Reading Papers in Modern Times At West Point
A 1921 reflection notes a shift in newspaper culture, tracing a policy change at West Point requiring daily newspaper reading and exams on current events. The piece argues newspapers gained prestige as a historical resource, with educators and the public recognizing their value for timely, accurate world information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Uncle Sam
Department of History
Amex
Ita
Ite
Independent Women Do Not Ruin Domestic Happiness
The article argues that economic independence for women would harm households and cites a controversial Admiral Taal Tinkhan remark about cooks gaining independence. It questions modern Western notions and stresses interdependence for lasting happiness, while noting risks of independence and referencing unrelated topics on war, Cuban history, and medical notes about dimples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taal Tinkhan
Eayd
India
Mrs Nelson Oatman Dies in Bay City MI
Mrs Nelson Oatman longtime sister of Mrs T B Cotton of Mt Vernon died at her Bay City Michigan home. Funeral held Saturday. Survived by T B Cotton of Mt Vernon and Warren Hutchinson of Portland Ohio, Ora, and two brothers in Medina county Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Cotton
Nelson Oatman
Bay City
Mich
Mt Vernon Civil Service Commission Reorganizes
Mt Vernon Civil Service Commission members met to formally organize after years without meetings. Officers elected were J A Schaeffer president Lot OC Stillwell vice president and Arthur J Matthews secretary. Regular meetings set for the last Friday of each month beginning January 1 1922. The session adjourned to January 27 1923. Mayor elect Ketgley inquiries noted but no details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Civil Service Commission
Menora
Lot C. Ettwell
J. A. Schaeyer
Arthur J. Matthews
Mr. Stillwell
J. A. Schaeffer
Lot OC
Stillwell
Justin
Kelglny
Ketgley
Holy Night pantomime set for Sunday School group
Pantomime titled Holy Night planned by Sunday School with Christmas Eve events. Activities include services at 10 a m 1 p m 7 30 p m Febr signing Rev Muck of Mt Vernon officiating and inviting the public. News notes cover local residents and a health scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Walter Hunger
Columbia
Delbert Rine
J. W. Critchfield
Mira
J. E. Bind
Columbus
Frank ‘Kirkpatrick
Sen Yeurs
Mary Connabee
Sat‘wrdhy
Vlyria
Mrs
J. W. Connabes
Prosser sent to Mansfield reformatory for non support
Leland Prosser who pleaded guilty to non support in Knox county common pleas court was ordered removed to the Ohio state reformatory at Mansfield. Sheriff Lytle brought him from Idaho. judge suspended the sentence on condition of support payments, but Prosser failed to comply and an order sent him to reformatory. Pending further court action, he remained in limbo after the judge’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Prowner
Intellion
Knox County Common Pleas Court
Oho
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Prosser
Lytle
Idaho
Mt. Verona
Blair
Common Pleas
Pini Agrond
Sherif Lytle
Ldeho
Ashbaugh
Provaer
Proviser
Manafield Reformatory
Sheriff's Office
Reformatory
Care In Common Pleas Court
Eva Grace George
Earl George
Binie
Corten
Cansell Va
D. J. Shaffer
Albert W. Fondrick
Community Christmas Parties And A Sanatorium Celebration
Local social events include a Howard Christian church gathering hosted by Rev Keeling and Mrs Keele ing with mutual friends. Mt Vernon Bridge Co employees held a Christmas party with Beitch elot publication and gifts. Clinton School and Beta Phi group hosted festive dances with decorations and music. Snowden Carpenter wedding at Warden Street joins Blanche Carpenter and Harry Snowden in Cleveland. Mothers Shamrock Club held a holiday gathering with gifts and refreshments. A Sanatorium Christmas celebration honored Dr Hy Walden Retan with a festive program, dinner, and performances by Cupid’s Novelty Syncopaters and local talent, followed by a lengthy recital and encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Keeling
Howard Christian Church
Christman
Mt. Vermnon Bridge Co
Ohlo Bite Sanatorium
Hy. Walden Retan
New York City
New York Post Graduate School
Retan
Frank C. Anderson
Stoakley Becrest
Cambridge
W. H. Cain
