Jefferson’s Monticello as imagined by pilgrims in 150th anniversary view
A portrait of Monticello near Charlottesville highlighting Jefferson’s self designed home. The narrative notes his architectural innovations including a clock under the main door, a dumb waiter system, rotating study table, and inventive furniture pieces, reflecting the founder’s lifelong tinkering and leadership.
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Washington, D. C
Monticelo
Thomas Jefferson
Mecca
Charlottesville
Jefferson
France
Athens Defeats Shawnee 6 to 2 in Baseball
Athens won 6 to 2 over Shawnee in a baseball game. John Mourne, an Athens engineer for the B&O railroad, suffered serious injuries in a collision of two engines near Canaanville. Mayor Day announces strict enforcement of an ordinance against building small sheds in the city center. Nelsonville police report three watches and three rings stolen from three brothers at once.
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John Mourne
Athens
Canaanville
Mayor Day
Nelsonville
We Know Women and Voter Apathy in Editorial Voice
A editorial laments voter apathy despite women's suffrage and historic sacrifice. It argues both men and women neglect government after elections, noting that only a presidential election tends to drive turnout and urging readers to reflect on their civic duty.
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Palladium of Liberty
Real estate deal argues high wages boost profits
An experienced real estate man explains a land development plan with a $2,500 per acre takings price and $3,000 per acre improvements. He argues profits rise with high wages, as higher purchasing power and productivity lift overall prosperity for manufacturers, merchants, and workers alike.
Childless Scholars and The Debate Over Birth Rates
The piece argues that Harvard graduates and educated people often have fewer children and more childless marriages. It notes a declining birth rate among elites while acknowledging the broader social roles of educated individuals. It suggests culture and ideas may be their real legacy.
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Jeremiahs II
Flarvard
Nature
Obligation to Vote and Civic Duty Emphasized
An article urges Americans to revive interest in representation and participate in elections. It stresses the obligation of Indians to engage in governing both state and nation as the full House of Representatives and thirty three Senators are elected.
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Congress
India
House of Representatives
Vaccination credited in stopping smallpox spread in New York
New York health commissioner Dr Matthias Nicoll publicized a case where 43 smallpox cases arose. One family member refused vaccination and chose quarantine. after twenty days he developed severe smallpox while vaccinated relatives remained disease free, supporting vaccination efficacy.
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Matthias Nicoll
New York State
New York
Senator Caraway Attacks Smith Over Catholic Faith
Senator Caraway controlling Arkansas delegation says Governor Smith cannot be elected president due to Catholicism and anti wet stance. He adds that if Smith were Protestant he could be elected, implying Catholicism blocks his presidential bid.
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Caraway
Arkansas
Smith
Democratic Senator Foresees 1928 Presidential Winner
A Democratic Senator warns Republicans that any party setback helps the other side. He notes a past Reverend Burchard remark cost Blaine the presidency and asserts that if Governor Smith is rejected for being Catholic, no Democrat will win in 1928. The senator predicts a non Smith candidate could triumph.
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Burchard
James G. Blaine
Caraway
McAdoo
Smith
Catholic religion won’t block Al Smith’s presidential bid
The speaker asserts Smith’s political strength should not be underestimated and notes the public wants to separate church and state in government. He counters the claim that Smith cannot win due to his Catholic faith, stressing that voters seek secular politics in elections.
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al Smith
Caraway criticizes Cardinal arrivals and monarchial train
Senator Caraway argues the influx of Cardinals and their royal style of travel did not ease political tensions. He notes Governor Smith bears no responsibility for a special train to Chicago arranged by New York Central, comparing it to Morgan's private cars for church leaders and laymen.
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Caraway
Coolidge renomination urged despite attacks on Smith
The writer argues President Coolidge will be renominated and reelected, noting only religious attacks on Governor Smith could threaten the plan. The piece asserts Coolidge would not initiate such attacks and credits him with political savvy.
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President Coolidge
Governor Smith
Calvin Coolidge
Association urges sleep and baths for children wellbeing
The association for improving the condition of the poor warns that many children suffer from sleep deprivation and insufficient bathing. It states no child under 15 should be awake after p.m. and stresses long sleep for physical and mental development, adding that poor bathing can lead to premature death from kidney and other diseases.
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the Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor
British Air Travel Slow to Grow Despite Early Lead
Twenty passenger airplanes operate between London and Paris, moving over 400 passengers daily. The first Channel crossing occurred 17 years ago. The nation that invented flight remains cautious, with the Ford family seen as key funders. European governments support such major advances.
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London
Paris
English Channel
Fords
Europe
European genius Fokker seeks U.S. aviation backing
He built the ship used by Commander Byrd on his North Pole flight and now visits this country. If the government grants support, he could place the United States ahead in commercial and other aviation ventures.
