Athens urged to plan Northwest Territory anniversary celebration
Mayor McCune urges timely preparation for a regional Northwest Territory anniversary to attract visitors from across Ohio and beyond. Athens and surrounding counties should mark historic sites along the Hocking River and Ohio River routes, with Marietta and Gallipolis already favored for tourist trails. The yearlong event could bring large crowds and require more lodging than nearby towns can provide.
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McCune
Athens
Northwest Territory
Marietta
Amesville
Hocking River
Athens County
Hocking County
Meigs County
Ohio River
Gallia
Gallipolis
Ohio
America
Old Northwest
New England
No One Else To Pay It In Ohio’s Relief Debate
The governor pushes a food kitchen and new taxes to fund relief, arguing that only taxpayers can fund government aid. Critics say grandstanding won’t create kitchens, and blame the Legislature for tax delays while urging relief distribution by need.
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Ohio
National Guard
Davey
Bricker
Columbus
Americanize Menus Campaign Seeks Simpler Dishes
Congressman Maury Maverick proposes replacing French menu terms with American ones such as calling hors d oeuvres dingle doos to ease pronunciation. He argues American menus should be more accessible to diners who struggle with French phrases.
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Maury Maverick
Maverick
Dingle
Ohio Township flood plan aims for many small dams
Township officials back a conservative flood control idea to build numerous small dams in creeks and headwaters across the state. The plan envisions about a dozen dams per township funded by local spending, storing water near sources to feed wells and springs and reduce flood risk downstream.
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Ohio
White House split over sit-down coal strike policy
Washington insiders see possible influence by Vice President Garner on Roosevelt administration stance against sit-downs. Byrnes strong amendment gains support while Garner’s private leanings remain debated. Labor leaders and unions loom large as policy clarity falters amid internal White House caution.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Roosevelt
White House
John Nance Garner
Jimmy Byrnes
Garner
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Garner
Lewis
Congress
Ford
House
Supreme Court Labor Decision Delayed Amid Widespread Opinion
Washington lawyers largely agree on the case outcomes with the bus case seen as interstate commerce, three manufacturing cases as not. The fifth Associated Press case raises questions on press freedom. Eight week delay fuels rumors of filibustering or shifts in court stance, but no definite ruling is known.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Associated Press
Doctor finds hearing dulled by eating
A physician notes temporary hearing impairment after meals, observed especially when the waiter asks who will pay the bill.
Gold Diggers of 1063 B C Missed
In this era of lecturers and strip-tease artists success lies in addressing an audience or undressing before it. Moscow scientists find gold mines 3 000 years old Braddock to train at Stone Lake The office blond thinks boxers should keep away from hard drink
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Moscow
Braddock
Stone Lake
Local flood plan promises quick protection and town lakes
Ohio Township trustees pursue small scale dams to flood protect and revive creeks and wells. The plan claims lower cost and faster construction than large projects, offering fishing spots and water under vast dry lands, with taxpayers seeing actual spending value. The idea may not win full consideration, but its existence is noted.
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Ohio Township
Uncertainty and bitterness on the labor front grows
Johnson analyzes rising labor tensions amid sit-down strikes and political debates. He criticizes the Labor Relations Board and Perkins Wagner statements, noting a drift toward anarchy and calling for a fair policy, an amended act, and an impartial tribunal to restore balance.
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New York City
Perkins
Wagner
New York
Labor
Labor Relations Board
Labor Policies Board
United States
Wilson
Notable Quotes and Personal Tidbits From an Era
A collection of brief quotes and anecdotes features figures like Speaker O D Heck of New York lamenting a lack of funds for a reservation and Hollywood hair stylist Fred Fredericks on use of a mustache. Also cited are Tobin and Matthew Crank discovering $6500 in Leeds South Carolina and a young Vera Jean Howard inheriting $60 000. The commentary includes remarks by Dr Ira S Wile on birth rates and social focus on youth.
