Notable anniversaries of notable figures from 1760 to 1841
A sequence of birth and death entries for historic figures including Matthew Carey Elisha Hunt Allen George S Boutwell Amos Densmore Charles Gordon S Baring-Gould Henry M Stanley. The list notes Carey born in Ireland and died 1839 in Philadelphia, Allen born in New Salem and died 1883, Boutwell born Brookline and died 1905, Densmore Rochester and died 1893, Gordon died 1885, Baring-Gould died 1924, Stanley born in Wales and died 1904. Each entry states birthplaces and death dates.
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Matthew Carey
Ireland
Philadelphia
Elisha Hunt Allen
Hawaii
New Salem
Mass
George S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
Treasury
U. S
Brookline
Groton
Amos Densmore
Rochester
N. Y
New York City
Charles George (Chinese) Gordon
S. Baring-Gould
Henry M. Stanley
Wales
London
Broadway Shaken by Blackmail and Party Girl Tricks
New York dispatch notes shakedown schemes by blackmail artists in Tenderloin and hotel lobbies preying on out-of-town men. It describes extortion methods, random phrases from con men, and socialite teas where collectors flaunt wealth, with a remark on English actors fading from Rialto box offices.
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New York
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin visit Miss Bernita Radie
Mr and Mrs Richard Martin of Mansfield spent the weekend with Miss Bernita Radie in Litchfield Ohio.
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Litchfield, O
Richard Martin
Mansfield
Bernita Radie
Obituary notice thrills author S Baring Gould reading it
The piece notes Rev S Baring Gould, author of Onward Christian Soldiers, was among a few to see his obituary in the papers. It also explains crab apple derives its name from the Latin acerbus meaning harsh or sour, and mentions the Progressive Pedro Club’s Saturday night entertainment.
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S. Baring Gould
Lodi Couple Skids Into Ditch After Ice Crash
Mr and Mrs V Marvin of Lodi escaped with bruises after their car skidded on ice between the A C Barth and Harvey Long homes and crashed into a tree. No injuries beyond shock were reported for either. Miss Mitchell attended a Girl Reserve meeting on Wednesday. Virginia Radie and Essie Johnson of Berea visited the John Radie home Sunday. The Peters family bought the Henry Rising farm on the north town line and moved in last week. Twelve Quilting Club members had dinner with Mrs Arthur Frombaugh last Thursday. Next meeting set for Mrs Ed Miller’s home on Wednesday February 4.
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V. Marvin
Lodi
Cleveland
A. C. Barth
Harvey Long
Mitchell
Girl Reserve
Virginia Radie
Essie Johnson
Berea
John Radie
Peters
Henry Rising
North Town Line Road
Quilting Club
Arthur Frombaugh
Ed Miller
Behavior Incentives in Prison in New York System
Dr Walter N Thayer Commissioner of Corrections in New York revisits rewards for good behavior in prison noting historic commutation time ended in 1926 and trusties limited by job availability. The piece contrasts intended incentives with inmate resentment and cites a new federal penitentiary plan in Pennsylvania offering diverse occupations and staged promotion from cells to dormitories based on merit.
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Walter N. Thayer
Corrections
New York
Oliver Goldsmith
Vicar of
Wakefield
Pennsylvania
The United States Tops World Travel Spending
The American Automobile Association cites 1930 world travel expenditures near 7.5 billion dollars with two thirds spent by Americans domestically and by visitors. About 325 million dollars were spent by Americans in Canada and over 5 million cars entered Canada from the United States. Thousands joined tours like the Oberammergau Passion Play and Gold Star mothers’ France pilgrimage, signaling Americans as the world’s greatest travelers.
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American Automobile Association
Canada
Dominion
United States
Oberammergau
France
England
Illusion driving course aims to teach road courage
The National Institute of Industrial Psychology in England offers a training scheme where a novice sits in a stationary car while a realistic highway scene moves on the windshield. A failed turn triggers a mental upset and a bell marks a black record, with extra effects like a bumpy road and honking to create the sense of real driving without danger.
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National Institute of Industrial Psychology
England
New York Times
Quote on immigration biased deportation ideas
A dated, biased remark claims that U.S. policy targets Japanese for overwork and some Europeans for not working hard, followed by a xenophobic suggestion to deport many natives. The statement reflects prejudiced rhetoric and the era's discriminatory attitudes.
