Ohio Newspaper Rates and Notices in 1918 Postal Note
The Athens Post lists subscription prices and service notices including second class matter status, carrier rates at 15 cents weekly, yearly rates of 4.50, six months 2.50, ten weeks 1.00, four weeks 0.50, and one week 15 cents. Mentions associations and advertising inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meviers
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Goferec
Athens
Ohio
Clergy Warn Against Communism and Fascism At Youth Risk
A prominent divine argues that Communism and Fascism appeal to youth through promised action. Church leaders say these ideologies undermine centuries of growth by reducing individuals to instruments of the state and glorifying direct leadership over society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Russia
No Solution in Sight In District Fire Warning
The report warns fires have caused heavy property loss in the district over recent months. It cites modern construction failures, unsafe chimneys, careless handling of gasoline, and storage neglect as key causes, with little fire protection in outlying areas and a call for modern builds and better district apparatus.
Worth All It Costs The CCC Camp In Welfare Push
The president should be praised for making the CCC camp a permanent part of national welfare. The CCC has cut public indifference to conservation, given work and purpose to thousands of unemployed youths, fought fires, built roads, opened parks, planted billions of trees, and improved timber. The corps demonstrates youth opportunity and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
Washington
Roosevelt
Citizens Conservation Corps
Broadcasting firm seeks pied piper to lead new program
A broadcaster advertising for singing mice now aims to hire a pied piper to head a new show. The plan envisions a performer who can charm audiences with mythical flair while guiding creative content. Editor notes remain tentative pending formal contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Broadcasting Company
Roosevelt Plan Dominates Senate Debate Says Mahon
Washington notes say Postmaster General Farley believes Roosevelt can force his Supreme Court packing bill through Congress with 51 to 57 votes. Opponents privately concede votes exist but may not filibuster without concessions. The piece argues newspapers circulate disarmament rumors to shift blame from Roosevelt and Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farley
Supreme Court
Congress
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
Stoker
Messrs
Hull
London
Paris
Simpson
Mussolini
Foreign Office
Roosevelt and allies push disarmament with a tough outlook
Roosevelt Hull Norman Davis and Bullitt mobilize a peace push amid a hard, barter heavy disarmament scene. Britain seeks raw materials, France security. Mussolini Hitler Stalin press silence. Meanwhile Congress scrolls a garage priority bill to reserve Capitol parking for lawmakers.
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Messrs
Roosevelt
Hull
Norman Davis
Bullitt Et al
London
Paris
Britain
France
Rome
Berlin
Moscow
Mussolini
Hitler
Stalin
Surgeon cites rise in women's life expectancy
A noted surgeon states that average female life expectancy has jumped from 40 to 64 years. He notes the rise adds 24 years, though for a woman the effect feels like spending 29 more years in adulthood.
Foreign stance rows amid wine and fashion jabs
Foreign writer calls Uncle Sam selfish for not intervening abroad while noting potential sour grape wine imports. Chicago Packer launches drive against foreign ham imports and suggests a meeting with Congressman Dickstein. A California fashion debut features a collarless coat as Sir Oswald Mosley boasts wearing a black shirt for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Chicago Packer
Dickstein
Oswald Mosley
War era parallels in government action and constitutional questions
Johnson recalls wartime mobilization and New Deal programs as parallel cases of rapid legislation and agency creation. He argues hindsight shows excesses in 100 division plans and Blue Eagle outcomes, noting court support for wartime actions and contrasting necessity with rigid constitutional rules.
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Germany
War Industries
NIRA
France
Calais
AAA
NRA
Washington
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Blue Eagle
Me and My Wife dancing club enters 22nd season in Hopedale
The Me and My Wife dancing club of Hopedale marks its 22nd consecutive season. The club began as a locally formed group of neighboring married couples meeting for social dance evenings.
