Road Building Expands Across Hills and Statewide
The article notes extensive highway construction to widen roads and add curves and bridges, especially in Athens County and surrounding areas. It highlights the Carbondale Kimberly Road improving connections between major routes, with traffic expected to rise, and cites broader state and regional projects aimed at safer, straighter routes and higher capacity. It also discusses a shift in auto industry credit and proposals to create overseas markets for raw materials to stimulate global prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens County
Carbondale
Athens
Logan
Highlands
Sea Side and Country Resorts Boost Theater Season
New York reports a booming summer theater scene beyond Broadway as seaside and resort towns host many performers and productions. Established stars tour stock companies at resorts from Long Island to Maine, with Grace George, Susan Glaspell, Pegsy Wood and Leo Bulgakov headlining in various spots. Ticket brokers suffer while hotel racks slow as Broad way offers less work and summer venues attract audiences.
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New York
Broadway
Long Island
Sesaide
Grace George
Mrs. Fraser
Susan Glaspell
Westport
Pegsy Wood
London
White Plain
Leo Bulgakov
Co Tn
Surry
Valley Stream
Southampton
Woolstock
Information Service Offers Free Inquiries With Two Cents
A Washington information service advertises free help with inquiries, asking only two cents to cover reply postage. The piece includes Q and A snippets on coronial furniture handles, San Francisco land area, women’s civic constitution essentials, Carlyle manuscript loss, and references to Black Monday dates in English history.
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Frederic
Haskin
Washington
Athens Messerger Inter
Hintioburran
Chy
San Francisco
Carlyle
John Stuart Mill
Mill
Edward Irl
Paris
Ulster
More Truth n Poetry By James J Montague in Athens
A humorous verse piece imagines if the speaker had lived in ancient and modern Athens. It riffs on shortages of liquid air, fashion, theater, and crime with wry opinions from a professor, a chemist, a producer, and a police captain.
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James J. Montague
Athens
Pericles
Greece
Editorial on disarmament rhetoric and public engagement
The piece notes how public fervor grows when speakers mount soap boxes and face jeers. It argues proponents must show passion to mobilize audiences and make disarmament ideas travel beyond quiet talk.
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Mr. High
Elmer Latz Captures 328-Pound Sea Base in Marathon Fight
In July 1928 Elmer Latz reportedly battled a 328 pound black sea base for 42 minutes using only 2 f-strand lines rated for 18 pounds dead weight. The feat is claimed to be verified by the Southern California Red and Reel Club in Los Angeles.
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Black Sea
Elmer Latz
Latz
South Central
Glendale
California
Southern California
Red and Reel Club
Los Angeles
Speth
Deficits Hit Europe and United States After World War
Frederic J. Haskin notes deficits ripple through nations after the war. He cites Britain France Germany Italy Austria Belgium Hungary Romania and others with varied shortfalls and surpluses as unemployment and war costs strain treasuries. He highlights tax burdens and pensions, plus capital flight, as major factors shaping postwar finances.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
Treasury
Mellon
United States
Europe
Everybody's Stamp Book praised by philatelic expert
G A Hunt of Woburn Massachusetts writes an unsolicted appreciation of The Athens Messenger new publication Everybody's Stamp Book. He commends its thorough ground coverage and make up noting it the best of its kind. The booklet is distributed through the Washington Information Bureau and may be ordered by mailing six cents in coin or a stamp to cover costs.
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G. A. Hunt
Woburn
Mass
Athens Messenger
Washington Information Bureau
Odd America Glares at Miracles and Machines
A mosaic of oddities and declamations from early 20th century notes. Private detectives shield flats while framing juvenile thieves, grasshopper plagues recalled Mormon miracles with sea gulls ending the pest, Lindberghs bring the only bath tub to Point Barrow, and Vera Cruz reports a violent Mount Tlannapa eruption flooding homes.
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Salt Lake Valley
Mohammed
Allah
Point Barrow
White House
Potomac
Farm mortgage debt leads 1920 survey in several states
Across towns in Minnesota California Missouri Illinois and Ohio farm mortgage debt topped the 1920 figures. Mrs George Hotsington received a $2000 check after her husband an employee died and the company’s group life policy paid out. Four Athens precincts produced sparse mayoral votes. Dayton shows a notable contest and a calf theft case unfolds in Canaan Township.
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Winconssa
Minnesota
Callifornia
Missouri
Illinois
United States
George Hotsington
I Furance
F. Stedman Company
Hossington
Athens
Board of Elections
Dayton
Ohio
Traffic crime and police strain loom in Capitol briefing
Washington report notes rising traffic congestion and highway deaths while police patrols shrink. Wickersham experts warn enforcement is undermined without engineering and education, and cite Hoover Conference efforts to curb urban street danger amid mounting vehicle use.
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Brodney Dutcher Messenger
Washington
Ameriien
Wrekersham Commission
Eittc
Commission
National Safety Council
Iam
Arge
Sam
United States
Child Health Advice From Dr Thom on Mealtime Cheer
A reader recounts Dr Thom guidance on feeding children. Do not force meals or scold over eating. Children mirror family attitudes and nutrition matters hinge on temperament, not uniform portions or strict schedules.
Prohibition crusader sets long train of feats and fears
The piece notes workers at the Republic Steel plant in Youngstown facing a sixteen and two thirds percent wage cut, with others untouched. It cites Green of the American Federation of Labor predicting unrest if the downturn lasts, and signals unions may choose wage cuts over shutdowns while industry debates action. It also highlights James Goodwin Hall's record breaking 9 hours 36 minutes New York Chicago dash and muses on aviation gaining prominence with cheap cross country flights and Diesel powered planes promising faster service.
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Republic Steel Corporation
Youngstown
Ohio
Fresinent Green
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Green
James Goodwin Hall
Crusaders
New York
Chicago
Hawks
Grange Meeting and 4-H Club Items Highlight Athens Event
Athens Grange held a Thursday night meeting at the Fairgrounds under Mrs. Everett Rusa featuring vocal and instrumental music a reading by Mrs. W. Jones and stunt songs led by Harriet Jacoby with an orchestra. Two candidates were initiated before about 200 members as 4-H Clubs reported gains. In Santa Barbara California comedian Chick Sale underwent abdominal surgery and was reported in good condition by Dr Rexnald Brown.
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Athens Grange
Fairgrounds
Everett Rusa
W. ©. Jones
Harriet Jacoby
Charles Selper
Glenn Hudnel
C. C. Glidden
Clarence Mansfield
Buasy
D. C Snow
Chick
Hoseital
Santa Barbara
Cal
Charles “Chick” Sale
Rexnald Brown
Resolutions on Disarmament Adopted by World YMCA Delegates
United States delegates at the 2th World Alliance of the Young Men's Christian Association conference prepared resolutions approving disarmament. The measures were drafted and to be adopted by delegates during the gathering held in Cleveland on August 10.
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Cleveland
United States
World Alliance of the Young Men‘s Christian Association
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