Frequent Changes of Ambassadors Highlight Diplomatic Turnover
The piece argues that permanency is limited in the diplomatic service with ambassadors showing personal turnover effects. It cites Mellon and Herrick as examples of valuable, short-term tenures. It notes meager ambassador salaries push capable individuals away and that official residences still leave costs higher than pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
Mellon
United States
Myron W. Herrick
France
America
M. Jusserand
Washington
Walter H. Page
London
Build or Repair Now: A War on Unemployment
The era of overbuilding has passed and prices for lumber cement and plumbing are at rock bottom. With abundant labor and cheap materials, building or repairing homes now cuts costs and boosts national purchasing power while supporting employment. Invest when able, and contribute to the war against unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soney
Handwriting to Face Mechanical Writing in News Era
The article notes handwriting remains essential as printing presses and typewriters expand work for skilled penmen. It cites the National Association of Penmanship Teachers forecasting growth in demand for skilled scribes despite advancing printing and typing technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Penmanship Teachers
Zoud Peumeri
Penmanship Shift Emphasizes Legibility Over Ornament
Penman ship experts say the focus must move from mechanical apparatus to clearer simple writing. Horace Greeley’s scrawl loses prestige as legible writing gains value for students and merchants seeking practical results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
City officials weigh park concessions amid midway plans
Lorain detectives report counterfeit moulds used by four men arrested for burglary were taken to Cleveland. Secrets service agents believe not more than 325 in coins were produced and passed. Elyria Memorial Hospital trustees approve opening a Health Clinic and invite local practitioners to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cleveland
Secret Service Department
Lorain County Fair Grandstand Plan Seeks County Aid
Lorain County Agricultural Society asks county commissioners to share half the cost of a 1200 seat grandstand estimated at 12000 dollars for the county fair grounds. City streets also face paving costs totaling 8100 dollars with improvements planned on Winckles Eighth Ninth Tenth George Twelfth Clenwood Columbus Dewey Avenue Charries Court East River West Avenue Gates Avenue Second Street Hill Broad Street Water Street and Gulf Road.
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Lorain County Agricultural Society
Winckles
Eighth
George
Twelfth
Clenwood
Columbus
Dewey Avenue
Charries Court
East River
West Avenue
Gates Avenue
Second Street Hill
Broad Street Ill
Water Street
Gulf Road
First Congregational Church honors Baker couple with reception
More than 200 Persian attendees filled the church hall for a reception and dinner hosted by the Men’s Club in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Newton D. Baker. Baker, former Secretary of War, was the speaker at the club meeting last night. Governor Donaher ordered Finance Director WEL Baker to refuse payment on three state highway contracts, two of which involve Lorain County roads, alleging improper contracting.
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First Congregational Church
Newton D. Baker
Donaher
Wel Baker
Lorain County
Low Bid Not Awarded in Tracts Tender
In a recent tender, tracts were not awarded to the lowest and best bidder. The decision reflects evaluation criteria beyond price, emphasizing suitability and compliance with specifications.
Anniversaries listed for notable figures and birth dates
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES list birthdays and death dates for figures such as Ninian Edwards Roger Brooke Taney Patrick E Connor Jean Ingelow Walter Q Gresham Emily Sartain Kate Greenaway Charles F Brush and others across years 1773 1777 1220 1846 1849 1849 noting their birth places and death dates in a concise roll call style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninian Edwards
Kentucky
L. S
Fromllinois
Montgomery County
Beltsville
Ill
Roger Brooke Taney
Marsland
CL. S. Supreme Court
Calvert County
Washington
Patrick E. Connor
Utah
Lorater
Ireland
Salt Lake City
Jean Ingelow
Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Harrison County
Washington, D. C
Emily Sartain
Philadelphia
Kate Greenaway
Notable Milestones in American History 1875 to 1921
The record cites 1875 Daniel Boone expedition toward Transylvania between the Kentucky and Cumberland rivers. 1898 marks the birth of the first submarine named Holland. 1919 notes the founding of the American Legion in Paris by war veterans. 1921 Nevada adopts lethal gas usage for death penalty.
