A Colombian Scholar Claims Mixtec Script Decipherment
Dr Herman Walde Waldesg of the Colombian national library reports progress deciphering a Mixtec deerskin scroll in the Vatican. He translates about 84 of 100 alphabetic characters, suggesting a key to preconquest American history comparable to the Rosetta stone.
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Mediterranean
Tyre
Sidon
B. C
Egypt
American
America
Herman Walde-Waldesg
Colombian National Library
Vatican
Mexico
Yucatan
Peru
Walde-Waldegg
Anniversaries List of Notable Births and Deaths Through Time
The notice lists anniversaries for historical figures including Rufus Petnar born Sutton Massachusetts and died Marietta Ohio March 1 1815 James T Brady a New York lawyer and politician born in New York Maria S Cummins author of The Lamplighter born Salem Massachusetts died Boston October 1 1866 Edward Dean Adams financier born Boston died New York May 21 1896 Charles P Steinmetz famed electrical engineer born in Germany died Schenectady New York October 26 1923.
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Rufus Petnar
Middle West
Israel
Putnam
Sutton
Mass
Marietta
James T. Brady
New York
Maria 5. Cummins
the Lamplighter
Salem
Boston
Edward Dean Adams
New York City
Charles P. Steinmetz
Germany
Schenectady
Today in History: Civil War End and Birth Anniversaries
This day marks Lee's surrender at Appomattox effectively ending the Civil War in 1865. It notes births linked to 1912 federal figures, 50 to 59 years ago, including Park Trammell, Frank J Lees, Dr. Raymond Pearson, Thomas Merwan, Errem Zimbalist, and Herbert Gibbons, with biographical mentions and a caution about unscrupulous tendencies. An owl incident in Missouri explains a 58 inch bird causing a 58 town blackout after entangling with high voltage lines.
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Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Federal Cildren
Art of Congress
Raymond \. Pearson
University of Maryland
Evansville
Ind
Thomas Merwhan
Pittshureh
Errem Zimbalist
Russia
Herbert Adame Gibbons
Princeton
N. J
Annapolis
Secretary Stimson Heads to Geneva to Persuade Peace
Secretary of State Stimson travels to Geneva this week amid debate on taxation and armament cuts. The trip aims to influence European premiers and ministers, bolster a potential United States Britain France accord, and push toward prosperity through reduced armament costs. Ambassdor Gibson remains head of the U.S. delegation, with expectations for a more successful conference outcome despite divergences. A coded final sentence appears to discuss driving safety unrelated to the main article.
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Stimson
Gibson
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
The Silent Observer The playful and pointed notes of a column
A collage of editorial quips and social jabs on manners politics and modern life. The piece riffs on marriage religion public improvements and petty vices with humor and sly satire. It references everyday culture from cosmetic vanity to civic duties and moral expectations.
Voice of the People commends your bold editorial
A reader applauds the paper for voicing concern over Congress spending and proposed tax schemes. They warn against massive taxation on farmers and citizens, arguing a government credit limit has been reached and veterans would suffer. The letter ends noting public accountability in political controversy.
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Congress
Johnson
Columbia
United States Congress
United States
Woman’s quips and hope in a troubled marriage
A fragment hints at gendered humor about a wife who seeks conflict and a husband who avoids quarrel. The line suggests frustration when hope covers too much ground and fails to resolve tensions. This snapshot reflects social attitudes toward marriage and communication.
Waste Baskets Turned From Sap Buckets in Portland Hotel
In Portland Me the Hotel Eastland uses 130 old fashioned wooden sap buckets as waste baskets. The quaint revival of a rural item gives a rustic charm to the lobby and dining areas.
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Portland
Hotel Eastland
Planned funeral arranged by local VOA head in Blytheville
J R Lemp age 60 head of the Volunteers of America in Blytheville Arkansas called on undertaker L G Moss five days before his death to arrange his funeral, saying he expected to die soon.
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Blytheville, Ark
J. R. Lemp
Volunteers of America
L. G. Moss
Lemp
Daily Deed by 80-Year-Old Stirs River Town
Alfred Haskins, an octogenarian in Fall River Mass, performs a daily kind act by sweeping the Cherry Street block between North Main and Rock streets every morning including Sundays, helping neighbors maintain neat sidewalks.
