Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie
A detailed recap of Oliver Hazard Perry born 1785 and his naval ascent leading to the September 10 1813 victory at Lake Erie. The piece covers his Rhode Island family naval lineage, early service, shipbuilding challenges at Presque Isle, the courageous transfer to the Niagara, and the iconic final broadcast don’t give up the ship. It notes the British fleet under Barclay and the decisive engagement that secured American control of Lake Erie.
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Matthew Calbraith
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Perry and memorials mark Lake Erie victory memory
In Sandusky residents recall Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory on Lake Erie and the peace it helped secure. The Put-in-Bay monument, the Niagara restoration, Perry homestead openings, and a granite shaft in Newport honor his legacy and the famous battle cry We have met the enemy and they are ours.
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Churches' Gain in Membership Surpasses Claims of Decline
The Christian Herald reports 1934 church membership rose by 1,222,064, led by the Roman Catholic Church with 20,898,509 members. Baptists remain the largest Protestant group at 10,027,929, Methodists at 8,876,492, with Lutherans, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and Disciples of Christ also expanding. Overall adult church membership reaches 62,035, OSS with 49.07 percent of the population within church reach.
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United States
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Churches Urged to Appeal to Best in Humanity
A stance from St. Louis Globe Democrat calls on churches to persist in appealing to humanity’s better nature and to actively combat evil in society. The editorial stresses moral responsibility and ongoing community outreach to counteract social ills.
Mothers Guide Children to Choose Hobbies Wisely
Advice emphasizes letting children pick hobbies to avoid failure and suggests creating a definite space for practice. If animals or birds are kept, children should learn to love and care for pets, not treat them as toys. Success hinges on the child’s own effort and understanding of outcome.
Marvel Journalist Honored for Century of Newswork
A Florida newspaper note praises veteran reporters who sustain accuracy and pace. The piece marks the craft as seasoned by decades of headlines, ink, and deadlines, highlighting the skill of balancing memory and speed in daily reporting.
Milnesia Wafers Promise Quick Pleasant Elimination
Advertisement touts Milnesia Wafers as pure milk of magnesia tablets that correct acidity and eliminate waste at the source. Each dose mixes with a tablespoon of liquid, offering a quick, pleasant relief from gas headaches and bloating. Sold in bottles for 85 or 60 cents and tins for 20 cents, recommended by physicians and carried by druggists.
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