Virgin Islands under study explain economic recovery plan
Commissioner Harry E. Taylor outlines U S rehabilitation efforts in the Virgin Islands detailing measures to boost sugar cattle cotton and dairy sectors promote home crafts and women workers expand tourism and improve transport and reforestation while disputing mischaracterizations tied to Prohibition and bay rum exports
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Harry E. Taylor
New York
seIndustry
Virgin Islands
Taylor
Bay
Islands
Saint Croix
Congress of the United States
Saint John
Desert Auto Party Meets Deadly Desert Break Down
Seven travelers attempted a desert crossing in an automobile. The vehicle broke down 250 miles from the nearest habitation and this mechanical setback, amid harsh conditions, underscored nature's supremacy over even advanced machinery.
Broadway Sandwich Man Collapses in Heat On 45th Street
A Broadway sandwich man collapses from heat near 45th Street while advertising ice massages at a barber shop. Witnesses describe others panhandling nearby, a wig dealer, and a man with a dog act seeking work amid a jumble of carnival disguises and street performances.
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New York
Mid-Broadway
45Th Street
Magcian
X-Barber Shop
Sixth Avenue
Washington Inquiries Answered From Expert Q and A
Frederic J. Haskin directs a Washington information bureau answering reader questions. The piece lists details on topics from Olympic host cities to the sway of the Washington Monument, Madagascar’s rank as an island, and explains the Chicago Loop’s name.
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Lower
California
Upper
Athens
Greece
Paris
Madame Pernelle
M. V
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Madagascar
D. E
Lightning Fears and Fat Pride in A Fiery Rhyme
A humorous poem contrasts fear of thunder and lightning with a jab at weight. The narrator notes fat people seem immune to shocks while the speaker, not obese, cannot find comfort during storms. Ajax appears as a bold counterpoint to the narrator's dread.
Desert Machinery Fails and Spells Death Toll in Outing
A fragmented report notes a party crossing a desert where four died and two were missing after a failure in the machinery used. The desert proved as deadly as before, with harsh conditions and dangers surrounding the expedition.
A Thought for Today Quiet counsel from Job
A brief devotional line reflects on avoiding harsh tongues and fearing destruction, citing Job 6 21 to emphasize restraint and faith in adversity. The message offers tempered encouragement for daily living and inner resilience.
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Job
Ohio University Athens Ten Years Ago Elks Prizes And Golf Plans
A ten year look at Athens shows Ohio University students spending nearly a million dollars yearly and over 4 000 enrolled in 1920. The Athens Elks offered 25 for first prize in a rat killing contest with additional prizes. Contestants would dispose of bodies if possible and deliver tails to the committee. A golf tournament was planned for September 4 5 at Athens Country Club to find Athens best player since the last event. Committee members included John Swanson Ss M Johnson and George Whipple. Local merchants prepared passenger help and promotions for out of town shoppers.
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Athens
Ohio Universiy
Univer
Oh!sity
Athens Country Club
John Swanson
Ss. M. Johnson
George Whipple
Athens residents named to lead clothing drive for Central Europe relief
Mrs. Carl Fuller appointed captains on every street in Athens City and Athens Township to oversee a clothing collection benefiting the relief effort for Central Europe. The American Red Cross is in charge of the operation.
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Athens
Carl Fuller
Athens City
Athens Township
Europe
American Red Cross
Cartoons span work, travel and a daredevil feat
Yesterday's cartoons feature Hugo the waiter at Brown's Restaurant stacking eleven cups while serving eleven patrons with memory for 25 orders. Also highlighted is A F Bergman the Running Barber who has logged 200000 miles on foot, including a 50 mile marathon from Leersdale to New Castle in 1916. Tomorrow teases a piece about a hunter who killed 107 wild geese in one shot.
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Hugo
Brown’s
East 86Th Street
New York
A. F. Bergman
Railroads and public in balance as ICC weighs 15 percent rate rise
Washington Letter outlines how Interstate Commerce Commission faces a complex task deciding the 15 percent freight-rate petition. It notes the mix of public interests, the role of bond and stock ownership in railroads, savings banks, and insurance companies, and how commissioners are chosen to hear large cases.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Goulds
Harrimans
the Hills
Vanderbilts
Savings Banks
How To Get Ahead Budget Booklet Promoted
The Athens Messenger promotes a 32 page booklet by the Washington Information Bureau on budgeting for small salaries. It features sample budgets for various incomes, easy savings systems, and guidance on tracking spending to improve financial well being. Readers are urged to use the coupon.
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Athens
Washington Information Bureau
How To Get Ahead booklet request notice
Information Bureau letter from Washington requests six cents in coin or stamps to obtain a booklet titled How To Get Ahead, enclosure noted with a name.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Bootleg era ethics and mercy in judge’s ruling discussed
The article reflects on judge Hopkins’s lenient handling of a multi count bootlegging case due to a large family, questions whether mercy undercuts law, and notes no foreign ownership in related groups. It also mentions calls for cheaper travel for American teachers and seeks government consideration of transportation plans.
