Boake Carter Questions on War Mobilization Timeline
Boake Carter argues that mobilizations in 1914 and 1917-18 were staged to sway public opinion. He cites German and British actions, neutral ships, and press coverage as evidence of a controlled narrative driving acceptance of a peace plan. The piece questions why real preparations were avoided and how public fear was manufactured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
State Department
Goe
Mexico
Europe
Boake Carter
Germany
Bermuda
United States
Italy
Mussolini
Chamberlain
Daladier
New York
Seven Seas
Chamber- Fin
Hitler
World's Tonic Advertising Claim Appeals to Honest Testimony
A promotional plea touts truthful statements from real people about World's Tonic with Mrs Clara Yungklaus of Elyria Ohio sharing relief from constipation heartburn and gas after weeks of use. The pitch notes ingredients from old country stocks and urges readers to buy at local drug stores Phillips Standard Muir's and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Tonic Company
Clara B. Yungklaus
Cleveland St
Elyria
Ohio
World's
Phillips
Standard
Muir's
Speeches of Chamberlain and Hitler Stir Contested Peace Stage
The essay argues that Chamberlain and Daladier used staged diplomacy to persuade public opinion, likening Mussolini’s regime to a dictatorship and predicting a realignment of Central European borders. It credits hardheaded realists for averting Western ruin and notes loans, embassy shifts, and political theater shaping postwar history.
Vincent Official Board Meeting at local Methodist Church
The official church board met Wednesday evening with fourteen attendees including Reverend T. Paul and Mrs. Paul. Secretary Mrs. Westcott presented a report, and plans were discussed to fund church expenses fully every three months. Also noted were visits from Frances Heckel to the Foster family in Elyria and local social calls among Elyria residents. The Markley boys baseball team was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
T. Paul
E. A. White
M. B. Copas
Audrey
M. Westcott
Harriet Dean
F. H. Lewis
Leroy Rhone
F. Eschtruth
Frankie Reese
John Harnish
Paul
Westcott
Frances Heckel
Robert Foster
Elyria
Leonard Dean
Lois
Kenneth Holcomb
East Avenue
Ella Tilden
J. G Morris
Miss Tilden
Morris
Markley Boys
Music program planned for Columbia Parent Teachers meeting
Mrs. George Easley, vocal instructor in Columbia schools, leads music for the Parent-Teachers meeting at Town Hall next Tuesday night. The program includes group singing and selections by the girls' glee club. Miss Thelma Cartwright and Miss Virginia Putt will perform a duet from Mrs. Gladys West's piano department. Mrs. West and Mrs. Easley are organizing a rhythm band for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
George Easley
Town Hall
Girls’ Glee Club
Thelma Cartright
Virginia Putt
Gladys West
West
Easley
Grafton Boy Scouts Meet Under Allen Bartlett
Grafton Troop 104 held a regular meeting with Senior Patrol Leader Allen Bartlett presiding. Visitor Dave Kueselbach led a talk on signaling and rope techniques, followed by a recreation period and a campfire story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Grafton
Boy Scout Troop 104
Allen Bartlett
Dave Kueselbach
Wnr
Women's Turble Class Hosts Meeting at Mrs Woods Baker
Mrs Woods Baker hosted the Womens Turble Class meeting with Mrs Daith Twin presiding. Mrs Stevenson spoke on leading to a better life. The program committee was set for three months and twenty members attended along with several guests. Refreshments were served. The Young People Class was later entertained at Miss Beulay Hill's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods Baker
Daith
Edith Howard
Win Holcomb
Musa Arty
A.K Stevenson
Artz
A. RK. Stevenson
North Eaton
GL. Pont
Enid
Oklahoma
Flw Hofmeister
E Jkinrder
J . Sheldon
Tre
Wire Win
Hob Orb
Beulay Hill
Willan Fall
Mr Til
A R Smith
Geraldine Iat Hallie
Kapton
Celia
Anna Versame
Penfield
Nunes Alfken
George Ludlam
Wellington
Blanche Smith
Mr. Hill
Flea Disease Carrier Spotlight From Dr. Claud North Chrisman
An article discusses fleas as more than pests, noting they spread plague via rat hosts and can transmit fatal diseases to humans. It cites Mrs J L of New York seeking treatment after six months of flea problems and mentions common remedies failing. The piece ties flea presence to household pets and broader health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud North Chrisman
M.D. Fless
David Harum
Man
Flea Industry in Plague Fight Across Western Lands
An early 20th century warning describes fleas as vectors for plague and typhus, detailing their life cycle from eggs to pupae and larvae. It notes ground and tree squirrels, gophers, and other wildlife as disease reservoirs. Fleas endure long without food and can survive in empty houses while maintaining hunger.
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Fea
Fleas and Home Hygiene Techniques
Dust and fleas are noted for rapid movement between hosts. Household control relies on vacuuming and removing dust. Sprinkle naphthalene on floors, seal rooms briefly, then sweep. Fumigation with sulphur or hydrocyanic gas is effective but dangerous and requires expert handling.
