Freight Rates and paving block industry revival in Ohio
The paving block industry in Athens county faces revival after years of decline due to discriminatory freight rates. Ohio freight charges of 2500 to 5000 dollars per mile hinder market reach, as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio weighs reducing rates to match other road materials, enabling wider shipment within the state.
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Athens County
Maryland
Tennessee
Michigan
New York
Public Utilities Commission of
Ohio
State of
Famine Blame Lies With Bolshevism Not Weather
The article argues Bolshevism caused Russia's famine by confiscating grain for urban uses and issuing worthless money. It claims farmers reduced output, tools wore out, and transportation failed as railroads and rolling stock decayed under Soviet neglect, crippling food movement.
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Russia
Lenine
Mrs. F. M. Dondanville Wins Open Golf Honors
Dwight Star and Herald reports Mrs. F. M. Dondanville captured first prize in Chicago at the women’s open invitation golf tournament. She carded sixteen putts in the first twelve holes and twelve in the last nine for twenty eight putts over twenty one holes. The Times notes a separate society item about Miss Mae Ann Bentz and G E Imber’s Alvada Berwick wedding.
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Dwight (Ll.) Star and Herald
F. M. Dondanville
Chicago
Mae Ann Bentz
Alvada
G_ .E. Imber
Berwick
Fostoria
Cute Bull Dogs Seek Tiny Furnished Cottage Near London
Two bull dogs search for a small furnished country cottage about twenty five miles from London for an eight week holiday starting July 18. They need space for a small car and two human attendants at two guineas. Box H write advertisement in the London Times.
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London
England
Government ends internal waste by centralizing surplus sales
Frederic J. Haskin reports that an executive order places all surplus government supplies under General Dawes budget system. Nine corps area coordinators will fix transfer prices and run sales, ending cross department bidding and private profiteering.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
General Dawes
Bureau of the Budget
Dawes
Representative Fess
Ohio
Congress
Washington
War Department
Shipping Board
Hospital memories and local tales from Athens area
The piece recalls a hospital birth ward scene and a clocked dining routine, then shifts to a church sermon note urging attendance for Rev March. It also tells of George Mason’s daylight car test near Buckeye Lake, a sheriffs tale of a banking incident, and honors William J. Warrener a long time Free Mason tied to Amesville lineage and an 1818 deed signed by James Moore.
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George Mason
Lancaster Street
Buckeye Lake
Athens
George
Nelsonville
Mrs. Mason
William J. Warrener
Amesville Lodge F
A. M
Charles Warrener
Ames Township
James Moore
United States
Ministers as critters funny but Reverend Mureh stands out
A humorous note praises Reverend E. D. Mureh of the Christian church for his precise speaking habits and concise sermons. It hints at his quirky ideas about water use and mentions an event tomorrow night at the Christian church.
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E. D. Mureh
The
Christian Church
Christian
Young Bush Misses Glasses and Hats in Style Note
Miss Lucile Mills broke turtle rimmed goggles yesterday and received a replacement pair from a kind optician. Daring dressers may wear winter hats and wool hose soon, with a wish for no goloshes. Dr Bernard L Jefferson and his wife marked a wedding anniversary earlier this week. Rumor says E W Chubb and wife are selling houses in Chautauqua New York.
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Bush
Lucile Mills
Bernard L. Jefferson
E. W. Chubb
Chautauqua
New York
Questions and Answers from The Athens Messenger
Reader Q A column answering miscellany from the Athens Messenger Information Bureau. Questions cover geography weather and history with concise factual replies. Notable items include Sea of Galilee dimensions, Croesus quote attribution, Pribilof fur seal season change, and U S railroad overtime pay status.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D.C
The
Inquirer
Sunday School Lesson and Mission Focus
Sunday school lesson covers Paul in Cyprus and Antioch of Pisidia from Acts 13 1 5 18 14 44 52 with the golden text Ye shall be my witnesses to Jerusalem Judea Samaria and to the uttermost. The Christian Endeavor topic Thy Will Be Done centers on consecration and Matthew 6 7 15.
