Centennial of McGuffey Readers Recalled and Discussed
A historical reflection on the 1836 introduction of McGuffey readers and their broad influence from the Appalachians to the Mississippi. The piece notes five revisions through 1901, the Bible at the heart of the works, and criticizes modern schooling for discarding the readers as obsolete while urging continued regard for their enduring lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffey
Midwest
Appalachians
Mississippi
Little Red School House
Trouble Brews Over Alberta Social Credit Dividend Policy
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports troubles as Alberta attracts many unwanted visitors seeking the $25 monthly dividend promised by Premier Aberhart’s social credit scheme. Impoverished jobless men from across Canada flood in, straining public funds while the premier studies balance sheets and contemplates residence rules to exclude entrants and curb poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Canada
Social Credit
Aberhart
California
Upton Sinclair
Douglas
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Science in Crime Detection Advances in forensics and crime solving
A discussion on how science aids law enforcement stresses that criminals use modern technologies while detection evolves with new methods like the spectrograph and fingerprint analysis. The piece notes ongoing congressional investigations and global political tensions alongside wary, sardonic asides about current events.
Missionary Society Meeting in Amherst Hosts Mexicans Theme
Mrs. A K Jenne of Cleveland avenue led the World's Service Missionary Society of the Methodist church in Amherst on Friday afternoon. Devotions, hymns, scripture and prayers opened a program themed Our Work Among the Mexicans in Their Home and Ours. Readings and poems followed, with a business session planning a February 14 volunteer party at Mrs. Jack Bruce's home. A social hour and refreshments concluded the gathering with twelve members and seven guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, CO
A. K. Jenne
Cleveland Avenue
World's Service Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
A.K. Jenne
B. H. Ryan
J. B. Egeland
Jack Bruce
George Bruce
Mexico
R. H. Hearn
Golden Legion Bible Reading on Israel and the coming reign
A devotional excerpt interprets Isaiah and related scriptures as foretelling Israel's restoration, the branch from Jesse, and the Messiah’s judgment bringing universal peace. It links biblical prophecy to ongoing hopes for Palestine’s rebuilding and a future golden age, urging believers to heed divine designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assyria
Lebanon
Israel
Palestine
Notable 18th 19th Century Figures Anniversaries Listed
This item lists anniversaries for historical figures including Alexander Hamilton born in the West Indies and died 1804 in a duel with Burr. Also cited are William W. Seaton 1866 in Virginia, John A. Macdonald 1891 in Ottawa, Alexander Wyant 1892, William James 1910, Dwight W. Morrow born in Huntington, West Virginia with death in 1931, and others.
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Alexander Hamilton
Washington
New York
Treasury
West Indies
Burr
William W. Seaton
Washington, D. C
Virginia
John A. Macdonald
Dominion of Canada
Scotland
Ottawa
Alexander H.? Wyant
Port Washington
Ohio
William James
Harvard
New York City
Dwight W. Morrow
Morgan
New Jersey
Col. Tindbereh
Huntington
W. Va
Timeline entries of early 20th century aviation and politics
The excerpt lists milestones from 1861 1910 1914 1832 and 1834 to 1836. It notes Vassar College's incorporation in 1861, Glenn Curtiss setting a passenger speed record at 55 mph in 1910, the Zabern affair trial ending in 1914, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation bill passing the U S Senate in 1832, and Navy seaplanes flying nonstop from San Francisco to Hawaii between 1834 and 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar Female College
Poughkeepsie
Glenn H. Curtiss
Germany
Zabern
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
U. S. Senate
Navy
San Francisco
Hawaii
Today’s Birthdays Named Notables Born Across Several States
Alice Hogan Rice of Louisville author of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is listed turning 66. Eva Le Gallienne the English born actress is 3? years older. Dr Alice Paul of Moorestown noted feminist is 61. Joseph B Keenan of Cleveland in crime division aged 48. Thomas Dixon of New York famed writer born in Shelby NC at T2 years. Olaf M Norrie of Boulder Lutheran professor psychologist author is 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hogan Rice
Louisville
Mrs. Wiggs
Shelbyville
Eva le Gallienne
England
Alice Paul
Moorestown
N. J
Joseph B. Keenan
Cleveland
U. S
Pawtucket
Thomas Dixon
New York
Shelby
N. C
Olaf M. Norrie
Boulder
Colo
Sioux City
Birth of a Guide Foretells New Knowledge Leader
Today favors the birth of a guide or teacher who will lead weaker minds toward knowledge. A mercurial disposition and delicate conception are noted. The reading suggests a dual occupation may emerge, depending on early mental trends. You will dig deep.
