Most Influential Books Named by Prominent Americans
The American Library Association surveyed leaders in public life about the book that most shaped them. Answers center on the Bible and Shakespeare, with educators and clergy citing the Bible, while others praise Shakespeare, Pilgrim's Progress, and selections from Browning. Notable mentions include John Drew and Helen Gould Shepard.
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American Library Association
New York City
John H. Finley
Education
New York State
Dwice
Schur
Lasco
John Drew
Brisbane
Shakespeare
France
Lyman Abbott
Foster
Pilgrim’s Progress
Helen Gould Shepard
Carlyle
Hono
Browning
Ener
Brow
New York University
Women and books spark shades of opinion across readers
The article surveys prominent women and men in New York and beyond who name novels and essays as influential. Theodora Garrison and Mrs Lindley Garrison discuss romance and history in Alfred Tennyson and other works while Emily Pollak and Laidlaw champion Emerson Omar Khayyam George Eliot and Les Miserables. Edison notes his reading is too technical for a satisfactory answer.
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Alfred ‘Tennyfor
Theodosia Garrison
Lindley M. Garrison
New York City
Atlit
Titerasure
Bernard FE. Pollak
National League of Girls' Clubs
Emerson
Omar Khayyam
James Lecé Laidlaw
League of Women Voters of
Herbert Spencer
George Eliot
Plas
Thomas A. Edison
Harding Speech Ready and Campaign Tactics
Marion O July 19. Harding plans rest after finishing his acceptance speech and appears satisfied with the White House conference with Wilson. Columbus Ohio July 19. Cox arrives eager to meet with the Democratic National Committee to set campaign strategy as captains from across the country press in. Youngstown Ohio July 19. James Cox campaign manager says he will not accept the Democratic national chairmanship.
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Marion
Amare
Terrorist Reign on First Page Causes Fear and Flight
A demented assailant, fired at and escaped, terrorized communities near Estep mines and Petin Run. Homes and stores were entered, food taken, workers fled at night, and a posse hunted the suspect and accomplices across neighboring towns.
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Jack
Petin Run
Korma
Indiana
Mental Patient Arrested After Indiana Post Office Attempt
State police captured a man near Pine Flats Saturday after a series of depredations caused nervous illness in local townships. He offered no resistance and accompanied officers to Indiana. He may face a formal hearings with possible commitment to a mental institution rather than trial.
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Pine Flats
Indiana
Big Ball Game Continued from First Page
South Side players listed with positions and officials for a neighborhood ball game. The event includes multiple races and contests, dancing at night, and altered store hours with Thursday noon closings from July 22 to September 9. Miller's drug store plans Thursday opening after Sunday open.
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H. Luxenberg
Si. Streams
South Side
Rose
Wayne Rigg
C. C. Dinsmore
Joe Campbell
M. Buchman
E. G C. Buchheit
G. Sloan
J. A. Whiteman
Dick Thompson
J. D. Johnston
Harvey Johnston
Miller's Drug
Rail Chiefs Debate and Baltimore Cutbacks
Rail leaders warned of a possible walkout if an award did not satisfy demands while Baltimore announces a ten percent job reduction across maintenance equipment and clerical departments on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The cutbacks, posted in local shops, signal broader system-wide economy measures.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Controversy Over Shamrock IV Skipper Burdened by Errors
Yachtsmen criticized Willam P. Burton, skipper of the Shamrock IV, for his handling during the event. Even supporters who earlier excused his mistakes abandoned their attempts to defend him as the ocean race continued.
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Willam P. Burton
Shamrock TV
Burton
Five Fatalities and Labor Figures Highlight State News
Five fatalities were reported with county tallies. Job seekers in Pennsylvania rose as June farm job applications reached 1,664 while farmers sought 1,604. State reports show a 184 percent rise in agricultural placements from May, and a 408 percent rise since April. Overall 16,392 farm and other positions were filled statewide in June, including 3,761 ex service men, 10,715 male civilians, and 1,916 women. Despite a 4,405 drop from May, there is a 50 percent labor shortage. 49,480 employers requested workers while 19,140 people sought state help. Unrelated notes mention Sharp Uncapher visiting Armstrong township and the Parnell family returning from Cambridge Springs to Indiana.
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Free Labor Employment Bureau
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Clifford B. Connelley
State Bureau of Employment
Pennsylvania
Connelleys
State
Local Visitors and Neighborhood Notes
Dr and Mrs 5 R Davison and daughter Martha of Tohnatown visited Mrs W N Davison and sister Mrs George T Buchtinah over the weekend. Mrs Clark Neal and daughter of McIntyre were among out of town visitors on Saturday evening. J M Repline of Clarksburg was here on Saturday. Marian daughter of Mr and Mrs Abram Cox of North Ninth street goes to the country for a couple of weeks with piano parents Mr and Mrs J M nek near Marion Center. Miss Josephine Gallo of Johnstown and Miss Sarah Locascio of New York City spend the week with Mr and Mrs Sam Gallo of Philadelphia street. Cy John A H Keith and his daughter were visiting in Johnstown yesterday.
