Pittsfield Woman Describes Florida Fair Tour
Mrs M A Wll of Pittsfield writes St. Cloud Florida about the fair describing cooler weather than usual with frosts. She praises fruit and agricultural exhibits, domestic arts, needlework painting and baking. She notes a 1818 Eliza Harding connection and states 3500 tourists attended. State and tourist meetings are held monthly.
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M. A.wll
Pittsfield
St. Cloud
Fla
Osceola
Eliza Harding
Harding
Sfur
Campbell
Word Swallower's Trick Lands Man In Hospital
Jacob Sienkeraga Illinois attempted to imitate a vaudeville act in a public eating trick. He bought butcher knives at a one cent store and nearly choked, requiring hospital care with injuries feared fatal. The note left for the nurse suggests a claim of “fiance” on February 19 and a Valentine themed faculty basketball event.
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Jacob Sienkeraga
Sienke
N-Cent
Rere
St. Valentine's
Pension record shows 78 steelworkers funded in 1923
Seventy eight retired National Tube Co workers in Lorain and Elyria shared in 11,448,112.84 disbursed by the U S Steel and Carnegie pension fund during 1923. The monthly pension is 26.90 per pensioner and total paid out since 1911 amounts to 9,543,235.33. E H Cary is president and J A Reed vice president of the fund's board with W J Filbert secretary and R A Franks treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Co
Lorain
Elyria
U. S. Steel and
Carnegie Pension Fund
Charles M. Fell
Lake Terminal Railroad
Pansy Planting Highlight in San Diego Park Visit
J. W. Emmert of Lemon Grove California renews his Chronicle Telegram subscription and praises the mild climate. He sends a bouquet of pressed pansies and notes 37 900 pansy roots planted in San Diego’s 1400 acre park near his home.
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Chronicle-Telegram
J. W. Emmert
Lemon Grove
California
San Diego
Kellogg's Bran Promises Relief for Constipation
A letter touts Kellogg's Bran as a cure for chronic constipation and gas, claiming the product provides permanent relief after other cereals failed. It describes how to use the bran, its taste, and notes a money back guarantee if results aren’t achieved, with references to Battle Creek production and wide availability.
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Patch
Kellogg's
Kellogg ’S
Chester C. Pateh
Main St
Greenwood
Mans
Gogati
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Reading
Oberlin to Host Student Volunteer Union Conference
Oberlin will host the annual Student Volunteer Union of Northern Ohio conference from March 29 to 31. Eleven colleges will send over 300 delegates under Union President Donald Webster with speakers including Dr. E. M. Galen N. Fishe CLA and Dean T. W. Graham. Delegates will stay in dormitories and be housed by Oberlin residents. the program follows the Indianapolis convention plan with devotional sessions led by Dr. EH. S. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Student Volunteer Union of Northern Ohio
Marca Tth
Athomelusive
Donald Webster
Indianapolis
E. M. Galen N. Fishe
Japan
Milton Stauffer
T. W. Graham
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
EH. S. Bosworth
Theological School
Dascomb Cottage
Keep Cottage
Isabel Brown
Grey Gables
Columbia Institute closes with strong attendance
The Columbia Institute ended with its largest attendance in years. State speakers S. W. Moore H. A. Leh man and Miss Nellie Woods delivered worthwhile messages. Local talent offered strong discussions and Columbia People orchestra with a praised program. Prizes were awarded for apples, plates, and cake and cookie contests. Officers for next year named, while residents moved and visitors arrived for social and school events.
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Columbia
Columbia Institute
S. W. Moore
H. A. Lehman
Nellie Woods
Leslie Barber
John M. Longdon
Will Fox
M. H. Bartter
Derwin Walkden
Perry Hathaway
Flora Hoak
Elyria
Tanner
Dover
Hart
Carlisle
Mildred Ives
Wilda Hineman
Alice Squire
Dorothy Crocker
Libbie Heineman
Gertrude Akins
Miss Aking
Alex Gibson
Ida Heineman
Ent Smith
Rolland Walkden
Henry Cletzer
John Longdon Jr
Lyman Sabins
Claude Adams
Lorain
Huth Osborne Shipley
California
Ohio
Valentine
Wm. Beaumont Jr
William Jr
Oberlin
Faculty Reception To Oberlin Students On Washingtons Birthday
Oberlin Feb 19 The Oberlin faculty will host the traditional Washingtons Birthday reception for students on Friday night at 7:50 in the Art Building despite earlier moves to end the midwinter event. Attendance has been low, with about 400 of 1600 students regularly attending, prompting consideration of an autumn substitute.
