Propaganda critique from World Tomorrow columnist notes
In World Tomorrow Charles W Wood argues newspapers are not purely propagandistic but fail to present news meaningfully. He cites Leavenworth prisoners, notes papers resemble entertainment bureaus, and urges sincerity. He praises self deprecating humor by Taft and Bryan as a model for editors and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Wood
New York World
Leavenworth
Wood
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
How the Country Became Dry During Prohibition Debate
Roy A. Haynes, National Prohibition Commissioner, seeks to sell serial rights to articles on enforcement obstacles. Some newspapers refuse, arguing information should be free as he is a government official. He contends paid reading helps enforce the law. City Comptroller Craig and Mayor John F. Hylan critique each other before New York City’s Board of Estimate. We note the clash, not the specifics, and suggest constructive rather than purely critical aims for the community.
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Roy A. Haynes
National Prohibition Commissioner
Mr. Hayes
Craig
John F. Hylan
Board of Estimate
City of New York
Hylan
Helping in a good cause and moving the piano stool
The speaker argues that aiding a good cause should not excuse passive action or complacency. They warn against deceiving others and emphasize taking genuine initiative rather than merely moving a piano stool when there is a larger piano to be moved. The tone urges integrity and proactive effort.
Yesterdays in Ohio and World Events Recap
A compact rundown lists historic moments from 1816 to 1919 including the Medusa wreck off Cape Finisterre with heavy loss, Parry’s 1827 Arctic reach, the 1848 Utica convention nominating Van Buren, and the 1913 Gettsyburg centennial kickoff. It also notes a 192? ozone of tornadoes and today’s notable birthdays.
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Cape Finisterre
Parry
North Pole
Utica
Martin van Buren
Samuel Sumner Wilde
Boston
Taurton
Mass
Atlantic and Lake Erie
New Lexington
Ohio Supreme Court
Thibee Rivers
Quebec
Fergus Falls
Minn
Festival of St Alban to mark 250th Northfield settlement
Today Northfield Minnesota begins a three day celebration for the 250th anniversary of its settlement as townsfolk and visitors prepare for the weekend events and historical displays. The day also features a Manitoba liquor law referendum date and Harding’s Kansas City address on the transportation issue. Additionally Yale and Harvard crews race in New London with thousands expected to observe. Conventions open in San Francisco Roanoke and Galveston with various associations and societies holding sessions.
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St. Alban
Northfield
Mast
Manitoba
Moderation League
Harding
Kansas City
New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Komical Telegrams From Across The Nation
New York Central notes the car cuts into earnings while Oberlin College asks graduates to subscribe 285 dollars. California dispatches report Juanita Miller marrying the sun, a playful remark on sun imagery.
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New York Central
Oberlin College
California
Juanita Miller
Sun
ABE MARTIN Warns Against Risky Actions
Abe Martin cautions readers to avoid dangerous moves and reckless conduct. He jokes about the perils of attempting self harm or extreme stunts, noting that a man who tries death by his own hand with a rifle and fails would fail at anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Delicatessen
Sun and marriage ramble ignite gossip in Ohio tale
A chaotic set of quotes satirizes marriages, rumors, and publicity. The speaker jokes about a woman nicknamed Jnanite and a headline hungry press, referencing reporters, Lydia Pinkham, and a cast of characters including a Sun, a divorce threat, and a Massillon setting as the chatter shifts through improbably comedic scenarios.
Thirty Years Ago Glimpses From Elyria Michigan News
FRITZ RUDEN GRADUATED at Michigan University JOSEPH KELLIX ELYRIA and Miss Catherine Lehman Ridgeville were married by Father Falk IDA C ALLEN principal of the High school resigned and became instructor in Latin and Greek at Oberlin academy THE CITY BAND WAS RE-OR GANIZED and gave the first of a series of concerts on the city park CHARLES KELSEY began the erection of a new dwelling for himself on East avenue THE LAKE SHORE RAILWAY installed Harry Woodman a night ticket agent at the depot THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS were graduated from Elyria high school A J Boynton May Cagh lan Chas J Crehore Chas 2 vis Allie A Dowd Edwin ter Arthur Gilbert Harr icock Ernest Haefele Brackett cock Carrie Heabs Annette Jame son Pearl Lord Ada Lickorish Ed McLean Maude McNelly Katherine Neufer Ed Parsons Clara Rit senberg Archer Shaw Lola Shaw Clara J Smith Frank Willord Louis Hecock
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Elyria High School
A. J. Boynton
May Caghlan
Chas
New Form of Government Discussion Planned in Oberlin
Oberlin holds a mass meeting at Sturges Hall on Tuesday June 26 at 7 30 pm to weigh the manager form of government against the present federal plan. The Oberlin League of Women Voters urges citizens to attend to discuss the merits and the potential hiring of a technical manager at a salary of 3000 dollars a year to run water works and village affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Sturges Hall
Oberlin League of Women Voters
We Guarantee to Grow Hair with Van Ess Treatment
An advertisement promises hair growth with the Van Ess Liquid Scalp Massage treatment. It claims a scientifically proven home remedy with a money back guarantee and a patented applicator that massages germ fighting serum to the scalp roots. Results from one month of use are touted as revealing.