Dr. Retan
Dr. Anderson
Ir.Retan
Cupid Agnoopat
Mt. Vernon
Marianne Pyle
Virginia Pyle
Helen Hendershot
Miay Ruth Cranmer
Helen Cleeland
Joseph Cleeland
Oborne and Kelly
the Three Witches
Risa Stillwagon
Joseph Ferguson
Forreat Coile
Daisy
Naomi Dubinsky
Lawrence Kelly
Frances Bender
Mildred Orgham
G. J. Rawl
Odesea Dubinsky
Mies Mary L
F. W. Stamm
Mra. FP
The
L. A. Fona Co
Donovin Indicted in Knox County Fraud Case
James W. Ponovin alias F. BH. Allen alias A. A. Shaw faces federal fraud charges as indictments fold in Cleveland and Knox County. The United Drug Company of Cleveland allegedly defrauded small town druggists by claiming exclusive sales rights. J. R. and H. T. Snyder, Cleveland lawyers, were also indicted on state charges related to the same firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ponovin
F. BH. Allen
A. A. Shaw
Knox County
Federal Grand Jury
Cleveland
Associated Pres
Tt In
Donovin
United Drug Company of
J. R
H. T. Snyder
Knox County Grand Jury
Fierry Donovin
Federal Authoritien
Mrs Anna Hester Winterringer Dies in Columbus
Mrs Anna Hester Winterringer aged 46 wife of Charles B Winterringer formerly of Mt Vernon and Danville died Thursday morning at a home in Columbus after a week's illness the funeral will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock from the Columbus residence with interment in Green Lawn cemetery Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hester Winterring
Charles B. Wintringer
Mt. Vernon
Danville
Nor
Columbus
Pheomenis
Dan Ville
Green Lawn Cemetery
Miss Ruby Mowery Dies Amid Illness at Home
Ruby Mowery aged 14 died at her parents home on Silas KL Mowery Pennay vonls avenue this morning at 9 o clock after four weeks of spinal meningitis. Survived by parents and two brothers Georg Willis and Ralph Everett Mowery. Funeral Tuesday morning next week at 3 o clock at home and burial in View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Ruby Mowery
Silas KL Mowery
Pennayvonls Avenue
M S
Misa Ruth Jane Mowery
Georg Willis
Ralph Everett Mowery
Officials Announce Holiday Observance Schedule
Officials at the court house announced that all officials would be closed Monday December 20 and Monday January 2. Since Christmas and New Year fall on Sunday this year, the following day shall be observed as the holiday. The court notes that the Monday after Christmas and the Monday after New Year’s are not legal holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covirt
Sunday Social and Church Events at Local Town
Mr Lester Fendrick and Mr George Brininstool visited Mr William Sapp on Sunday evening. Mr Effle Sapp, east of town, is improving after a hover injury. A M B church program is planned for Saturday with prayers, solos, recitations, a Christmas pageant and tableaux. Vesper services at M B church Sunday 6 30 p.m. Disciple church entertainment Sunday 8 p.m. Floyd Bailey and family visited relatives here.
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Lester Fendrick
Wathonding
George Brininstool
Tivertom Center
William Sapp
Denver Johnston
Con
Columbus
Effle Sapp
Town
Dee
Solo
Lilian Highman
Star
Genevieve Fen
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China
Cuban Congress
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Tanlan
Taugher's
Civil Service Commission
Taplac
Tousher's
Ti' He
Fred M. Cochran
Kenneth Cochran
Hetty Cochran
Clinton Township
Harry W. Koons
Charles Coeve
W. W. Young
Common Pleas Court of
Sapp
William A. Toeack
Mary A. Hill
Lewis B. Houck
B. R. Chariton
William A. Hovack
Hou
Mary A. Him
Koppert Battae
P. Koppert
Frank J. Koppert
Grace Konpert
J.P. Kopnont
William Lifer
Al‘bert Mchert
Abe Delong
Charles McDon Jal
McDonald
Priday
Capes
Paull
Theodosia Campbell
Charles K.twiless
Charles R. “Tullos
Robert ©. Kirk
Desart T! Kirk
Tranefere
William Warner Bostwick
Joseh H Meyers
City
Burr H. Lytle
Jacob H. Monroe
Jefferson
Beta Phi
Beta Phi Tra ‘Wmily
Hye Coupels
Cupid
Clinton School
Columbus Road
Santa Clara
Mothers Shamrock Club
Mothers’ Shamrock Club
Roger Servais
Walnut Street
Jules Biefnes
Tanlac, Teaster
Qonovin
Knox Co
Charles Winterringer
Brink Haven
Dr.l.f. Voke
Will
Curtis Hotel
L. F. Voke
L. F. Vome
N. High St
Columbus, Ohio
the Home Building Association Company
North Third and West Main St
Newark
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