Retail store density and labor in early commerce
William G. Shepherd and John Wanamaker are cited on retail odds and profits, noting one store per forty families and low net margins. The piece discusses overhead, sales per dollar, and the growing share of workers in storefront roles, with food and clothing dominating selling clerks as production accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
William G. Shepherd
John Wanamaker
Sia
Stench Doller
Qhapherd
Couriier
The Law of Balance in Social Movements and Life
The passage discusses the Loyal Order of Americans as a counterforce to the Ku Klux Klan and envisions a cyclical balance in society. It uses natural balance as a metaphor for political and social change, suggesting rival groups rise and fall in an eternal cycle, with factions like Democrats and Republicans swapping power while underlying laws restore equilibrium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku ‘Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Order
Marty
Jaturg
Janity
Goodbye Forever and the Cold Dead Face Note
A distressed note left in a room declares a young woman’s intent to end her life after a 23 year stay in Ife. The text discusses suicide, mental illness, and attempts to reassure the reader that “the blackest hour is just before dawn.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avel
Water crisis across North America sparks anxious outlook
Dirty water shortages hit Mexico City and wide regions, with six inch deficits noted last year. The piece links hunger risks in Europe and Russia to global instability while, in Seattle, A R condemns certain school books. It lists specific discredited U S history texts under attack as foundational concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
North American
Seattle
A. R
The
United
Albert Bushnell Hart
United States
John P. O'Hare
America
Burke
C. H. Ward
Everett Barnes
McTaughlin & van Tyne
William Baccus Gultteau
Japan Out of Siberia Who Goes In
A jumble of headlines and quotes notes Japan exiting Siberia and questions who fills the space. The California Supreme Court bans Bible from public schools, raising debates on interpretation and church and state. Russia, Turkey, and music records are touched on amid broader political and social currents. A White Plains judge enjoins a jazz band, and North Dakota farmers report large-scale bankruptcies. Belgium’s premier cites laws failing to fix exchange values amid global economic strain.
Mussolini and the hunt for a sleeping place in scarce Rome
A fragmented, era-tinged miscellany notes Mussolini's difficulty finding lodging in Rome amid scarce housing, mocks a literary digest headline about highways, and toys with political and social curiosities from the era, including a pardon, strikes, and immigration stats. The piece blends satirical takes on leaders, labor, and policy with small anecdotes about longevity, animal feats, and maritime mishaps.
Treason Speech Denouncer Denounces Laws
Eugene V. DBS, once sentenced to the Atlanta penitentiary for treasonable speeches, was recently pardoned yet is said to have gained no benefit from imprisonment. He proclaims contempt for lawmakers and their laws and warns against anarchy and Bolshevism as the war era lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Dbs
Atlanta
Curious Steamer Arrival Reveals Multilingual Family
A New York steamer brought four children aged five to ten with American or Polish roots. They had traveled to Poland with their mother who died there and forgot English abroad. Upon reunion with their father, a translator was needed to communicate as the father had forgotten Polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poland
Mussolini’s Autocratic Drift and Proletariat Policy
The piece contrasts Mussolini’s autocratic talk with a proposed platform promising liberty as duty. It asserts he seeks a reactionary role, pledges not to oppress workers, and aims to elevate the proletariat both materially and spiritually, linking national strength to living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Washington
Napoleon
Intentions of congressional bloc oppose American theory
The speaker condemns a minority attempting to form alliances with other parties to dictate legislation against the will of the majority. He likens the plan to Bolshevik practice, warning that if the majority cannot control laws, foundational American government will crumble and the system will collapse.
