Air castles vanish in long running land claim schemes
The piece reviews persistent schemes by descendants claiming vast historic land rights in Wilmington Delaware and New York City formerly held by the Springer and Bogardus families. It warns promoters prey on fantasies of “land riches,” notes statutes of limitations protect current owners, and likens these schemes to the Naples lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Springer
Wilmington
Delaware
Detroit
Anneke Jans Bogardus
New York
Trinity Church
Bogardus
Michigan
Naples
Virginia's Dilemma Between Industry and Old Virginia Wealth
Virginia seeks industrial growth without sacrificing traditions and simple living. Industry promises jobs, higher wages, and growth, but brings smoke, social change, and the erosion of agrarian life. Communities struggle to balance profits with cultural identity amid racial and class tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Gratitude Over End of Senate Firebrand Session
The article notes relief that a special session is unlikely as Senate tactics delayed drought relief and aid bills for farmers in the Midwest. It contrasts Senate obstruction with House efficiency and suggests swift passage of pending appropriations will aid employment and state relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States Senate
Senate
Sbate
Mid-West
Reid
Notable anniversaries span notable figures and dates
The item lists anniversaries of historical figures with birthplaces and death dates including John Hunter born 1728, Louis Du Bourg born 1763, Schweinitz born Bethlehem 1730, David D Field born Haddam 1787, Sir George Jessel born 1824, Julia C R Dorr born Charleston 1831, John A Rawlins born Galena 1831, with varied death dates through 1913 and 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunter
Louis W. V. DuBourg
Santo Domingo
France
Louis David von Schweinitz
Bethlehem
David D. Field
New York
Haddam
Conn
New York City
George Jessel
Great Britain
Julia C. R. Dorr
Charleston
5. C
Rutland
John A. Rawlins
Grant
Galena
Ill
Washington
Today in History Highlights and Birthday Obituaries
Today in history notes 1741 first magazine in America and 1778 first foreign recognition of the American flag in Quiberon harbor France. Birthdays listed include Leopold Godowsky Joseph C Lincoln Kirtley F Mather Walter Penfield John R Turner and James Sullivan with birthplaces and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Quiberon
France
American Society For the Promotion of Temperance
Boston
Leopold Godowsky
Russia
Joseph C. Lincoln
Brewster
Mass
Kirtley F. Mather
Chicago
Walter S. Penfield
Washington, D. C
Auburn
Ind
John R. Turner
University of West Virginia
Matville
W. Va
James Sullivan
Robbery rumor halts gasoline station keeper
A fluently written item questions how it feels for a gas station keeper to be robbed he stayed home this morning to avoid muddying his car. The tale uses plain speech to hint at the incident without detailing the crime or consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Moon
John F. Dille
New York Educator Victor Roseiwater Mentioned in Obit
A New York educator and journalist Victor Roseiwater, born in Baltimore 58 years ago, was noted as a writer and author. The piece also recalls Omaha born journalist and author Victor Roseiwater born 160 years ago in Nebraska.
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W York
Baltimore
Victor Roseiwater
Omaha
Nebro
Horoscope predicts a mentally sharp and benevolent person
Today the stars indicate a person of considerable mental ability and charity. Their deep sympathies for the unfortunate suggest they will offer help and guidance this day.
Push to Make the Personality Telt Turns Adverse
A fragmented line warns that efforts to build a personality may invite adversity when wealth is lacking. It suggests that strong effort can provide momentum that endures until a mark is made on one’s reputation, hinting at persistence despite hardship.
Belden Community Notes and Social Roster
Local items recap social calls among the Wise family and neighbors in Belden. The Victory Quilt Club marked its third anniversary with a chicken dinner and four dozen quilts completed in three years. A Farm Class Dance drew a large crowd, with visits from Cleveland and Medina residents and updates on ill neighbors.
Local Social Roundup From Berea and Elyria Church Notes
Beriwwel celebrated her second birthday. Mr and Mrs George Grabonstetter attended a St Martin's church card party Tuesday. Mrs Grabonstetter helps care for her, Fachen, who twill. Mr and Mrs Win Geat visited Moon tin Pitsfeld recently. Bert Goodman and spouse spent Wednesday with George Grabenstelter. Martin Berlawell hosted Clyde Baker of Elyria. Mario Moyne visited Fern and Florence Wise. Mrs Stock visited brother William White in Pittsfield Friday to Wednesday. George Beriswell and son Martin visited Berea family on Wednesday. The junior class at the Methodist Sunday school is now two divisions led by Ruth Stock and Mrs George Meyers. A contest planned for March 1 will score conduct, membership, questions, memory verses, and Bible counts. Claire Anderson and daughter of Elyria, Andrew Schaefer of Elyria, Henry Droege and daughter Elizabeth attended Ed Henrich of Cleveland’s funeral on Saturday. Ed Huttinger hosted George
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Brunson
Faber Mandeville
Fred Huff
Ervin Kinect
Schroever
Welburn
Thomas Buckingham
D. G. Reisinger
Nesbett
Clodwick
Charlie Seckt
A. L. Wise
Canton
Ray Bella Risinger
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
A. G. Siggens
Sandusky
Safur
M. J. Beriswell
Little Jane
Beriwwel
Secon
George Crabanatetter
St Martin's Church
Doe Grabonstetter
Meveland
Fachen
Win. Geat
Moontin Pitsfeld
Bert Goodman
George Grabenstelter
Martin Berlawell
Clyde’ Baker
Elyria
Dloyer
Mario Moyne
Fern
Florence Wise
Stock
Wmn. White
Pittsfield
George Beriswell
Martin Beriswell
Methodist Sunday School
Ruth Stock
George Meyers
Claire Anderson
Andrew Schaefer
Henry Droege
Elizabeth
Ed Henrich
Cleveland
Ed Huttinger
George
Dinner toast and moves noted in local brief items
A Saturday style family snippet notes sracenatellar and kin dining Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Myers at Grandma Geat Friday. Frank Bauman plans move back to Huntington. Mrs Virgil Kline is ill with a fever and health concerns are mentioned in a short local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myers
Frank Bauman
Huntington
Virgil Kline
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of Creviation
Second Street
Kigra
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Jene P & Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Elyria Postoffice
Actee Isis
Pclae Ferseas
Lorain
Yey Hog Af As
Mile Sy Ff
Belden
Mrs. Chas, Wise
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
Crosley
Crosley Laboratories
Vernon Ross
Crosley and Amrad
Furnace Street
Snell
Breed Street
Ersay
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