Immigration critique urges strict limits on Mexican guests
A 1920 column argues Mexicans comprise a problematic immigrant wave feeding the U S labor market. It calls for enforcing existing laws and limiting new entry for those unlikely to assimilate, warning against importing peons to North American industries and urging citizenship-focused criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
New York World
Gilly
Imiddle
Bax Boon
koUth
Pat
Catherine Morgan Dies in Columbus
Catherine Morgan daughter of the late General and Mrs George W. Morgan died Saturday morning in Columbus per telegram to Judge P O Lavering guardian. She is survived by two sisters Harriet D Coffinberry of Cleveland and Sallie Collo. The body to be brought to Mt Vernon for burial in Mound View cemetery with interment likely Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Catherine Morgan
George W. Morgan
Columbus
P.O. Lavering
Woru
Harriet D. Coffinberry
Cleveland
Sallie Collo
Mt. Vernon
Mound View Cemetery
Surprise tendered Mr Charles G Cooper at birthday tribute
Officials and department heads of the Cooper company led by the Cooper band presented Mr Charles G Cooper of Mt Vernon with a pleasant carpelae on East Gambier Street Sabir day afternoon in honor of his thth birthday. He retired from active work with the company several years ago.
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Charles G. Cooper
G. Coopyr Or Co
Mt. Vernon
Cooper Company
Cooper Band
Cooper
East Gambier Street
Sabir
Coopee
Varlotuh
My Cooper
Local Social Notes from Zion and Newark Sightings
Mrs Curt Harris and Miss Joan Nicholls spent Saturday at Howard with relatives in Newark before returning home. Nellie Harris visited Newark with Earl Burish and Viola Unughoian. Earl Burish hauled hogs to Riley. Mr and Mrs Clyde Ashcraft visited George Kamney and family. Miss Howie Kinelot Dayton joined the M and 8 wantarian Millay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Harris
Joan Nicholls
Howard
Grover Harris
Daunghter
Nellie
Newark
Clerk
Viola Unughoian
Earl Bureh
Riley
Clyde Ashcraft
George Kamney
Why Christmas Traditions Emerge From Ancient Customs
A historical reflection traces Christmas customs to pre Christian rites across Egypt Assyria Greece and northern lands. It explains how early Christian practice absorbed heathen festivals to ease conversion and notes the date of Christ's birth remained uncertain until it became a globally esteemed celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
British
St Augustine
Kent
Egypt
Assyria
The Old Age of Santa Claus in The National Magazine
The piece critiques Santa Claus as aged and weary, noting his journey from youth to mischief and joy. It imagines Santa as a tired figure entering homes and overseeing children's toys with worn patience, questioning whether modern gifts and materialism strain his role.
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National
Mike Small Elitier
Saute
Willie
Hia Manag
Josie
Plese
Heathen Origin Games and Ancient Druids
Fragmentary OCR summarizes Heathen origin games linked to Christmas rites and Heaven mysteries. Mentions Christina offering shin denon to root, extinguishing halite, and Druids worship in a dark temple during burning splelia with certain oheets and rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Christmas Season Dates Extended in Local Observance
The piece notes changes and regional variations in the Christmas season from Advent to Epiphany. It traces historical beginnings from Eve of AU Sainte day to Twelfth Night and outlines how in the author’s country the season now stretches from December 18 to January 6, with Advent chants and anthem Sapientia shaping the observance.
Elmwood Citizens Organize a Club
Elmwood residents formed the Elmwood Community Club to promote local interests. Officers chosen include President Mrs Julius Headington and Vice Presidents Mrs TR Lord Avalitant and Mrs Terry Richarde, with Mrs BE V Hagen as secretary and Mrs J B Johnson as treasurer. Meetings set for the second Friday each month at 2 40 PM at Elmwood School. The next meeting will adopt the constitution and bylaws.
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Elmwood
Julius Headington
Mra
Lord Avalitant
Tarry Richarde
Mre
V. Hagen
Treamirer
Johnson
Him Wood Achool
Charles Van Rhoden Claimed by Death
Charles George Van Rhoden age 19 of Clinton township died Friday night at 40 o clock from a complication of diseases. Born Milford township, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Jamine Van Rhoden. Survived by parents two brothers Harold Luc Alberta all at home. Funeral from home Monday 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Lang Vine Street Church of Christ. Burial in Mound View cemetery.
