Father’s Day Observed On Third Sunday In June
The article details Father’s Day observance on the third Sunday in June, noting June 18 as the date. It traces origins to Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane in 1910, supported by the ministers and YMCA, and tracks early adoption in Delaware and troop celebrations in France. It cites congressional attempts in 1919 and explains broad national recognition follows.
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John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Washington
American Expeditionary Forces
France
Rep. Snell
Congress
Dad
Our Flag and the call for a unifying national purpose
The piece urges Americans to honor Flag Day by reexamining devotion to the flag’s principles. It praises the American Flag Day Association for educational work and emphasizes that the flag means only what citizens’ devotion to liberty, equality, and opportunity makes it.
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American Flag Day Association
Oberlin Centennial Celebration Plans Highlight Local History
Oberlin Community and College will join in a centennial celebration on Saturday June 17 expecting about 15 000 attendees. The piece recalls Oberlin College as a pioneer in women’s degrees racial openness and abolitionist leadership, linking the town and college in shared progress and social contribution.
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Oberlin Community and College
Oberlin
Alssts
Oberlin College
Speeches Planned for State Eagles Convention at Elyria
William J Brennen of Pittsburgh will speak at the opening session of the state Eagles convention at the Elyria Theatre Monday night as city decorates for delegates from across the state. The Elyria High School Alumni Association elected officers after a gathering at Elks Hall with about 500 of the 1,200 graduates present.
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William J Brennen
Pittsburgh
Order of Eagles
Elyria Theatre
Elyria High School
Elks’ Hall
Charles H. Savage
R. B. Lersch
Legion post to dedicate new lodge rooms tonight
The Elyria post of the American Legion will dedicate its new lodge rooms this evening with Col John McQuigg as speaker. Amherst members of St Peter's Evangelical church held a surprise reception for their new pastor Rev Spell, drawing about 250 attendees.
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Elyria
The
American Legion
Col John McQuigg
Ambherst
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Rev. Spell
Cemetery land sales planned for fall on Oberlin road
Five years ago in 1928, lots in the city's new cemetery on Oberlin road were to go on sale in the fall though no name had been chosen yet. Concrete pouring at the new sewage disposal plant had begun today while excavation for the power house was finished. Construction of the power house and primary settling tanks would start soon. Oberlin College president Dr Ernest Wilkins received an honorary degree of L D at the University of Chicago commencement, having previously held an honorary degree from Amherst College.
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Oberlin Road
Oberlin
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Oberlin College
University of Chicago
Wilkins
University
Amherst College
Anniversaries and historic dates and births
A compact list of notable birthdays and anniversaries: Duncan MacArthur born 1772 in Dutchess County New York, died near Chillicothe Ohio in 1839. Robert Anderson born 1805, Fort Sumter commander, died 1871. Ward Hunt born 1810, Supreme Court justice, died 1886. Harriet Beecher Stowe born 1811, died 1896. Andrew Campbell born 1811, died 1890. Robert M La Follette born 1855, died 1925. Also anniversaries include 1777 anniversaries for the Stars and Stripes, 1846 Bear Flag War onset, 1883 Edward Fitzgerald death, 1917 First Division AEF sailing, 1913 Alcock and Brown transatlantic flight.
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Duncan MacArthur
Ohio
Dutchess Co
N. Y
Chilcothe
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
Louisville
Ward Hunt
New York
U. S. Supreme Court
Utica
Washington, D. C
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Litchfield
Conn
Hartford
Andrew Campbell
Trenton
N. J
Robert M La _ Follette
La.s
Wisconsin
Primrose
Wis
Notable Birthdays of Prominent Americans and Notables
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages. John Nolen of Boston planner born in Philadelphia 64 years ago. John McCormack of New York singer born in Ireland 49 years ago. Francis H. Sisson of New York banker born in Galesburg Illinois 63 years ago. Frederick F. Williamson of New York Central 57 years. Livingston Farrand of Cornell 66. Samuel Crowther writer born Philadelphia 53. Frederick M Feiker commerce official born Northampton Massachusetts 52. Karl Landsteiner of New York Nobel laureate born Austria 65.