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Mr. Fokker
Commander Byrd
North Pole
United States
Violence and boycotts roil Mexican religious clashes
Riots across Mexico leave several dead and many injured as Catholic boycotts escalate. Military guards and police face attacks near churches while women play prominent roles, highlighting a long history of religious conflict in the country.
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Mexico
Church Clash Flares as Calles Faces Papal Bid for Power
Catholic authorities accuse President Calles of aiming to destroy the church and seize its property. Calles counters that the church would usurp government powers and says Mexico faces governance by foreign bishops or by Mexican officials elected domestically. The exchange signals a bitter, political religious clash.
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Calles
Mexico
Monticello Homes and Graves of the Jefferson Family
On Monticello hilltop Jul y 4 1826 the Jeffersons built and expanded the estate begun in 1770 Martha Jefferson died ten years later. The Jefferson Randolph IV burial near the northwest plot expands the family burying ground. The house includes servants quarters under the main, with a passage to outbuildings and a doorway into a grand hall. Trees planted by Jefferson still stand as tree surgeons work to preserve them. Tarleton’s raid once crossed the hall as an officer rode his horse inside during the attempt on the life of the author of the Declaration.
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Martha Jefferson
Monticello
Col. Jefferson Randolph IV
Jefferson
Big business faces hard campaign as spending limits loom
Charles P. Stewart notes that big business, the current administration's ally, faces a tougher congressional campaign with record spending pressures. Public sentiment shifts against tariff protection and filibuster rules hinder endgame efforts to freely fund campaigns, risking continued influence in Congress.
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Washington
One Hot Night in Manhattan A Chaotic Urban Scene
Night on Manhattan's streets shows discomfort and communal scenes as families rest on sidewalks and old church lawns, while old men play a quiet game, and waterfront crowds endure heat and noise. Disjointed vignettes mix with political talk of Cameron and big business amid urban heat.
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Manhattan
Lower
Fifth Avenue
Old Presbyterian Church
New York
Fast River
Hay ride attendees in Nelsonville to Athens event
Names of Nelsonville youths Sylva Dowler Cecil Irvin Stella Ferris Carrie Rodda Lou Hancher Grace Jack Frank Freer Roy Barron Lynn Chatman Jay Hood Eddie Figgina Ty Treves Donald Shafer Tommy Forsythe attend a local outing from Nelsonville to Athens. Mention of Bernice Coakley Willie Preston and crude oil price impact cited alongside lower gasoline prices.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Sylva Dowler
Cecil Irvin
Stella Ferris
Carrie Rodda
Lou Hancher
Grace Jack
Frank Freer
Roy Barron
Lynn Chatman
Jay Hoodlet
Eddie Figgina
Ty Treves
Sy Wme
Donald Shafer
Tommy Forsythe
Bernice Coakley
Willie Preston
Dean Sisson
Barry Pritchard
Ten Years Ago Headlines and Local Notes
Fire destroyed Curtis Todd’s Carbondale home and a Dr Crossen barn. Harmony Four quartet performed at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Mrs Walter Daniels William Scott Ethel Hunt Earl Cooper and Clarence Tocus as accompanist. Fire, recital, and local names mark the relic page.
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Curtis Todd
Carbondale
Crossen
Harmony Four
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Walter Daniels
William Scott
Ethel Hunt
Earl Cooper
Clarence Tocus
Students board multiple rail specials amid Union depot ticket surge
About 300 students boarded the La Hocking Valley special to Columbus. The AK and M special to New Lexington and Zanesville carried 300 passengers. Ticket sales at Union depot ranged from 1600 to 1800 as trains departed.
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la Hocking Valley
Columbus
New Lexington
Zanesville
Union Depot
Big business fears and political fight hinted in 1927 outlook
The text discusses big business fearing losses in Congress, possible tariff shifts, and the risk to prosperity as the nation heads into 1927. It notes resolutions lost in adjournment, uncertain spending limits, and the potential for political fallout in 1928 while warning of overreach by big business.
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Washington
Congress
Questions and Answers on Sugar Content and Birds
The article covers sugar percentages in fruits with watermelon 6.7 and cantaloupe 9.8. It explains Bobwhite as a local term for quail of genus Colinus, specifically Colinus virginianus, ranging across eastern and central United States. It begins to define gauge in shotgun terminology as a measure.
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United States
New England
Minnesota
What Is News In The Modern Newspaper Era
A reflective overview of news as the lifeblood of civilization, its role in reporting official actions, and the rise of advertising as a news component. It traces the evolution from coffeehouse gossip to printed pages and scarce advertising, noting the growth of American newspapers after Independence and the expanding scope of information.
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America
News
T. Ie
B. Franklin
John Campbell
Elizabeth Ball
London
Sal
Colonies
United States
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