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Charles George van Rhoden
Clinton
Milford Township
Ben
Jamine van Rhoden
Vane Rhoden
Pennsylvant
Mt. Vernon
Harold
Luc
Alberta
Rev
Lang
Vine St. Church of Christ
Mound View Cemetery
George Israel elected secretary of Mt. Vernon Country Club
George Israel was elected secretary of the Mt. Vernon Country Club by the board of directors at a Thursday meeting. Fred W. Kahrl retires as secretary. The board adopted a new expense budget and planned to hire a caretaker to manage tennis facilities next summer. They also approved painting the clubhouse in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Israel
Mt. Vernon
Fred W. Kahrl
Prouids
Porter So Fined In Justice Court
Harry Porter was arraigned Saturday morning before Sanlre 1, A. Stream. He was found guilty and fined $50 and costs. The costs totaled $9.00, including the value of corn alleged to have been stolen from the Jr. C. McKee farm north of Mt. Vernon.
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Harry Porter
Jr. C. McKee
Mt. Vernon
Wis
A. Stream
Hoe
Hnad
Costa
City Officials Form Investigation Committee
Mayor Niger leads a four member committee to probe the financial condition of the Moyor Vernon Telephone Company. An initial meeting was held in the mayor's office and the group plans further sessions this evening at the company's offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niger
Moyor Vernon ‘Telephone Company
Menara
Daniel Grossoup
Charles Kleiner
Jobo Warman
Nees
J Wilbur Holton Called By Death In Vernon Area
J Wilbur Holton a well known figure in Mr Vernon and Debolt family member died November 5 at Ashley HL aged 87 He leaves a wife and two daughters He was a frequent visitor in Knox county this obituary notes his death and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilber Holton
Vernon
Debolt
Ashley, HL
Vernon Satunday
Knox County
A Safe Christmas Tree Fire Warning
A correspondent warns against risky Christmas tree trimming practices citing numerous fatalities in homes and churches. The writer recalls near disasters caused by high candles and flammable decorations and shares cautious steps to prevent fires, such as placing trees away from heat sources and securing candles at the far end of branches.
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Kople
Goat Housekeeping
Good Turns On Christmas by The Gaps
The Gaps propose a Christmas plan to uplift the homeless and lonely by gathering housekeepers and bachelors for a communal feast. It promotes kindness, inviting even the least fortunate to share in a jovial holiday, drawing on Dickensian imagery and a spirit of charitable hospitality.
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Dickens
Wonan
Good Year for Violets and Christmas Flowers
The article notes violets bloom early and blue this winter, with daffodils, hyacinths, narcissuses, and other spring flowers appearing on Christmas counters. It mentions 2008, Buster lilies, and carnations, especially red Christmas carnations. Holly from Marylin and youth is sold, with wild holly in steady supply. Dealers decorate stores with holly sprigs on Christmas parcels.
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Marylin
Bad Fate Wooden Sol After Faith
A damaged fragment notes a Christmas nursery scene with wooden sol items and a focus on faith. The brief mentions a nursery setting and a seasonal display, implying a local arts or crafts context without clear names or dates.
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Faith
the Nursery
Remembered Dumb Animale and New Year Charity
A fragment from a venerable Christmas prose piece notes the noble observances of Christ and generous acts for the poor across Scotland and Bogeland. It recalls auld farmer Rurad giving extra corn on New Year’s Day with a cheerful greeting to Magule and a blessing for the new year.
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Bogeland
Scotland
Rurad
To Avoid the Rush Roldier Seeks Christmas Leave
From harvest furlough, a soldier asks if another furlough is granted at Christmas. His father hopes for a picture of the young man, yet to be billed, amid the wartime routine.
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Roldier
Filegtide
Knerr Narrowly Escapes Destructive Mail Car Fire
Charles E Knerr of Mt Vernon and three other mail clerks barely escaped as a Baltimore and Ohio mail car caught fire near Deshler while attached to passenger train No 46. The car burned rapidly, destroying registered mail and private possessions. investigators expect large losses with nothing saved from the car.