Notable Figures Born in Washington Area and Beyond
Dr. Robert Underwood John editor author and NYU Hall of Fame director born in Washington DC three years ago Dr Claude M Fuess noted biographer and headmaster Philips Academy Andover born Waterville NY fifty one years ago Charles West of Ohio former congressman and presidential contact in Washington born Mt Vernon Ohio forty one years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Underwood Johnson
New York University
Hall of Fame
Washington, D. C
Claude M. Fuess
Philips Academy
Andover
Mass
Waterville
N. Y
Charles West
Ohio
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Born this day endowed with purpose and labor
The message urges those born on this day to pursue defined goals and endure arduous labor while keeping sympathies in check. It hints at a mystic edge to their path and suggests authorship could be within reach through steady effort.
Elyria Druggist N Park Wooster Dead at 58
N Park Wooster of Elyria, a former druggist who partnered with his father William Wooster and ran the family store after his father’s death, died this morning. The Elyria Chamber of Commerce has moved to the Masonic Temple Building and will inaugurate the assembly hall on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Park Wooster
Elyria
William Wooster
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Elyria Delegation Joins Inauguration Interviewing Gov Davis
Elyria sent its first interview group to Governor Harry S. Davis in Columbus yesterday. The delegation was led by Mayor A R Jones. Glade B. Thomas became president of the Elyria Better Business Club with Charles Savage as vice president. The new Lorain hotel remains alive in Chamber of Commerce discussions, with plans to revisit the project soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Columbus
Harry S. Davis
A. R. Jones
Glade B. Thomas
Elyria Better Business Club
Charles Savage
Lorain
Chamber of Commerce
City Council Passes 1926 Budget With Higher 1935 Figures
City council last night approved the 1926 appropriation ordinance setting $618,497 for city expenses this year. The amount is about $18,000 above the 1935 appropriations, and the year ended with a balance of $57,840, as reported by City Auditor A. C. Schilleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Schilleman
Elyria Legion Post 12 Earns Perfect Score for Service
Elyria Post No 12 of the American Legion received a perfect 1000 point rating for community service and post activities last year, according to an official announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyra Post No
American Legion
New York Day by Day by O. O. McIntyre
A collage of personal remarks on figures from arts and letters, with notes on actors, writers, and critics. The column blends witticisms, literary references, and social observations from New York and Europe, ending with a local obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. O. McIntyre
Junior high and senior high chapel programs at Amherst Hi
Miss Beatrice Johnstone led the junior high chapel Friday morning with scripture, songs, readings and piano solos by Jean Webster and Lydia Michael. A playlet All for Dear Aunt Martha featured multiple characters. Miss Marion Steele, Amherst Hi principal, led the senior high chapel with scripture prayer and high school orchestra selections. An Elyria skating party was announced for next Wednesday evening by the juniors. Prof. Sherman of Oberlin College gave an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Johnstone
Doris Miller
Mary Penton
Jean Webster
Clara Stroka
Ber Nidine Donnelly
Evelyn Tzold
Patty Birdsons
Lois Wolczikiyski
Lydia Michael
Aunt Martha
Mrs. Moody
Helen Shand
Mary Moody
Beverly Murray
Anne Moody
Marie Bradley
Marilyn Fietch
Marion Steele
Amherst Hi
Elyria
Miss Steele
Prof. Sherman
Oberlin College
Church council officers to be installed Sunday
