Local society Notes and upcoming events in Elyria
The Elyria daily column lists a parade of social visits meetings and announcements including born a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robson of Huron street, residents traveling to Florida, patent news for G E LeClair, invitations to card clubs, stockholders meetings in Toledo, and local club gatherings. Also noted are church and college personnel visiting from Bethany College and Bethany W Va and a joint installation by Richard Allen Relief Corps and Richard Allen Post. Local officials attend a cement users convention in Chicago.
Welty and Eason win two of three at Temple alleys
Bowling totals show Welty Eason 319 306 338 and Reese Kindt 304 322 342 from last evening at Temple Bowling alleys. Other notices include a secondhand dealer at 50 East Ave Elyria and a card party hosted by Mrs Ely for Mrs Pettibone of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty
Eason
Temple
Welty-Eason
Reese-Kindt
Robert Ely
East Broad Street
Pettibone
Cleveland
F. 5. Miller
Walter Davies
The Child's Mind Develops by Natural Processes
The piece argues that young children develop best when left to their own natural growth in a sympathetic atmosphere. It praises the unperverted mind, simplicity, and openness of children as conducive to peace and Christian ideals. It notes elders must respect the child's mind and provide room for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Harper's Magazine
The Skull With the Nail Drives Through Its Temple
In Freiburg Baden a legend tells of a shoemaker murdered by his wife. The ghost of the dead man surfaced to point to a nail in his temple. The exhumed corpse confirmed the crime, the wife confessed, and was executed. The skull was placed at the cross to deter wives from murder.
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Lts
Freiburg
Baden
A Contrary Flag and Dragon Tale From Ancient China
A vivid account describes a pale yellow banner with a red sun and a Chinese dragon. It recounts a legend of a Chinese invasion against Japan, framing the dragon and sun as symbols of victory and defiance, though the fleet is later said to have been wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
New Officers Elected At Church Meeting And Social Time
The Church of Christ annual meeting drew about 150 members and friends on Tuesday. Reports show 6834 dollars raised in the year with 2600 for current expenses 500 for missionary work and 2350 for a pipe organ. Stanley Hoskins joined the board of trustees William Maddock elected treasurer Mrs S H Strickler financial secretary and Mrs T B Rawson clerk. A social hour followed in the Sunday school room and Rev Sala predicted a brighter 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Stanley Hoskins
William Maddock
S. H. Strickler
T. B. Rawson
Sala
Police Confirm Hold up Story In Notley Case
The police announced on Wednesday they believe the hold up tale told by Harry Notley is true. They located footprints of the assailant and secured other corroborating evidence.
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Harry Notley
Reception for New Baptist Pastor Bragg Draws Crowd
A Thursday evening reception at the Baptist Church welcomed Rev. Robert Bragg as the new pastor. Rev. G W Johnson presided and delivered a welcoming speech. Music was provided by Maude Chapin and performers including Ben Francis William Henry J G Grisenger and Frank Harlan.
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The
Baptist Church
Robert Bragg
G. W. Johnson
Miss Maude, Chapin
Ben Francis
Wiliam Henry
J. G. Grisenger
Frank Harlan
Army Recruiting Sergeant Donahue Arrives to Enlist Men
Recruiting sergeant Donahue of the U S army arrived from Cleveland and will stay at the Jackson House until Friday evening to enlist men for infantry cavalry and artillery. Recruits will be sent to the barracks at Columbus under Trent Gillmore formerly of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
U. S. Army
City
Cleveland
Jackson House
Columbus
Trent
Gillmore
Lorain
Scientists Elect New Officer at Church Meeting
The Church of Christ, Scientist, held its annual meeting Tuesday evening electing officers. Reports from departments show progress, the mortgage has been lifted and the church is debt free. Thirteen new members joined at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ, Scientist
Mansions to Be Museums in Education Plan
Paris officials announced that bishops mansions rectories and seminaries seized under government law will be repurposed for education and museum use The St Sulpice Seminary will join the Luxembourg museum in the transition Caillaux indicated fiscal directions accompany the plan
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Paris
Briand
Lbs
St. Sulpice
Luxembourg Museum
Caillaux
Tidal wave sweeps Rocky River mouth causing damage
After a Monday thunderstorm and heavy rains a large tidal wave swept the mouth of Rocky River from the lake early Tuesday, damaging property and alarming residents along the river and nearby areas.
