Best Way to Make Money by Albert Applf
Article argues opportunity is profit from work or others’ effort, using examples from employment to selling to the public. It notes political and electoral motives, urges voter participation, and cites low turnout in 1924 elections as a threat to representative government. urging readers to vote as conscience dictates.
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Albert Applf
United States Senate
Indiana
Missouri
New York
Wisconsin
Maine
Iowa
Vermont
Washington
Pennsylvania
Michigan
The Persistence of Selfish Motives in Human Action
The text argues that selfishness underlies many actions and that people expect fair returns for what they offer. It suggests charity is tainted by self interest, with givers seeking personal satisfaction and future aid. It concludes that teaching salesmanship to children could foster mutual prosperity.
Primary duties call as public urged to vote this year
A brief editorial stresses the importance of voting in primaries and local elections urging citizens to take their duties seriously and seize the opportunity to influence public affairs this year.
Prohibition in College Shown in Student Efforts
A Washington conference of college and university students formed a committee to work with volunteer agencies promoting law observance. The group agreed the eighteenth amendment expresses the will of the American people and pledged to uphold it.
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Washington, D. C
Guns by Mail Sales Restriction by Chicago Firm
A major Chicago mail order house stops selling pistols and revolvers by mail aiming to curb nationwide crime. The move responds to repeated claims that easy access to firearms fuels hold ups and murders, and critics urge Congress to ban interstate firearm shipments except for legitimate uses under strict regulation.
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Chicago
Congress
Dearth Of Puzzles Felt In America Says League
Washington reports the National Puzzlers League says puzzles have fallen from newspapers and magazines. It notes devoted fans, conventions, and nom de plume members while puzzles struggle to compete with radio phonographs and games. The group advocates educational use and puzzle problem demonstrations for schools.
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Washington
D. C
America
National Puzzlers’ League
Arty Fischel
Maud Lynn
K. T
Tom A. Hawk
puzzie_Jover
Puzzlers’ League
Lewis Trent
League
C. Law
Trent
Baltimore
Puzzles and trivia ignite historic echoes in a quiz roundup
A readable scan of a newspaper puzzle page recalls puzzling trends from old and modern times. It notes the rise and fall of riddles and anagrams, mentions royal and political figures linked to wordplay, and explains terms like spoondrift. It concludes with market seat prices on the New York Curb Market and Exchange.
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France
Louis XIII
Solomon
Tyre
Nicholas Chauvin
First Republic
Chauvin
New York
B. W
New York Exchange
Voters Question Party Power Amid Calls for Reform
In a survey of opinions, some voters say they would accept Republican crookedness if paired with efficiency, rather than Democratic crookedness without efficiency. They argue the choice is limited and that breaking the dominant big business alliance would require a significant figure or a major event.
Chicago Sock Suit Sparks Public Outcry Over Prices
Chicago notes a lawsuit against Joseph Leiter of a prominent Chicago family seeking 1332 dollars for 111 pairs of socks priced at twelve dollars each. Reportedly Leiter wears silk socks and changes them twice daily, provoking public scorn.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
iChicago
Mr. Leiter
Buck Saw Replaced by Platemobile Wheel In Wood Sevicing
Dr Thomas president of Pennsylvania State College notes the buck saw is obsolete for farm work. He explains the old method of a log on a saw buck with a foot on the log to grease and saw back and forth. A modern substitute uses a saw attached to a automobile wheel to harvest enough wood in one morning to last winter.
Answers and Information Service Advertisement
Readers can mail questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C for free advice on legal medical and financial matters Answers are sent to the inquirer and require full name address and two cents for return postage
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
E Bureau
Manok
The
Inquirer
Fashionable lace and silk socks in learned circles
The fragment notes a scholar wearing lace ruffles for study and Tycho Brahe donning fine clothing before his observatory visits. It mentions Mr. Leiter purchasing two pairs of silk socks daily at $12 each, implying a taste for luxury among serious men.
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Buffon
Tycho Brahe
Prohibition Clash Over Private Car Seizure
Mr. Le Boutillier of the Long Island Railroad faced government action seizing his private car filled with liquor. Officials threatened to take the car, highlighting a clash over prohibition rules versus privileges of a high official.
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le Boutillier
Long Island Railroad
Japanese Ambassador Warns of Grave Consequences Over Exclusion Bill
The Japanese Ambassador informs Secretary Hughes that the bill to exclude Japanese may bring grave consequences, noting it would breach the gentlemen's agreement. He contrasts Japan's stance with Australia where Asians are excluded, yet Japan does not threaten Australia.
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Hughes
Japan
United States
Australia
Japan wary of U S labor policies and Asia trade
The passage notes Japanese doubt about the United States and concerns that American interests seek cheap Asiatic labor. It argues such labor is not arriving and warns Japan that Americans are ready to face grave consequences rather than invite such labor.
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Australia
United States
Japan
Allies reject German peace terms as outlined
The Allies refuse the German peace proposal, led by U S A experts, and will not accept the German bill as outlined. No such gladness or cheer is observed in Germany, indicating a firm stance against the terms.