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Oberlin Gleen Club
Joseph K. James
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
Pleasant Street
Parent- Teachers’ Association
A. M. Loveland
Oberlin
James Brann
Washington
Art
Maine appoints first woman game warden
Miss Myrtie Hodgdon has assumed duties as the first woman game warden in Maine. She begins her trailblazing role armed with an automatic revolver and will enforce game laws, patrolling to protect wildlife and ensure compliance across the state.
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Myrtie Hodgdon
Maine
Penfield Notes and Community Events Deepen Local Ties
Penfield reports Mrs. H H Sooy staying with daughter in Elyria while daughter-in-law sprains ankle. Frank Zedak moved to Wellington for foundry work. Ernest Trigg family moved into Zedak’s former home. Penfield school board gains Homer Spoyr and Geo Deveraux. Local social life includes a Washington's Birthday play by Ladies Missionary Society and a Valentine party at Richard Biggs home with 59 attendees, games, music, and refreshments. Longtime residents and school activities anchor the week’s community updates.
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Penfield
H. H. Sooy
Elyria
Joe Beemen
Frank Zedak
Welington
Ernest Trigg
Zedak
Homer Spoyr
Geo. Devereaux
Clifton Betts
B. G. Betts
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
Washington
Gardner
Akron
Dickerson
Lyman Shaw
Ray Shaw
Valentine Partisons
Epworth League
Richard Biggs
Rev. Evans
Betty Jane Evans
Cupid
Mr. Jackson
Misses Jones
Leach
Rolce
Norman H. Davis Leader in Memel Inquiry and Diplomacy
Norman H. Davis, chairman for the League of Nations Memel problem, is an American diplomat with five years of experience. Named by President Wilson in 1919 as United States Commissioner for armistice talks at Spa and Treves, he joined the American peace commission and served as a financial adviser to the President before becoming Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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Norman H. Davis
League of Nations
Wilson
Mr. Davis
United States
Spa
Treves
American Peace Commission
Treasury
Forest Hill Coal Stored Sheltered at West Side Lumber and Coal
Forest Hill Coal is kept in snow-free silos and sold through the West Side Lumber and Coal Co. Sheltered coal buyers are urged to purchase now for protection against the weather and to ensure steady supply.
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Forest Hill
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Notable figures in early 20th century politics and exploration
The text notes Mr. Davis, aged 46, rising to Assistant Secretary of State in 1920 after serving as president of the Trust Company of Cuba until 1918. It also highlights Annie S. Peck, nearing seventy, famed as the world’s champion woman mountaineer, with climbs across Matterhorn, Shasta, Popocatépetl, and peaks in Bolivia and the Himalayas, plus the first recorded ascent of Coropuna.
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Mr. Polk
Davis
Havana
Trust Company of
Cuba
Thugh
Annie S. Peck
Miss Peck
Matterhorn
Switzerland
Mount Shasta
California
Popocatapetl
Mexico
Mount
Sor
Bolivia
Himalayas
92 year old Mrs Caro lne Barnes attends LA reception
At a patriotic reception in Los Angeles the 92 year old Mrs Caroline Barnes was honored as a longtime community figure. Her son and local officials attended, praising her wartime service and civic work.
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Los Angeles
Carolne Barnes
Granddaughter of Benjamis Frei Wears Frarklae Gown
The granddaughter of Benjamis Frei wore a gown said to have been handed down from Banjis Mt Frarklae wife, a detail noted in the ceremony's attire description.
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Benjamis Freiin
Banjis
Mt Frarklae
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Conservatory’ String Quartet
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Chopin
Kessler
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E. Walker
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H. J. Haskell
The
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Cuch
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Elwin Carpenter
A. D. Carpenter
John Snell
Richard Hawke
North Eaton
Vernon Rundle
W. Krausse
Forest Goodman
Farmer’s Institute
J. Howard Bartter
Charles Longbon
North Baton
John Yost
Medina
Kaltex Rocker
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Harry H. Smith CO
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W. Phillips
Sirs
Myrtle Gregg
Elyria Lumber & Coal Co
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
Gude
J. Breitenbach
Warren St. MY
Urse
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West River
A. Conway
Etyx
Phillips Drug Store
Lorain County Bank
Hurst
Middle Ave
CiMerthe Co
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