Unlucky or lucky thirteens mark birthdays and events
The text surveys the number 13 as a date and birthday motif noting famous figures born on the 13th, historical events on 13s, and works debuted or died on that date. It cites Roosevelt Ballington Booker Wegner Wagner and others, highlighting superstition and notable anniversaries centered on the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottish Geographical Society
Hali Atmbe
Sulebestul
Drury Lane
London
Althrough
John J. Perdetters
Signa
Europe
United States
Theodo Roosevelt
Navy
Maud Ballington
Famour
Cygus + ‘Ver
Jey
Henmost
Arizona
Richard Wegner
Wagner
Unlucky 13 Theme Spans History and Modern Life
A collage of notes on the superstition of the number 13, its historical occurrences, and cultural practices. Mentions tides, earthquakes, royal events, and travel lore while noting continued avoidance of the number in buildings and transit. References to explorers, battles, and city notices appear in a scattered historical tapestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
M. Stanier
London
Duke of Connaught
Louise Margaret
Prussia
Magdala
North Russia society note lists local visits and events
Mrs. John Miller of Cleveland visited at Fred Berg's home. Mrs. Conrad Sandrock of Elyria stays with her son Heart Sandrock. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Mahlka spent Sunday with son George in Sandusky. Carl Berg and family visited Fred Stark in Amherst. Clarence Albright and wife visited relatives in Amherst. North Russia Parent-Teachers Association will meet at the school house No. 2 Friday evening Sept 14. Attendees of Pomona Grange in Henrietta included Mrs. Simeon Wash, Mrs. Fred Berg, Mrs. Ed Schramm and Mrs. Clarence Albright. Henry Kane and children of Amherst visited here. Harvey Sandrock and family from Elyria visited Henry Sandrock. Eleanor Berg and Emma Gerber attend Elyria High School. Ed Schramm and family attended a birthday party at Geo Lang's on Chestnut Ridge Sunday afternoon. Theodore Winsink and Henry Becks of Cleveland spent Sunday at Chas Baldauf's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Russia
John Miller
Cleveland
Fred Berg
Conrad Sandrock
Elyria
Heart
Sandrock
Chas
Mahlka
George
Sandusky
Carl Berg
Fred Stark
Amherst
Clarence Albright
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Pomona Grange
Henrietta
Simeon Wash
Ed Schramm
Henry Kane
Amherat
Harvey Sandrock
Filyria
Henry Sandrock
Eleanor Berg
Emma Gerber
Elytia High School
Geo. Lang's
Chestnut Ridge
Theodore Winsink
Henry Becks
Local Notices From Fields area
Rev and Mrs Ryan attended Reynolds vs union in Canton last week. A J Hulse and wife visited relatives at their summer home in Huron. Doris Cheeseman spent days at Lake side. Mrs W A Wallington spoke with friends in Akron. A Maddochad bought a home in Elyria. Ladies Aid Society met with Mesdames Perkins Happ and James. next meeting Sept 20 with Kilkie Lang and Worcester hosting. L Thompson to entertain Willing Workers Friday. Notice move of meeting day for Lakewood conference. Funeral of Charles Neal attended in Olmsted Falls. Hulse and Ryan appointed church delegates to Fields' conference in Lakewood. plan to attend Thursday and Friday. Automobile accidents reported at Fields corners and John Worcester property. some injuries but details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Perkins
Happ
James
Kilkie
Lang
Worcester
L. Thompson
Willing Workers Society
Lakewood
Charles Neal
Olmsted Falls
Hulse
Ryan
Church of Fileds
Fields Corners
John Worcesters
Wilford
Elyria
Medina Probe Targets Bootleggers and Slavery Links
Medina dispatch reports a crackdown on money changers bootleggers and white slavery. The article notes an eliminat ion campaign focusing on illicit activity and organized crime within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
School group travels in new truck to Brighton
The Rochester report notes the Hockshreper Hicksmant Anes funding school in Brighton is now transported in a newly purchased truck from New London. Claud Hodgkin will drive. Mr and Mrs Wil Mead and Delia Heiffrer of New London visited Mrs Bennett last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rorsheeper Hicksmant Anes Funding
Brighton
New London
Claud Hodgkin
Wil Mead
Delia Heiffrer
Bennett
Buddy Brooks Toilet Powder Ad Promises Quick Skin Comfort
An advertisement touts Buddy Brooks shaving powder claiming fewer irritations and quicker healing for cuts. It targets men and women, urges readers to request a trial or full can from Buddy Brooks Inc in Marshal, Michigan, priced at 40 cents for a large can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uddy Brooks
Biddy Brooks
Buddy Brooks
Buddy Brooks, Inc
Mich
Elyria Area Social Notes and School Updates
An elderly resident suffered a broken arm after a fall Saturday evening. Local families and visitors, including the Spragues and the McCloughlins of Elyria, hosted guests for a day of travel and reunion. Students from area families pursue schooling in Cleveland and Elyria while local teachers Nyers Swindler and Miss Cook guide the village school.
Ocean Steamers For Reservations Teteates and Sai
Ocean steamers advertised for reservations with rates or services. Agent John Murbach lists 45 percent at 45 Broad Street Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Steamers
Sai
John ‘Murbach
Agt
Broad Street
Elyria
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Japan
Chicago Cute
Victoria
Berlin
Chapult*pée
Plains of Abraham
Ku Klux Klan
W. F. Farmelee
Seville
Sharon Center
Julius Baker
Wadsworth
Belle Feher
E. L. Hukel
Cleveland, Columbus and Southwestern Electric Co
Wooster
Faille
Cook's Millinery
North
Russia
Mrs
Esteile Tripp
Ruggles Beach
Marshall, Mich
Reddy Brooks
Exper
Malta
Eracon
Mra Elmée Sprague
Mises Sprague
Kather
George McCloughli
M. J. McCloughlin
Earl Converse
George Davidson
Ray McConnell
Miss Bennett
Michigan
Barc
Church Whl
Margaret Chamberlain
Nyers
Swindler
Amd
Dell Richards
Kentucky
D. Clawson’s
West Market
Simpson Motor CO
Broad
East Bridge Streets
TOE Simpson Motor CO
Broad and Bridge Streets
Elyria, Ohio
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