Graduation Poem From George S Canfield Of Spokune Wash
The poem was written by George S Canfield of Spokune Wash and submitted for the 1919 public school graduation. Canfield, a former 13 year old enlisted musician in the East Regiment under Col Jesse S Norton, recalls his boyhood schooling and later career as editor on multiple western papers.
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George S. Canfield
Spokunte
Wash
Canfield
East Regiment
Jesse S. Norton
Ewing
Hichcock
Toledo Sunday Journal
West
To the Graduating Clan of 1919 by George 5
A nostalgic poem addressed to Perryburg graduates of 1919, recalling youth at alma mater, early schooling, and civic memory. It names Perryburg and nearby towns, references the Maumee area, the Ox Express, and Civil War era reflections. The speaker laments change, honors local pride, and salutes enduring duty.
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George 5
Canfield
Spokane
Washington
Land of the Plain
Evergreen
Burg
Alma-Miter
Honest Task Inspires Enthusiastic Pursuit
A dated quote stresses that any honest task can unfold to demand ambition and desire, inviting a reader to enter with energy and aim for meaningful achievement.
Local Social Notes and Classifieds Mix in Port Clinton
A bulleted mix of visits and guest days across families including Miss Loretta Armbruster, Miss Jessie Cowles, and Mrs. Jack Richter. Gospel meetings announced for Roy Hufford's woods near Perrysburg starting June 8. Community notices cover holy communion and confirmation at Toledo and Seludane. plus multiple small ads for sales, rents, and wanted trades at the Journal office. The Matthews Co. advertises Port Clinton opportunities on Lake Erie with summer appeal.
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J.D. Goetz
Irene
Attica
Ohio
J. J. Goetz
Roy Hufford
Perrysburg
Avenue Road
Port Clinton
Lake Erie
Toledo
Cleveland
New York Central
R. A
Matthews Co
Grandmother In Eighteen Days Insect Life
A naturalist notes a lady green bug becomes a grandmother in eighteen days. Vast armies of these insects may develop in a season. Their foe is a tiny black four winged fly that lays an eye in each bug. Its larva eats the bug from inside and uses its shell as a home.
Curtain Cleaning Keeps Fabrics Safe and Fresh
A dry cleaning service promotes its method as the only safe option for curtains, ensuring no tears or risks to fabrics. It emphasizes thorough cleaning and long lasting freshness without damage or wear.
Deep Sea Creatures and Luminous Deep Dwellers
A study of lacelets an upper deep sea creature lacking a distinct head with a mouth in the body and tentacles surrounding it. Shrimps observed at depth glow and lose their light in captivity. Scientists speculate luminous design aids light in dark oceans.
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Scientifix Beieve
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Indianapolis
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Detroit
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Albert Snyder
Mozart Club
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Marie Winifred Eckle
John Eckle
Glenwood
St. Ursuline Academy
McClure
Main
Inquire Journal
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Ft. Meigs Cemetery
G. D. Holbrook
Phone Black 119
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Peninsular
Portland
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J. Davis Hardware CO
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