Reds and the exposed attitude on Americanism in 1920
A Wyoming Ohio editorial critiques the American Federation of Labor as a tool of capitalism in the wake of anti radical raids. It argues union leaders like Gompers face pressure from radicals and conservatives while labor struggles between craft based unions and state capitalism. The piece warns that capitulation to radicals could erode labor’s core methods and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of
Riea
Abor
Orger
Mpers
Barber
Hiram
Hades
Grace Lutheran Church Reports Record Year 1919
Grace Lutheran Church suffered a busy year with a 20 percent jump in membership and full bill payments. The annual meeting highlighted a $5591 income, over $2000 church debt paid, and more than $4000 remaining on property debt. Christmas attendance overflowed, and a new Sunday school class formed. A $500+ treasury balance remained. In Dayton, Jan 6 the estate of Elizabeth Hulter valued at $20600 is placed in trust for 18 months to locate Isaac Holler, missing 22 years.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Dayton
Elizabeth Hulter
Jefferson Township
Isaac Holler
Holler
Palmer's Jackson Day Banquet Sparks National Debate
The piece critiques Attorney General Mitchell Palmer during the Jackson Day banquet era, alleging a staged crackdown on radicals and accusing Palmer of political maneuvering. It asserts he mishandled coal wage riots and deportations while pursuing a national wave of unrest, questioning his real accomplishments and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Remembering the Boys Auction and Wedding Tale
Fragmentary note recalls a homemade wedding in a hometown. A friend served as minister for a young couple. After the ceremony the groom kept 50 cents from a 75 cent docket to buy cigars for the helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gospel of Christ Attracts Men To Grace Church
Grace church records show nearly equal numbers of men and women in attendance as the old gospel of Christ crucified draws men. The religion of Jesus Christ is described as making manly men, with men actively going to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Grace Church
Rheuma prescription promises relief with money back guarantee
A druggist offers Rheuma as a guaranteed prescription for rheumatism. Take the full bottle and if no relief, refund your money. It claims to act on the kidneys and remove uric acid from joints. C. W. Phillips supplies and guarantees satisfaction with a money-back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. OW Phillips
Savage cartoon and humor columns mix sharp social jests
A collage of satirical vignettes and punchlines appears, including biting quips about barbering vengeance, romantic misfires, and public figures. The piece lampoons love, divorce, theater life, journalism, automobiles, prohibition, and seasonal hints with brisk, caustic wit.
Rich and witty remarks from a furloughed private
The excerpt presents ABE MARTIN and Private Milt Rudd discussing the wartime era in a folksy, humorous line. References to being "immensely rich" and a fickle country appear as satire on politics and society during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Rudd
Losmure
Ohio Briefs Apples War Chest Funds and More
Dover may apply 22000 from a 200000 war chest to build a club room for the American Legion post. Port Clinton hosts a Business Men’s Association banquet on January 14. Marysville marks the sixty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Tyler Reed, ages 90 and 87. Mansfield names Dr John Magliott health commissioner. Alliance reports Professor T Elmer Trott fractures his left arm. Fremont urges fireproof shingles and motorized fire equipment. Newark reports 700 barrels of crude oil burned on Bert Crawford farm. Mansfield raises bread prices to 11 and 14 cents a loaf as wholesalers push costs up. Woodsfield closes churches, movies and pool rooms due to fuel shortage. Monroe field fuel line work aims to ease conditions. Panducty misread text.
Oberlin Boys Dance and Local Social News Mix
Invitations issued for Oberlin Boys Land dance at Browland's ball on Jan 7 as a benefit. Report of sophomores hosting party at the home of Welster Parker, with games and dancing. Various notes on local visits, hostesses, and upcoming travels among Oberlin residents.