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5. R. Davison
Martha
Tohnatown
W. N. Davison
George T. Buchtinah
Marian
Abram Cox
North Ninth Street
J. M. Nek
Marion Center
Josephine Gallo
Johnstown
Sarah Locascio
New York City
Sam Gallo
Philadelphia Street
Local social notes and weekend visits in Starford area
Starford and Burnside residents share weekend visits and trips as families gather for visits with relatives in Altoona Nanty Glo and Spruce. Knights of Pythias Lodge members road to Nanty-Glo for visits while Kate Kelly and Helen Kelly return from Altoona. Robber activity stirs concern but no theft reported.
Golf Ball Kills Youth At Utica Golf Club
Utica on July 19 a 12 year old, Joseph Casey, was instantly killed on the Yahnundaia Golf Club course when struck by a golf ball launched from 200 yards away by Frank G. Shippy of Utieaz.
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Utica
Joseph Casey
Yahnundaia Golf Club
Frank G. Shippy
Utieaz
Sleeping sickness victim Wright remains unconscious in Arkansas
Fort Smith Arkansas July 19 physicians give food for thought as Herbert Wright ser vice man lies in an unconscious stupor since last March with no signs of awakening. Doctors say extensive tests show he is absolutely without a sense of feeling.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Herbert Wright
Wright
Marsh
Aged couple killed by enraged heifer near Treynor
COUNCIL BLUFFS Iowa July 29 Aged farmers Mr and Mrs Andrew Liddell both over eighty were killed trying to take a young calf from its mother. The enraged heifer but not a physician could reach them after the attack.
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Council Bluffs, Ta
Andrew Liddell
Treynor
Town
Here
Springfield bootblack tale sparks Paris style scandal
In Springfield on July 19 Tony the bootblack twists his mouth as feminine patrons glimpse daring fashion. A daring shopper enters a popular shoe shop in Paris style without stockings, drawing surprised glances and a scornful reaction from locals.
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Springfield
Tony the Bootblack
Tony the
Bootblack
Paris
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Pints & Publishing
Vu. Mahager
Sabeeripica
Ois Ifen
Iniroum
Harding
Dm. Stewart & Co
West Page
County
Luzernic County
Sharp Uncapher
Armstrong Township
J. B. Parnell
Gilbert
Elizabeth Parnell
Cambridge Springs
John A. H. Keith
Starford
J. L. Byers
Burnside
Frances Kelly
Helen Kelly
Altoona
Andrew Front
Spruce
Chester “Williams
Tig
Morris
Metyis Sand
Pittab Burch
Geo. Falconer
T Place
David Caldwell
Nant
Gazette
West Philadelphia St
Bennnett
Ira A. Myers
Farmers’ Bank
Inquire Gazette
Darling
School St
Peterson & Kerr
Philadelphia St
RNA Ee
Scout
Jemima White
Inquige
S. Il
Tbar Reewan
Vital Time Hospital
jPeowlessille ‘State Hospital
Crownville
Maryldbach
Prairie State Incubator Co
LPR Gee
H. E. Kerr
Church St
Homer Gity
Wynne Broom Co
Elnira
Patel Post
Consolidated Lumber & Supply Co
East End
Fifth
John Koske
Luciusborough
C. H. Steving
Undertaker
H. H. Steving & Co
Water Street
Indiana, Pa
Chandler
Cleveland
Firestone
Goodrich
Goodyear
United States
J. S. Hileman
Phila. St
Nixon Alley
Utility Electric ‘Co
Court House
EXIDE
Marion Center Co-Operative Creamery CO. Cor
Philadelphia
10Th Street
Jersey
Nesidgnee
Bell
J. Wettling & Son
Marcus Bros
Indiana County
5Th and
6Th Streets
Fowler Brothers
T. L. Edwards
Rooin
Marshall Building
Bell Phone
T-J
NEW Auto Exchange
San OS
Sheffler
South 7Th Street
D Justice
Pauld
Sharretts
Phila
Hotel Indiane
Silas C. Streams
Ures
Sinder
Columbia Graphaphoore and
Recor
C. S. Woodburn Monuments
Church and
Sts Railroad Ave
Bybcul Spamornonts
Pannie Starke
Marge O'Doane
Janes
Nelson
E. A. Grant
Philadelphia St. Bell
C. F. Cramer
South Seventh St
Chiropractor
Philo. St
Mrs. C. P. Porton
Tadiana
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