Wayne Wheeler to Speak at National Congregational Churches Meet
Wayne B Wheeler scheduled as a chief speaker at the National Council of Congregational Churches session opening in Grand Rapids. He serves as principal legal counsel for the Anti Saloon League of America and helped secure adoption of the prohibition amendment. Wheeler, a Columbus, Ohio citizen with offices there and in Washington, is a Yale alum? (Note: original text mentions Oberlin College) He began anti saloon work as a student and later became Ohio ASL counselor before national engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne B. Wheeler
National Council of Congregational Churches
Grand Rapids
Anti-Saloon League of America
United States
Wheeler
Columbus
Washington
Obertin Colege
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
December weddings and world facts from a distant era
December is cited as a favorite wedding month in France Spain and Italy. Silk cocoons yield about a third of a mile of thread. Shirts run 175 dollars in Petrograd and secondhand trousers reach 1000. German trains may be unheated and unaided by coal shortages in winter. The Suez Kiel and Panama Canals are the world’s longest. A British commission winds up the 1851 Crystal Palace Great Exhibition.
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France
Spain
Italy
Petrograd
London
Germany
China
Suez Canal
Kiel Canal
Panama Canal
Crystal Palace
The Grateful Porter Cartoon Dialogue
A brief cartoon exchange shows a traveler asking about a missing roll under a pillow and a porter gratefully confirming its discovery. The scene appears in a vintage newspaper cartoon strip with modest humor and simple dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelex
Porter
The War Taxes the Nerve Energy of the Country
The article urges all citizens to maintain high mental and physical energy for wartime effort. It warns that fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia, digestive issues, and irritability signal a breaking nervous system and call for action to restore strength and stamina.
Blood tonic claims to rebuild nerves and vigor
SENSAPERSA which will help rebuild the worn-out nerves and tissues, and put you in the front ranks. The properties of this blood tonic and nerve sedative should double your nerve health in ten days and you will be able to vigorously attack your daily problems with renewed strength and ability to resist the strain caused by the conditions of today. Two sizes, 60e. and $1.00 at your Druggist or froim Mty Drug Co
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Froim Mty Drug Co
Trafalgar Day Events and National Meetings Strike Across Regions
Today many groups hold meetings and conventions. The O F Grand Lodge of Michigan opens its diamond jubilee session in Detroit. Oklahoma State Legion prepares a state convention in Oklahoma City. The Independent Of Men's Association meets in Chicago for its eleventh annual convention. The National Council of Congregational Churches assembles in Grand Rapids. Manitoba Teachers' Association plans a wave fix for school teachers in Winnipeg. Britain launches a rat-killing public health campaign via the Board of Agriculture.
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Mayland
O. O. F. Grand Lodge of
Michigan
Detroit
Oklahoma State
The
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Independent of Men's Association
Chicago
National Council of Congregational Churches
Grand Rapids
Manitoba Teachers’ Association
Winnipeg
Great Britain
Board of Agriculture
Local Society Notes and Bridge Club Gatherings
Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor notes afternoon gatherings with Mrs Mabel Cogley Barlow hosting the Tuesday Bridge Club at 3 30 and Mrs L J Christen hosting the Wednesday Auction Bridge Club at 3 30. Junior Auxiliary meets at Christ Church Rectory at 4, Community Singing at the Soldiers Club in the evening, Parish Guild meets with Mrs Adams at 1209 Victoria Street at 4.
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Mabel Cogley Barlow
Christ Church
Soldiers Club
Mra. L. J. Christen
Mra. Adams
Victoria Street
Young Love and News From Laredo Social Life
A bustling social page notes Mrs Guillermo Seguin of Eagle Pass in Mercy Hospital after an operation. Lieut Joseph Haaga and wife now reside in Peoria Illinois. Numerous local events include a Stella Eistetter shower, Alpha Club dance, and church and club meetings with poll tax talks and a bridge party honoring Mrs Gatewood and Mrs Williams.
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Guillermo Seguin
Eagle Pass
Lieut
Joseph Haaga
Peoria
Illinois
Haaaga
Intelligence Department
Laredo
Army
Tanlac credited with restoring Barker Texas woman after six years
Mrs J H Nichols of Box 35 Barker Texas recalls a six year illness battle ending after taking Tanlac. She reports improved appetite indigestive relief increased weight stronger nerves and better sleep with renewed energy. All druggists sell Tanlac.
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J. H. Nichols
Box 35
Barker
Texas
Taniac
Tanlac
Plumb Plan For City Voters Decide Traction Ownership
Denver voters face a special election on plans to operate the local traction lines at cost. One proposal would have the city take over the Denver Tramway Company and achieve full ownership in 25 years while a public city company board and representatives of the city and the firm would run the lines in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Denver Tramway Company
Brave canteen worker cited for service with First division
Miss Frances Gulick, fifth YMCA woman honored, continued operating her canteen under shell fire and distinguished herself with the First division through brave actions and steadfast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gulick
No Room to Complain On The Train
An Irish passenger named Patrick travels with a minister when two stout ladies sit on either side, squeezing him. The minister asks if he is comfortable and Patrick replies he has little room to complain.
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Patrick
Pat
A Maid and a Mouse
A friend visits his best girl and is startled when a mouse runs across the hall. The maid screams and clings to him. The girl's mother then appears and, after the moment passes, both she and the girl accept his explanation.
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times promotes daily reading with an offer claiming access to opportunities for 0c per month. The notice presents a low price teaser without detailed terms or duration.