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Daniel Boone
Transylvania
Kentucky
Cumberland Rivers
Joan Pf. Holland
Holland
American Legion
Paris
Nevada
Notable Births and Honors of Public Figures
A roundup of prominent figures born around 60 to 67 years ago includes Pierce Butler of Minnesota associate justice of the U S Supreme Court born in Dakota county Minnesota thirty seven years ago Amos Fries retired major general born in Debello Wisconsin sixty years ago Stephen Wise rabbi of New York born in Hungary sixty one Corra Harris Georgia author born Farm Hill Georgia sixty four Wilbur Steele North Carolina author born Greensboro sixty seven Paul Green UNC professor noted in academic circles
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Pierce Butler
Minnesota
U. S. Supreme Court
Dakota County
Minn
Stephen 5. Wise
New York
Hungary
Amos A. Fries
U.S. A
Debello
Wis
Robert Tyre Jones Jr
Bobby’ Jones
Atlanta
Corra May Harris
Georgia
Farm Hill
Wilbur D. Steele
Greensboro
N. C
Paul E. Green
University of North Carolina
Elyria in Focus Draws National Criticism and Roosevelts Lobby Comment
The Lorain County Eagle reprints a Omaha Nebraskan article denouncing Elyria as corrupt with whiskey shops gambling and crime, while a rebuttal from Elyria’s Eagle defends the town’s reputation. The piece also notes Republican lawmakers aiding President Roosevelt and questions lobbyist influence in Washington.
Sugar Camp Theft Near Conneaut
Thieves entered a sugar camp near Conneaut Quebec seized all the sap boiled it and carried it off as sugar. The owner, asleep, would be glad the trees were not taken. The item notes light local humor about farm life and various small anecdotes from a community column.
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Conneaut, QC
Dawn of a New Day and a New Deal in Elyria
Jane Bradshaw of 217 Chestnut Street writes praising President Roosevelt and urging Lorain County and Elyria leaders to implement his economy and relief measures. She argues federal, state, and local governments must act to reduce costs and protect taxpayers while supporting a balanced budget and hopeful recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wasington
Elyria
Lorain County
Jane Bradshaw
Chestnut Street
Penfield Quarterly Meeting at M E Church
Penfield announces its quarterly meeting at the M E Church on next Sabbath morning March 19. Rev Jump urges strong attendance to observe the session and gather community participation.
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Penfield
M. E
Jump
Ladies prepare sugar eat and program at M E church
The Ladies society of the M E church plans a Wednesday evening March 22 sugar eat and a short program. Several local families and residents are noted as visiting or moving, with mentions of Belden Park and various Sunday guests. The piece ends with a moral quote about ensuring the greatest happiness of all men.
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Ladies Society of the
M. E. Church
Ll] 79 Years in Arington North Carolina
An obituary note from Arington North Carolina records a resident aged 79 years.
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Arnington, N. C
Intuition Empowers Progress Amid Obstacles
The passage speaks of sharpened insight guiding forward momentum as opposition fades. It notes goodwill attracting assistance from friends who rally to support aims and efforts.
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Randar
Tobacco chewing warned to curb plant disease spread
The Agriculture Department warns that tobacco chewing may spread plant disease to young tobacco crops. Farmers who chew should avoid handling cuds near seedlings to prevent transmitting mosaic, a severe disease threatening fields.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Portland shopkeeper defrauded by fake officers
Henry Louie a Chinese storekeeper in Portland, Oregon, was confronted by two men posing as police officers who demanded money. Louie gave them 500 dollars, later discovering they were bandits and that he is 300 dollars poorer.
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Portland
Ore
Henry Louie
Louie
Tail winds slash United Air Lines fuel use
Tail winds reduce operating costs as a tri motor United Air Lines plane flew 173 miles from Kansas City in one hour fifteen minutes using 52 gallons of gasoline. Normal fuel burn is 75 gallons per hour.
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Chicago
United Air Lines
Kansas City
PIANIST RACHMANINOV ALOOF ON AMATEUR PRACTICE
Sergei Rachmaninoff says he does not mind amateurs misplaying his music as long as he is not present to hear them. He notes he is willing to let pianists play his works in any way “if I am not there.”
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Bobby
Portland
Orc
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Ublishers
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Tara
Downpat
Rick
Erin
Downpatrick
Elyria Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Sallys
Tyies
Podat
Womer
Josiah
Marke
Gimcracks
Fl.easting
Duluth, Minn
Hagser
Voice OF
THE
People
Robert Eglins
J. B Eglins
Harry Lindsey
Margaret Lindsey
Bellflower
Los Angeles
California
Penfield School
Belden Park
Black River
Earl Rica Elyda
Ben Soor’s
Rachel Berkey
Lawrence
Lucile Berkey
Lakewood
George Bradstock
Donald Shook
Lo- Tain
A. J. Andrew
Mae Fink
Sebring
Ber Coos
Fred Andrews
Freddie
Wellington
W. T Alesander
Eva Gardiner
P E Davison’s
Stowell Sooy
Grafton
Ben Sooy
Geo. R. Allen & Son
Auwi
East Ave
W. H. Bruce
Broad Street
Ohio
Dreamland
Lyon Tailoring
Florida
West Va
Best Coal
Schroll Coal Co
Sats
BR ‘Au Jto
Broad ST
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