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Fall River
Mass
Alfred Haskins
Cherry Street
North Main
Rock Streets
Good Old Days and Spring Wellness Advice
Dr Logan Clendening reflects on modern life dulling spring ritual and oldtime health cures. He urges seasonal cleaning of body and home, praises traditional diets and routines, and urges exercise, weight loss, and massage to welcome a vigorous summer. He notes societal shifts toward year round freshness and the need for milestones to begin new work.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Florida
California
Hygela
The Ginger Girl Junior Play Presented at High School
Sullivan reports the Junior Play The Ginger Girl will be staged Friday night April 8 at 8 PM in the High School auditorium. Cast includes Harry Wardner Robert Schimk Grace Wardner Marie Crile Charles Heinz Robert Smith Leota Lebkisher Ezra Meek George Lucas Polly Sheldon Elenora Hyde August Gringle Marshall Cole Herbert Morley Paul Workman Jenny Reamer Alice Skeeles Della Edna Channel Maguire Carter Doctor Marshall Cole. ACT ONE: The Sitting room of ...
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Sullivan
Harry Wardner
Robert Schimk
Grace Wardner
Marie Crile
Charles Heinz
Robert Smith
Laura Heinz
Leota Lebkisher
Ezra B. Meek
George Lucas
Polly Sheldon
Elenora Hyde
August Gringle
Marshall Cole
Herbert Morley
Paul Workman
Jenny Reamer
Alice Skeeles
Della
Edna Channel
Maguire
Beryl Frink
Carter
Warner Home at Garfieldan Act Two And Three
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Warner home at Garfieldan Ohio or Kentucky with stage directions. Acts two and three follow the earlier act one heading and specify timing as after midnight and the next morning. The text is incomplete but outlines a three act structure and scene timing.
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Warner
Garfieldan
Antie
Polk Sullivan chapter attendees at Wallington inspection
Those from Polk and the Sullivan chapter attended the annual Inspection of the Sullivan chapter at Wallington Friday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. Geanell, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gurden, Mrs. Gladys Smith, Mrs. Wm. McAdoo, Mrs. O. Dirlam, Mrs. M. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Houseman, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Welch, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Welch. A fine binch was served and all enjoyed the gathering. Andrew Arndt is very poorly.
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Sullivan Chapter
Wallington
G. Geanell
M. L. Gurden
Gladys Smith
Wm. McAdoo
O. Dirlam
M. Rogers
Dan Houseman
George Miller
Gilbert Welch
Wade Welch
Polk
Sullivan
Andrew Arndt
Local Folks Attend Polk High School Operetta
Fragmentary notes describe Mrs. Elliott and Miss Lebkusher visiting relatives in Sullivan. Forest Sprague of Akron spent time with relatives. Mr and Mrs Vernie Lance and family visited Orle Lance in Homerville for Sunday dinner. A brief line mentions 5000 year old Egyptian graves yielding large wine jars.
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Sullivan
Forest Sprague
Akron
Spessing
Catherine Hlliott
Leota Lebkusher
Polk High School
Polk
Vernie Lance
Wayne
Mildred
Nobel Elliott
Orle Lance
Homerville
GE Radio Debuts With Floating Chassis and Tone Controls
General Electric introduces a new radio featuring an improved superheterodyne, floating chassis on rubber, full range tone control, and automatic volume. The table model presents a Gothic walnut cabinet and G. E. Monogram branding. Demonstrations available in store or at home.
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General Electric Company
G. E.monogram
Day's Hardware offers cleaners and mops for spring cleaning
Elyria hardware retailer promotes labor saving items for spring cleaning. It features floor mops and wringers, pails, scrub brushes, ladders, and Lockwood waterless soap sold by agents at 1 dollar. our price is 65 cents or 2 for 1.00. Also mentions Wiggs Cleaner Murphy of Soap and Wyandotte Cleaner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eljria
Elyria
Wiggs
Murphy
Wyandotte
Members of America Meet at the YMCA Thursdays at 4 P.M.
A note records that members of America meet weekly at the YMCA on Thursday at 4 PM to discuss group affairs and plan activities. The item notes a brief remembrance segment for those seeking to forget their membership.
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Second Street
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Phe
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Ne& G Mudnutt
Clare George
Raaia
City
Corain
U. S
Park Trammell
Macon Co
Ala
Frank J Lees
Chicago
Hoover
Commission On Law
Buffalo
Humansville
Geneva
Sallys
Mamage
Hesbeck
Voice OF
THE
People
Rive
Dr. Clendening
Clendening
Elyria Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day’s Hardware
TNA
D. M. Ferry, Rice, Empire
Northrup King and Co
Temple, Bradley and Co
Department of Agriculture
J. L. Mock
White Killarney
Aaron Ward
Pernet
Elytia
Ers of
Bors
Music Store
Chronicle - Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Insurance Department
Circulation Department
Oho
Chronicle- Telegram
Chronicle
Gabo Eees
Wees
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