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Cral Wes
Germany
Ash Wednesday ashes and historical quick facts
The passage explains that Ash Wednesday ashes come from burning last year's Palm Sunday palms. It notes eggs have similar nutrition to meat but with more fat and less protein. Terence McSwiney fasted 74 days from August 12 to October 25, 1920. A 1876 meteor over several states traced a 1000 to 1100 mile path with dramatic fragments and noise.
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Terence McSwiney
Cork
Brixton
Naval Observatory
Kansas
Missouri
Minots
Indiana
Ohio
Hamden Marshals Contract for Local Grading Awarded
Hamden marshal Abe Young takes a contract to finish grading for Anderson and Brown between Oreton and John Ott residence east Puritan. The job is expected to take about six weeks. Dr and Mrs Frank Coffman of Dayton are Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ovid S Ray and family.
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Marshal Abe Young
Anderson & Brown
Oreton
John Ott
East Puritan
Frank Coffman
Dayton
Ovid
Ray
Sunday Visit From Abe Youngs Guests
Mr and Mrs Abe Young hosted Sunday guests including their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ray Webb and family from Black Fork.
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Abe Young
Ray Webb
Black Fork
Hamden juniors host senior class reception at I O O F Hall
The Hamden high school juniors held a senior class reception and banquet at I O O F Hall on Friday night April 11. Forty one guests were served luncheon by junior class mothers. A social hour of games songs and stories followed making the event memorable for the 1924 graduates. The high school faculty attended except Superintendent Reese.
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Hamden High School
I. O. Oif’s
Reese
Wellston Visitors Highlight Jolly Family Stop
Mrs. J. A. Jolly visited Wellston with her daughters Mrs. Palma Kruger and Miss Kathalen Jolly on Saturday.
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J. A. Jolly
Palma Kruger
Kathalen Jolly
Wellston
Countywide Tests Set For Most Vinton Schools This Week
All Vinton county schools except McArthur will take final tests this week under County Superintendent M. S. Cox. The move marks the end of the school term with testing coordinated across the district.
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Vinton County
McArthur
M. S. Cox
Thomases Attend Mason City Funeral Of Mrs Eliza Thomas
Mr and Mrs Dr Thomas and Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas of Wellston drove to Mason City West Virginia Sunday to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs Eliza Thomas of that city on Monday.
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Dr. Thomas
Charles Thomas
Wellston
Mason City
W. Va
Eliza Thomas
That City
Miss Dot Smiley Visits Murray City Relative
Miss Dot Smiley of Murray City is spending a few days as guest of her sister Miss Gail Smiley and aunt Mrs. Lio Smiley.
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Dot Smiley
Murray City
Miss Gail Smiley
Mrs
Lio Smiley
Jackson visitors seen in Hamden on Sunday afternoon
Among the Jackson visitors in Hamden Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. L T. Fenning, Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Ray and sons Arden and Carl.
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Jackson
Hamden
L T. Fenning
A. G. Ray
Railroad office staff shifts noted in Belpre and Vigo
The report lists C. W. McCoppin as third trick operator at Belpre and C. Martin of Vigo as first trick operator at the local office, indicating weekly staffing rotations during the period.
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C. W. McCoppin
Belpre
C. Martin
Vigo
Local Hosts Welcome Cousins From Dayton
Mr and Mrs Clarence McKinniss hosted Saturday evening guests, their cousin Mr and Mrs Roy Diegler of Dayton attended the event for a family gathering.
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Clarence McKinniss
Mrs
Roy Diegler
Dayton
Mrs Bagley Visits Jackson Relatives Amid Serious Illness
Mrs Harry Bagley stays with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Will Dungan in Jackson where word arrives that their daughter is seriously ill.
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Harry Bagley
Will Dungan
Jackson
Akron teacher Miss Lauara Dungan gravely ill
Akron educator Miss Lauara Dungan is seriously ill and not expected to live. Nearby reports note social visits by Miss Josephine Henry from McArthur to relatives in Wilkesville and Miss Bernardine Salts of Ohio University visiting her parents in town.
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Lauara Dungan
Akron
Josephine Henry
McArthur
H. E. Calvin
Wilkesville Street
Bernardine Salts
Ohio University
Athens
Mrs
Charles Salts
Courts Still Busy in Belmont County Prohibition Enforcement
Belmont County jail records show 29 of 61 prisoners still in custody as law officers pursue bootleggers despite abolition of card deputies and dry raiders operating on kangaroo courts. Jailor Amos Pierce notes ongoing enforcement efforts continue.
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Clairsville
Belmont County
Amos Pierce
Pris
Jail Inmates Charged With Liquor Law Violations
Inmates admitted to the jail in the past month faced liquor law charge cases.
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Soners
Williams Treatment Promises Relief From Aches
Advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and general acidity. Claims many users since 1892 have found relief after trying various medicines, with the promise of strong health after prolonged discomfort. Established 31 years.
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Warsra
Williams
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