Mussolini hints at Italy's immigration policy reform
Italy’s new prime minister says he would avoid advising the United States but suggests the U S should limit Italian immigration. He notes 42,000 Italians enter annually and proposes careful selection of emigrants, focusing on agricultural workers, as a mutually beneficial approach aligned with U S labor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
United States
Ferhapa
Davis
U.S. Labor Department
Two Immigrant Journeys Contrast Views of America
A Welsh boy who arrived penniless in New York rose to a leading national position, while a proponent abroad blasts the United States as a land of money grubbing oppressors. The writer cites Serbian immigrant Michael Pupin at Columbia and recalls Hamilton and Jay, arguing one example proves the value of American ideals over radical critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wales
New York
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Welch Boy
Scribner’s
Michael Pupin
Columbia University
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Columbia
Leutenant
Lfe
Knox
John Jay
Foreign Affairs
Congress
Europe
Michael Papip
New York Harbor
Death of Martin B. Patterson Veteran Citizen Passes in Los Angeles
Martin B. Patterson, longtime Steubenville business figure and Civil War Navy veteran, died November 29 in Los Angeles after a brief illness at age 81. Born January 1841, he worked in dry goods and wholesale houses before retiring in 1912. Survived by wife Elizabeth, daughters Mabel and Stella, and sons George and Ray, his remains will be brought to Steubenville for interment in Union Cemetery alongside other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin B. Patterson
Los Angeles
Cal
Alr. Patterson
Samuel
Elizabeth McConnell Patterson
California
Dryzoads
George Scott and Company
McGowan Bros
First United Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Joseph Hall
Mabel
George Patterson
Pasadena
Ray Patterson Cleveland
Stellle
James Fulton
Phillipsburg
Miss Minnie Harper Dies After Surgical Illness
Miss Minnie Harper daughter of the late David and Mrs Sis Harper of Allegheny County Pa died at Sewickley Hospital Tuesday November 28 1922 after a ten week surgical ordeal Her family describes her as educated with strong church and community involvement She is survived by her mother and a brother and she was laid to rest at the family burying ground after services at the homestead in Imperial Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Harper
David
Sis” Harper
Allegheny County
Sewickley
David Harper
Imperial
Eastern Seminary
United Presbyterian Church
Swearengin-Blackmore
Pittsburg
Elmo Ray Ong Passes Away After Health Decline
Elmo Ray Ong of Smithfield died in the early hours after a period of poor health. Born September 26, 1879 near Smithfield, he worked in farming until retirement. He leaves his mother and brothers and sisters including Dr. W. F. Ong and Mrs. Chas Wieder. Funeral services were held at the family residence with pallbearers Samuel Biecer Jr., Harry Galbraith, Burton Cope, Wm. Thomasson, Donald Ford, and Samuel Purviance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Tay Ong
Elmo Ray Ong
Smithfield
Harlen H.mg
Amanda J. Ong
Ong
Sterling
W. F Ons
Whrichsville
Chas
Wieder
Death notice for Mrs Louanna Edwards Voris at Akron
The city announces the death of Mrs Louanna Edwards Voris age eighty formerly of Shelbyville Indiana and Steubenville now residing with her son in Akron Ohio She joined the Methodist church in Shelbyville and remained steadfast in faith her Christian life described as anchored in God Her passing is marked with prayers for comfort and the hope of reunion in the afterlife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovuanna Edwards Voris
Louanna Edwards Voris
Akron
Shelbyville
Methodist Church
Steubenville
Jesus
Where Is Thy Sting O Grave Where Is Thy Victory
A compact quotation echoes a biblical line about triumph over death. The fragment emphasizes victory over the grave with a solemn, rhetorical phrasing.
