Today is the Day by Clark Kinnaird column notes aged events
A compact column dated September 27 1914 recounts World War I era Brussels incidents and German occupation actions. It previews historical milestones from 1830 Stockton-Darlington railway to 1852 Uncle Tom's Cabin, with notes on notable figures Thomas Nast George Cruickshank and early locomotive pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
New York
George J. Aiken
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Cordelia Howard
Eva
Thomas Nast
Barsata
George Cruickshank
Dickens
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Boston
Lexington & Concord
John Hancock
Raymond Moses
Pile Sufferers Urged to Try Hem-Roid Tablets
An old advertisement explains piles arise from internal blood congestion and promotes Hem-Roid Tablets as a guaranteed remedy. It claims internal action removes the cause, heals affected parts, and improves blood quality, urging readers to buy at druggists with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor Leonhardt
Phillips
Jolly Friendship Birthday Club meets in Lagrange
Vis Lillian Nichols assisted Mrs. Mary Turner during the Jolly Friendship Birthday Club monthly meeting in Lagrange. A noon cafeteria dinner followed with guests Mrs. W. H. Myers of Penfield recounting a summer trip to New England New Brunswick and Newfoundland, and members present from Penfield Elyria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grange
Lillian Nichols
Mary Turner
Jolly Friendship Birthday Club
W. H. Myers
Penfield
New England
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Ina Smith
Cleveland
Ada Jackson
Fern Newcomb
Brighton
Mattie Gott
Cora Clifford
Elyria
Thelma Shaw
Minnie Jackson
Maxine Bobel
Ruth Farriman
Amy Jackson
Liza Babel
Oga Herrick
Clair Cott
Grace Kellogg
Mabiel Pierce
Elsie Shaw
Hattie Walker
Irene Blough
Mary Tur
Brussels burgomaster jailed for unpaid tribute twenty years ago
M. Max, Brussels' burgomaster, was jailed by German authorities twenty years ago today for Brussels communes failing to pay a 650 million franc tribute. His courage facing possible execution earned him global admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Brussels
Max Raving
Max
Baron von Luttwitz
MO Max
Mr. Max
Jane Beleian
Burramaster
Bacusea
M. Max
Local Social News Highlights From Amherst Area
Numerous visits and gatherings mark a busy period in Amherst and surrounding towns. families hosted and traveled, including the Blancks in Fields, Johnstons in Cleveland, and the Bushs hosting a wiener roast. church events, school parades, and youth club activities feature alongside travels to Tampa and a Century of Progress trip.
Suspect Hall in Reeves Death Explored in Crime Plot
In a Center City investigation, inspector Tim and reporter Lee dissect motives and opportunities surrounding Hall, an investigator for Reeves's insurer. The duo weighs Hall’s potential access to a key, use of Jamieson’s gun, and staged innocence as they prepare a formal report for the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Tim
Hall
Reeves
Texas
Chicago
Young Jamieson
Giovinni
Jamieson
O. K
Center City
Su.c.de
Litchfield couples celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs C M Turner marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday Sept 28. Married Sept 24 1884 in the bride’s parents home by Rev Baird they lived on the Turner farm 35 years then moved to town 15 years ago. They hosted 114 guests including seven attendees from the original wedding. A blue velvet gown, yellow rose bouquet, and a gold wrist bracelet and Masonic ring were gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
C. M. Turner
Baird
Turner
Florence Nolan
Mildred Watkins
F. S. Turner
B. R. Turner
C. S. Church of
Frank Hungberger
Wadsworth
Carl Nolan
Mildred
W. B. Watwins
Lawrence
Marian
Akron
Family dinner honors Demmy Johnson at Spitzer home
