Classified Rates and Office Information Note
The notice lists advertising and obituary rates, postal handling details, and subscription prices. It mentions offices in Chicago and New York with Detroit advertising rates and a maiden charge for obituary notices. Subscriptions include rates for one year and multiple week terms, processed via Athens Post Office.
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Esational
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Ohio
Centre College President Voices Opposition to Big Time Football
Dr Charles J Turck of Centre College warned educators that Centre’s 1921 Praying Colonels win over Harvard skewed town values and reduced freshmen retention. He argued athletic excess harms academics and urged privatized professional sports for public exhibitions.
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Charles J. Turck
Centre College
Harvard
Turck
Kentucky
Centre
Attack on Unemployment and the Role of Chemistry
The article argues chemistry strengthens the war on unemployment through new products that generate jobs. It cites a synthetic fiber thinner than silk with vast potential, compares rayon’s impact, and notes large wages and material spending, urging laboratories as the first line of attack.
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United States
Ellsworth Receives Hubbard Medal for Antarctic Claim
The National Geographic Society honors Lincoln Ellsworth with the Hubbard memorial medal for claiming 350000 square miles of Antarctica. The piece notes the uncertain value of the territory and compares it to Alaska’s earlier perceived extravagance.
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United States
Lincoln Ellsworth
National Geographic Society
Roosevelt
Ellsworth
Hubbard
Alaska
Strength in union forms bird dog clubs in Nelsonville
The article urges bird dog owners and sportsmen to unite through clubs to strengthen conservation efforts and promote a better outdoors. It praises fox hound owners and fishermen for organized action and argues that joint clubs boost wildlife, enforce laws, stock streams, and sustain hunting and fishing traditions. It emphasizes collective effort over individual action.
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Nelsonville
Clevelanders Boined by Liquor Use Drunk Detector Test
Cleveland residents were dosed with liquor to test a new drunkenness detector. The project aims to measure accuracy and public reaction to the device and the science behind it.
GOP Convention Sees No Borah or Landon Backers
Political deposters claim the inner circle at the Republican convention will not back Borah or Landon. The assertion suggests a split or undecided stance among party factions ahead of votes.
Sanctions boost U.S. trade as peace drive profits rise
Paul Mallon notes that the League of Nations sanctions against Italy shifted trade, with the United States gaining while England and France faltered. An unofficial estimate suggests U.S. trade with Italy rose about 4 billion dollars since sanctions, while Austria and Germany also posted gains.
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Washington
League of Nations
Italy
Roosevelt
Hull
Mussolini
Uncle Sam
England
France
United States
League
Austria
Germany
Wall Street doubts Roosevelt while rosy prognosis spreads
A prominent Washington businessman returned home with a bold claim that Roosevelt will lose the 1932 race. He cites 95 percent of Wall Street leaders convinced Roosevelt will be defeated, noting their track record has rarely been right.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Political rivals praise each other amid campaign chatter
In a Washington lobby Pat Drewry of Virginia the Democratic congressional campaign head and Chester Bolton of Ohio the Republican leader greeted a query about Farley’s warning of a dirty race. They praised each other then returned to their offices to prepare sharp publicity attacks.
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Pat Drewry
Virginia
Chester Bolton
Ohio
Farley
Bolton
Drewry
Senate House clash over $10000 fee for Black partner
A tiff between the Senate and House grows over a $10000 legal fee for Senator Black's partner. House leaders warn if Black rewrites tactics on the lobby bill, no bill will pass. Senators threaten to attach the fee to a general appropriation, prompting House retaliation and a potential large confrontation.
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Senate
House
Black
Lottery for WPA Workers Promises Car Giveaway
In a Pennsylvania coal region story, WPA workers received booklets with $1 worth of chances to win an automobile three days before the Pennsylvania primary. Bosses handed out the books and required workers to sell the chances or pay for them themselves.
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Pennsylvania
WPA
Three Men on a Horse Hitchhiking Era Hint
A quirky digest-like note critiques early 20th century chatter. It jokes about a Louisiana woman speaking nonstop, iron in diet, elastic glass, bomb alerts for officials, and pre-motor era hitchhiking. It also riffs on seen and heard rules for children and Chaplin talkies. Dora waves at Stakhanoff payrolls.
Old Age Pension Office Critique Sparks Local Debate
In a Public Forum letter from New Marshfield Ohio H T De Wees questions the handling of Athens County old age pension cases. He accuses officials of inefficiency and urges voters to "clean house" at the May 12 election while denying political motives.