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O’conndr
Shipping Board
Shipping Board Sells Big Ships to Preserve American Ownership
The Shipping Board plans to dispose of major vessels including the Leviathan to keep American ships under U S ownership and operation to build a commercial marine for the United States. Primary bidders include Dollar Line and Herbert Freighter, Kermit Roosevelt, Vincent Astor, Bruce of Baltimore, and other East Coast suitors.
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the Shipping Board
United States
Dollar Line
Herbert Freishhacker
Pacific
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Bruce
Baltimore
Melton
Two Girls Victims in Fatal Petting Party Bandit Case
Two teen girls aged 15 and 17 and two teenage boys are killed in a crime described as a petting party bandit attack. Victims were found in a burning car after assailants threw bodies inside. Investigators pursue leads and potential suspects.
Boy Drunk in New York Speak Easy Sparks Prohibition Debate
Report describes a 12 year old entering a speak easy in New York while very drunk, police intervention, and the next day found again intoxicated with a bottle of gin in hand. The note contrasts with pre prohibition reporting on alcohol abuses.
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New York
Montauk cited as strategic naval hub near Long Island
Congressmen criticize sending navy to Montauk at the far end of Long Island instead of Newport. Montauk seen as more interesting and potentially crucial as a base for airships to Europe and a return landing point. Officers and soldiers would gain better North America exposure and real estate prospects ashore.
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Britten
Navy
Montauk
Long Island
Newport
Europe
America
Church Leader Accepts Invitation to Lancaster Camp Meeting
Class Six of the First M. E. Church charged Prof. C. M. Chan cepted an invitation to attend the Lancaster Camp Meeting on Sunday.
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M. EF
C. M
Telegraphs Supplant Telephony on the Toledo-Thurston Route
Brief notice notes that telephone service has overtaken telegraphy on the Toledo to Thurston railroad corridor, signaling a shift in communications used by the line and its passengers. The item highlights the change in technology and its impact on railroad operations and traveler convenience.
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Toledo
Thurston
Athens County teachers awarded certificates at exam
Thirty two teachers in Athens County received certificates to teach at the recent examination. More certificates were issued for high school work than elementary. Certificates were granted for one, two, three, five and eight years. Margaret Tilley and Amy Weiher received eight year certificates.
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Athens County
Margaret Tilley
Amy Weiher
Couzens to Push Federal Unemployment Insurance Plan
Senator James Couzens, Ford executive turned senator and chairman of the interstate commerce committee, plans to introduce unemployment insurance legislation in the next Congress. He studied Eugene W. Lewis's plan proposing state funded pools with federal, state, employer, and employee contributions and a central Washington bank to disburse during periods of high unemployment.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
James Couzens
Ford Automobile Company
Couzens
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Eugene W. Lewis
Morris Plan Banks
Michigan
Lewis
Morris
Congress
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Make a toddler friendly room with low shelves and safe fixtures
The article advises creating a low, accessible play and sleep space for a baby. It suggests low shelves for toy storage, unpainted or pastel furniture, smooth surfaces, and child friendly arrangements like a low towel rack and a small stool to foster independence and easy reach. It emphasizes bargain hunting and careful maintenance.
Officers Farewell at Newport Dances Missed
The lines note that officers could do at Newport but they will be missed at fashionable Newport dances. The tone implies a reflective farewell to local police at social events.
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Bly
Newport
Wall Street swings from cheer to slump amid war weariness
The market shows a drop as Big Steel falls below 88 while world conditions improve only on a surface level. Analysts say a key change is nations recognizing the problem is too much war and are taking it seriously.
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Virgin Islands
Hoover
Islands
Denmark
United States
Wall Street
Hawks Sets New US Flight Record From New York to Chicago
Captain Frank Hawks set a new United States flying record by completing the New York to Chicago leg in four hours and four minutes, breaking the previous mark by 13 minutes. He departed amid drizzle and low clouds and aimed for Hot Springs, South Dakota where Sioux Indians would honor him with a war bonnet.
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United States
Frank Hawks
New York
Chicago
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Hawks
Cotton Growers Consider Destruction of One Third Crop
The suggestion to destroy a third of the 1931 cotton crop to cope with low prices will be rejected. The forecast of a 15 million bale crop, instead of 10 million, drives the debate. Cotton stores indefinitely and needs no elaborate storage. The idea of such destruction is appalling.
The Washington Wash
An excerpt describes gun purchases in Washington offered by shops selling firearms with little verification. It claims buyers must provide a name and address after purchase, with government headquarters enabling criminals to arm themselves under a permissive system.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
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