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United States
Surgeon Adjusts Woman's Misplaced Heart Successfully
A surgeon achieved a successful correction of a woman's misplaced heart. The breakthrough may establish him as the world’s leading practitioner in this complex field, potentially expanding his future patient base and practice.
Young Recruits and Sailors Trouser Tightness Debate
Young recruits used to balloon trousers find sailors ankles tight. The topic prompts lingering chatter from several persons despite limited practical value.
Parental Advice on Persuasion and Trust
A terse aphorism notes that to make someone believe you one should not promise what they want to hear. Instead speak honestly, avoiding flattery while presenting facts clearly. The maxim warns that deception erodes trust and credibility over time.
Overproduction Cited by Legislatures in Session
The text notes another cause of overproduction as about forty legislatures and Congress in session at the same time, highlighting concurrent legislative activity as a contributing factor.
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Congress
Today in History Highlights from 1855 to 1878
Historical milestones recounted include the first train crossing the Isthmus of Panama in 1855, the vanished steamship City of Boston after departing Halifax in 1870 with 200 aboard, Paris surrender to Germany after 131 days in 1871, and the 1878 opening of the first commercial telephone exchange in New Haven Connecticut.
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Panama
Boston
Halifax
Glasgow
Paris
New Haven
Conn
Notable birth anniversaries of prominent figures
Theodore J. Hoover mining engineer born West Branch Iowa sixty years ago. Daniel Willard president of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad born Hartland Vermont seventy years ago. Henry A. Lukeman sculptor born Richmond Virginia sixty years ago. Charles S. Barrett president National Farmers Union born Pike County Georgia sixty five years ago. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver Cleveland clergyman born Lithuania thirty eight years ago. Grace G Seton writer lecturer book designer born Sacramento California fifty three years ago. Dr Frederic W. Boatwright president University of Richmond born White Sulphur Springs West Virginia sixty three years ago.
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Theodore J. Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio R. A
Hartland
Henry A. Lukeman
Richmond
Charles S. Barrett
National Farmers Union
Pike Co
Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver
Lithuania
Grace G. Seton
Sacramento
Cal
Frederic W. Boatwright
University of Richmond
White Sulphur Springs
W. C
This Day’s Temperament Warns of Impetuous Freedom
A strong, original, independent temperament is described as forceful and eager for freedom. The drawback is impetuosity which, if unchecked, risks danger or imprisonment. The tone warns that restraint can curb excess and prevent harm.
WEEKEND VISITOR RETURNS TO CLEVELAND
Miss Caroline Spiegelberg returned to Cleveland Sunday evening after spending the weekend with her brother Lewis Spiegelberg and family.
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Caroline Spiegelberg
Cleveland
Lewis Spiegelberg
Farmers Elevator Company Annual Meeting Attended in Amherst
A number of attendees joined the Farmers Elevator Company annual meeting held in Amherst on Tuesday, with participants from the local farming community and company officials in attendance.
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The
Farmers Elevator Company
Amherst
Local Visitors Share Weekend Calls in South Amherst Area
Mrs. William Hess visited her sister Mrs. Christena Schmauch in South Amherst Saturday who is reported seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Spiegelberg and son Russell visited Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith of South Ridge Sunday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Fowl and daughter Miriam of South Ridge were callers here Sunday.
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William Hess
Christena Schmauch
South Amherst
Lewis Spiegelberg
Russell
C. J. Smith
South Ridge
Elizabeth Fowl
Miriam
Church Notes Sunday Services on February 1
Sunday school begins at 10 a m followed by prayer at 11 a m and worship at 7 30 p m The service includes Pastor Rev I H Amore and takes place at the church on the date specified.
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I. H. Amore
Mrs Dorothy Sturtevant Moves In Here With Family
Mrs Dorothy Sturtevant and her children of Elyria are taking up residence here with her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde MacBeth.
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Dorothy Sturtevant
Elyria
Clyde MacBeth
Dinner guests honor Barbara Schultz in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Anthony Delefield hosted dinner for their daughters Elsie and Ida and Mr and Mrs Claude Robbins in Cleveland Sunday. The gathering honored Mrs Barbara Schultz of Elyria who is spending time in the area.
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Anthony Delefield
Elsie
Ida
Claude Robbins
Cleveland
Barbara Schultz
Elyria
Substitute Speaker Among the Substitutes
A humorous quip critiques a talkative woman in kitchen prep, noting a substitute speaker as the worst among substitutes. The line captures a comic stereotype about efficiency versus chatter in domestic tasks.