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New Mexico
Santas Fe
John Nolen
Boston
Philadelphia
John McCormack
New York
Singer
Ireland
Francis H. Sisson
American Bankers Assoc
Galesburg
Ill
Frederick F. Williamson
New York Central RA
Norwalk
Ohio
Ako Dr
Livingston Farrand
Cornell University
Newark
N. J
Samuel Crowther
Frederick M Feiker
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerc
Northampton
Mass
Karl Landsteiner
Austria
Daydreams and dangers of turning thoughts into deeds
The text warns that noble ideas can lead to impractical outcomes if misdirected, and that life’s saving force lies in channeling thoughts properly. If allowed to drift into the wrong paths, a ruined life can result from mere circumstance, which might otherwise be overcome.
Clearance for Manila ex-convict amid robbery charge
After three years in prison in Manila, P I aged Juan Escarella is cleared of robbery. Paulino Es teria, a thief with a long police record, confessed to the crimes charged to Escarella. In Spain, during a palace fire at the Duke of Fer nandunez, the duke who holds multiple titles joined laborers in fighting the flames.
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Manila
P. I
Juan Escarella
Paulino Esteria
Escarella
Fernandunez
Spain
Moth Ball Closet Safety Advice From Old Guide
Instructions advise wives to wash out salt or sugar bags and fill them with moth balls, then hang one in each closet and place them in trunks. Caution is given to keep moth balls hidden and away from children who might mistake them for candy.
The Silent Observer Cartoon Gag Recap
A humor strip recaps a string of wry exchanges and gags about debt, medical bills, glasses, operatic mishaps, and playful wordplay. It lampoons business caution, patient doctor jokes, and a child studying history while skipping the cinema.
Wedding anniversary list by Colton paper and dates
The notice outlines traditional wedding anniversaries from first to seventy fifth. First is Colton paper and second is paper. It lists materials for each anniversary year from third leather to seventy fifth diamond.
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Colton
India
China
Seven Wonders and Birth Stones List Across Ages
A compact list traces ancient sites such as Pharos of Egypt Pyramids of Egypt Temple of Diana and Colossus of Rhodes through medieval landmarks like Stonehenge and the Coliseum of Rome to modern notes. It adds a humorous couplet about a traveling parent before detailing birth stones for each month from garnet to turquoise.
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Pharos
Egypt
Diana
Babylon
Jupiter
Phidias
Artemisia
Colossus
Rhodes
Fogbound steamer halts at river mouth prompt tale
An old lady questions the captain about delay caused by fog. He explains he cannot see up the river. She replies she can see the stars overhead. The captain gruffly says they will not move unless the boilers fail, preserving the course.
Foreign Phrase Meanings and a Doctor’s Joke
A miscellaneous glossary of phrases in Latin French and Italian with translations. A barber doctor jokes about open windows curing colds as a patient claims only his best suit was lost. A street bookmaker in Maested Wales hides betting slips under a baby carriage.
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Maested
Wales
Neighbor's House Fire Turned Inert Plant Garden Call
The fire headquarters operator answered a timid caller asking for the fire department. The man spoke of a newly built rock garden and expensive plants, leading the fireman to humorously steer the call toward a flower shop as the neighbor’s house was on fire.
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Fire Department
Smuggling Ring Detected in French Liner Case
In Maresediles France authorities found 66 pounds of opium concealed behind upholstery in a padded collar aboard a liner from Istam bul Turkey. Theopile Geutier, connected to the shipment, arrived recently at the port. The narcotics smuggling operation is under investigation by local authorities.
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Theopile Geutier
Maresediles
France
Istambul
Turkey
Strange vehicle house travels across Europe to Bavaria
Two men delivered a peculiar vehicle house after dragging a large hall, including a bedroom and sitting room, over more than 2000 miles through Europe to Dechau in Bavaria, reporting the arrival of their unusual cargo.
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Europe
Dechau
Bavaria
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Senor Pro
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Sallys
Willie
Alexandria
Rome
Great Wall
Nankin
Pisa
St. Sophia
Constantinople
Stonehenge
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Pearl
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Vox Populi
Voice of
People
Howard B. Somers
Gulf Gas
Alfred Alten
Second St
Roma Cafe
Broadway
Lorain, Ohio
Court Street
Alex
Deke
Freeman Sport
the Bell Co
Lake Erie
Vermilion
Vermilion-On-The-Lake
Linwood
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