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HEE Sophs
Berlin
Sehol
Welster Parker
Nurgen Street
Oberlin Personal Notices Snapshot of Local Residents
Oberlin January 4 notes list Mr and Mrs Roy Huntington Indiana sending their daughter Mrs Jor McMuray of North Cedar Street to Baltimore for holidays. Leonard Metcalf and family return to Baltimore after visiting at 128 Forest Street. Herbert Glesserhor from Canal Zone leaves Oberlin after visits. Josephine Marti visits friends in New York and Pennsylvania. Wendell Saye returns to work as letter carrier after weeks in the hospital.
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W. J Caupin
Ory
Sidie Graham
Bonulae
Cola
Resuyer Studees
Clark
Joho
Stopkins Uniersity Ducuity
Prof
Clack
Triday
Walker
West Callope
Strut
Cleveldut
Gunn
Creu Lakeside Hospital
New Yea
Ha H
Wne Archer
Oberlin
Roy
Tuntington
Lnd
Sentine
Shen
Jor McMuray
North Cedar Street
Alaynard Metcalf
Fain
Baltimore
Forest Street
Herbert Glesserhor
Canal Zone
Obelin
Josephine Marti
New York
Penneylvania
Wendell Save
Diesswerk Trenday
Verena
For the Boys and Girls of Lorain County
A reading of landscape change shows students imagine the long history of a limestone canyon in Lorain County. Francie Parker and Frank discuss evolving geology while John joins the discussion about past and future.
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Lorain County
Francie W. Parker
Frank
John
Echoes of Ice Age and New Year Costumes in 1960s Girl Scout Text
A nostalgic piece imagines ancient glacial landscapes through young observers noting landforms like sand dunes and ellipsoidal hills. It includes a New Year party costume guide with DIY Snow Queen, Mistress Time, Spirit of the Woods, and Spirit of the Hearth ideas using cheesecloth, burlap, and household materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
Anti red leader at Vladivostok
General Rossnof commands the all Russian army at Vladivostok and crushed a revolt by Czerho Slovak troops. General Ganda attended a library association meeting. J R Haylor spent the weekend at Lancaster and Columbus. Harry Frimdet returned from Park Street. Mio and Mrs Jacob Steelman returned from Detroit. Neighbors Mr and Mrs George Kelley of North Pleasant Street report health improvements.
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Rossnof
Vietivostok
Ganda
Fgaimks
Kolchak
Bucn
The
Library Association
J. R. Haylor
Lancaster
Columbus
Harry Frimdetorth
Park Street
Atenday
Mio
Jacob Steelman
Detralt
Ceorge Kelley
Oberlin Ladies Host Surprise Birthday Party
A group of Oberlin women gathered at Vira Jennie Powers home on Plea Ant street to honor Mrs Powers with a birthday surprise. Guests enjoyed a fine supper provided by Mrs Frank Tobos and Mrs George Wark. Mrs Powers received a floral token of esteem and formal greetings from attending ladies.
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LE Beran
Vira
Jennie Powers
Frank Tobos
Elyria
George Wark
Oberlin Road
Lowa
Mra
Vowris
Lorain Defeats Geneva Hl In Lopsided Basketball Showdown
Lorain high school crushed Geneva Hl with a 41 to 1 basketball victory setting a state record for points margin. A late free throw spared Geneva from being shut out entirely. Separately, burglars frightened away after breaking a rear window at Charles Craver jewelry store and tried to steal three robes and tools from Adam Baetzanto.
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Lorain
Jun
Lorain High
Ge- Heian Ign
Charles Craver
Broadway
Undertaken Arresed Trial Of Embalming Charges
George B. Wickens editor of state Sufi national undertaking periodicals and O. Jan G are to appear before Judge John M. Harding tomorrow morning charged with practicing embalming without a license. Warrant sworn by state representative G. B. Jones.
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George B. Wickens
John M. Harding
B. Jones
Phosphated Iron Promises Renewed Strength for All Ages
A clinic advertorial proclaims iron and phosphate can restore vitality for men and women from youth into old age. It touts phosphated iron capsules as a cure for fatigue, nervousness, and weakness, claiming dramatic boosts in blood and nerve energy. Available at Ebert's Drug Store and other outlets.
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takic_ Tron
Ebert
Adv
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