The newly elected officers of the church council and the various church organizations will be installed at Sunday morning service at St. Peter's Evangelical Reformed Church. Rev. C. E. Schmidt will be in charge with the pastor guiding the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Council
St. Peter’s Evangelical Reformed Church
C. E. Schmidt
Circle 4 Women’s Union hosts meeting at Sabiers home
Members of Circle 4 of the Women’s Union of St. Peter’s Evangelical Reformed Church gathered at Mrs. Charles Sabiers West Street, with Mrs. John Deuschle assisting, for fellowship, song, devotions, and routine business. An invitation was extended for February 12 at Mrs. William Barris Middle Street with Mrs. Henry Kane assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 4
Women’s Union
St. Peter's Evangelical Reformed Church
Charles Sabiers
West Street
John Deuschle
Earl Bliss
William Barris
Middle Street
Henry Kane
Jesus
Henry Schriner
PTA Meeting Speakers Include County Official and Mayor
William Dunham county probate officer will speak at the Public School PTA meeting in the school auditorium Monday evening. Musical selections by Adam Blythe on his dulcimer and by pupils, plus a Red Cross Hygiena committee talk, and a movie film are on the program. Mrs J A Wesbecher of St Joseph’s parish PTA says Mayor C E Cooper will discuss Child Delinquency at the meeting Tuesday afternoon in the school hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunham
Parent Teacher Association
Adam Blythe
Loose
The
Red Cross
J. A. Wesbecher
St. Joseph's
Clover Leaf Club Tea At Minerva Street Home
Mrs Henry Wolczikowski hosted Clover leaf Club at her Minerva street home on Friday afternoon. The main event raised five hundred with first prize to Mrs John Michael, second to Mrs C A Lauer, and consolation to Mrs William Ehrman. Guests included Mrs Bernard Brands and Miss Helen Garrett. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs John Michael on Park avenue in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wolczikowski
Cloverleaf Club
Minerva Street
John Michael
C. A. Lauer
William Ehrman
Bernard Brands
Helen Garrett
Park Avenue
Elyria Minstrels Move Benefit Show to Town Hall
The Elyria Minstrels rescheduled their benefit performance originally set for January 17 for Amherst Boy Scout Troops to January 31 at Town Hall. The event proceeds will support local scouting activities and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Amherst
Town Hall
Funeral rites for Mrs Edna A Smith
Funeral rites for Mrs. Edna A Smith will be held at her Telegraph road home at 2 p m Monday with Rev R G Pferer of South Ridge Evangelical church officiating. Burial follows at Murray Ridge cemetery under the O H Baker Co. supervision.
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Edna A. Smith
Telegraph Road
R. G. Pferrer
South Ridge
Men's Prayer Meeting at Foursquare Church Parsonage
The Men's Prayer meeting of the Foursquare Church will be held at 7 30 this evening at the parsonage with Rev. Glen Horst in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foursquare Church
Glen Horst
Congregational Church Sermon by Rev Charles Williams
Rev Charles Williams of Oberlin will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning on the topic In Quest of God. The choir will sing the anthem The Lord Is My Strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Oberlin
Congregational Church
God
First Evan Gospel Sunday School Organizes Living Motto Livewires
The class of the First Evan gelical Sunday School, taught by Mrs. John Brill, organized at Ludolf Kreeger Jr. home last evening. They named the group The Livewires and adopted the motto Alive to Every Opportunity. Officers include Pres. Harry.
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First Evangelical Sunday School
John Brill
Ludolf Kreeger Jr
Pres
Harry
Local Card Party Served by Mrs Kreeger
Hall secretary Cletus Bruce and Treus Ludolf Kreeger Jr led games while Mrs Kreeger provided refreshments for Mrs John Brill Harry Hall Cletus Bruce Gordon Ward Walter Brucker and Ludolf Kreeger Jr.
