St Patrick Day customs and lore from the era
The article discusses St Patrick s Day celebrations worldwide with mentions of wearing the green and the old custom of drowning the shamrock Some notes include St Patrick s reputed birthplace in Scotland and the tradition of naming Irish-Born boys after him It also covers the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity and a hymn attributed to St Patrick with a plea for divine guidance and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Ireland
Scotland
Brittany
Patrick
Campaign Against Pests Urges Early Year Fight
Dr Peters urges readers to fight houseflies and mosquitoes with screens, covered garbage cans, cleaned yards, and debris removal. Public health tips emphasize year round prevention and daily use of a fly swatter, with reader requests and mail instructions for column items.
Floating airports rise in mid ocean concept
Proposed Armstrong seadrome would rest on anchored bases with a vast beam and shallow length near the world’s largest ships. It could serve as a sea air retreat, hotel, hangar, and repair shop, while offering stability unlike rolling waves, and may become a focal point for international naval and aviation considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Edward Armstrong
Armstrong Seadrome
Armstrong
Bermuda
English Channel
A Never Ending War on Sanitation Rears Public Health
The article extols sanitation in homes and by cities as saving thousands of American lives yearly and reducing epidemics. It recalls how few knew years ago that malaria spreads by mosquitoes and many germs by houseflies, noting progress against disease.
Can a strict vegetarian stay robust and healthy
A reader asks if a strict vegetarian who refuses meat can be strong enough by relying on milk eggs cheese nuts and similar foods. The editor notes it is possible to get by without fresh foods but cautions on nutrition and energy, inviting a menu suggestion for a 25 year old homemaker currently underweight despite avoiding meat.
ABE MARTIN: Mrs Tipton Buds brother vis win
Irreverent dialogue blends with wartime nutrition notes and health guidance. The fragment mentions ABE MARTIN style humor, Lady Drummond War, and a nutrition column advising protein rich foods, portions, and complete proteins for growth and repair.
Who's Who In The Day's News James Parker Sonthworth Parker
James S Parker a New York congressman born in Massachusetts in 1867 discusses railroad policy. He advocates consolidation to limit systems while preserving competition in service. He argues regulatory pressures require cooperation among lines and public interest over individual rail interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. S. Parker
National Congress
Taairmad
Jeteest
Anniversary notices for Col William Bird and Caroline Gluerelia Hersh
Fragmentary notices honor Col William Bird colonial statesman founder of Richmond Virginia born at Westover or near there. Also mentioned Caroline Hersh as a figure, unclear details, dates, and locations are obscured in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Bird
Richmond Va
Westover
Caroline Glurerelia Hersch
Aatronome
Notable Early US Figures and Inventors Died in 19th 20th Centuries
A fragment lists notable deaths and birthplaces: Sir William Herschel born in Hanover died January 14, 1848. James Madison born Port Conway Virginia died June 28, 1830 at Montpelier. Count Jean Frederic de Waldeck Paris born died in 1870s aged 109. Rear Admiral John A Howell U S Navy born Bath New York died January 10 1918 at The Plains Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herschel
Hanover
Prussia
James Madison
United States
Port Conway
Montpelier
Jean Frederic de Waldeck
Paris
John A. Howell U. S. ON
Howell
Bath
Today in History highlights from 1869 to 1912
The entry notes England suspends habeas corpus for the first time in 1869. In 1889 a hurricane wrecks six warships near Samoa. In 1912 the Maine’s hulk is raised in Havana harbor and sunk at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Samoa
Maine
Havana Harbor
Birthdays on March 16 Highlight Historic Figures
Elsie James an actress born in Columbus Ohio now in Paris, marked as u9 years past. Percy Mackaye dramatist poet born in New York City 54 years ago. George Wharton Pepper former U S senator born Philadelphia 62 years ago. Dr Ethelbert D Warfield president Wilson College Pa born Lexington Kentucky 68 years ago. John M Parker former governor of Louisiana born Bethel Church Mississippi 63 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie James
Paris
Columbus
Ohio
Percy Mackaye
New York City
George Wharton Pepper
U. S
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ethelbert D. Warfield
Wilson College
Lexington
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Bethel Church
Miss
Today’s Horoscope: High Minded Focus and Caution in Partnerships
This day fosters a strong mindset toward lofty goals and resilience against opposition. A steady faith could guide toward success, but be wary of partnerships as special negative aspects may weaken the gains.
