Debt owed to Washington recalled on his birthday
A 1926 article recalls how Senators once opposed honoring Washington but now observe his birthday with a Senate adjournment. It notes Washington's leadership at Trenton Yorktown Valley Forge and the lasting impact of the Declaration of Independence through brave officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Senate
Washington
Young Democracy
Senate
Francis Vinton Greene
Trenton
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Samuel
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Remembered Welsh Congregational Union Founder
A will from the man who organized the Welsh Congregational Union recalls his life from sailor to Congregational minister and twenty years in Parliament. He gave away all earnings, leaving about $40 000 at death, supported by loyal friends who honored his public service and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Welsh Congregational Union
Hodges and the Coal Subsidy in Britain
Hodges argues Britain must raise coal output hours to protect export trade as Germany and others undersell British coal. He warns the subsidy worsens England s competitive position, and stresses the policy as a matter of life or death for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hodges
England
Germany
International Miners Union
Wasteful Thinking Makers City Boosters Reconsider
A short critique notes the magazine Industry lists wasteful thinking types like pessimistic and dishonest thinking as common in nonindustrial cities. The author disagrees with excess fuss but finds the list largely sound for booster efforts and regional development.
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Associated Industries of
Massachusettes
New Englands
Complications in France housing costs and policy
Great Britain plans to fund half the capital to modernize apartments for poorer tenants. The housing issue looms large as landlords confront higher taxes and France hinges rent controls until 1931 with tenants protected from eviction.
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Great Britain
France
Anniversary notes and economic outlook roundup
A compilation of historical anniversaries and birthdays including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, plus ongoing coverage of 1920s economic signals. Highlights mention Florida purchase, Arbor Day observance in Texas, and upcoming events in New York and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Samuel J. R. McMillan
Minnesota
Who's Who in the Day's News: S. A. Taylor Elevated
Same A. Taylor of Pittsburgh has been elected president of the Amerikan Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. A civil engineer graduate from Western University of Pittsburgh, he built a long career at Carnegie Steel and later engaged in private practice. He serves with the Central National Bank of Wilkinsburg and has chaired the American Mining Congress. He authored papers and advised Dr. Garfield in Washington.
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Saymcel
A. Aytlor
Amerikan Institute of Wine’ing
Metallurgical Engineers
A. Taylor
Titsburgh
Ile
North Verestilles
Alecans
Counts
Tennesylvania
Heald Western
University of Pittsburgh
Hey
Sehoe of
Central National Bank of
Wilkinsburgh
Taylor
Im Pn12
Amerean Mining Congress
Garfield
U. Fuel
Washington
How Things Look To The Farmer O M Kile
Washington February 22 The Index figure for farmers purchasing power on February 1 will repeat January at 70 percent indicating farm products average price level remains unchanged from the prior month The report notes the same relative purchasing strength as in January and outlines how the measure reflects farm incomes and costs across the sector.
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Lapert
Spreuditers
Australia
Washington, TD
Lengions Willy Match Draws Unprecedented Public Interest
The Lengions Willy match has sparked extraordinary public interest, dominating discussion for months. The Braensell reign of the great French and American women players has become a central topic among sport devotees.
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Teania
Braensell
Poems That Live Character of a Happy Heart
From Sir R. Wotton, the verses praise a man who follows his own honest thought and simple truth. He serves no master but justice, guards his conscience, and seeks grace over gifts. He relies on religious books or friends and remains lord of himself, even without wealth.
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Jaife
Murray Ridge Society Notes Reflect Local Visits and Minstrel
Murray Ridge page captures visits and gatherings. Frank Grills of Oleda visits sister Mrs Arthur Fister. Norma Walker and Norma Slusher stay with relatives. families attend parties in Cleveland and Lorain. A Blytia 20 Club minstrel at Murray Ridge schoolhouse draws a full crowd, with local performers praised and proceeds benefiting the school.
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Murray Ridge
Frank Grills
Oleda
Arthur Fister
George Fridenstien
W. Beegey
River Road
Winfred Decker
Oberlin College
Fred Decker
Elmer Beat
Townline
Norma Walker
South Ridge
Pearl Eppley
Norma Slusher
Elyria
Ervin Eppley
G. M. McClure
Eugene
New London
Eugene Sites
Layson Eppley
Amherst
Friends
Sumdex
A. J. Derek
F. Harrick
Brighton
Cleveland
C. WW
Davis
Henry Haag
Lorain
Art Fesler
Elmer Witzen
Higria
Tolledo
Samuel Grills
A. C. Derek
Joahn Holday
Frank Caber
Saul Eppley
Tlavis Mix
St. Vernon
Win
Hazemyer
Morita
20 Club
Blytia
Murray Rider
Geo Mosner
Fred Kushinsky
Andrew Strinka
Frank Snoval
Stobert McCaily
Clarence Tealt
Sam Srovinick
Sam Savadar
Miss Barbara Wooten Becomes Morley College President
Barbara Wooten a 28 year old British economist is appointed president of Morley College for Working Men and Women. She will lead the institution guiding its policies and programs for adult education and workforce development.
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Barbara Wooten
Morley College
California Faces Fresh Ponzi Scrutiny Over J. K. Frank
Police allege J. K. Frank ran rapid money schemes that lured thousands of Californians into a new Ponzi style operation, triggering public uproar comparable to Ponzi's Boston crash. Authorities probe deeper into transactions and connections.
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Ponzi
Boston
California
J. K. Frank
Frank
Dickens or Porter on the bookshop window job
A street scene vignette shows a sign "Porter wanted" in a bookstore window with "Dickens? Works All This Week for $4." An Irish reader jokes Dickens will work for four dollars, while a prayer meeting quips about gravity. The piece includes a humor vignette of a one-armed man and a train inquiry for Doon, ending with a child drowning kittens due to his mother’s prior promise.
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Lnvard
Dickens
Coal Price Offer from Onnedy Coal
A brief notice advertises Warren Lump Coal at 1.7 percent interest and 43.75 per ton cash on delivery, promoting Onnedy Coal as the supplier in a concise sale pitch.
Old Virginia reunion touches on marryings and money
A man returns home in Virginia and chats with his former servant Uncle Moses about his marriage to Marie Tom. The exchange centers on her requests for money, his two year marriage length, and his lack of funds. The piece also notes two London women starting a button shop and a Turkish bill affecting Islam and marriage.
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Virginia
Moses
Marie Tom
Maree
Uncle Moses
London
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Prince O' Wales
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