Local social notes from Ohio and nearby towns
A recap of residents visiting relatives and traveling. A. K. Jenne, a Cleveland business visitor, Earl Glilman of Lorain plans a weekend with the Ludwig family. Mrs. I. G. Maxwell spent Friday in Cleveland. Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Rickel and daughters Marjoria and Lucille from Perrysburg dined with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hearn in Middle Ridge. Mrs. Lawrence Betts returned home in Penfield after visiting her parents, the Hopkins. Mayme Blum and Chester Blum, from Millersburg, left for a two month California tour. Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Ryan attended the Ladies Aid at the Axtel M E church hosted by Marie Knott.
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A. K. Jenne
Cleveland
Earl Glilman
Lorain
Niel Ludwig
I. G. Maxwell
A. M. Rickel
Marjoria
Lucille
Perrysburg
Ohio
R. H. Hearn
Middle Ridge
Lawrence Betts
Penfield
F. M. Hopkins
Mayme Blum
Chester Blum
Millersberg
California
B. H. Ryan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Axtel M. E
Marie Knott
Axtel
Ipswich Court Bars 18-Year-Old Witness Over God Claim
An 18 year old witness in an Ipswich County Court assault case was barred from giving evidence after saying he had never been taught who God was. Judge Hidlesley noted the lack of religious knowledge as a barrier to testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
God
Ipswich County Court
Hidlesley
Eva Thorne Sues for Divorce Over Desertion
Millis Massachusetts Mrs Eva Thorne filed a divorce suit citing desertion and non support by her husband whom she says deserted her twenty years ago after their 1887 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millis
Mass
Eva Thorne
Fagin and Riah Juxtapose Dickens Moral Worlds
The passage contrasts Fagin in Dickens’s early portrayal with the later introduction of the Jew Mr. Riah in Our Mutual Friend. It argues Riah’s goodness fails to engage as Fagin’s iniquity did, noting the enduring world reception of the former.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagin
Dickens
Mr. Riah
Germany Writes Its History Backward Amid Prejudice
A provocative claim notes Germany revisits its past, arguing national memory is colored by prejudice. The author critiques how historical narrative is shaped, suggesting enduring biases influence interpretations of events and identity.
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Mussolini
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Eant
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Central Book Store
Missionary Society
Beau
Frances Sabiers
C. H. Ernst
Erwin Ehlert
Minnie Nickel
Fred Berger
Mary Worcester
L. Roemer
Misa Frances Sabiers
Alfred Nobel
Lermnifa
United Frarate Syndicate
Tre
Beg
U S
Golden Legion
Act of Congress
Stark Young
Boston
Jimmy Hussey
Lillian Russell
Broadway
Nazimova
Kin Hubbard
Raymond Dickson
Harpo Marx
Groucho
Brussells
Frank Norris
Colin Clive
Wellington Cross
Henley
George Abbott
Phil Dunning
Ian Claire
George Bernard Shaw
William Allen White
Major Bowes
Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborne
W. C. Fields
Charlie Chaplin
Jay KE
House
Claire Luce
Legion
Frank S. Harmon
Frank 8. Harmon
Masonic Lodge
Jack Benny
Patsy Kelly
James Farley
Joan Blondell
John Siddall
Harry Barton
Mystery Story
James Cagney
Munich
Mark Twain
H. T. Webster
Rockefeller Center
Radio City
Wallace Beery
McIntyre
Caney
Theodore Dreiser
Sime Silverman
Syd
Rube Goldberg
McNaught Syndicate
Will
Howard Peters
P. T. A. Meetings
Men's Prayer Meeting
Hospital News
Frank
South Amherst, Sal
Charles Court
Crow Hollow
Kennedy
Goodyear
Goodfyear
It Alles McBride
Cambridge, Mass
Killough Farm
Glenmownt
G. M. Marsh & Son
Broad St
East Ave
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