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Paul
Cyprus
Antioch
Pisidia
Jerusalem
Judea
Samaria
First Christian Church Service Schedule
E D Murch minister leads Bible school at 9 00 A M Morning worship at 10 15 A M with a sermon by the pastor Evening worship at 7 30 P M Adult Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Intermediate Endeavor at 6 30 P M Mid week Prayer service at 7 30 P M Public welcome to all services
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First Christian Church
E. D. Murch
Bible School
J. H. Burt
Adult Christian Endeavor
Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Society Sunday Service Notice
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple announces a Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the topic Spirit and the golden text from Ephesians 4 30. Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M.
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Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
Wednesday Meeting Invitation Remains Open
A Wednesday gathering at 7 30 P M invites attendance with a cordial invitation to participate and engage.
Free Methodist Church Services Posted for Sunday
E D Crane pastor leads Sunday school at 9:00, preaching at 10:15 and 7:30 in the morning and evening. Strouds Run hosts Sunday school at 9:30 with preaching at 7:30 in the evening.
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Free Methodist Church
E. D. Crane
Strouds Run
Church of God on Hocking Street Sunday services
Sunday school at 9:00 AM followed by morning service at 10:00 AM and evening service at 7:30 PM. Former local pastor W. Wood will speak in the evening service. All welcome.
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Church OF God
Hocking Street
Wood
The Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule
Dallas L Browning pastor leads Sunday school at 9:00 a m and public worship at 10 15 a m with a sermon on The Task of Religious Education Evening service at 7 30 p m includes a Gal 6 16 sermon Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m An invitation is extended to visiting church members during vacation periods.
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Central Ave
M. E
Dallas
L. Browning
Epworth League
First M E Church Sunday Schedule Change
The First M E Church notes a 9 A M Sunday school and 6 30 P M Epworth League with no church services held this Sunday.
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M. E
Epworth League
Bootlegging Fines Then and Now in Cleveland History
Cleveland records from 1812 show bootlegging fines far smaller than later prohibitions. Daniel Miller pleaded guilty for selling six cents worth of whiskey without a license and was fined 25 cents. A separate indictment involved transporting men and horses over Rocky River without a license, costing $5 and costs.
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Cleveland
Daniel Miller
Rocky River
Sam on science and farming wisdom from Illinois to Darke County
The fragment features a collection of farming tips and maxims. It notes limestone on an acre boosting corn and oats yields, better bedding for hogs with sand or gravel, straw heat, infertile eggs staying dry, and hot water treatment reducing loose smut in wheat seed. It also mentions silage for steer growth and quotes Proverbs.
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Sam
Brotherhood of Man
Illinois
Swat
Darke County
Condition Still Grave for Walter Davis in Hospital
Information from Walter Davis's brothers reports he remains in serious condition in a Columbus hospital but is improving and not out of danger.
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Walter Davis
Power Company
Columbus
Ohio Auto Law Ties Ownership Affidavits To Court Clerks
With the Atwood anti theft measure set for August 17 Ohio motorists face filing sworn ownership affidavits with county clerks. The Ohio State Automobile Association reports police will enforce penalties up to 300 dollars for noncompliance while clerks prepare for the extra workload. Dealers and clubs assist in obtaining required forms and ensure duplicate bills of sale are filed in every motor vehicle sale.
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Atwood Automodiy
Ohio State Automobile Association
Attorney General's Office
Atwood
Ohio
Charles C. Jones
Wonder Soap Earns Endorsement From Auto Mechanics
Bill Moser praises Wonder Soap after months of use in garages. The soap cleans hands and removes grease and paint from clothing without harming materials. Sample box available. Athens Soap & Chemical Co. offers a pound box for 20 cents in Athens, Ohio.
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Bill Moser
Wonder Soap
Wonder
Athens Soap & Chemical Co
Athens
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Onio
Associated Ohio
United Presse
Athena
Postoffice
Payanie
Athens Mesener Herald
Nae Co
Ohta
Pepe x. Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Uth Wabash Avenue
Hoover
Speakrite
Mr. Speakrite
Willie
Donald
Ray Hitchcock
Uncle Sam
Mom
March
Teibeaiatie
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station
Sea of Galilee
Pribilof Islands
Herodotus
Croesus
Lydia
Cyrus
Railroad Labor Board
David Lloyd George
T. C
Charlton On Medlock
Manchester
Richard George
North Wales
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Charlottetown
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