The Silent Observer And Other Quips From A Local Paper
A collection of quirky lines and brief items from a local issue. Notes include a reformer’s stance on girls gowns and aprons, a traveling salesman’s death on a San Francisco tram, and scattered captions about pain under ether. Obituary reports Theodore Daniel Hansbury, 24, drowned during swimming tests at Oberlin College.
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San Francisco
Oberlin
Theodore Daniel Hansbury
Oberla
Here
Sigma Delta
Amhoretic Fraternity
Hansbury
La Grange Band to Rehearse Mondays at 7 30 P M
Pleasantville briefs note La Grange High School Band directed by Mr Osbun and managed by Leland Howard will hold Monday night rehearsals at 7 30 starting June 6 at the school house. The item mentions the band quality and welcomes new members.
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Pleasantville
la Grange High School
Mr. Osbun
Leland Howard
Women’s Union Event Held at St Paul’s Elyria
A report notes a Women’s Union gathering at St Paul’s Church in Elyria last Thursday. In Havana real estate values rose from 100 million in 1900 to 302 million in 1992 per the Commerce Department via acting Attache Albert Nufer. The number of houses increased to 27.
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Women's Union
St. Paul's Church
Elyria
Havana
Washington
Cuba
Commerce Department
Albert F. Nufer
Rent totals quoted for 1925 show large variation
The figures list nominal rents ranging from 10 million to 26.65 million while 1925 income from rents reached 84,458,496. This snapshot hints at inconsistencies in reported rent totals and echoes concerns about income measurement in the period.
Investors Faith in Stock Market Remains Strong
A Dun and Company survey of 340+ corporations representing 76 percent of NYSE shares shows stock ownership rising from 4,133,267 to 5,847,651 between periods, spreading ownership to millions of moderate earners and signaling investor confidence that a near-term upturn will lift stock values. An old saying notes optimists prosper buying from pessimists.
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R. G. Dun & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Law of Averages In Weather Patterns Across America
The piece argues that U S rainfall remains balanced over time with yearly fluctuations. No region stays consistently drier or wetter. cycles of wet and dry years balance out. Periods of drought and excess rainfall are temporary, with pendulums swinging over lengths up to 11 years.
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Weather Bureau
America
United States
Norris Predicts Economic Comeback Says Nation Can Recover
Philadelphia Inquirer notes Governor George W Norris of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia urges calm and collective action. He says conditions are bad but not hopeless, urging prudent buying, debt repayment, and government cooperation while individuals and communities shoulder suffering and buy premier US government securities. He warns against idleness and political recrimination as recovery begins.
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George W. Norris
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Norris
Mr. Norris
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer
Elyria’s garbage bids expire with no takers in 1907
A June 4 1907 notice shows the Elyria board of health inviting bids for garbage removal. No bidders appeared by the deadline. The report also notes Elyria’s rural pupil costs and ongoing school funding concerns with rural and city students. Details include primary 14 dollars grammar 17 and high 24 dollars yearly for outside pupils, versus actual cost 29 dollars per pupil. The item also covers Oberlin athletics talks and a 1907 commencement schedule for Oberlin College with 250 graduates and Vice President Vincent as speaker.
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Elyria
Board of Health
Hugh Harris
Oberlin
College Athletic Associations
Snyder
Amherst Bus Carrying 28 Passengers Upset Injuring Eleven
An automobile bus carrying 28 passengers overturned one and a half miles south of Amherst on Saturday evening. The crash occurred near a stone that threw the front wheels crossing, sending the machine toward the ditch. Eleven people sustained injuries. The report notes ongoing details from Lorain about the United States civil service commission.
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Amherst
Lorain
United States
Ciyil Service Commission
Anniversaries of Historic Figures Borne and Departed
June dates mark notable birthdays and deaths across centuries. Portocarrero born 1636, Quesnay born 1694, Belknap born 1744, Fitzsimmons born 1862. Portocarrero died in Peru 1705, Quesnay died 1774, Belknap died 1798 in Boston, Fitzsimmons died 1917 in Chicago.
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Portocarrero
Spanish America
Spain
New World
Peru
Francois Quesnay
Jeremy Belknap
Boston
Robert
Bob”) Fitzsimmons
England
Chicago
Today in History Highlights Ford Brandeis Flight
In 1915 Ford Motor Company capital stock rose from 2 million to 100 million dollars. In 1916 Louis D Brandeis became the first Jewish justice on the U S Supreme Court. In 1927 Chamblin and Levine flew the Columbia to Europe on an air flight adventure.