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the Messenger
Messenger
W. F. Smiley
Athens County
H. J. Berrodin
McKinstry
Old Age Pension
Berrodin
O. K
Cam
New Marshfield
Athens
H. J.berrodin
Barkley to keynote. Robinson to chair Democratic convention
The committee on arrangements at Philadelphia is expected to select Senator Barkley of Kentucky as the keynoter and Senator Robinson of Arkansas as permanent chairman. A report from Germany says a bacteria has been developed that eats poison in illuminating gas and makes it safe to breathe.
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Washington
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Committee On Arrangements
Philadelphia
Germany
District Tales of Long Ago Civil War Efforts in Athens County
Athens County eagerly backed Lincoln’s 1861 call for 75 000 volunteers. A flag ceremony at the courthouse, meetings in Chauncey and Athens, and the Ohio State Guards on the green marked early mobilization. A 2000 dollar fund funded recruits and families. Camp Jewett became home for volunteers. Military committees organized relief with 16 Athens village women soliciting contributions.
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Athens County
Fort Sumter
Lincoln
Chauncey
Dover Township
Athens
Ohio State Guards of
Ladies of
Ohio University
R.A. Constable
D. Maule
George W
Smith
Lot L. Smith
C. H. Grosvenor
E. A. Guthrie
Joseph Jewett
Rudolph de Steigner
Albert Parsons
H. T. Brown
William F. Kessinger
Athens Village
Little White Home on the Prairie
Poetic fragment recalls a prairie cottage and springtime meadow larks as memory anchors. Chorus speaks of a cherished home and shore, with violets and purple buds in woodland, expressing longing for reunion.
Not Jamieson, Toby Chooses Bill in Unexpected Wedding Twist
In a charged scene from a chapter, Toby reveals she is in love with Bill and not Tim Jamieson. Bill confesses lifelong affection and offers a modest life for a chance at happiness. They depart for a taxi, planning to tell Toby’s father and begin a life together despite limited means.
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Bill
Jamieson
Toby
Bill Brandt
Tim Jamieson
Harriet
Marty Hiatt
Marty
Tim
Darling
Blane
Quotes From Leaders On Warism And League Reform
A collection of brief opinions from political figures across North America and Europe on Roosevelt France and the League of Nations. Edouard Herriot, Merton Rice, Comte Vladimir Dormesson, J Hamilton Fish, Asher Burdick and Luther Rosser weigh in on national authority, defense and Communist understanding.
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France
League of Nations
Six area teens win typing contest in Portsmouth
Students from six high schools competed in a typing contest in Portsmouth with Jean Nesselroad and Nonga Fleming taking top honors. Other local items include a sixth birthday celebration for Charles Thompson and senior class play plans at Plains High School titled Much Ado About Betty.
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Jean. Nesselroad
Nonga Fleming
Pomeroy
Portsmouth
the Plains High School
Betty
Health Hints And Diet: Pregnancy Changes And Care
Changes during pregnancy include breast colostrum, skin stretch marks, and pigment spots. Watch for leg or face swelling, high blood pressure, and fluid retention, and elevate legs at night. Seek medical advice early after marriage and throughout pregnancy with regular blood pressure checks and medical guidance.
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Jens Hol
D . Cey Lee Velco
Doppia
Paul Mallon
Louisiana
London
Chaplin
Dora
Stakhanoff
the Public Forum
H. T. DE Wees
Poet’s Corner
Leda Sams
Frankfort
House of Representatives
George Clark
Laura Lou Brookman
Nea Sendening
Neil
Edouard Herriot
Canada
Merton
Rice
J. Hamilton Fish
Asher L. Burdick
U. S
North Dakota
Luther Z. Rosser
Atlanta. Ga
Mary Thompson, Glouster
Charles
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Charles G. Bowen
Frank St. Clair
W. E. Fisk
Forest Wein
Rich
Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliaries
Logan
U. S. Army
Villa
Fred Junod
Ohio State University
H. A. Junod
Derrek Johnson
Arthur C. Johnson, Jr
Columbus
James P. Wood
Austin Wood
Sanford Bundy
Don McVay
J. R. Morton
Dexter
Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge
Gordon K. Bush
John Bolin
Harold Graham
Edward Jennings
William Witt
Rolland
Robert Jones
DR. Morris Fishbein
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