Anniversaries and events from early American history
A compilation of anniversaries lists Oliver Wolcott born in Windsor Connecticut died in 1797, Charles Cowper and others, noting dates from 1783 to 1856. It mentions Mary Walker, John Macadam, and John Stephen son, plus a one year ago note on Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and Rachel Vanderbilt. Today’s horoscope highlights affection, daring, and secretive caution. Events today include a women’s war conference in Princeton, an ASME meeting in Grand Rapids, a dog show in Toronto, Shrine Circus in Rochester, and farm policy debates at Chicago. A note on farm relief legislation and a reference to Jackin Coogan signing for a Gorin project.
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Oliver Wolcott
Connecticut
Windsor
Conn
Litenield
Tol—Wiartis Cowper
Bury
Annapolis
Robert Rattey
Richmond Co. Ga
Mary Walker
Oswego
N.Y
America
John Stephenson
New York City
John Macon
John London Macadam
Princeton
N. J
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Grand Rapids
Mich
Toronto
Shrine Circus
Rochester
Loyalty That Wins in Lorain Elyria Gridiron Clash
The Lorain high school eleven edged Elyria 6 to 5 in a hard fought rivalry game. The article praises loyal students and citizens for supporting their teams, frames the loss as gracious, and urges continued community pride and civic progress through steadfast loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine
Elyria
Port City
Bors
Lorain High School
Elyria High School
Elyrians
The Right Start and Youth Organizations
The article argues that open-air living is essential to human development and that boys and girls need hardening through activities beyond home life. It praises Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and similar groups for supplementing parental control and religious influence by linking character building, citizenship training, and outdoor activities with family life.
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Hume
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Unusual Thanksgiving Menu Promotes Diet Conscious Eating
The text outlines a vegetarian Thanksgiving menu from Battle Creek sanitarium with calorie counts and a Mack Turker vegan roast recipe. It discusses limiting portions to avoid weight gain, notes a waterless cooking tip, and provides dietary guidance with ingredient specifics, nutrition figures, and editor notes about questions and future topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Acme Jewelry Warns Engraved Flasks for Christmas Delivery
Abe Martin notes public reaction to Mr Hoover and Florida, while Acme Jewelry & Gift Shop urges engraving flasks and shakers now to ensure delivery in time for Christmas, hinting at possible supply catches and public concern.
Ambassador Fletcher Tours Latin America with Hoover
Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher, a veteran diplomat born April 10, 1873 in Green Castle Pennsylvania, travels with President-elect Hoover on a goodwill tour of Latin America. His career spans Rough Riders service in 1898, roles in the Philippines, China, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and leadership at Pan-American Conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Fletcher
Hoover
Latin America
Ambassador Fletcher
Green Castle
Rough Riders
Trig
Philippines
China
Portugal
Belgium
Italy
Cuba
Chile
Mexico
Ottawa County Leads in Corn Borer Infestation Rates
Ohio reports a 74.3 percent rise in corn borer population from 1927 based on federal counts. Ottawa County shows the highest infestation with 76 borers per 100 stalks, over 6,000 borers in the season, though most stalks harbored one or two borers and yield impact was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Scouts
Ottawa County
Lura
Who's Who by Dr Julius Klein
Dr Julius Klein director of the U S Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce discusses the postwar world of trade. He argues against commercial imperialism and warns that war harms business while credit and confidence drive global commerce and Americas growing participation benefits all humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Klein
U. S
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
San Jose
Cal
ISSG
University of ‘At
California
Studie
Berlin
Paris
Washington
Klein
Awaa
Dog Rides Plane In Deafness Cure Try
A Chesapeake Bay dog named Chess, two years old, rode an airplane in Baltimore in an effort to cure deafness. Dr J W Spranklin, veterinarian with the 104th Medical regiment, accompanied the dog on the flight after reading a journal report of a similar cure. Chess reacted to air currents and noise, and another flight may be scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chess
Chesapeake Bay
J. W. Spranklin
104Th Medical Regiment
Calla
Chear
Spranklin
How Things Look To THE FARMER By O M Kile
Washington observers say the National Grange could steer farm relief legislation as the McNary Haugen bill fades. Hoover aims for unity among farm groups and a cooperative approach, while Grange leaders push for a united plan before a possible special session. Grange calls to align major farm groups may come from L J Taber with Borah backing a timely effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Kile
Washington
National Grange
Grange
McNary-Haugen
Congress
Farm Bureau
Mr. Hoover
Farm Organization
Hoover
L. J. Taber
Senator Borah
Coolidge
McNary
Novel Low-Cost Winter Baskets From Darek Florist
Darek Florist at 372 Broad offers affordable home decoration using real flowers dried and painted with creative touches such as cones and zinnlas. They feature Yerbenas from home and unique prickly Franca pieces, plus statica from Germany and tropical nuts. Mrs. Carek contributes color ideas. A basket with these creations costs $1.50, suitable for next summer bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bernie O'Donnell a Lorain real estate figure in Elyria
Bernie O'Donnell, born in Melbourne Australia, built a real estate empire centered in Elyria with holdings in Lorain Cleveland and Florida. He owns the Paradise Grill Building and O'Donnell Apartments, heads the O'Donnell News Stand with his brother John, and supports a broad philanthropic program for aged orphans schools churches and boys sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
329Th Infantry
Frances
England
Ireland
France
Elyria Memorial
Elyria
Bernie
St. Mary's
St. Gregory's Seminary
Cincinnati
Bernie O'Donnell
Paradise Grill
O'Donnell
Lorain
Cleveland
Florida
John
Charlie McCarvel
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Elks, Eagles
Elrria Country Club
Lorain County
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Rachel L. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Reno
Corn Belt Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Jackin Coogan
Tvae
Goriln
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Lorain County Printing
TE & C Auunutt
Clare George
Elveria PastaMce
ee _ Daily
City
State of
Robert E Ward Inc
New York
Detroit General Motors
Mack Turker
Cooper's
Peters
Eters
Ens
Myrtiila
Abe Martin
United States
U Alein
Gra
Reyori
Hallworthy
United D Cleaning Co
Phmas
Darek, Florist's
Elyria Profiles
Miller
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