleles
Borth
Norris
Arvolthart
Towel
Het
Johnson
Nive
Blaise
Sue
Fullette
Jaly
la Pullette
West
Faith with The People Promotes Relief Campaign Unity
The Journal urges continued support for relief groups amid calls for organized campaigns. It notes past tag days and Red Cross drives for flood victims, stressing community need for a centralized welfare effort and wary of overburdening residents with repeated appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Jones
Red Cross
Samme Dutaide Society
National Challenge from Mississippi Floods and Recovery
The piece analyzes the national economic mood, noting improved business signals in mining and industry but warns of lower profits, rising failures, and ongoing mergers. It urges continued credit support and adjustments, then shifts to a national flood relief appeal, calling for Red Cross funds and large-scale rehabilitation and reservoir projects to prevent future disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel
Ins Fistry Ib
Coxon Techle Institute
Contruer
Mississippi Valley
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Missouri
Yellowstone
North
South Platte
Arkansas
Camp Fire Rules Stir Youths At Pine Grove Camp
A faded passage recalls a strict camp fire code urging boys and girls to obey elders, avoid entering woods without permission, and keep farms and crops safe. It laments youth rebellion and the influence of camp leadership while praising outdoor beaux and cautionary actions during camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwe Stenin
Adl
Papa Sol Court
Ube
Good Manners and Noble Mind Quote
A concise Norman style quotation attributed to Pennyson about manners arising from nature and noble character, highlighting moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennyson
Radio call letters and announcers in early broadcast history
Answers list stations and announcers for a quiz on early 20th century radio. Kern WEAF WIZ and others are named. WSB Atlanta is identified. Havana Cuba is noted. Andrew White and Graham McNamee appear as announcers. Montreal La Presse and Denver are cited among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio 1
National Broadcasting Verban
Voice of the South
PWN
Dempsey
Tigi
Jetters Hweco
Minnekputis le Paul
Statin
WEAF
Phienza
Opera Coimpany
KERN
WIZ
Wre
WSB
Atlanta
Havana
Cuba
AJ Andrew White
Graham McNamee
WLAG
Denver
Colo
WNYC
CRAG
la Presse
Montreal
Que
Phillips Carling
Faust
Trivatsre
James Town Real Estate Operator Convicted in Disorderly House Case
May 2 a sentence of one year in Monroe County penitentiary and a $500 fine was imposed on Franklin J. Newberry of Jamestown after a jury in Judge Bargar's court found him guilty of keeping a disorderly house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Monroe County
Anon
Franklin J. Newberry
Bargar
Salvation Army Appeals for Mississippi Flood Clothing
The Salvation Army urged clothing donations for flood victims in Mississippi, noting dispatch of loads to sufferers and refugees losing clothing in the rising waters. Donors can mail items or call 90 to arrange pickup as Fred Wheelock returns from a business trip to Exeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Mississippi
Moressen conspirators in Pittsburgh police tried
Federal Court sentenced 11 defendants in the Moressen case involving Pittsburgh officials who plotted to violate prohibition laws for profit. Former chief William Horne and constables Mochanallys and Walter Wyatt drew prison terms of one year and a day. others received lighter sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Moressen
RM. Gils
Wm. A. Horne
Maneessen
Joh Mochanallys
Walter Wyatt
Athinta Penitentiary
First Journalistic School at Washington and Lee Unl
The article notes Robert B. Lee establishing the first U.S. school of journalism at Washington and Lee, marking a pioneering step in journalism education. It mentions the institution's role in shaping professional training and the broader growth of journalism as an academic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Lee
United States
Washington and Lee Unl
Spring Fever Warning Promises Quick Health Restore
A vintage health ad urges readers to avoid spring ailments by boosting system resistance with SSS from Nature Tula, claiming it cleanses blood and restores appetite. It promotes two jar sizes sold at drug stores and touts modern preparation in a laboratory.
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Filey
John Glog
Center Street
Wot Perkins
The
Powial Tilegray
Myniper
Erie
Arle Merali
Willian Fairchild
Riley
Mera
Will Crk
Harnetts, Ohio
Alite Herma
Xan, Ralph
Buel Street
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Jyertinos
Hanile
Arsine
Wiliel
Hochy
Innlding
E.L. Morrow
Meailville
Ethtor
W.E. Phillips
Corry
Phillips
Algo
Tok
Fred Wheelock
Exie
Frank C. Caapio & Sons
N. Center St
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