Has Public Conscience Failed Amid National Scandals
A 1926 column laments rising crime and political corruption after World War I, citing Teapot Dome and other scandals. It questions public voice, media courage, and the duty of leaders to heed honesty over partisan advantage, urging awakening civic conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Mobilier
First Grant Administration
Horace Greeley
New England
Vnte
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rotary Clubs
Kiwanis
Department of Justice
Air
Cleveland
Wilson
Tarding
Coolidge
Illiteracy in America and its stubborn reach
The U S Bureau of Education reports six percent of Americans aged all ages cannot read or write, with literacy higher in rural areas and among native born than foreign born. Public schools and compulsory laws combat child illiteracy, but adults remain a longer challenge requiring years of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Education
America
Foreign Horn
Anniversaries and Events Reflecting Early 1800s History
Yesterday to today, various historical notes mark anniversaries from 1801 to 1950s. Entries include the Argus captured in 1813, W. T. Farry as Civil War commander, and key figures born in the 19th century. Mentions also cover Mississippian constitutional framing, Kearney’s 1846 Las Vegas move, and broader world events from 1870s to 1910s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Peleam
Askdeen
Tren
Pencrad
Adder
Aumom
Florida
Divad G. Farrytt
Che Famotes Uatom Savil Comainder
Genka
Portsmouth
Soh
Fiore
Knixville
Tong
Alexander Lo
Berbla
Welgrade
Algasrina
On A. Sargent
Callyfornia
U.S
Germany
San Francisco
Newburyport
Mass
Tess — Charles Crocker
Onaihway Ranker
Montgomery
Troy
N.Y
Gallera
Coolidge
Ina Sperch
Hall Wash Toston
Walter Stott
Edinburgh
Abbotsford
RRS
Agren V. Brown
Tennessee
Postminster-General
United States
Brunswick County
Washington, D. C
Stephen W. Kearney
Las Vegas
N. M
St Siunis
David Livingston
Edinburg
Wice
Conlidge
Washington
Plymouth
Prince of Wales
Manetevideo
South America
Notable Birthdays on This Date Across History
The item lists a parade of notable individuals with birth anniversaries, including ex-Prince Tenry of Prussia born today in Pats four years ago, Jacob Astor III born in Surrey, England, and John Galsworthy. It notes several figures across arts, academia, engineering, diplomacy, and sport with brief locale references and ages.
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Prince Tenry
Prussia
Pats
Jobin
Jacob Astor
Wong Paren
America
Surrey
England
Aye Tokasy
John Galsworthy
Steves
Barghined
Iren Parker Willis
Columbia University
Comumeres
Weymouth
Mates
Taeda
Daniel C. Duckling
Bates Couunty
May
Mine
Calvo
Uprera Singere
Siuth
France
Charles A. Comikey
Chicago American League Dash Club
Ula Edie
Toshio
Hahnenweirse
Lenroot Seeks Senate Return in 1918 Political Row
The piece profiles Trvine L Lenroot a longtime Republican political figure. It notes his rise from a newspaper reporter in Superior Wisconsin born January 31 1869 to Senate appointer in 1918 and later reelection, highlighting his influence in national politics since his 1908 platform remarks at the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trvine L. Lenroot
Leuroas Ik
Agsiner Kim
Aha J. Bisine
Emer Ginde
Leenpit
Bath
Weteo
Tlentcat
Roosevelt
Senate
Lusting
Lenroot
Laan
He Superior
Wis
Ife A3
Cour
It Was a Lover and His Lass in Springtime Song
A short poem rendition of Shakespeare's It Was a Lover and His Lass from As You Like It. The verse celebrates springtime love with lines about lovers, nature, and seasonal joy. The text appears as an excerpted lyric, noting its musical nature and the playful imagery of two lovers in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Tam
Sweet Towers
Look to the Farmer O M Kile Browne frost prophecy
