Will Insects Survive The Age Of Man Debate
A historical column discusses an article by Austin H. Clark of the Smithsonian on whether man will outlive insects. It traces eras from reptiles to mammals, notes birds once flourished then declined, and argues insects may dominate unless birds are protected and pest control improves. The piece previews future Washington news and urges readers to mail submissions with envelopes and coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republic
Austin H. Clark
Smithsonian Institution
Resolutions for Elyria in the new year 1929
The piece urges Elyria residents to support local commerce in 1929. It warns that buying elsewhere drains income, lowers employment, and weakens community life, urging every dollar spent locally to sustain Elyria’s vitality. It emphasizes personal conduct and civic responsibility on the first business day of 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hoover Nears Home After Port Arrival
Herbert Hoover is expected to reach port Sunday morning and begin organizing the government apparatus. He has not revealed cabinet plans, and the public awaits his selections without regard to political wishes.
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Mr. Hoover
Tie
America
Lloover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Diet and Health Tummy Ten Exercises Debate Hernia Cure
A reader queries if Tummy Ten exercises can cure rupture without a truss and whether rope jumping is safe with a hernia. The article clarifies exercises may strengthen abdominal muscles to reduce rupture risk, but a hernia with truss need surgery, which is less invasive than opening the inner wall. Rope jumping is deemed likely safe for small hernias without a truss.
ABE MARTIN EER OGY ELL CO
Advice column style text discussing prohibition ideas federal costs and a mock medical Q A. It blends satirical notes with medical queries about eye health and varicose veins, including home eye wash recipes and cautions from editors. The piece references vitamin A diet, oculists, and a general warning about diagnosis.
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Abe Martin’ Eer Ogy Ell
End notes from a Civil War era and early United States history
A compact summary listing notable historical facts and dates. It mentions the hero of Quebec’s capture born in Kent who died on the battlefield Sept. 18, 1759, Georgia’s 1788 ratification of the Constitution, Justin Winsor born in Boston in 1877, Wiltino B. Adame born in Ireland died in 1920 in Vicksburg, the Battle of Murfreesboro or Stone River as a Civil War severest clash, 1896 women admitted to Royal College of Surgeons diplomas, James Longstreet born in South Carolina in 1821 and died in Georgia, and Port Arthur’s capture by the Japanese in 1905.
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Quebec
Kent
Mugland
Georgia
Justin Winsor
Hilstorian
Hoston
Wiltino B. Adame
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ireland
Vicksburgh
Miss
Murfresshore
Stone River
Royal College of Surgeons
James Longstreet
South Carolina
Port Arthur
Livy Died in Padua as Patriots Fought at Trenton
Historical notes record Livy the Roman historian dying in Padua while battles echoed at Trenton New Jersey. The night saw Washington withdraw with fires burning as a coastal disaster sank Penguin Island near the Cape of Good Hope, now known only by name.
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Livy
Padua
Trenton
Washington
Penguin Island
Cape of Good Hope
Notable births listed for prominent figures
Yale English professor William Lyon born in New Haven Connecticut is 61 years old today. Kansas City promoter George L Rickard is 57. Swiss portrait painter August Benziger is 62. Former Oklahoma congresswoman Alice M Robertson is 75. Arkansas congressman James B Reed is 58, born ten days ago.
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William Lyon
Yale
New Haven
Conn
George L
Tex) Rickard
Kansas City
August Benziger
Switzerland
Alice M. Robertson
Oklahoma
James B. Reed
Arkansas
Horoscope for Today Promises Quiet Diplomatic Rise and Reserved Love
Today you may handle diplomatic affairs and keep confidences, rising in others' trust. A life-work runs along hidden lines with some authority, though you are reserved and sometimes grasping, astute and selfish yet softened by love. A notable love of horses appears.
Who's Who in the Day's News by George E. Roberts
The item profiles George Evan Roberts born in 1857 in Iowa. It notes his early schooling, printer’s trade, ownership of the Fort Dodge Messenger, directorship of the mint from 1898 to 1907 and again in later years, and his stint as president of the Commercial Bank of Chicago followed by further mint directorships into 1927.
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George E. Roberts
National City Bank of New York
George Evan Roberts
Delaware County
Iowa
Fort Dodge Messenger
Mint
Commercial Bank of Chicago
James Wolfe
Hugo Wast Honored Abroad Yet Largely Overlooked Here
Hugo Wast, winner of the Argentine National Prize for Literature valued at 20000, receives little notice in the United States. His latest novel Stone Desert has earned acclaim abroad, while Black Valley published in the U S. previously went largely unremarked here.
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Hugo Wast
Black Valley
United States
Calendar simplification urged by bankers and merchants
A group including Nat Hional City Bank of New York officials and American bankers pressed for government participation in an international conference to simplify the calendar. They argued current irregularities distort business accounts and that statistics must be comparable across countries to aid production and cost analyses. The call reflected broad interest from business leaders in a uniform calendar.
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Dr. Peters
Sistant
Nat Hional City Bank of
New York
Mrance
Larchmont
N.Y
United States
America
Death of Mrs Dudley Shocks New London Community
New London reporter Gwendolyn Parnell notes the death of Mrs. Joe Dudley former pastor of the Congregational church. The community extends sympathy to her husband. The column also mentions a surprise bridal shower hosted by Miss Donna Smith for a recent bride, with Mrs. Howard Endicott, formerly Nina Bliss, noted as a graduate of the class of 1925.
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Ruth Palmer
Dorothea
Gwendolyn Parnell
Marlaty Wood
Josephine Smith
Halycon Lenox
Aubrey Stutenberg
Norwalk
George Parnell
Gwenedoyn
Percival
Arthur Turk
Oberlin
Clarence Burk
Henry Hedden
Barberton
Hedden
Willard
Eliza Howard
Elyria
Fred Burk
Geraldine
St. John's
Michigan
P. H. Burk
Randolph Blackman
Georgetown
Martha Roasberry
Miami
Virginia Fuller
Kent
Kenneth Jacoby
Roland Harrison
Bob Richards
George Arnold
Athens
Alvin Casto
Youngstown
Henry Parnell
Shelby
A. W. Fitch
Yuletide
Herkersville
Buckeye Lake
St. John’s Michigan
A. U. White
Edwin White
Isabel Biglow
Cleveland
Philip White
Dudley White
Daughr
Kent McFarland
Delphi
Louis Stroub
New London
Joe Dudley
Congregational Church
Dudley
Donna Smith
North Main Street
Howard Endicott
Nina Bliss
Endicott
Pocahontas Jump Bush El of Ash Ton
Crooks Coal Co 2178 appears in a clipped line from a Pocahontas page item. The brief shows a company name and a phone number, with unclear surrounding context for a fuller event or action.
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Crooks Coal Co
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Lorain
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General Motors
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G. E. Roberts
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Wallia Roe's Electric Co
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