Yap Island Nerve Center of Pacific Cable Network
The Caroline group island of Yap rises in prominence as a Pacific cable hub. Historical notes describe Yap's strategic position with connections to Japan China and the United States via Guam Manila Shanghai and Yokohama. German and American interests built cables before World War I with later mandate shifting to Japan after 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
W York
Pacific
Caroline Group
Paris
Equator
Germany
Japan
Ralla
New Zealand
Quai d'Orsay
Lansing
United Secretary of State
Ing
Decilara
United States
Ger
Caroline Arctic
Western Pacific
China
Thenuilipmes
Dutch East Indies
New Guinea
Honolulu
San Francisco
Iltis
Madrid
Spain
Carolines
Pelew
Marianne
Ladrone) Islands
Guam Island
Guam
Yap
Gand
Manila
Shanghai
Yokohama
Netherlands Company
Menado
MPSON THE PLUMBER Promotes Services and Supplies
MPSON the Plumber advertises plumbing services with proper pricing and invites customers to visit. The firm also offers a set line of supplies and emphasizes a proper, friendly approach to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpson
Ohio Federation of Churches to Meet For Conference Here
Elyria hosts an interdenominational conference of Lorain County churches on Friday April 29 to review the county church survey and plan a cooperative program to fix identified weaknesses. Delegates include Rev. H D Rugg and Rev B F Lamb with Rev W J Grimes, aiming for informal discussion and state survey insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation of Churches
Elyria
Lorain County
Rev
W. J. Grimes
New Concord
Federa
Ohio
United States
Lorain
Public Waiting Room Scenes in Elyria Cosmopolitan Crowds
A vivid portrait of Elyria’s waiting room life describes the cosmopolitan crowd from merchants to students. Shoppers, clerks, and gossiping ladies mingle while newsboys, shoe shiners, and a popcorn vendor punctuate the noon and after work bustle with humor and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyriae
Ohio County Churches and Ministers Report
A county survey counts 67 churches with 10 517 enrollment and 32 843 rural population. Among 57 Protestant churches with 6 607 members served by 45 pastors, 34 are full time. 21 have resident pastors, others serve circuits. Only 12 ministers earn salaries above 1600, set as rural minimum wage by denominational leaders.
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Anid
Ohio
Wellington Lecture Course Receives Warm Reception
The M. B. H. church Friday entertainment drew about 125 attendees. Main act was Mrs. Johns, a gifted reader and musician, with support from Miss Pauline Hill, Miss Adeline Cole, Miss Celia Gray, and the Pierce sisters. The year's lecture series has been of high standard. No date yet for the next show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
M. BH
Johns
Pauline Hill
Adeline Cole
Celia Gray
Helen
Leora Pierce
Wellington Social Roundup Highlights Local Events
About forty couples attended the Eagles family party with cards then dancing to Heavener's orchestra. A rapid telephone system upgrade caused initial dissatisfaction but aims to improve service. M H Wadeworth led a Sunday evening church meeting on Witnesses for Christ at 8 16. The Grayce Mack Players visit Wellington with several plays listed. Masonite dance night drew a full hall with festive decorations and new gowns.
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Success Eagles
Wellington
Heavener
M. FB
M. H. Wadeworth
Christ
Masonic
Hell
Masonic Hall
Dance and meeting schedule with notable guests
Friday evening dance exception followed by a Monday afternoon tea with Mrs. Frank Renmouerd. Tuesday gatherings include Sorosis with Mrs. Charles Sheldon and Entre Nous with Miss Grace Smith. A White of New London visited Wellington, Bridey.
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Frank Renmouerd
Sorosis
Charles Sheldon
Mrs Henry Sudro Illness Guests at Holiday Visit
Mrs Henry Sudro of 902 East avenue is convalescing after a severe illness. Willamd Sharp Jr entertained James Crosby of Grand Rapids during the holidays. They return to Ann Arbor Monday evening. Mrs Sharp hosted dinner Saturday for her son Williams and guest Crosby. Mrs George Stevens of East avenue hosted the Bridge and Luncheon Club Thursday with award to Mrs R F Silsbee.
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Henry Sudro
East Avenue
Willamd Sharp, Jr
James Crosby
Grand Rapida
Ann Arbor
George Stevens
R. F. Silsbee
Tallest World Chimney Reaches Friedberg Germany
The Frydberg structure stands 460 feet high and cost 30 000 dollars. It used 1 500 000 bricks in its construction.
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Friedburg
Germany
Remodeling Estimates Offered Before Contract Bids
The notice urges readers to obtain estimates on remodeling and new work before letting contracts. It emphasizes securing cost projections and evaluating bids prior to finalizing agreements.
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Merica
Ain
NY Island
Kos
Ptokyo
Islands
Aldo
Osite Agg
Solomon
New Hebrides
New
Mfr’s
Wall Paper Co
W. H. Snyder
Sixth Street
Weigand & Klingbiel
Bootblack
Oberlin
Such
Tommy
Mary
Sally
Peter
THE
John Kaiser & Bro. CO
Tizzie
Merit Auto
Port City Mortgage Co
Opera House
Lorain, O
H. J. Duff
Broadway
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