Davey Harry Davis a New London barber long time sports fan
New London directory notes Harry Davis known as Davey has kept a barber shop at Main Street since 1908, a hub for football fans who close shop for games. He preserves local team history with two framed photos from 1926 and 1928 League Champs, and remains a cheerful sponsor of community sports as he watches New London teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Harry
Huron County
Local Notables and Social News Highlight Spring Fraternity Event
Residents welcomed relatives and friends visiting for vacations including a Johns Hopkins nurse returning from Baltimore. Dr. C T King attends to patients while Christine Giles Bingham visits her mother Mrs. R S Giles. Epworth League members hosted a St Patrick's Day themed party with Claire Johnson in charge and a surprise ice cream freezer from G R Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Blackman
John Hopkins University
Baltmore
C. T. King
Christine Giles Bingham
R. S. Giles
Fred Harrod
Orlando
Fla
Henry Sutherland
Fitchville Road
New London Hospital
I. S. Triplett
Gabon
Ray Johnson
Cleveland
Epworth League
Claire Johnson
Mildred Hrlplett
G. R. Emerson
Loyal League
Mr Emerson
Radio Victrola merger creates new company product
Investors watch the Radio Corporation and Victor Talking Machine Co. merge into Victrola Radio. A standout model, the 7-11, features an all electric seven tube Radiola with speaker and orthophonic tape Victrola, priced at 165 dollars with 15 dollars down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso Elyria
Radio Corporation
Victor Talking Machine Co
Follow Thru and Other Victor Record Selections
Victor records this week release includes four numbers from the musical comedy sensation Follow Thru with Button Up Your Overcoat My Lucky Star You Wouldnt Fool Me Would You and I want to be Bad plus Sally of My Dreams and My Mothers Eyes as popular movie themes Morton Downey offers two sentimental songs I ll always be in love with you and My inspiration is You Gene Austin sings Wears River and The Song I Love The latter is a likely melodious first National picture feature with harp accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Records
Sally
Morton Downey
Cll
Gene Austin
All Electric Atwater Kent Radio Sold In Special Price
Pop ular Atwater Kent radio in Pooley cabinet offered at 114 complete. Easy payment plan encourages ownership. Recent buyers listed across Amherst Devon, Princeton, and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
C. Burton
R. F
Paul Davis
Chestnut St
Ballin Hobb
Oxford St
Miss Frederick
Kacl Waler
Hamilton Ave
Marah
James Gail
West Bridge
Mre
Mingus
Todi St
Rath
Cambridge St
Harold Birch
Nennison
EL Kennedy
Princeton Ave
Marphs
Marcailles
Ave
Jo Vreeland
Sra
Prindle
A. Forthover
Von
Ofnere
Automatic Refrigerators Bring Savings To Elsrna Market
For over twenty years we have sold Automatic Refrigerators in Elsrna and nearly a thousand are in use here. Eight walls of insulation protect ice and food. An Automatic pays for itself in ice savings. This week 30 new Automatics were unpacked for display. Our electric department completed flood lighting for the Elisha Foundry Co. to brighten interiors, protect workers, and boost production. No job is too large or complex for our electricians. We offer seed stock for spring planting and emphasize fresh bulk seeds after last fall moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirs
Phil Marett
Townline Road
West
Alice Mahar
Grant Street
Bevier and Webber
C. Brundage
Newark
Farmers’ Exchange
New London
University of Wisconsin
C. 1. Setterfield
Dorothy Blachmaz Daugh
Elsrna
Elisha Foundry Co
Fishing Fever Sparks Spring Outing Plan
The fishing fraternity welcomes spring with plans for river and lake outings. Bosses aim to start fishing today, though results may be modest. Organize gear and tackle for a ready-to-go fishing effort along piers and riverbanks.
Reliable baseball gloves and league balls advertised
The notice touts D and I baseball gloves and league balls used by many American and National league players. It promises special rates to teams on official league balls and all formes, then oddly mentions a Roxvel Electric cleaner demonstration and window demo with time details, as part of a generic sale promo.
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Second Street
Elyria
Lorain County Printing & Pubishing Company
Ae & Mudnut
J. Clare Glongel
Nobat Fe, Ward, Inc
Chicago
Wabash Ave
New York
Fujih Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Temor
Christ
Peters
Dr. Peters
So WE
Cale
Mid-Ocean
Abe Martin
Roane
Dean
Ries
Otei
Balanerti
James S. Parker
James Southworth Parker
Great Barrington
Mass
Cornsell University
St. Paul's ‘School
Concord
N. H
New York State Assembly
Box Springs
Imperial Furniture Co
Bill Bartlett
Perry Ct
Cleveland St
BIG Lumber
Telegraph Road
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day's Music Store
Broad St
Day’s Hardware
Day's Hardware Pte
Dho Dread St
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