Home Club Installations and Social Meeting Featured
Officers for the coming year were installed by Rev. Geo Beebe. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cook were welcomed into the Class as new members. After the business session games and contests were enjoyed and prizes won by Mrs Eugene Hallo well Mrs Geo Edward Kennett Cook and Rev Beebe. Mr and Mrs Myron Sooy of Elyria invited the Class to meet at .
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Belden
Roy Lang
Cr. D. Lehman
Leona Seckt
George Beebe
Louis Mennell
Bert Nesbett
Charles Wise
Bernice Prosser
Merton Graham
C. A. Heath
Victoria Shepherd
F. £. Echriver
George Meyers
Floyd Lang
Carl Seckt
Floyd Zacharias
Geo. Beebe
Kenneth Cook
Eugene Hallowell
Geo. Edward
Kennett
Cook
Beebe
Myron Sooy
Elyria
Eaton Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Cheeseman Home
Eaton community notes report the Ladies Aid Society meeting planned for Thursday at Mrs Glenn Cheeseman s home with an afternoon session and lunch to extend beyond November first. Island Road youth hosted a party in Ertl s barn and a new floor with electric lights and radio enhances local social events. Members will attend Belden with Oc tober twelfth meeting and the Rural Women s Club held an Oct 5 session with aim to learn furniture cover making and pass on tips.
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P.T. A
Leona Seckt
EATON
Ladies Aid Society
Glenn Cheeseman
Island Road
Ertl
Grange
Belden
Rural Women’s 1 Club
John Leach
Fred Arias
Club Discusses Roadside Improvements And Meeting Plans
The club discussed roadside improvement and welcomed a sign board at Route 82 and Cowley Road. A promotion committee including Mrs. A B Martin Mrs Charles Box and Mrs Anna Tildes was formed. A separate action committee with Mrs B A Martin and Mrs Arthur Cowley was named. An all day session at Mrs Martin's home on November second featured a 10:30 business meeting a noon dinner and a post lunch lesson by Miss Eckert followed by a quiz. Mr and Mrs Clyde Crowell and son Henry visited from Cleveland and Miss Doris Cowley dined with Miss Linda Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Martin
Charles Box
Anna Tildes
Cowley Road
B. A.martin
Arthur Cowley
Clyde Crowell
Henry
Cleveland
B. M. Crowell
Doris Cowley
Linda Austin
Ladies Society Fall Festival plans and local notices
Pittsfield Ladies Society of the Community Church met at Mrs. James Bowls home with 14 members two guests and two children. They planned the Fall Festival and an election dinner. Several members and guests visited relatives, hosted dinners, and nearby residents attended social events. Edward McConnell led Ayrshire cattle exhibit at the National Dairy show. Robert Bear oversaw garden tractors display at the State Fair in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society of the Community Church
James Bowls
Lesle Preston
Barry Sechrest
Allen Hospital
Colegrove
Oberlin
Perry Muir
George
Delia Kreeger
James
Hattie
Youngstown
Grace Dale
Wallace
Bear
Jack
Betty Jane
Warren Auble
Wellington
Dale
Mary Goss
Wallace Bear
Jerry James
Columbus
Karl
John Olsen
C. F. Rider
Charles Hansel
Celina
Ray Rider
Bonnie Lou
Clarksfield
Earl Heiden
Arnold Laubenthal
Avon
Charles Rider
Edward McConnell
E. R
James McConnell
Robert Bear
Raleigh
North
Caro
State fair appearance promised for Macon
A note indicates a person will attend the state fair in Macon the following week, with plans described for the event and public interest in the appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georsgla
Sullivan Briefs in Briefs Local social notes and moves
Sullivan community news lists visits among Akron and Mansfield families, births at the Doc Myers farm, a new operator at Hi Speed filling station, and residents moving between farms and rental houses. Also notes society meetings, Halloween party masked social, Medina Association at South Amherst, and Loyal Ladies Class hosting guests in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pryor
Doc. Myers
Lawrence Street
James Lebkisher
Street
Ira Garver
Harold Rolce
Ora Hankinson
Lester
Ceylon Hankinson
Jean
Akron
Glenn Gillette
Norma Jane
Dudley
Ceyton Hankinson
Lancaster
Welden Hankinson
Mansfield
D. O. Hankinson
The
Christian Church
A. Clark
Milan
Cornhuskers Raise Cane as State Nickname Guffaw
Neb Nebraska agriculture professor H J Gramlich joked at a farm meeting that the drop in corn output and rise in sorghum planting could lead to renaming the state from Cornhuskers to Cane Raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Gramlich
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska
Tax tokens hoarded in El Reno spur warning
The state releases sales tax tokens by the thousands in El Reno but redeems only by the hundreds. Miss Daisy Bradneen, the El Reno tag agent, says hoarding or wholesale burying of one and five mill pieces likely. The comment signals a crackdown and public concern over token shortages.
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EL Reno
Okla
Daisy Bradneen
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