Ohio Prison Population Surges Doubling in Four Years
A Toledo Blade report notes Ohio prison facilities in Columbus strained as new blocks for 1 916 inmates and a dormitory for 1 100 are planned. Census data show prisoner rates rising from 69.1 to 187.4 per 100 000, with 4 234 inmates in 1923 and 9 144 in 1927, amid broader concerns over crime and enforcement.
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Ohio
Columbus
United States
Horatio N. Pollock
New York State
Mental Hygiene
Deetor Pollock
Federal Census Bureau
Nevada
Kansas
New Hampshire
National Crime Commission
Toleda Blade
Wealthy Osage Indians Face Oil Wealth Reductions
The Osage people, once earning about 15 000 per person from oil royalties, received only 1400 in the last quarterly distribution. At 5600 annually per person, Uncle Sam acts as guardian to adjust their finances amid new poverty. The first step bars purchases of automobiles over 2000 dollars. In seven years Osages have been paid 250 060 000 for oil and gas leases and royalties.
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Sam
Conference on European corn borer control in Washington
Scientists and officials meet in Washington to study the European corn borer project aims. They discuss insect habits, best pesticides, corn resistance, and parasite control. A special appropriation of 10 million dollars funds entomology and agronomy research, with 90 thousand reserved for entomological work.
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Washington
Diet and Health: Public Advice Requests and Replies
A fragmented plea seeks medical guidance and public health tips, urging readers to forward questions about diet and treatment to a newspaper column. The text requests privacy, lists response procedures, and notes a price schedule while promising collective answers and general-interest information.
Abuses of Fader AE Court Tower Stressed
Senator George W Norris of Nebraska, born 1567, discusses impeachments and limits on federal judges. He warns about tyranny of the judiciary and contemplates remedies, noting judges’ life tenure makes removal by force unlikely. He argues for cautious constitutional checks amid congressional debate.
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Fader AE Court
George WM. Norris
Nebraska
George Williams Norr
Farne
Carn Meagh
Tares
Social event celebrates Mrs Hammond and class notes
The piece describes a home gathered party at the Hammond home for Mrs Hammond with music by Elea nor Buesa Reaneth and Mr Lindhent. Guests include Miss Florence and Helen Johnson and Mrs Sarah Sharp. gifts of a picture titled Spring song are presented. The row also notes church dining room updates and a Ladies Aid project.
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Mme Lowing
White
Wood
Eleanor Buesa
Lindhent
Hammond
Arr Hammond
Anee Bellamy
al Poisimins
Elmina Felton
Florence
Helen Johnson
Cleveland
Sarah Sharp
P. J. Sharp
Flora Wooden
Rowland
Noor Health
Ald Society
Margaret Fay
T Frances Conry
Clair Rupert
Local Social Notes and Hospital Visits Highlight Week
The past week features a Sunday school gathering at Mr and Mrs W Wood with strong attendance and a pleasant time. Pan and blue decor mark Washington's Birthday celebrations as Stars and Stripes fly at key spots. Visits include Ruth Peck at Oberlin hospital and Mrs Nester with various neighbors.
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Pane
Rick McMann
Davis Pierce
Cleveland
Detroit
Barnes
Harver Pearson
Delia Hackenbure
George Parker
A. L Vincent
Dad Prosser
Little Gene
Jorce Edwe
Frank Rice
Pittsfield Social Notes Reflect Illness and Visits
March records from Pittsfield show Mildred Lounsbrough ill in Medina with O G and Mrs Stone visiting. Friends and relatives including Walter Green hosts, attendees at funerals for Erwin Adams of La Grange, and various visits among Lounsbrough and related families. Local names include Kor Szimrop, B Miller, H Heden, and J Ward among others.
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Pittsfield
O. G. Stone
Carson
Medina
Walter Green
Wm. Pratt
Nelson Louisbrough
Beulah Lounsbrough
Chas Feakins
Oberlin
H . Coutses
War. Preston and
Ernie
Mire
Herman Worcester
Fiyrzia
Sundar
Frank Root
Ezra Muell
William Ailen
F. A. Meutke
Elstia
Kor. Szimrop
Camden Cenver Church
Parse
Guthrie
J .B
Center of Industry and Population Shifts Noted
The five year period ending 1925 saw 32 million acres of U S farm land abandoned. The center of industry lies southeast of Chicago, while population centers in Owen county Indiana. An English dealer introduces self lighting cigarettes. The Blanket surname notes a woolen cloth maker named Thomas Blanket. Fifty six percent of U S coal is mined locally. A scientist claims crickets act as local thermometers.
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United States
Chicago
Owen County
Indiana
Gulbransen Pianos and Atwater Radio Set Highlight New Goods
The Gulbransen Co introduces electric reproducing pianos and a small grand model in the lobby. Atwater Kent unveils a new tube radio receiver operated from a light socket. Victor 1927 sales soar with radio–Victrola combos and seven model lineups priced 225 to 1550. New weekly Victor releases include Tin Pan Parade and other hits by Itler Farrell Smith and DeLeath Smalle.
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Cal
Gulbransen Co
Biria
Ard Cee
Moderna
Atwater Keat Company
West Lake Hotel
Victor
Itler and
Farrell
Jack Smith
DeLeath & Smalle
Troubadors
All Star Orchestra
Day's Hardware Seasonal Appeal and New Appliances
Day's Hardware at 421 Broad St invites shoppers to spring selections including wood, washing needs, and a new AL EC Spinner Electric Washer with tub, agitator, and drive. Weeklong sale on Robeson pocket knives at 89c, plus BP S paints China Lac finishes and Florence Wickless Oil Stoves with models from $6 to $75.00. Also offered are gas ranges, cabinet heaters, enameled ware, and home appliances like refrigerators and sewing machines.
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Alec Spinner
Robeson
BH. P. S
Alan
B.P.S
Florence
Bellaire
Detroit
Royal Electric
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