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van Ess
Advt
Oberlin Red and Gan Club Picnic Plans June 27
Oberlin Red and Gan Club's annual outing set for Wednesday June 27 at Elyria M. camp in Brownhelm. Autos depart campus 1 p.m. led by J. Ve Hill and committee. Basket lunch dinner hot coffee cream milk provided. Contests include pitching, target and trap shooting, nail driving for women, baseball throwing, tree and identify contests. Prof Baird to judge identifications. Bathe and cameras welcome.
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Oberlin
Oberlin Red and Gan Club
Elyria
Brownhelm
J. Ve. Hill
Pean
Eclub
Frank Foster
Exwin Worcester
Quest
A. Z. Tillotson
C. J. Wright
Frank Wade Smith
Prof. Baird
Measles toll rises in Oberlin with June reports
Oberlin reports 859 measles cases since January 1 with seven deaths. May totals include 70 scarlet fever cases, 51 births, and 40 deaths. Local ecology trip leaves Oberlin with seven students and five chaperones traveling by car to the Pacific Coast. Fostoria High School boys band wins Chicago national contest. Friends hear of Oberlin religious meetings.
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Oberlin
Health Department
MelIntosh
George T. Jones
Harold C. Jones
Helen M. Lehmann
Marie Sherrer
Margaret Yotum
Pacific Coast
Lynds Jones
Jack Wainwright
Fostoria
Chicago
Thos
Oberlin Area Social Notes and Local Visits
Around Oberlin and nearby towns residents attend Diente at Rub Grove in Carlisle township with a dinner, and many visitors are listed including Mrs. J. We of Lorain a 1888 graduate, Mrs. A. E. Ingraham of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Abbott Ellvia. The Pythian Lodge from Oberlin traveled to Sandusky for a special meeting, and a literary club met at the Old Ladies Home in Elyria hosted by Mrs. L. J. Anderson. Several locals are noted visiting family and returning to Oberlin, with college graduation mentions and summer plans in Cedar Point and Grawn Michigan.
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Oberlin
Rub Grove
Carlisle Township
J. We
Herward
Lorain
Peat
A. E. Ingraham
W. College
Abbott Ellvia
Cleveland
G. W. Jackson
W. College Street
Jeensie Allyn
Barberton
Mra. C. H. T
Elyria
L. 3. Anderson
Hurst
J. C. Martin
Alexandretta
Turkey
Myr
Irving W. Metcalf
North Professor Street
Mary Isabel Martin
Arthur T. Martin
A. E. Heacox
J. H. Stover
Bay City
Mich
John Rogers
Brooklyn
N.Y
W. C. Christy
Spring Street
Arthur Saxton
Grawn
Herman Seemann
Syracuse
Syracuse University
Schauffler
South Cedar Avenue
Blue Devil Ad: Dirt Removal From Cracks
An advertisement promotes Blue Devil cleaner for squeezing dirt from cracks and corners. It highlights strong cleaning action and easy use for home upkeep, implying effective removal of stubborn soil in tight spaces.
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Blue Devil
Easy Money Frauds Showcased In A Striking Tale Of Deception
A misfit chorus of schemes unfolds as a beauty pursues quick wealth through forged notes and phony writings. She rises to secretary to a powerful figure, attracts wealthy investors, and cashes fake checks until legal danger ends in a dark prison. A moral echoes through history: there is no easy money.
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Sr Qth
Wissell Sues For Divorce In Local Court
Henry Wissell files for divorce from Florence Wiswell alleging extreme cruelty and desertion. He cites her association with another man and says her actions made him nervous and sick. He asks for a divorce and to bar her from any interest in his real estate.
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Henry Wissell
Mlorence Wiswell
Lorain
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Marquette
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Japan
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London
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Essex
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Norfolk
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San Jacinto
Texas
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Breslau
Germany
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Glacier National Park
Roosevelt International Highway Association
Roanoke
Christian Endeavor Societies of Virginia
Galveston
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Komical
Abe Martin
Juanita
Massillon
Lydia Pinkham
Syd
Fritz Ruden
Michigan University
Joseph Kellix
Catherine Lehman
Ridgeville
Father Falk
Ida C. Allen
Oberlin Academy
Charles Kelsey
East Avenue
Lake Shore Railway
Harry Woodman
CLUB
H. Wickham Steed
Uncle Sam
Court ST
Economy Shoe Shop
Wasserman’s
Torn
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Broad Street
Lomein and Boot Si
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