Anniversaries of notable historical figures and events
Today’s anniversaries list births, deaths, and milestones for figures such as Joshua Quincy, Richard Alsop, Stendhal, Stephen P. Quackenbush, Frank Shuman, Joshua Fist Willard, Herbert Croly, mutineers of the Bounty, early envelope folding, and the first U.S. Bureau of Labor. Also noted are trials, wartime events, and constitutional amendments with varied biographical notes and dates.
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Joshua Quincy
Boston Patriots
Boston
Richard Alsop
Hartford
Middletown
Conn
Henri Marie Boyle
Stendhal
Stephen P. Quackenbush
Albany
N.Y
Frank Shuman
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Joshua Fist Willard
Appleton
Wis
Chicago
Herbert Croly
The
New Republic
New York
Pittcairn Island
Pacific
Man
Massachusetus
Bureau of Labor
Henry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Republic
Nantucket
Mass
Jack Binns
Marcen
Supper Sport Opener Draws Large Crowd at Merkler School
A large crowd, mostly edulis, attended the supper sport opener hosted by Merkler School. Event featured red plant blog adornments and notable attendees including seven members of the audience.
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Edulis
t+ mn
PooVeive
Wn Ium Oatathe Merkler School
Buueerf
Abe Nakad
Sever
Ayes
What It Means to Find God in Life and Sorrow
Bible readings reflect on a God centered life where God fills all, joy rises from relationship, sorrow is shared for Christ, and ordinary tasks glow with divine radiance. Finding God spans radiant moments or conversion, yet true seekers pursue ongoing growth beyond a single crisis.
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Christ
God
Isaiah
Dunham Seeks New Automotive Equipment for Bridge Project
County Engineer H. L. Dunbar asked county commissioners Saturday for a new car to transport engineers and inspectors working on the Loraine bridge jobs where major contracts soon to be let. He also proposed policy to buy a new truck annually for the works department. The department operates a fleet of 17 trucks, some nine years old. No action was taken.
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Lorain Bridge
H. L. Dunbar
Ps Engineering Department
Liquor Taxes Fuel Illegal Stills Surge Says History
In the repeal era debate over prohibitions taxes on liquor grew with excise stamp sales and tariffs. By 1936 15 629 illegal stills were seized and 16 142 the next year, suggesting that mounting taxes push drinkers back toward bootleg liquor. The piece notes that many illicit stills remain undiscovered and argues taxes drive the pattern.
You Pay And Pay And Pay In Hidden Taxes On Goods
An article from The Commentator in January examines how hidden taxes accumulate in retail prices. It cites studies from Northwestern Life Insurance and New Jersey emergency tax data, detailing tax shares in beef shoes and gasoline across producers, processors, retailers, and the buyer.
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Northwestern Life Insurance Company
New Jersey
American Petroleum Industry
Ten Rescued From Brink Of Death In Sea Rescue
Ten people survived a seaplane crash off the Atlantic after ten hours adrift in life belts and on each other. They watched three companions perish while a tank slip carried life boats back to the living. The incident spotlights the ongoing battle to conquer natural forces and improve aircraft safety.
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Atlantic
Philadelphia lights program expands in schools
A Vermilion paper notes the Philadelphia school board ordered relighting of district buildings, with F W Wakefield Brass Co receiving an 12000 hanger brass order and 20600 feet of brass pipe. The project uses over 65000 feet of wire, reflecting a citywide modernization in illumination and energy savings.
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Sandusky
Chronicle-Telegram
Vermilion
F. W. Wakefield Brass Co
Philadelphia
Wakefield Brass Co
Degree of Perseverance Under Trial Foretold
The text forecasts a native marked by intellect and artistic literary inclination. It notes many severe slips of fortune but says a spirit of resignation will sustain the soul until eventual success is achieved.
School superintendent warns against premature marbles opening
W R Comings urges delay of marble season due to warm weather, fearing health risks for boys. Fire alarm system highlighted after fire near Middle Ave and Sixth Street exposed a call misreport. Police tasked to enforce anti spitting amid flu fears. Automobile tag stock exhausted with 3,000 sold since January. Bank of Elyria honors W E Brooks on 21 years board service. C E Lozier named Elyria Manufacturers Association president. H J Edwards elected VP and A I Patrick secretary treasurer.
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W. R. Comings
Elyria
Middle Avenue
Sixth Street
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Street
Jones
National Bank of Elyria
W. E Brooks
C. E. Lozier
Elyria Manufacturers’ Association
Zoning Ordinance Passes After Heated Council Battle
City Council approved a zoning ordinance following a contentious session sparked by objections to a reconstruction provision for fire and disaster damaged residential buildings. Chicago engineer announces plans for a $700,000 hotel and 2,900 seat theatre at Broad and Cedar Streets. Elyria Board of Trade...
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Broad and
Cedar Streets
Chicago
Elyria Board of Trade Ijast
Seeking and Finding God in Everything
A terse meditation on the ongoing quest for the divine present in all things. The speaker asserts that the search never ends because there is always more to discover in creation and experience.
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God
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George McManus
Beverly Hills
Cal
St. Louis
Albert C. Knudson
Boston University School of Theology
Grandmedhew
Minn
Joshua 5B. Lee
Oklahoma
Childersburg
Ala
Green H. Hackworth
Dept. of State
Washington
Prestonburg
Ernest Pole
Martin H. Carmody
Grand Rapids
Mich
Knights of Columbus
John T. Faris
Nashville
Tenn
Cape Girardeau
C. R
Rupert Farm
Dunham
P. R. Smith & CO
Cleaners Invisible
Relin
Altera
Sidney Evert
Empire State Building
Sid Evert
Hans Milton
Pioneer
Halifax
Frank E. Smith
Eddie Cantor
America
Columbia Network
C.S.T
M.S.T
Gordon
B.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Wineton- Salen
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