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John F. Dille Co
Farmers Elevator Company Annual Meeting in Amherst
The report notes the annual meeting of the Farmers Elevator Company held in Amherst on Tuesday. It also lists visits and greetings among local residents and families, including stops by the Ficht, Kunittle, Heathcote, Laraway, Decker, Drusen dahl, Bechtel, Cot trill, Knittle, Madill, Ernst, and Schmauch households in nearby communities over the past weekend and Monday.
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Farmers Elevator Company
Amherst
Henry Ficht
Cleveland
George Kunittle
I. H. Amore
Brownhelm
Jack Heathcote
Frank Laraway
George Decker
H. H. Drusendahl
West Ridge
Nelson Bechtel
Frank Bechtel
Anthony Delefield
Arthur Cottrill
Lakewood
George Knittle
A. Madill
Lorain
Conrad Ernst
Philip Schmauch
South Amherst
Needle Guild Oyster Supper at Hiscox Home
Members of the Needle Guild Society and their families will host an oyster supper at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Hiscox on Saturday evening January 31.
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The
Needle Guild Society
A. G. Hiscox
Stang Hahn Nuptials In Elyria At St Pauls Church
Miss Grace Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hahn of Amherst and Rene Stang son of Mr and Mrs Edward Stang were married Saturday at St Pauls Evangelical Church Elyria in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Irion. The bride wore blue georgette with white roses and was attended by her sister Mrs Howard Keller who wore black georgette and pink roses. Howard Keller attended the bridegroom. After the ceremony the couple left for an eastern motor trip and will live in their new home on the Ridge after February 15. Mrs Stang taught in Grafton and Mr Stang works in dairy business. Also a note of a Hickory Tree Grange meeting attended by residents from here.
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Howard Keller
Kingsville
Stang
South Amherst High School
Kent Normal College
Grafton School
Elyria High School
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Elyria
Stork News: Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Ross Miller
A daughter was born January 26 at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ross Miller. The birth was welcomed with joy by family and friends.
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Ross Miller
Elyria Memorial Hospital
104 Attend Masonic Supper at Lodge Room
About 104 attended the oyster supper held in the lodge room by the Masons for their families last Wednesday evening. Karl Rau of Brunswick sang four selections with Mrs. Rau. Bob Clay of Mallet Creek performed as a blind accordionist. The Masonic Quartet provided music, Ira Spears did clogging and harmonica, and F H Schott served as master of ceremonies.
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Karl Rau
Brunswick
Ted Falconer
Howard Stephan
Fred Schott
Mallet Creek
A. O. Frombaugh
Laraway couple attends Spanish War Veterans lodge meeting
Mr and Mrs Frank Laraway attended a meeting of the Spanish War Veterans in Lorain Saturday evening, joining fellow members for an evening of fellowship and remarks.
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Frank Laraway
Lorain
Bechtels and Millers Visit Relatives in Erie Pa
Mr and Mrs J P Bechtel with Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller from Lake Avenue traveled to Erie Pennsylvania on Wednesday to visit relatives and friends for several days.
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J. P. Bechtel
Ralph Miller
Lake Avenue
Erie
Injured Farmhand Falls From Wagon Fractures Arm
Nelson Schroeder suffered a fractured arm after falling from a wagon. He was injured in the incident and received initial care at the scene. Local responders attended to Schroeder as the accident was reported in the area.
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Nelson Schroeder
Dinner guest Mrs. Frank Laraway in Amherst event
Mrs. Frank Laraway was a guest at a dinner hosted by Mrs. George Jevensent in South Amherst on Wednesday.
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Frank Laraway
George Jevensent
S. Amherst Wednesay
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.C. Hudnoutt
Ohio
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Upper
Fifth Avenue
Dudley
George Arliss
Hollywood
Atlanta
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Litchfield
Pedro
Townline Road
Irma Spiegelberg
Business College
Floyria
Abe Martin
Ager
Ve “Cure SR
Hickory Tree Grange
Stork News
Minneapolis
Honeywell Heat Regulator
Western Reserve
Turner
Middle Ave
R. Hoffman
A. B. G. Washers
T. Arnold
Ninth St
Harry Bros
East River
Fourth Streets
Lesnick Bros
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
D. N. Denilow
Sixteenth
Tong and Tong
Cleveland St
Abbe Road
H. E. Gilson
Lodi Street
D. J. Stevick
Columbia Refining CO
West Ave
Hanna Belle
DIAL
Betty Bright
Edison
City Hardware Co
Broad Street
Post Office
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