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the Times
Wilson pressed role as illness thins conference efforts
President Wilson, ill yet active, dictated a letter to Secretary Lane outlining views on the stalled national conference over collective bargaining. The gathering had adjourned after labor and capital groups submitted two resolutions, with Lane Baruch and secretary Tummity consulting to avert a break in talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lane
Labor
Bernard Baruch
Tummity
Longshore Strike Reaches Crisis in New York Harbor
In New York on October 21 a strike by 40 000 longshoremen halted operations as International Mercantile Marine deployed strike breakers and 500 US troops began clearing army piers to resume cargo movement to and from Europe.
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Merchant Marine
United States
Europe
Hy Associated Prona
New York
International Mercantile Marine
Aviator Capt. Matthews Leaves London for Australia
Former sailor turned aviator Capt. George Matthews departs Hounslow on an airplane flight to Australia to claim a 10000 pound government prize.
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Associated Press
London
George Matthews
Hounslow
Australia
Ontario Goes Dry In Provincewide Election
In incomplete returns from yesterday's vote Ontario province appears to have gone dry by a strong majority. Rural districts show prohibition sweeping the region, with margins around three to one in some areas.
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Associated Prensa
Toronto
Canada
Ontario
Bolshevik Resistance Delays Petrograd Advance
Gen. Yudenitch reports strong Bolshevik resistance beyond Pulkovo seven miles south of Petrograd causing a halt to his March push as reinforcements and heavy guns arrive. About a hundred guns reached his army today while Kronstadt remains in Bolshevik hands amid reports of factory activity and anti aircraft fire.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Yudenitch
Pulkovo
Petrograd
Death of Field Marshal Count Seki Terauchi
Tokio reports the death of former premier Field Marshal Count Seki Terauchi yesterday. The passing marks a historic end for a key World War II era leader in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Seki Térauchi
Miners Dead in Cornwall Disaster at St Just
A mine disaster at St Just in Cornwall today caused about 40 deaths with many others injured near Penzance. Rescue and emergency crews worked at the scene as details emerge.
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Penzance
England
St. Just
Cornwall
Big Issues Before Parliament Set for Reassembly
London figures show Parliament faces urgent items when the session resumes. The Irish question will take priority along with the labor problem including the proposal to nationalize the mines. The Alien Bill leads the queue but may be postponed after Irish and labor matters.
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London
Senate gallery noise sparks calls for rule reform
The Los Angeles Times notes that during treaty debates visitors in the gallery roared and cheered, with Senator Reed’s four hour attack drawing a standing reaction and Senator Ashurst facing a hiss. The scene suggests a prearranged show challenging enforcement of decorum rules.
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Senate
Reed
League
Ashurst
Los Angeles Times
Brown County farmer learns neighbor sold farm for less
An Indianapolis News account recalls a Brown County farmer who overheard a wealthy landowner boast about the price painter T Steele received for a canvas of the farm. The farmer quips that Ida had sold the property for two hundred dollars less than the painter’s price.
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Brown County
Indianapolis
Brown
Steele
Weaver Wins Fifth Oklahoma DistrictNomination
Supporters of the league of nations claim a clear victory in Saturdays primary. Claude Weaver received the nomination for congressman in the Fifth Oklahoma district after an active proleague campaign. Ed Boyle and league candidate finished eighth in a field of nine.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
League of Nations Today
Claude Weaver
Oklahoma
Weaver
Boyle
League
Revere Ride Echoes in Q&A with a Child
A girl with moving picture eyes asks about Paul Revere’s ride and what motive drove him to warn New England patriots. The dialogue hints at the historic purpose and a playful curiosity about the era and communication.
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Paul Revere
New England
British air raid targets Metz railways and barracks
October 21 reports say British airmen attacked Metz railway facilities and barracks. German socialist papers called for the Kaiser to abdicate. Serbian and French forces in Bulgaria captured 1,000 Austro German prisoners.
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Metz
Germany
Bulgaria
President improves. Belgian royals to visit paused
Rear Admiral Grayson reports Wilson remains confined to bed and will not receive King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium unless his condition improves. White House officials express more optimistic views on the president's health today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Grayson
White House
No Signs of Fatigue Reported in Bulletin
Dr Grayson reports Wilson shows no fatigue this morning and the prostatic condition remains unchanged after a poor night’s sleep.
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Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Rioting Breaks Out in Braddock Mill District
Police report a noon riot in Braddock near steel plants drawing about 1000 people. Several rioters were injured and a state trooper was seriously hurt as state police moved in to disperse the crowd.
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Ay Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Rankin
New Cotton Report Set For October 41 By Agriculture Dept
Washington reports a new cotton crop estimate will be issued October 41 by the Department of Agriculture. Assistant Secretary Harrison told Representative Byrnes of South Carolina who authored recent legislation requesting another estimate for the current year.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Harrison
Byrnes
South Carolina
World Cotton Markets Show Very Steady Close
Telegraphive market bulletin from The Times via T A Austin reports thin garbled wire data for cotton futures in New York New Orleans and Houston. Prices listed for Oct Dec Jan March contracts with midling rates. sales figures given for Galveston and Houston. activity described as very steady or firm with notable up moves.
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Times
T. A. Austin & Co
Geo. H. McWadden and Company
New York
New Orleans
Princeton University Anniversary Observed in New Jersey
Princeton celebrates the 174th anniversary of its founding with planned exercises tomorrow. The college received its charter on October 22, 1746 from the Synod of Philadelphia, marking an historic establishment alongside Harvard Yale and William and Mary.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Synod of
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Harvard
Yale
William and Mary
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NEW Cotton Report
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