Public Forum Letter Critics Supreme Court Viewpoints
Editor’s reply to Mr Bowles of Dexter critiques the Supreme Court’s authority and past rulings. It argues decisions have shifted over time from Dred Scott to Emancipation Proclamation, citing Lincoln and Jackson to challenge bowled claims of immutable law and calls for cautious, reasoned discourse.
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the Messenger
J. E. Bowles
Dexter
Supreme Court
Benedict Arnold
United States
Bowles
Roberts
Dooly
Dred Scott
Justice Toney
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Frederic R. Collins
Collins
Malaria Dangers and Prevention Tactics
Dr Morris Fishbein notes malaria’s historical impact and urges community action to stamp it out. Prevention includes screens, drainage, oil on stagnant water, and stocking water with larvivorous fish. Quinine remains central to treatment with preventive daily dosing for those in endemic areas.
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Morris Fishbein
Greece
Rome
Alexander the Great
B.C
Theodoric
United States
Cinchon
Java
Bolivia
Airspeed trailer on tour ends in mystery and pursuit
Martha Brittain and Betty Hay Nes travel the west coast with Gerry Neal in an Airspeed trailer. Neal vanishes at Long Beach. Betty signs a misleading letter. Martha searches frantically from San Francisco to Long Beach, sparking fear, love, and escalating danger as she pursues answers amid shifting loyalties.
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Martha Brittain
Betty Haynes
Gerry Neal
Neal
Jack Speddon
Long Beach
Martha
Betty
San Francisco
Frisco
Speddon
Bridge
Night Visitor at Bridge Auto Park
The Bridge Auto Park manager awakes to a persistent knock and discovers a breathless attractive young woman at his door. He recognizes her as the young something from the nearby scene, prompting surprise and curiosity.
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the Bridge Auto Park
Nelsonville plans Boys Week with many activities
Ten years ago Nelsonville organized a comprehensive Boys Week featuring numerous activities. The report notes accompanying social events at Athens and mentions local volunteers and civic groups involved in planning and hosting functions.
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Nelsonville
Missing Pearl Dream Interpreting Grandmother Gift
Poetical prose recalls a dream of Grandmother Margaret who brings a string of pearls missing one tiny bead. The dream suggests prophetic meanings about loss and completion as the narrator reflects on a gift that mirrors a missing piece.
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Dreamland
Prairie Mound
Margaret
Arne End
District Tales of Long Ago recounts Rutland history
The piece from the Drug and Book Advertiser 1881 issue, handed by Earl Forrest, lists local events from October and November, including deaths, marriages, births, a lynching at Athens, a comet discovery, and a 150 year old Rightmire family Bible owned by Forrest.
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Columbus
Selah Hibbard Barrett
Rutland
Meigs County
Ohio
Earl Forrest
Northwood Ave
Samuel Lyon
H. Sidenstricker
Ella Mee Cormick
Fred Hoppes
Cynthia A. Ward
Harvey Hysell
William Hiland
Salisbury
John Burn
N. N. Holt
California
Hiram Edmundson
Salem
Poston
H. Longstreth
Gorham Oaks
Dakota
Ian
Rightmire
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Fred Fredericks
Hollywood
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Matthew Crank
Leeds
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Vera Jean Howard
Troy
N. Y
Ira S&s. Wile
the Public Forum
MR. Bowles
Nard Jones
NEA Service, Inc
San Diego
A Trailer
Higley Study Circle
E. S. Dent
C. H. Horn
W. W. Ludwig
Austria
Brazil
Germany
South
Villa
Jeanette Rankin
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Evan J. Jones Sr
Evan J. Jones, Jr
University Terrace
Albert J. Jones
Cal
Roger J. Jones
T. R. Biddle
Alston Ellis
E. W. Chubb
D. H. Moore
C. E. Witt
John Finsterwald
Poet’s Corner
Messenger
By Will C. Merritt
Frances Frisbie
Chester
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