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Ford Motor Company
Louis D. Brandeis
U. S. Supreme Court
Chambelin and Levine
Columbia
Europe
Notable Births and Astrological Forecast for Today
U S Senator Thomas D Schall of Minnesota born in Reed City Michigan 55 years ago. William R George of Freeville New York founder of the George Junior Republic born West Dryden New York 66 years ago. Prof Edwin O Grover Rollins College Florida born Minnesota 62 years ago. Rev Charles Stelzle noted New York sociologist born there 63 years ago. Dr George W McCoy director of the National Institute of Health born Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania 56 years ago. Dino Grandi Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs born 37 years ago. Today’s natives will be active strong restless crafty and quick tempered with wandering tendencies. Night births may have more success as the sun is out of the way and major planetary aspects matter.
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U. S
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Reed City
Mich
William R. George
Freeville
WN. Y
George Junior Republic
West Dryden
N. Y
Edwin O. Grover
Rollin College
Fla
Charles Stelzle
New York
George W. McCoy
National Institute of Health
Cumberland Valley
Dino Grandi
Italy
Canine Loyalist Seeks Companionship After Owner’s Death
In Canon City Colorado Ernest Simon 80 died in a local hospital. His Chesapeake Bay dog Brownie had been his constant companion for twelve years. Simon’s last wish was that Brownie not be left alone and be buried near him so the dog would go with him.
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Canon City
Colo
Ernest Simon
Inefe
Brownie
Canadian Art Distinction Marks Global Recognition
Among the art in Canada, the most distinctive work has drawn international recognition, highlighting the country’s standout creations and their impact on global perception.
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Canada
Paloting
Social Visits and Travels Across Amherst and Nearby Areas
Amherst residents and friends enjoyed a series of Monday through Sunday social visits and trips. Names include Mr and Mrs Martin Schroeder, Thomas Keating, Robert Hasenflue, Clair Reinhard, Louis Berg, Mrs Garl Berg, Mrs Fordys Dull, Miss Lillie Norton, Emma Berg, Mrs Hannah Schramm, Simeon Nash, John Franklin, Ed Berg, Chris Gentes, Lorain and Oberlin travelers, Hazel and Jeannette Berg, Roy Burke, Eleanor, Will May, Harvey Lipatrue, Carl Berg, Frank Starka, Lillian Burkhard, Warren Cragin, Celia Henson, Carl Avary, and various Evangelical federation attendees.
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Martin Schroeder
Amherst
Fred
Wickliffe
Fred Schaub
Will Borg
Lorain County Federation of Evangelica
Physician’s 50 year bill settled in modern resettle
Marion Illinois report tells of Dr. John Tidwell who 50 years ago performed a medical service for a woman. The patient now living in Los Angeles sent Tidwell’s daughter a $60 check to cover the bill. The gesture comes 26 years after Tidwell’s death.
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Marion
Ill
John Tidwell
Los Angeles
Day's Music Store Joins GE Authorized Dealers Line
Day's Hardware in Elyria announces official acceptance as a General Electric Authorized Home Appliance Dealer for 1932-33. The feature GE Full Range Radio and twelve engineered advances promise purer tone, stronger power, and broader reception. Demonstrators educate customers on Sun Lamps Washers and other GE home appliances, including irons, sewing machines, cleaners, clocks, and lighting, with GE wiring guidance for safe, push-button control.
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Army of General Electric
Elyria
G. E
G. BE. Home
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Joseph Jameson
Chronicle-Telegram
Barnes
Vermillion
BR. Rackley
M. Stanislawski
Beatrice Greenfield
Milton Bebner
Lucius Wheeler
Sam. Jagusch
Allen
Bay
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Wesley Tray
Con Mark
Grafton
M.S. Behner
Harold Behner
Nickle Plate
Herman Podlich
Bert Bekner
S. Howard
Wesley Tran
Mabelle
Harry Dunlap
Jimmie
Geraldine
Pollick
Geraldine Dunlap
Jimmie Dunlap
la Grange
Sam Frabotta
Howard Dunlap
W. E Powers
M. S. Behner
Mabelle Trau
Medina
Lodi
Tom Manning
Pie Plant Pete
WTAM
Vivienne Wheeler
Miss Kolbe
Cleveland
Daniel Boone
Carroll Cook
Akron
Lloyd Behner
Lowell
Anne Behner
Behner
Milton Stanislawski
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Republican County Central Committee
E. Cc. Branson
Thomas McGeachie
H. Griswold
Dan B. Symons
Anthony Nieding
Oberlin College
George Edward Vincent
University of Minnesota
Sallys
North
Russia
E. L. Aukerman
Fourth St
Alfred Alten
Second St
the Inland Loan CO
Mer
EB. W. Lehnis
Elyria, Ohlo
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
G. E. Radio
G. E. Circle
B. S
Day’s Hardware
G. FE
Blue Monday
Music Store
Day's Hardware
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