Literary Digest poll on prohibition sparks legal critique
A Louisville opinion taunts the Literary Digest for its prohibition poll showing more votes for modification than enforcement and fewer for repeal. The letter argues repeal of the 18th Amendment is nearly impossible and accuses the Digest of undermining respect for law and misrepresenting public sentiment. It cites constitutional hurdles and a contrasting Ohio primary vote as evidence.
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Literary Digest
Fundational Congress
Congress
Friends of Prohibition
Uey
Ohio
Prohibition
YESTERDAYS IN UHIU YESTERDAYS IN UHIU
A retrospective list notes events and births from the era including a first Perry County jail completion in Somerset and a 1819 mortgage, with a timeline of notable figures born in Dayton Brookville Denser New York Halifax and other places.
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John Cleves Simmes
Perry County
Somerset
Cinrat Wolm
Elsie Ferguson
Amercan
New York
C's
Orn
Seventy Fifth Anniversary of General Scott Victory
The text notes the seventy fifth anniversary of General Scott s victory over the Mexicans at Contreras. It mentions events including the Vancouver BC3 Exhibition opening today and running through the coming week, and the national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign War concluding in Seattle today. Delegates from Europe and the Americas will attend the 26th session of the International Congress of American Fedt in Rio de Janeiro today with global sal center coverage.
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Scott
Contreras
Vancouver
ABE MARTIN Wild Tale of Low Moon Wie’s Balloon Prank
Abe Martin reports Low Moon Wie had a toy balloon vulcanized yesterday in a rare offbeat stunt. The incident offered a playful jab at local side steppers and drew amused reactions from onlookers.
Vnton Army Plans Commemorative Service For Fallen Founder
The Vnton Army will hold services for Gav to mark the tenth anniversary of Ges Witam Booth founder of the organizator Captain Stephen Cole 96 year old superintendent of the National Cemetery in Jessamine Counts Ky and oldest Federal employee in poor service. Wolliame George founder on the George Junior Republic sails for France today to establish a Republic at Chavonnac former home of General Lafayette where war orphans and Russian refugees may be taught democracy.
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Vnton Army
Gav
Ges Witam Booth
Stephen Cole
National Cemetery
Jessam
Todey Wolliame George
George
France
A.ons
Chavonnac
General Lafayette
Komical Telegrams Candid Reflections From Local Gazette
A jumble of humorous vignettes and anecdotes from Warren and Oberlin. Includes a Stranger asking for Cleveland distance, a driving mishap near the post office, income tax chat about a roommate, and recollections of race and politics in Lorain. plus society editor Marion Wilder resigning for missionary studies.
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Marion Wilder
the Chronicle
Society
Heavy rain floods city and mud clogs quarry pumps
Forty years ago a severe downpour caused extensive damage in the city flooding Massey’s quarry and blocking oil pumps with mud. City officials mobilized workers to clear the site while other local scenes included a rope-walker exhibition and a croquet contest with William Gilbert and D J Peck winning a mallet.
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Massey
William Gilbert
D J Peck
Oberlin
Ladies Benevolent society to hold dinner meeting
N Ridgeville Aug 19 attendees gathered at the church for a dinner and meeting. The column lists visits from Mrs Brewster Miss Rose Barnes Miss Clara Bommer and many local families, with birthdays and relatives from Elyria Olmsted and Cleveland enjoying meals and social visits at Ced cer Point and nearby homes.
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North Ridgeville
Ladies Benevolent Society
Carle Lines
Fields Corners
Brewster
Rose Barnes
Elvrra
Joe Barnes
Clara Bommer
Frank Bommer
Grange
Avon Beach
Mary Wood
Olms
Oberlin Road
S Hayden
Cedcer Point
Paul Ames
Elying
C. Wiley
Clarance Wiley
Lorain
Elyria
Olmsted
Cleveland
Lakewood
Wm. Lazenby
Wm Bennett
Mildred Walker
Avon
Lucy Wilford
Dorothy VerSoy
Misa Gertrude Alfien
L Dunn
J Hartis
Dann
Molts
L. BE. Sutil
Elisabeth
Alice Butler
Bafflalg
Mail Carriers to Wear Caps With Badge Numbers
A nationwide post office order requires all rural and city mail carriers including Lorain county to wear a cap badge displaying their route number and post office name. Carriers must buy the badges themselves for 16 12 cents with no change provision. Elyria post office has not yet acted on the order.
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Lorain County
Postolice Department
Elyria Post Office
Principal Announces Enrollment Week Availability
Notice from R. P. Vaughn principal of the high school states he will be in his office daily during the week of August 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except Saturday to meet students seeking enrollment for next year.
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R. P. Vaughn
Elberta Beach land transfers seek new owners
Fragmentary record shows conveyances: A to Joseph Kiss for Elberta Beach lotment Brownhelm valued at 92 500 and George Page to L A Johnson for part of block 3 Weington totaling 3 000. Local property mentions abundant figures and parcel descriptions.
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Elberte Beach Co
Joseph Kiss
Elberta Beach
Brownhelm
George Page
L. A. Johnson
Weington
New Good Year tire at 1250 and Sept trip plans
Day's Music Store warns against old tires in heat while advertising a Cord 30x3 12 at 1250. LeRoy Dunfey leads 11 sportsmen planning a Sept 9 trip to Northern Quebec. Wagner Manufacturing Co introduces a solid cast aluminum Pressure Steam Cooker praised for tender chicken and versatile use.
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LeRoy Dunfey
Quebec
Wagner Mannufacturing Co
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Fifth Ave
Chicago
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Ridgeville
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Stoney
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Tive
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Ama Lie
Imgsuromce Real Estate
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Mo Pfirde Naman
Epyo Ara
E Wright Printing Service
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DIAL
International Piston Company
B. F. Vandemark
Lorain County Bank Bldg
Ruggle’s Beach
Lake Erie
C.S. Ruggles
Huron
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Whiteman
Mischa Elman
Zez Confry
Leonard Wagner
Victor
Broad St
Day’s Hardware
Jim Armitage
Fish & Game Club
Atta Boy
Jim
Gilbert
Ita
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Grafton
Poland
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Berkshire
Eugene F. Burge
Tite
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Bert B. Saylig
Dager
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