Obituary of Wakefield Stewart Ada resident at 93
Mrs. Oliver Carman of Panhandle learned of the death of her uncle Wakefield Stewart who died Thanksgiving morning November 30 1922 at his Ada Ohio home. Born November 8 1829 in Jefferson County he was Ada and Hardin counties oldest male and the last of his family. He moved to Ada in 1877 and remained a long time resident with a strong Methodist Episcopal church connection. Funeral was held Saturday at 1 pm with interment in Ada Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Carman
Panhandle
Wakefield Stewart
Ada
Mr.Stewart
Hardin County
Jefferson County
William
Amelia Stewart
Mt. Hope
Methodist Episcopal Church
Beloved Mrs Arthie L Jackson Dies After Illness
Mrs Arthie L Jackson wife of W S Jackson of Fernwood died at Gill Hospital Monday evening December 4 1922 after a surgical ordeal and complications She was born in Freeport Pa September 30 1867 and moved to Jefferson County near Fernwood twelve years ago Surviving are her husband two daughters Mrs Lacey McGrew Mrs Mary B Gump Mrs Marie L Reese sons John R Jackson and Charles F Jackson a brother Daniel Lambert and many relatives Her remains were prepared at Coes Funeral Home and to be buried near Fernwood Wednesday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthie L. Jackson
W. S. Jackson
Fernwood
Gill Hospital
Freeport
Jefferson County
Methodist Church
Lacey McGrew
Mary B. Gump
Death of Laura Linton in Brilliant Ohio
Laura Linton of Rodger's Addition Brilliant Ohio died December 1 1922 at 12 15 pm She was born Salt Run April 2 1866 She lived with her brother ten years Funeral services were at 10 am Rev Conn of the M E Church Brilliant Interment at New Alexandria She leaves one sister Mrs George Matthews two brothers William Linton John Linton one half sister Mrs Hannah Done one half brother PD O Carpenter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Linton
Rodger’s Addition
Brilliant
Ohio
Benjamin, Linton
Delilah
Linton
Salt Run
Rodger’s
George Matthews
William Linton
Gould’s Station
John Linton
Hannah Done
Wallsburg
PD. O. Carpenter
New Alexandria
Conn
M. & Church Ai Brilliant
Pall Beares
George Sivers
Lester Danvers
Glenn Beaver
Walter Driscoll
Fred McCormick
W. Connell
Fellows, longtime Steubenville resident, dies at home
Nathanial A Fellows, lifelong Jefferson County resident and Steubenville farmer, died at 11 this morning at 637 Slack Street after a weeklong illness. Born in New Alexandria he was the son of the late Charles and Esther Fellows. He attended the Methodist church and is survived by his wife and ten children, including Mrs Edward Rockway Leyden NY, James, Mrs Annie Miller, Mrs Della Drayer, Mrs Jennie Trimmer, Mrs Matty Reed, Charles Fellows of Steubenville, and John Harry Eugene, all of whom were named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanial A. Fellows
Nathaniel A. Fellows
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Slack Street
Mr. Fellows
New Alexandria
Chas
Esther Fellows
Old Fellows
Methodist Church
Edward Rockway
Leyden
N. Y
James
Annie Miller
Della Drayer
Jennie Trimmer
Matty Reed
Chase Fellows
John
Harry
Eugene
Death Notice of Earl C Mulrooney at Home
Earl C Mulrooney son of James and Ella Mulrooney passed away at his parents home 829 North Sixth Street Friday afternoon December 1 after six months illness with Brights disease. He was born in this city ten years ago last September and attended St Peters Church and School. Survived by his father, mother, and three brothers Donald, Raymond and George. Funeral from St Peters Church with requiem high mass at 8:30 Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Mulrooney
Bright
James
Ella Mulrooney
North Sixth Street
Leighth
St. Peter's
Donald
Raymond
George
St. Peter’s ‘Church
Earl Eb, Mulrooney
St. Peters Church
Father Powers
William Kenney
Donald McSwiggen
William Moodie
Charles Allen
Thomas Sigh
Roman Butler
John Scwartz
Geo. Russell
Thomas Indovina
Elmer Lippert
Gilbert
Father Guenther
Patterson Obséquies Funeral in Hollywood for Martin B Patterson
Funeral services for Martin B Patterson were held at his Hollywood home with a large gathering of Steubenville friends and Southern California residents. Interment occurred in a Hollywood receiving vault with plans to move the remains to Steubenville in spring.
Funeral Rite Held In Family Plot Cemetery
A brief burial notice describes interment in the family plot in Union cemetery, indicating a private service and final resting place for a deceased individual.