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Hopedale
Mass
U.P
District Tales of Long Ago in Hocking Valley
Long article recounts John Varley born in Ireland and Archibald B. Walker of Vermont shaping railroads in Ohio. It notes Walker family ties to Ames Township, Chauncey pork packing, and roles with Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad and Hocking Valley Railroad. Mentions descendants including Charles M. Walker of The Indianapolis Times and Ezra Walker Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Varley
Hocking Valley
Ireland
Maine
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
Marietta and Cincinnati
Archibaldb. Walker
Vermont
Athens County
Ames Township
Lucy Ames
Athens
Chauncey
Marietta and
Cincinnati
Columbus
A. B. Walker
Charles M. Walker
Indianapolis Times
Pilcher Furniture Factory
Amelia Crippen Higgins
Parrot Fever Risks Highlighted Across Europe and US
Health officials recount psittacosis transmission from parrots to humans, noting birds as the primary source and rare human-to-human spread. Symptoms include fever, cough, and appetite loss with a 6 to 15 day incubation. Historical cases appeared in Boston, New York, and California. US bans South American parrots, while California regulates love birds and parrots imports and exports.
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Switzerland
Germany
Canaries
United States
Boston
New York
California
Airspeed trailer mystery deepens on West Coast trip
Martha Brittain and Betty Hay Nes travel the West Coast to promote an Airspeed trailer. They meet Gerry Neal who vanishes with Betty at Long Beach. a letter promises Betty in San Francisco while Neal warns Martha to trust him. Neal and Martha pursue Betty’s fate amid tension and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Brittain
Betty Haynes
Gerry Neal
Neal
Jack Speddon
Long Beach
Speddon
Betty
Martha
San Francisco
Frisco
Deauville
Gerry
Deauville Club
del Monte
Dean Voigt Day Celebrated by Ohio University Women
At the Armory ten thousand people heard Judge J. M. Wood speak during flag-raising ceremonies chaired by Fred W. Bush. Father Banahan gave the invocation and Dr. Wilcox delivered the benediction. Dr. Ellis spoke briefly and the dean signed Little Sister cards for the women who presented a silver loving cup. Social Literary Club events featured Mrs. Henry A. Hat and Mrs. W. E. Moler leading talks and readings by Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Bush
Armory
J. M. Wood
Dr. Ellis
Father Banahan
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Wilcox
Presbyterian Church
Ohio University
Voigt
Dr. Alderman
E. W. Chubb
Henry A. Hat
W. E. Moler
M. J. Walsh
C. T. Moore
City Federation elects new president for Women’s Clubs
Mrs. John Finsterwald was elected president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. L. W. Kelley presented the symbol of authority. Esther Class of the Christian Church was entertained by Mrs. A. N. Johnson with performances by Mrs. W. R. Hughes and others. Grant Gilkey announces the birth of son Charles Grant on April 3. Nelsonville High seniors, led by Supt. O. O. Craneford and Principal Carson Horton, visit the Ohio Capitol to view the Penitentiary and Legislature. Athens High School captain Vernette Wolfe earns miniature silver basketball for most foul shots in practice.
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John Finsterwald
City Federation of Women's Clubs
L. W. Kelley
Esther Class
The
Christian Church
A. N. Johnson
W. R. Hughes
Cameron Crossen
C. W. Smith
William Connett
Myrtle Mitchell
Nelsonville High School
Supt
O. O. Craneford
Carson Horton
Robert Huenfeld
Capitol
Ohio Penitentiary
Vernette Wolfe
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association Inten¢ Daily Press Association
United Press
Paul Mahon
House
Lai Johnson
New York City
George Clark
Rembrandt
Hergio
Nard Jones
NEA Service, Inc
Market Street
Comstock
Marthe
Coit Tower
Golden Gate Bridge
Mr. Sloss
Agg
Sloss
Alfred G. Farmer
Hot Springs
Ark
Farmer
Medical Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
Edith Carpenter
Mrs
W. A. Carpenter
Grant Gilkey
East State St
Charles Grant
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