Europe Signs the Eight-Hour Day Agreement
Five European nations Belgian French German British and Italian governments have signed the eight hour day pact after years of debate. Ratification faced opposition in each country with France approving last July and Germany delaying. The move ends a long industrial struggle while America leads in shorter hours and higher productivity since 1890.
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Europe
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Reichstag
America
American Economic Association
The Hours of the Executive and the Eight Hour Day
The piece cites American Economic Association figures showing a 20 percent shortening of the industrial day over 35 years with a 50 percent rise in productivity. It warns against overwork and notes tests suggest the eight hour day boosts efficiency, recommending a change of pace for mental tasks to sustain output.
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American Economic Association
The Wet Poll Debate on Straw Votes and Prohibition
A critique of straw polls as unreliable indicators of public sentiment on Prohibition. The piece argues wet supporters manipulated votes, notes easy ballot manipulation in some cities, and contrasts straw poll results with electoral outcomes such as Ohio’s 1922 enforcement versus repeal support. It frames the poll as a public gullibility issue and stresses the need for accurate measurement of opinion.
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Ohio
Mission worker reports on Mexican public school efforts
Dr. E. Diffendorfer of New York returned from Mexico and discussed the Mexican government’s push toward a nation wide public school system. He noted tremendous odds but urged appreciation of the social and economic reforms achieved so far.
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BR. E. Diffendorfer
New York
Board ‘Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Epscopial Wok
Mexico
World Service
Separation of church and state in Mexico fuels debate
A reader cites the 1917 Mexican constitution demanding church state separation and its enforcement stirring national questions. Dr. Diffendorfer asserts support for the law and aims to aid education and democratic participation.
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Diffendorfer
Memorials of notable figures mark anniversaries and deaths
Yesterday and today in brief notes list major birthdays deaths and events. Entries include Gen Gabriel Nene Paul born in St Louis and died in Washington on May 6 1886, Rose Bonheur born in Bordeaux and honored in Paris 1811 Isaac E Miller governor of New Hampshire died in Washington 1819 a blizzard across the West and Manitoba school order 3845 and a 1916 Atlantic line torpedo incident. Today also recalls birth anniversary milestones for Millikan Acuña do Columbus Cooper O Malley and Gibbons with ages given. One year ago a deadly train wreck near Franklin and Patterson Louisiana claimed thirteen lives.
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Niversartes
Gabriel Nene Paul
Gettysburg
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Rose Bonheur
Legion of Honor
Bordeaux
Paris
William Corral
Tennessee
Nashville
Pittsburg
Isaac Eme
United States
New Hampshire
Washiton
Charlestown
Masa
Canada
Manitoba
Trangallantic Lines
Minneapolis
Meditiersbean
U. S
Visitin' relative and notable locals stir small-town talk
Mrs Lib Pash hosts her brother-in-law O Illinoy who is described as quite prominent as the first blind under Volstead and connected with a trio of others eyeing the postmaster job in his hometown. The note adds a hint that Jack Dempsey may have joined the league of nations.
Emancipation Day Observed and Notable Anniversaries
Porto Rico marks Emancipation Day while Rev. Michael Joban of Scranton notes the thirtieth anniversary of his consecration. The National Hosiery and Underwear Makers hold their Knitting Arts Expo in Philadelphia. Paris Texas recalls the great 1910 fire that left 16 000 homeless. South Dakota voters close the primary campaign ahead of statewide primaries tomorrow with Senator Norbeck seeking renomination.
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Porto Rico
Michael Joban
Scranton
National Association of Hosiery and
Philadelphia
Paris
Texas
South Dakota
Peter Norbeck
Hiatt Johnson
Baroda ruler Gaekwad celebrates 60 years on throne
natives of Baroda honor Sir Satyaja Rao Gaekwad as pillar of glory rises in tribute to the sovereign. He rose from a 14 year old orphan to one of the world’s wealthiest princes, an author, and a wartime fundraiser for the British empire.
