Tribute to Luther Burbank as a pioneer of science and service
A 1923 column defends Luther Burbank’s transformative work in plant breeding and horticulture. It contrasts his immense contributions to fruits, flowers, timber, and industry against the lack of personal wealth, urging American society to recognize and support his lasting public value over worldly fortune. The piece portrays Burbank as a exemplar of the modern civilization’s advance through scientific labor.
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Burbank
California
Alry
Mr. Burbank
America
Elyria Teachers Club Announces This Year Course
The Elyria Teachers Club plans its annual course, promising strong lectures and musical numbers. Dr Grenfel and Glenn Frank led last year’s platform, with Stefanson and Taft highlighted for this year along with a Cleveland Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. The program aims to be as beneficial as prior events and includes Open Forum speakers and university work.
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Elyria Teachers’ Club
Dr. Grenfel
Glenn Frank
Stefanson
Explorer
Taft
Clevenphony Orchestra
Elyria Uree
YESTERDAYS IN OHIO AND BIRTHDAYS TODAY
A compilation of notable anniversaries and birthdays from history. Entries include Marshall P. Wilder born in 1798 at Rindge New Hampshire and Abdul Hamid II born in 1842, with various events and figures tied to dates and places across the United States and world.
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Marshall P. Wilder
United States
Rindge
N. H
Boston
Michigan Capitol
Detroit
Abdul Hamid II
Turkey
Constantinople
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Missiouri
Oklahoma
Harrison
Atlanta
Japan
Grand Jury
Chicago
Coal Competition and Government Roles in Anthracite
Dr. W R Ingalls argues for free coal competition to eliminate the unfit and critiques the Coal Commission push for presidential takeovers of mines transport and marketings He warns of potential strikes and urges removal of economic restrictions to restore price freedom and worker share through unionisation and new substitutes He notes regional monopsony and railroad price differences as signs of limited freedom and calls for policy changes.
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United States
W. R. Ingalls
New York
Official
the Americas Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Dr. Ingalls
Coal Commission
Obituary notes of notable births and a birthday salute
York born at Belmont, California. William Archer, famed dramatic critic and author, born in Fern, Scotland 67 years ago today. Brig. Gen. Samuel M Mansfield, U S A, retired, born in Middletown, Connecticut, four years ago today.
End of Summer Festivities Mark Diverse Observances
Today marks the final day of summer with events across faith, culture, and civic groups. Saint Maurice festival in Austria greetings to Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, Catholic bishops celebrate jubilees, and multiple organizations hold openings from Swedish singers in Duluth to Girl Scout leaders at Lake Minnetonka. Also noted are centennial Mormon gatherings in Palmyra, Rockford diocese anniversary, writer Grace Greenwood’s centennial, and the Gordon Bennett balloon race starting Brussels.
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St. Maurice
Austria
Hugh L.scott
U.S
Herman J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
American Union of Swedish Singers
Duluth
Campers’ Conference of Girl Scout Leaders
Lake Minnetonka Ninn
Palmyra
Rockford, Ill
Sara J. Lippincott
Komical Telegrams Swan Song Opens New Business Chapter
A playful farewell opens with a quip about an end to almost everything and a vow to get serious. The speaker notes sleep debt and plans a chance to catch up, signaling a shift from humor to business.
Witty columnist jokes about fame and readers
The writer reflects on reactions to his column with humor about wets and drys, references to individuals like Bugs Baer and Irvin Cobb, and notes the column’s readers and subscriptions. He mentions a Corona, a fishing trip, and patience from his brothers, ending with thanks to supporters.
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Bugs Baer
Irvin Cobb
Lesnie
Who's Who in the Day's News George T Summerlin
George T Summerlin, ag charge of affairs at the American embassy in Mexico City, aids the post after the Obregon government recognition. He has six years in Mexico City and a long State Department career from 1909, with postings in Tokyo Peking Santiago and Chile. Born November 11 1872 in Rayville Louisiana he attended LSU and A and M and West Point before resigning as cavalry captain in 1903.
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George T. Summerlin
Mexico City
Obregon
Mexico
Summerlin
State Department
Summeriin
U. S. State Department
U. S
Tokio
Peking
Legation
Santiago
Chile
Rayville
Louisiana State University
Agricultural and Mechanical College
West Point
Porto Rico
Philippines
30 Years Ago Fair Association Extends Grand Stand
Local history notes record the Fair Association completing a 100 foot extension to the grand stand in time for the county fair. Vandalism at Ely ria cemetery overturned grave stones as authorities seek culprits. W G Shart named vice president of Autrine Chemical Co of Detroit. Major H F Wilson deposited Civil War Fort Co A roster with the Historical Society. Chapman Robinson opens a new clothing store at Mill and Broad. Charles Lord reveals a fine Indian pipe unearthed at French Creek mouth now in Western Reserve Historical Society.
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H. F. Wilson
the Historical Society
Co. A, 8Th O. V. 1
Chas. Lord
French Creek
Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland
Poem fragment Two Women on Broadway at Twilight
A fragmentary poem describes two women near Broadway at twilight. One walks in pride with wealth and social charm while others admire her and fear her cold heart. The second woman moves with unseen company, torn by want and scorn, her romance broken and hope dissolving.
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Broadway
Local Piano Shop Deals And Used Instruments
Mr Krapp sells two Glybransen pianos while Mrs Mary Carr buys upright keys at Belle Ave. A registering player visits To rein Swreet Old Chesapeake Bay and Nor Nora Hot Dog. New sheet music arrives and shoppers are urged to consider used Victrolas priced from 18.50 to 75.00 as bargains. The shop plans basement cleanup next week to clear empty piano and Victrola boxes and two coincenters plus record racks. Two used pianos are available.
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Krapp
Mary Carr
Belle Ave
Torein
Chesapeake Bay
Early Vacuums and Gym Aid Drive Initiated
Late owners listed include C. D. Pelter of Louisiana Avenue and Mrs J Q Ryan on Cedar Street along with Mrs R C W Ham s on Kenyon Avenue. Gymnasium clamor for school aid prompts donation of gym clothing and shoes to support students.
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Easy Vacuum Electric Washers
C. D. Pelter
Louisana Atenue
J. Q. Ryan
Cedar Street
R. C. WH Hams
Kenyon Avenue
Clamera
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Ware
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Rockingham County
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Ala
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Prohibition Party
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Jean J. Coste
Institute of France
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Washington
Garfield
Richard Malcolm Johnston
Baltimore
Hancock County
Dublin
Protestant Episcopal Church Convention
Hugh L. Scott
Danville
Andre Tardieu
United
Thomas Mott Osborne
Waren
Sing Stag
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Roosevelt
Akron
Imnets
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Kitez
Komical
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John
Edgar Allen Poe
the Fair Association
W. G. Shart
Autrine Chemical Co
Mich
Chapman & Robinson
Mill and Broad Streets
Astir
Abe Martin
Eastern Heights
Paradise
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Victor Records
Sigma Chi
Maggie
Billy Murray
Aida Victor Opera Co
Buncan Sisters
the Traveler
Paderewski
Brent
Day’s Hardware
Warren
Dorothy
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