Average Man In U.8. Found In Iowa After Nationwide Search
Roy Gray of Fort Madison Iowa was identified as the nation’s average man after a nationwide challenge by William Dutton. Dutton’s method divided U S population by states and Iowa by its towns to locate Fort Madison as the average city. Gray, a one man bus operator and clerk, represents the average in age education car and home ownership. He heads a four person family and values home and business stability.
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New York
Roy
Gray
Fort Madison
Iowa
United States
Willam
Dutton
Peterson's Ointment Advertised for Itching Skin
The advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a mighty healing aid for itching skin and scalp, claiming it relieves torment quickly and is trusted by tens of thousands. A 35 cent box is available at two drug stores today, highlighted as a great buy.
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Peterson
Adv
Reading Habits and Social Portrait of Mr Grey
A concise profile notes Mr Grey favors current magazines and local papers, reads about inventions and disasters, dislikes foreign news, and surveys governor and president speeches. He mixes jazz and classical radio, approves of movies yet distrusts political details, leans independent in politics, and belongs to several civic clubs.
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Chicago
Grey
Ciurch
Lany
Poli
Chambermeree
the Elks
Odd Fel
Rocary Club
One man in the country called average by Dutton
In a framing by Dutton, Frank L. Grey is cited as the sole figure in the United States who embodies the true average. The passage casts Grey as a diagnostic standard in a broader critique of national character and measurement.
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Frank L. Grey
Dutton
Social Roundup From Oberlin and Nearby Towns
Mrs. W H Peabody and Clyde Howard of Welliston visited Jackson Michigan relatives. Pearl Justin stayed with cousin Evelyn Brown in Lorain. Arthur Dion visited Lorain and Cleveland theater with friends. The Dion and Schmitz families hosted dinners and theater trips in Oberlin Elyria and Cleveland. Several gatherings include Rebekah Aid at Lenard Ernst's and Kelir reunion at Guy Champner's in Milan with Harvey Telford and Farnsworths noted.
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New Oberlin
W. H Peabody
Clyde Howard
Wellisgtom
Jackson, Mich
Pearl Justin
Evelyn Brown
Lorain
Arthur Dion
F. J. Schmitz
J. Gerhartinger
P. Schmitz
Sheffield
Eugene Strobmier
Wilford Larancessa
Toledo
Cleveland
John Wohleber
Geo. Wohleber
Jacob J. Schmitz
Elyria
W. H. Peabody
Rebekah Aid Society
Lenard Ernst
William Manns
Theodore
Lena Gegenheimer
Henrietta
G. H. Dion
C. Justin
SN. Webber
Emma Justin
N. Strohmier
Eugene
Garfield Webb
James Wilford
Mary Widdowson
Widdowson
Oberlin
Germaine Will
Mathias Wohlever
Harvey Telford
Kelir
Guy Champner
Milan
C. M. Farnsworth
Wellington
Ladies Guild
Fred Berg
Local social notes and visits around Oberlin and Elyria
Smith family and relatives hosted and visited over the weekend with dinners and calls. Pomona Grange attendees traveled from Oberlin. Elyria shoppers and family visits were noted, including Heath family from Eaton and Sons of Veterans auxiliary tea at Mrs. W H Peabody’s home.
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R. E. Heath
Hazel
Hearth
Eaton
W. H. Peabody
Sons of Veterans Auxiary
John Webber
Kipton
N. Smith
J Emerich
Fouiroy
Elyria
Spen
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Persistent Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold relief for persistent coughs and colds by soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth. It claims creosote is a top healing agent and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if symptoms persist.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Gatherings
Thursday spent with sister J Heath. Harold Rickett of Wellington described as a non-caller in the area. Mon Rae, Mrs Jacob J Schmitz and Family of Hyra visited M Voileber and family on Friday.
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J. Heath
Harold Rickett
Wellington
Monrae
Jacob J. Schmitz
Hyria
M. Voileber
Local social visitors call on Mrs Gerbartiigers
Frank Justin and family spent Sunday evening with Mrs Emma Justin Mrs Mary Diederich and Mrs Leo Neibling and son Robert of Elyria were Friday callers of Mrs J Gerbartiigers.
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Frank Justin
Mis
Emma Justin
Mary Diederich
Leo Neibling
Robert
Elyria
J. Gerbartiigers
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