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Cleveland
Rocky River
Wanted—Housework by young lady in general duties
Short notice advertisement from January 9 1934 seeking a young woman to perform general housework. Call Bell phone Red 407 for details.
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Bell
Red 407
Punishments for Scolds From Early American Punishment Trials
A historical note recalls colonial penalties for scolding and deceit in Virginia and New England. Ducking stools, ear severing, tongue boring, and even death without clergy were used for loud tongues and pestering words. Accounts describe a ducking event in 1635 as Betsey Walker endured five plunges beneath water in a single punishment.
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Virginia
America
Thomas Hartley
Betsey Walker
Betsey
Investment wisdom and a Yorkshire cautionary tale
A financial reflection warns that wealth serves use rather than mere accumulation. It contrasts true investing with speculation and notes how bank deposits finance others’ ventures. A tale of the Earl of Mansfield’s coachman shows blunt honesty and a selfmade rebirth through blunt appraisal.
Exhibition game in Newark hints AL schedule after April
The notice advertises an exhibition game in Newark on April 14 and suggests the American League start after that date. The piece touts patent remedies sold in drug stores at 50 cents per box and promotes Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents for quick relief.
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Rauagri
Actauyeo LO
Newark
Pyramid Building
English Actor Seeks American Plays for England
An English actor of prominence, dining with friends, discusses finding American plays usable in England. He mentions negotiations for several works, including Ten Evenings in a Public House with him as John Margin and Tuile Thomas Residence with a role for him as Marks the barrister.
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Hin
England
Tuele Thomas
Marks
Kansas City Star
Father learns son marries famous actress in wagons to stars tale
A humorous Young's Magazine dialogue has a father learning his incorrigible son wed a well known actress. The daughter quips that the father urged him to hitch the wagon to a star, turning the confession into a wry marital twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Young’s Magazine
Soldiers Clash Over Missed Message and Harsh Punishment
A soldier recounts being berated by his captain for not delivering a message. The captain threatened violence and imposed escalating confinement from five to fourteen days before realizing his error, then said nothing about it. The incident was noted in World Today.
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Soltiery
Birth of a Gasser in Texas Oil Fields
Rupert Hughes writes in Broadway Magazine about a Texas oil gasser. A blowing well creates deafening noise as a long drill string and pipe erupt, drawing crowds and sending both animals and people into chaos. The tale contrasts the din with a comical Fort Scott sawmill scene.
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Broadway
Rupert Hughes
Texas
Seth
Tom
Candileg
Fort Scott
Lincoln’s first name question reveals a spelling debate
Norman Hapgood worked on the Life of Lincoln and faced a naming puzzle. He asked the editor whether Lincoln’s given name was Abram or Abraham, highlighting a historic spelling uncertainty in the biography project.
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Norman Hapgood
Lincoln
Abram
Abraham
Political lies and truth in campaign rhetoric
In a dialogue from the Houston Post two editors discuss the impact of campaign attacks. They note candidates spread terrible lies about each other and warn that truth-telling could lead to deadly consequences.
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Houston Post
Fragments from Baltimore American Voice Sparse Text
Fragmented OCR reads like stray lines from a Baltimore American piece. The garbled quotes hint at a reflective or editorial mood about loss and humanity amid suffering. No clear event, date, or person is identifiable.
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Ter
Baltimore
Evpett
Ernie
When Women Get Sick
An advertisement argues women suffer more pain than men and should avoid alcohol. It touts Electrogen as a non-alcoholic tonic and antiseptic that purifies blood and tones the system, claiming local use as an antiseptic. Bottles cost fifty cents to one dollar, with a free fifty cent bottle offer upon sending name and address to the Electro-gen Co. Fremont, Ohio.
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Electro-Gen
Electro-gen Co
Fremont
Advertising fragment for Holister products and prices
A short notice notes a price of 35 cents for Tea or Tablets and credits A. E. Frost. The line reads as a dated promotional snippet likely from a period advertisement section.
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