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Charles E. Knere
Mt. Vernon
Baltimore , Ohio
Deshler
Knorr
A. W. Hoge
Charles B. Knerr
H. A. Ashmore
Zanesville
H. B. Ervine
Cambridge
Ford Driver Collides With Logomotive on West High Street
George Cox of Big Prairie Ohio drove a Ford into a standing passenger train at the B and O station on West High street this noon. The car engine was demolished and Benjamin Sells rode in the car with Cox. No one was injured.
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George Cox
Big Prairie
Ford
West High Street
Benjamin Sells
Mr. Fox
Grand jury fail to reach case in Doty prosecution
The grand jury in federal court in Columbus failed Monday to reach the cause of Ohio vs. Robert Doty charged with violating the probation provisions of the Volstead Act. A number of Mt Vernon residents went to Columbus to testify but were not called before the grand jury.
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Grand Jury
Columbua
Mrnday
Cuse
Ohio
Robert Doty
Mt. Vermon
Columbus
Gas Driller 15 Badly Injured in Danville Well Site
John Shepherd a gas well driller from Danville suffered a severe scalp wound when a pulley struck his head at the Happy Jer farm near Amity on Thursday. He was treated at the scene and taken for medical care.
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John Shepherd
Danville
Hapy Jer Farm
Amity
Shepherd
Robe for Baby in State Carriage Robe Featured
A description notes a splendid carriage robe for a royal baby during a state visit after Christmas. The robe features rich satin ribbon and a lavish design, echoing a formal infant garment fit for royal display.
Halos as Weather Signs Cited by Scientific American
The Scientific American suggests sun halos and Balog observations as weather signs. Studies link halos to rainfall, showing 50 to 60 percent of halos followed by rain in summer within 36 hours, and 70 to 75 percent in winter. Precipitation tends to follow sooner in winter due to faster-moving storms.
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Io the
Scientific American
Ancient Watermark Marks Early Papermaking
Watermarks have long been used in paper. In 1494 John Thte, a Stevenson papermaker, used an eight petaled flower as his watermark.
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John ‘Thte
Stevenson
Mrs W J Kiseel Removed to Sanatorium Body
Mrs W J Kiseel was removed from the Ohio State Sanatorium to the M and 8 sanitarium Thursday afternoon in McCormick's ambulance.
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W. J. Kiseel
Ohio State Sanatorium
McCormick
Restful Green Color and the Eye’s Tolerance
A fragment discusses green as a restful color for the optic nerve, contrasting it with glaring whites from snowy lands and sands. It asserts green does not irritate the eye, causing no fatigue or quarrel with other colors, suggesting nature’s greens are soothing and stable.
Kalorikmit: An Odd Monthly With Mixed Subscriptions
The Kalorikmit is an unusual three months subscription offering two issues for two dicks while a full year costs a sable kin. The piece notes Greenland lacks newspapers and jokes about pronouncing the name.
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Greenland
Thia
Egyptians First In Flesd Pottery Glazing Pioneers
The article suggests Egyptians likely pioneered glaze use in early pottery. It notes glazes may have originated independently where alkaline glazes required firing into a glass before application, highlighting early experimentation across civilizations.
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Flesd
There and Back Fugish Showman Describes Creature
A Houston Post excerpt records the showman describing a bizarre creature with a fifteen foot nose and a fifteen foot tail, noting its total length at thirty feet as he entertains an audience.
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Houston Post
Berlin Grange presents Down in Maine at Lucerne schoolhouse
The Berlin Grange Dramatic Club stages the play Down in Maine at Lucerne schoolhouse Saturday evening December 18. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 2 cents for children. Supporters can expect an entertaining community performance in a small town venue.
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Berlin Grange Dramatic Club
Maine
Lucerne Schoolhouse
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Ming
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Tuebday
Catherine Morgan
MR. Chas
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Mias
Howie Kinelot
Dayton
Wantiarinn Millay
Neerrorrere Ey Reece
Charles van Rhoden
Ohael
Porter
J. Wilbur Holton
Thue
Thad
Harold Chisholm
Mt Vernon Academy
G. W.james
Wooster Road
M. & 8. Sanitarium
Paverlid
Adidtean “M
Honnur Obfien
E. M. Baugher
the Home Building Association Co. of
Tom
Kodak
Kodaks
Allen's Drag Store
Licking Creamery Company
Licking
Fredericktown
Alexandria
Coshocton
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