Washington Aug 14 Early frosts again this fall are predicted by long distance forecaster Herbert J Browne. Farmers are urged to select seed corn in the field and store it with ventilated drying to avoid losses. The piece notes Karakul sheep rising in interest as a new agricultural crop and mentions Theodore Roosevelt bringing the breed to North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Herbert J. Browne
Atusi
Browne
Trowbia
Sventilacion
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
North America
Asia
Karakul Sheep Breeding and Market Outlook
The full blood Karakul population is not known but over 500 registered with the American Fur Sheep Registry, while several thousand heads have mixed Karakul blood. Expansion of the industry will be slow due to disease imports, with breeders split on whether coarse or fine wool ewes yield better fur. Dr. C. C. Young of Ysleta helped pioneer Karakul breeding. activity centers in Syracuse and spreads to Kansas, New Mexico, California, Texas, New Jersey, New Brunswick, and Wisconsin counties, though high ram prices and uncertain results limit farmer adoption for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. C. Young
Ysleta
Texas
Syracuse
New York
Kansas
New Mexico
California
New Jersey
New Brunswick
Wisconsin
Community visitors and reunions in Litchfield area
In Litchfield on August 14 visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wilhelm and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lawrence of Akron along with Mrs. Albert Frank and Ozella of Abberville joined the William Brodt home gathering. Several families attended the Hammey reunion at Chippewa Lake and others visit relatives in Homer, St. Marys Canada, Chatham, and Akron.
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Litchfield
Chas. Wilhelm
Gerald Lawrence
Akron
Albert Frank
Ozella
Abberville
William Brodt
Will Speith
John Hammon
Colburns
Hammey
Chippewa Lake
Gertrude
Helen Colburn
Cleveland
Curtis Colburn
Huntington
W. Va
Canada
Fr. G. Hastings
Camp Crag
Fred Judson
Don William
Chatham
Chas. Brodt
Wm. Brodt
Brodt
Tuer Fay
Fred Frideman
Montreal
Aaron Arndt
Herman Zimmerly
Ted Marsh
Clneveland
Local social notes and visits fill the week in Litchfield
A busy week in Litchfield with visitors from Los Angeles Penfield Abbeyville Elyria and Cleveland. Families and friends traveled to or from town for gatherings church social events and picnics. Several residents were reported ill recovering or engaged in lessons and home projects.
Bay Village Notes Include Church Revival and Local Moves
Bay Village August 14. Rev Endsley, pastor of the M G church, will lead Sunday worship after a two week vacation. J D Rumbaughs return from Georgia after shipping about 40 cars of peaches east. Mr and Mrs Reynolds move into the Probeck home on Bassett Road. Funeral services for Miss Nellie Doda, who died Saturday in Detroit, were held Tuesday at 3 p m at the M G church conducted by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bart
Lara Thorpe
Los Angeles
California
Blake Pierce
E. R. Pierce
Penfield
Littles
Keith Leach
van Lltoyd
Western Reserve University
Mack Watts
Willis Leach
Canton
Qozella Frank
Abbeyville
Howard Sabin
Jane Wilson
Roy Simpson
Mal Leach
Laurabelle Stoughton
Elyria
Adam Rising
Lakeside Hospital
Blanche Comstock
Helen Smith
Millersburg
Theugsegger
Baltic
T. H. Case
Glenora
Alec Sears
Green Springs
King’s Daughters
Congregational Church
Park
Cemetery and Park Association
Litchfield Band
Albert Frank
John Wart
Priscilla Club
Rice’s Dam
Detroit
M. &. Church
Floral tributes and travel plans noted in local notices
Rev Edeley and Tipton, Miss Dodd praised as a long time Bay and Dover teacher. Mr and Mrs Robert Hageler Sr sail to Europe, meeting daughter Gertrude in Germany. Mr and Mrs Hasster and relatives abroad plan a Line voyage back around Nov. 1. Sage and son Bruce from Gary and Miss Marshall from Pittsburgh visit Mrs C N Kirkpatrick on Put In Bay. Village Gun Club trap shoot set for Saturday at Cahoom Fark. S W Strimple hosts daughter Shook and Akron relatives and Mrs Christian of.