A family dinner at the Wm Spitzer residence on North Eaton honored Demmy Johnson of San Francisco with attendance by Fred Johnson and family. Mrs H L Rising, recently bed-bound, rose to feed Saturday night and now plans extended rest. The So we sen Quilting club was hosted by Mrs Russell Canfield on Wednesday. The piece notes a growing pecan tree in Wm Spieth’s yard from Florida. Girl Reserves elected Evelyn Holmes president Anna Chizmarik vice president Arlene Rindfleish secretary and discussed new member initiation. Henry Rising’s birthday was painted, Harry Frombaugh’s house painted recently. Jr and Mrs Orrin Kellogg and daughter Geraldeen spent the weekend in Elyria with Mr and Mrs Wm Crawford Jr. Louise Arick and son Burton of Cleveland and D A Barlow and family of Elyria visited the F C Barlow home Sunday. Misson Durkee returned home with the Don Barlow family as Mr and Mrs H G Hastings entertained Nelson Schultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Blanck
Harvey Jr
Fields
CC. G. Bush
Paul Johnston
Cleveland
Arlene Stnne
Rittman
Will Forbush
Baptist Church
Harvey Dunlap
Maude Freeman-Osborne
Denver
Colorado
Sarah Spicer
Ford Hastings
The
Hebron Association
Trinity Church
Lorain
Eugene Halliwill
Melvin Halliwill
Earl Sphers
George Bernard
Charles Adams
Bernard
Tampa
Florida
Ruth Rockwood
Oberlin College
L. W. Stranahan
Berea
W. G. Wilson
Alan Smith
Elyria
B. L. Wilcox
Paul Nichols
Penfield School
la Grange
John Underhill
F. B. Gott
George Nichols
Amherst
Amelia Adams
Glenn Wilson
Kipton
Wilson
Nellie Jackson
Kent State College
Dawry Hall
J. H. Nichols
J. A. Nichols
Anne Spicer
Douglas Shuarr
C. A. Foster
Gerald Wilson
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
W. W. Rockwood
Marie
Wilme
South Dakota
Iowa
Century of Progress
Chicago
B. H. Ryan
C.J. Rush
Ryan
Avon
May Amsbury
Ardelie Hastings
Ruth Jones
Maybelle Tran
Wilmot
Raymond Long
Cyril Rheinders
Russell Opfer
la Grange High School Girls’ Glee Club
Maude Hose
Arvella Walkden
Ardelle Hastings
C. G. Bush
Yon
Kenneth
Rush
Cox
Butlar County
Wm. Spitzer
North Eaton
Wm. Spieth
Evelyn Holmes
Anna Chizmarik
Arlene Rindfleish
Henry Rising
Harry Frombaugh
Orrin Kellogg
Geraldeen
Wm. Crawford
Louise Arick
Burton
D. A. Barlow
F. C
Local Visits and Social Calls Around Kipton and Elyria
Kipton area residents hosted visitors from Flyria Cleveland Oberlin and Springfield. W J Taylor and W K Howard stayed with C D Barless and L Barless. Clayton Whitney returned home in Springfield after a week visiting relatives. Barry Weber and J N Weber hosted and Elyria shoppers were seen Monday. Myrtle Hurd stays with George Miller for an undetermined period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Taylor
Flyria
J. H Calkins
W. K. Howard
Cleveland
C. D. Barless
Clayton Whitney
Springfield
Barry Weber
Oberlin
J N. Weber
Ray Searles
Callie Bronson
Elyria
Myrtle Hurd
George Miller
Field mice signal hard winter in Prosser region
In Prosser Washington field mice are active in wheat lands, excavating and storing harvested grain in winter quarters. Residents warn this behavior indicates a severe winter ahead as farmers brace for tough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldendale
Wash
Prosser
Loss of Classical Greek Art Surfaces Across Eras
Widespread decay and looting have erased much of ancient Greek art as paintings faded, bronzes melted, and marbles degraded over centuries, leaving sparse remnants of sculpture and ornamentation from long vanished sites.
Snake diet claimed as eczema cure at tarentum tale
Cec Schreckengost of Freeport promotes a blacksnake diet as a cure for eczema. He invited two friends to his home for a "snake fry" and said it tasted like chicken and believed it would help his eczema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
Cec! Schreckengost
Freeport
Schreckengost
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