Lessons from a century of equal rights progress and caution
A 1928 reflection traces a hundred years of U.S. history from debt imprisonment abolition to the Fifteenth Amendment and labor recognition. It notes advances in public education, universal schooling, compulsory laws, rural delivery, parcel post, and women’s suffrage, while warning about money’s power in politics and rising press independence. It cites Senate actions, labor recognition dates, and the growth of public accountability.
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United States
Senate
Merill Agricultural College
Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
New York
Labor
Congress
Department of Labor
United
Frank L. Snoth
Nichmois
Once Bitten Twice Shy on Equal Rights Across the Nation
A discussion notes that the nation trends toward equal freedom and services for all regardless of color creed or wealth. It emphasizes ending class distinctions from early history while acknowledging money still wields influence.
Commendable West Side Kindergarten Opens
The Gates and Jefferson schools will gain a new Kindergarten funded by Gates, serving five year olds in the West side. The program provides basic training and supervised play as a first step toward formal schooling, reflecting the school board’s efforts to serve the city well.
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Gates
Jefferson
YESTERDAY TO TODAY VINTIVERSARIFG READER NOTES
A garbled chronicle lists births and deaths of writers and musicians with scattered dates. Notables include John Ruskin, Julian Ralph, and Furnifold McL. Simmons, plus references to Polish events and a Kentucky bridge collapse.
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Narnameth Wales
Brilham
Pertland
Taer Seeks GOP Unity as Leader Deliberations Stir
An oblique, dialect filled note references Republican party undercurrents with names and roles unclear. The piece hints at Curtin, Kansan, and Indian Jake Bentley shaping torys while considering a governor nominee and women’s stance on alimony.
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Teil Binkley
Sen. Curtis
O' Kansan
Jake Bentley
Tadianny
Births and aging figures mark a chaotic Civil War era notice
A garbled survey lists Rezin A De Bott born during the Civil War era with mentions of a Missouri representative and elder figures. It also references Greenare to Furtifold Wes Simmons aging into his 75th year and aFederal council of Churches conference in Cleveland addressing church distribution. A railroad disaster near Tehachept Pass and textile mill curtailment are noted amid various dated items.
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Cantenary
Rezin A de Bott
Missouri
Congress
Tehachept Pass
California
Greenare
Treasury secretary urges tax reform to safeguard prosperity
Andrew Mellon, then secretary of the treasury, argues for careful tax policy to avoid excessive rates that distort trade and investment. He warns Congress that if business slows and revenue drops, increased taxes may be needed, but excessive burdens hurt the economy and should be avoided.
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Asdrew
Coolidge
Congress
Andre Aellonw
Lawertna
Prescot
Industri
Wasa
Porter Named to Interstate Commerce Commission
Claude R Porter of Iowa, a longtime leader of the Democratic party, has been named by President Coolidge to the U S Interstate Commerce Commission. Born in Moult on and educated at Parsons College he studied law in St Louis and began practice in Centerville in 1893. During the war with...
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THE
Days News
Claude R Porter
Coolidge
U. S. Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Democratic Party
Ord
Mouilton
Parsons College
St Louis
Centerville
Birth Paralysis and infant care guidance discussed
An article discusses birth paralysis in an adopted baby with a shortened right arm and paralysis concerns. It cites possible nerve injury during difficult delivery, cautions on keeping the limb warm, and outlines treatment through massage, gentle exercises, and orthopedic consultation. The piece also covers diet and feeding advice for a choking or aging infant, noting risks of sweetened condensed milk and recommending whole milk and a balanced diet.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Gary Abe
Taken From Our Files Five Lears Ace S179
Solicitors drafted the annual Community Chest plan for 88506 Rowland Harnes, director of the Cleveland Welfare Federation, addressing members at their first meeting.
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Chet Dre
Rowland Harnes
Cleveland Welfare Federatioon
Local county moves and election notes flashback
Part of Caunty assls t to the city and a grand jury delay involve two Aleuths hired by the W C I U to gather evidence against saloonkeepers. County treasurer Irish sold about 106 lots in Lorain and Elyria for unpaid taxes. Primary election slated for February 11 with delegates 11 to 3 for Taft. Twenty five years ago, fire department inefficiency spurred council to consider new equipment. Charles Schwab planned a visit to Elyria as U S Steel prepared to spend 4 500 000 on local improvements. A Michigan professor evaluated Elyria High graduates for University admittance and favored admission after testing.
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Lorain
Elyria
William Howard Taft
Pew
Elsha
Charles Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
University of Michigan
Elyria High School
Ann Arbor
Gondola Industry Thrives In Washington Factories
Department of Commerce reports two remaining gondola factories in Washington produce from 49 to 350 gondolas yearly. The industry thrives with skilled work, contradicting earlier rumors of manpower shortages affecting gondola output.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
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Inswes
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Harry Pounds
Olio
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Virginia
Murbach Coal & Supply Company
Wilmot Printing Co
Masonic Temple
Karl W. Plocher
Lorain County Bank
Cogswell
Glade Thomas
Elyria Block
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