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Baroda
Malara
Satyaja Rao Gaekwar
Cos
Prithwiraj
Delphi
Delhi
Gaekwar
Maharajah
British Empire War Fund
Poems About a Fly at the Cup and Time's Decay
A lyric fragment in verse depicts a busy thirsty fly drinking from a cup while the speaker contemplates temper and mortality. It contrasts fleeting summer with inevitable decline and invokes the idea that many years may feel brief. The text is attributed to William Oldys.
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William Oldys
Birthday gathering for Hazel Klinect in Grafton
In Grafton on Tuesday, Hazel Klinect was treated to a birthday surprise with twenty five school friends and two teachers attending at her home. Gifts, music, and refreshments marked the festive evening. Members of the community include Joe Robson and daughter Mrs Gordon Schwerer and Theron of Ashland.
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Hazel Klinect
Miss Jones
Miss Stump
Hazel
Joe Robson
Gordon Schwarer
Theron
Ashland
Howard Klinect
Ohio
L. D. Mennell
Mennell
Green Springs
Ll. D. Mennell
F. E. Seliiver
Chamber of Commerce
Elyria
Corey
Columbus
Lorain County
PWW
Rogers
Memorial Hospital
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Lorain
Donna Rogers
Wonster
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Evedene
Ina
Wanda Rollins
Irene Kaczmercka
Ethel Wilkins
Gertrude
Julia Spaulding
Jeanne Bor
Helen Bradley
Annabel Tucker
Jeannette Kubuski
Ruth
Alice Bladowski
Carol Christman
Gertrude Wilczak
Lucille Schwarer
Arlene Trenchard
Ursula
Edward Kubuski
Rosemary
Wilson McCloskey
Frank
Selma Pilareak
Erdene Hufford
Robert Myers
Anthony Tarnoski
Russell Meyne
Samuel Thoma Trenchard
Eugene Cornish
Alice Klinect
Antone Bittner
Center Street
E. W. Richard
Will Outy
Lakewood
Reicherd
Dorothy Lechner
Pete Kelley
Vermilion area notices and obituaries roundup
Vermilion and surrounding communities report a funeral for Clair Walker, three caregivers and neighbors attend events with extended families. late week illnesses and birthdays mark gatherings at Swartz, Lehman, and Cragin households along with PTAs planning a basketball banquet. Several residents travel for visits and anniversaries, including slides of social events and a child’s birthday party.
Local Notes from Ridgeville and Nearby Towns
Ridgeville area notes March reports include Mrs H G Stacey in Cleveland, Ellett Eldred ill at home, Mrs May Slater from Elyria visiting Ruth Harris, high school English teacher Elizabeth Wilcox ill, Mrs Winkle and children from Cleveland visiting Mrs Schick, visitors from Fields and Elyria at L B S, Dechant couple welcome a baby boy, E M Knowles attended Elyria agents meeting, E M Knowles and Ruth Harris in Elyria, Rev and Mrs EC Young back from Florida, John Rehm of Avon visiting Sidrick home, Flora Knight visiting Mrs E Symons. on Friday Orlan Yosier bitten by streetcar on way to school.
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Hlabalilis
H. G. Stacey
Cleveland
Ellett Eldred
May Slater
Elyria
Ruth Harris
Elizabeth Wilcox
Winkle
Schick
Fields and
Lawrence Dechant
E. M. Knowles
EC. Young
Florida
John Rehm
Avon
Matt ’ Sidrick
Flora Knight
E. Symons
Orlan Yosier
Ford Stalled On Track with Collar Bone Breakage
A report notes Ford stalling on the track resulting in a broken collar bone. The article contrasts “strict discipline” of the past with today’s youth, arguing for a return to moderation and suggesting young people should be guided toward traditional norms.
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Ford
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D. A. Swartz
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Clair Walker
Congregational Church
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Jake” Shafer
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