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Edeley
Tipton
Miss Dodd
High Esteen
Bay
Dover School
Robert Hageler
New York
Europe
Germany
France
Switzerland
Cologne
Gertrude
Hasster
Sage
Bruce
Gary
Ind
Marshall
Pittsburg
Vardy
Wherling
W. Va
C. N. Kirkpatrick
Put-In-Bay
Cahoom Fark
S. W. Strimple
Miss Shook
Akron
Christian
Berea Moves to California Ahead of Family Plans
Mr. Edward Kupper remains seriously ill at his home on 23rd Street. Mrs. Vincent Kolda and daughter Margaret have come back from an eastern trip, traveling with her three married daughters.
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Berea
California
Edward Kupper
23Rd Street
Vincent Kolda
Margaret
New Victor Records and Cooling Appliances Feature
The new Credenza ortho phonic Victrola showcases clear reproduction with Valentia played by Crawford. Highlights include Katinka and Hard to Get Gertie sung by Olson, and The Prisoner's Sweetheart by Burr with Billy Murray. Refrigerators are in high demand, with Automatica models offered at record low prices and Florence oil stoves praised for blue flame, rapid cooking, and wickless operation.
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Victor
Valentia
Crawford
Victor Uist
Katinka
George Olson
Gertle
Peerless
Henry Burr
Totter
Billy Murray
Victor Records At 2 Cents Still Large And Complete
A wide assortment of Victor Records offered at 2 cents remains large and complete with familiar quartets old time songs fox trots Waltaes hand and orchestral selections conic songs and more. Only a few more weeks stock up now.
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Victor
Store named as agents for Atwater Kent radios
With pleasure the store announces it has become agents for Atwater Keat Radio Receivers and Speakers. The radios are well known and the merchandise the store intends to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Keat
Band Concert in the Park to Feature Eddie Conners and Ed Swan
Arrangements have been made for Eddie Conners banjoist and Ed Swan saxophonist to appear at the band concert in the Park on Friday evening August 27th. The event promises a lively program of string and brass music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Conners
Ed. Swan
Mirra Aluminum Preserving Kettles For Canning Use
Heavy durable food preserving kettles offered by Cans-Rubbers-Ladies, Etc. in all sizes including very large models ideal for canning and long term kitchen use.
Wood-Pevker Hammer Sold in Elyria Shapes Nail Fit
A peculiar hammer called the Wood-Pevker shields the nail during placement and is noted as the handiest hammer. Produced in Elyria, it is described as well engineered and popular among workers, though the text contains odd phrasing and possible branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Itocai
New Cleaning Gadgets Offer Low Prices for Auto Care
A small electric fan and a rubber sponge promise inexpensive car washing options. The fan provides airflow while the sponge cleans surfaces, aiming to simplify routine auto upkeep.
New Stock of Natural Sharpening Stones Arrives
A large new supply of natural sharpening stones for tools and knives has just come in. They cost less than manufactured stones and quickly sharpen blades.
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Ohle
Loraig County Printing & Publishing Company
Ety
J. F. Burke
Houonutt
Dally
Mall Dally
Lorainy
Foroten Advertising
Robert E. Ward, Inc
Shicago, So
Wabash Ara
Fifth Ave
Rift
Synish
Sarsar
Aoroeca
Senator Lenkoot
Republic
FI 'Armer O. M
C. R. Canfield
A. Swanker
Edna King
Chas King
East Cleveland
G. H. Jenne
Mrn
Maurice Markell
Mentor
Marie Barth
Lehons Hance
Wayne Owen
Glenmont
Arthur Root
Medina
J. H. Barth
Ulmer
Will Spieth
Ralph Brodt
Madeline
Wi. Brodt
Marian Knopf
Roy Rice
Lakewood
Will Fuess
Joseph Fuess
Edward Fucey
Erie
B. R. Turner
WM. W. Aldrich
THE
Ohio Public Service CO
First Preferred
Ohio
Securities Department
Oma Public Service Co
Elyria, Ohio
Ilbustrated Bankjat
Vries Palytic Services
Elyria and
Chronicle Telegram
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day’s Hardware
Automatica
Florence
H. G. Seeley
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