Mrs Fizzle Odbert Passes Away In Steubenville
Mrs Fizzle Odbert wife of F P Odbert longtime Steubenville resident died at home at 432 South Fourth Street on Wednesday at 2 15 pm after years of declining health She was born in Steubenville daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Conley a member of the First M E Church and is survived by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fizzle Odbert
Lizzie Odbert
F. P. Odbert
Steubenyale
South Fourth Street
James Stilwell a Steubenville resident dies at 52
James Stilwell a longtime Steubenville resident died at his home 740 North Eighth street Sunday night after a two month illness due to stomach and heart trouble. Born in Wellsville he lived in Steubenville 14 years and worked as a stationary engineer at the Pope Tin Mill. He belonged to the First M E Church and is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters in Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stilwell
James Stillwell
Steubenville
North Eighth Street
Mr Stillwell
Wellsville
Pope Tin Min
M. E
Deaths of Mrs R P Odbert and infant Ralph Aceto
Mrs R P Odbert of 435 South Fourth street died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Maiden name Elizabeth Conley she lived in Steubenville all her life and is survived by husband R P Odbert. An extended notice will appear in Friday's Herald Star. Infant Ralph Aceto son of Joseph and Anna Aceto died Thursday at 3 pm at 713 Smith Avenue. Funeral services will be at St Anthony church Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P .Odbert
R. P. Odbert
South Fourth Street
Elizabeth Conley
Steubenville
Herald-Star
Ralph .Aceto
Joseph
Anna Aceto
Smith Avenue
St. Anthony Church
Local Deaths and Funeral Rites in Serbian Cemetery
Five month old Browny Bgualac dies at home on Wells Street after a brief illness. Funeral held at 3:30 at the home with burial in a Serbian cemetery. Also noted are services for Jan F Geary, ex service man, killed at Collier’s railroad yards on Thanksgiving. William C Gill, 15, killed in a hunting accident. and Earl Mulrooney with requiem mass at St Peter's Church. Service details include attendance by comrades and railroad employees, with pallbearers and flower bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browny
Mike
Milena Bgualac
Wells St
Jan. F. Geary
Colliers
St. Peter’s Church
Father Powers
Geary
Wnilform
Pgrave
Railroad
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
William McClusky
Wiliam Hillbuck
Mr. Gibson
Mr. Webb
Oliver Powell
Charles Fellows
Fred Holeman
Joseph McCarthy
Michel McKern
Charles Martin
William C Gill
Kev. Galloway
Finley M. FE
Funeral service for Mrs R P Odbert at 455 South Fourth Street
The funeral for Mrs R P Odbert was held this afternoon at two o'clock from the family home at 455 South Fourth street. Rev Merrell led the services with soloist Miss Emme Baron assisting. Pallbearers included Frank Dever, Robert Orr, Robert Davis, Ollie Conley, Thomas Loup, and Elm Prosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Odbert
South Fourth Street
Merrell
Emme Baron
Frank Dever
Robert Orr
Robert Davis
Ollie Conley
Thomas Loup
Elm Prosser
Seek Injunction to Halt Rutledge Coal Mining in Wilmetta
Clarence and Wilmetta Slocum file in Common Pleas Court for an injunction restraining Bert and Roxonia Rutledge from continuing mining on the plaintiffs property without a signed lease. They seek an accounting for all coal removed at five cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Wilmetta
Slocum
Conmon Pleas Court
Bert
Roxonia Rutledge
Arrest at Bergholz Over Navor Find
Officers from Mayor McCulloughs court arrested the proprietor of Found Hoatch at Bergholz after locating a quantity of Navor. He is to have a hearing at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoatch
I. W. Grant
Bergholz
McCullough
Richmond Toay
Rich mond mayor fines Kirby for transporting liquor in Dillonvale
Richmond magistrate J. P. Kirby was fined $100 and costs after being arraigned on the charge of transporting liquor. A bottle found on Kirby led to the fine. he paid and was released. Hiram Sutton, 21, of Pittshore, and Alberta Carter, 20, of Se jhenville, were issued a marriage license today.
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McCullough
Richmond
J. P. Kirby
Dillonvale
Hiram Sutton
Pittshore
Alberta Carter
Se Jhenville
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Western Asia
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Daugherty
Japan
Siberia
Supreme Court
Hay
China
Hughes
Turkey
White Plains
North Dakota
Rome
Literary Digest
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Padio
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Board of Arbitration
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Senate
Terment
Union Cemetery
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