The Touring Business in America in 1928
June 20 1928 report shows Americans spent near a billion dollars on vacations and tours last summer. Americans leave substantial sums in Canada France and other lands while a growing domestic tourism boosts business. Ohio sites attract Buckeye travelers who fuel, eat, and shop during visits.
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United States
Canada
France
United States Department of Commerce
Bureau
Ohio
Elyria
Outstanding Hero: Lt Christian Schilt U S Marine Corps Aviator
An editorial honors Lieutenant Christian Frank Schilt for heroism during a Sandino ambush in Nicaragua. He volunteered to deliver ammunition and medical supplies, crashed his plane into Quilah streets under fire, evacuated two wounded Marines, and flew repeatedly over three days to evacuate others, earning the Medal of Honor.
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Christian Frank Schilt
United States Marine Corps
Coolidge
Schilt
Quilah
Managua
Flavored stamps spark debate among postoffice officials
Postoffice officials once amazed by the idea of flavored glue on stamps now question if peppermint or spearmint scented stamps have merit. They view the scheme as potentially advantageous if it motivates people to lick stamps, though the text hints at hostile motives toward Jews behind the suggestion.
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Postoffice
Cockroach in the ear case and a captain’s rice grain tale
A medical anecdote recalls a man who after ear wax removal found a half inch cockroach in the ear. Another story from 1928 reports a captain with chronic cough cured by removing an encapsulated grain of dried rice from his ear. The column urges ear exams and safe home remedies, then previews tomorrow’s topic on weight loss.
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American Medical Association
Cain
Peters
Farm leaders eye new strategy after Kansas City setback
Washington notes that after the Kansas City convention farm leaders feel rebuffed by party bosses as the Republican platform offers little real farm relief. The piece discusses possible shifts toward the Democratic side, the impact of Hoovers fate in key states, and the risk of leadership trades for political favors as the campaign gears up.
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Washington
Ds&s
Kansas City
Republican Party
Borah
Huston
Smith
Frank O Lowden
Louden
Dawes
United States
Democratic Party
Guaybe
Hoover
Indiana
Mr. Watson
Charles Wesley Flint
Syracuse University
Stouffville
Ontario
Canada
Drew Theological Seminary
Debate at Apple Grove Schoolhouse Clarifies Farmer's Ally
At Apple Grove Schoolhouse last night a debate resolved that fishing worms are a better friend to a farmer than Len Capper. The talk reflects shifting views on farming practices and local life in 1828.
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Apple Grove
Len Capper
John F. Dille
Eternal universe forces quoted in a deep spiritual treatise
A compact reflective note contemplates an infinite universe where spiritual powers shape existence. The fragment hints at eternal order guiding life and fate beyond observable reality, invoking a timeless cosmic perspective.
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Kiyria
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A. G Khudmutt
J. Clare George
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Robert E. Ward. Inc
Chicago
Bo. Wabash Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors Bldg
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William P Kennedge
Dr.c
Jesus
O. M. Kile
Abe Martin
Elyrias Progressive Printers
Wilmot
Masonic Temple
West End Furniture
W. Broad
LEE Whitney CO
T. Alec
Broad St
F. M. Sponseller
Buick
Buick Elyria Buick Co
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