Canned Politics and the Phonograph Campaign
The article notes a 1 September start for political phonograph campaigns by both parties led by figures like Senator Knox and Attorney General Palmer with major leaders following. It predicts 2,000,000 monologues, praising wider reach and efficiency while acknowledging potential misinfo and evolving oratory quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Palmer
Wilson
Baker and
Daniels
McAdoo
Bryan
Taft
Zahu Root
Wood
Johnson and
Borah
A Soothing Solar System Teaching From Herschel
A National Geographic description by Herschel uses a yard scale model to illustrate the solar system. Sun represented by a library globe two feet in diameter and planets by common objects at increasing distances, offering a relaxing, free observatory in one's backyard away from price worries and political quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Herschel
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Uranus
Neptune
Washington
The Summer Optimist in Hard Times
A reflective verse piece contrasts cheerful resilience in fair weather with grim reality in heat and hardship. The speaker notes that sunshine and gentle days invite optimism, while summer heat brings discomfort and diminished spirit, observing how some people lose their cheer under pressure.
Senate probes outrages in Mexico urge new U S policy
Opined reprint argues the Senate should push a thorough investigation into Mexican outrages against Americans and demand a clear U S policy. It cites 317 listed Mexican victims, lack of reparations, and no formal protests, urging decisive action and a shift from past mixed signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Senate
Mexico
Amer
Washington
Dinner Stories and Front Talk Runthroughs
A string of humorous exchanges shows weary tramps sharing war and daily life. A bishop notes a color guard chaplain remark about Satan and vulnerability. Children discuss school topics, while a visitor gets a comic reply about reading spelling and spanking.
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Living Rich and Averages
Ruth Cameron muses on pretentious talk about wealth and lifestyle. She challenges the idea that abundance justifies extravagance, cites 1915 Mahin data on wages and servants, notes rising costs, and suggests many readers will find those figures startling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahin
Savory Finnan Haddie and Related Dishes from Old Recipes
A collection of kitchen instructions outlines Fin nan haddie with milk, salmon souffle, chop suey using veal and pork, rice pudding, and a vegetable loaf using stock and gelatine. Each recipe provides proportions and steps for preparation, cooking times, and serving notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnan Haddie
Uses for Old Linens
Old tablecloths can be made into smaller breakfast cloths. Old napkins are useful for patching or turned into cheese doilies. Save soft linens for first aid use. Wash without starch and store handy. Old sheets become dust sheets or dusters. Old bath towels work for cleaning. Cut bedspreads to size and bind to make bath mats.
War on high prices shows uneven relief across cities
United Press reports from nine cities show mixed results in the July-to-August cost of living. Butter eggs bacon bread and potatoes varied, with New York still highest overall and St. Paul cheapest. Washington Detroit and Cleveland also noted changes. Local notices mention several residents visiting relatives and a Columbus death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
United Press
St. Paul
San Francisco
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Ohio City
Detroit
Neew Marshfield Guests and Athens Visit Notes
Faith Wilkes of Athens is the guest of her mother Mrs. C Wilkes and Mrs. Anna Hamilton. The Hapell family host Mr and Mrs Rock Hapell and their daughter. T. G. Hoodlett, R Hapell and Chester Collins were business callers in New Plymouth. Mrs I P Tucker visited Athens. Mrs F G Hoodlett shopped in Athens. Mr and Mrs Harold Straight of R D 2 attended the fair in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Davis
Carl
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. D. Porterfield
Marian Welch
Carbondale
New Marshfield
Deonard Sturgill
Nelsonville
Harry DeVore
Chillicothe
Clary Bratton
Middleport
Fred Herron
Lem Carter
New Plymouth
William Nichols
Columbus
Harvey Nichols
Pearl Stanley
Stanley
E. A. Hooper
Julia Erwin
Harold
Ruth
Faith Wilkes
Athens
C. ©. Wilkes
Anna Hamilton
Henry ‘Todd
Haydenville
Rock Hapell
T. G. Hoodlett
R. Hapell
Chester Collins
I. P. Tucker
F. G. Hoodlett
Harold Straight
Standings Shakeup After Late Inning Rallies
Eller faltered but Cincinnati surged with late runs to beat Boston 7 to 4. New York edged St Louis 7 to 6. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 10 to 2. Other scattered scores listed include Pittsburg and Brooklyn games with varied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eller
Cincinnati
Boston
Grookly M .S
Cesrese OL
PBEM
Ns Es Bane Coco
St. Lowis .O
Philadelphia
Oaee Eeraee
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Oe Reese
Sovua
Washington Eeween
Pete
Sunday Socials Across Angel Ridge and Akron
Miss Jessie Mulligan spent Sunday with her parents the Mulligans. The Ballengers hosted guests including Will Leman and sons Richard and Edward, Branda Liggett, and Eva Cornell with children. Wilbur Rogers and Clyde Ballenger bought a threshing machine and a gasoline tractor. Various residents visited friends in Judson, Columbus, and Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mulligan
Joseph Mulligan
Alla Ballenger
Will Leman
Richard and
Edward
Branda Liggett
Judson
Herbert Cornell
Akron
Louise Ballenger
Wilbur Rogers
Will Rogers
Clyde Ballenger
Charles Roundsaville
Columbus
Frank White
Joe Mulligan
Kimberly Community Notes From the Fair and Local Visit
A number attended the fair from Kimberly including Rollie Donald A P Figgins Francis Brown James Brown Chester Mallon and Andrew Donohue. Addie Smart visited her father Mr Penny on Wednesday. The Woodland Coal Company here resumed work after a two day strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie
Donald
A. P. Figgins
Francis
James Brown
Chester Mallon
Andrew Donohue
Kimberly
Salem
Addie Smart
Mr Penny
Woodland Coal Company
Fair visitors and travelers noted in local recap
Days on account of the machine men included a trip by Mr. David L. Perry Mr. Beckler Chester Mallon and Andrew Donohue to the Fair. Misses Rebecca McQuire Jennie Brooks and Clara Kirkendall were Fair visitors Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Perry
Mr. Beckler
Chester Mallon
Andrew Donohue
Rebecca McQuire
Jennie Brooks
Clara Kirkendall
Accident Lets Father Shoot Daughter in Lancashire Street Home
Miss Nellie Pickering was accidentally shot by her father Theodore Pickering about 9 PM Monday at their Lancaster street home. The ball hit her left leg eight inches below the knee, lodged in the flesh, and caused intense pain but no serious injury expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Pickering
Theodore Pickering
Lancaster Street
Pickering
Moore and McKee Marriage at Beaumont Home
Earnest Moore married Carrie McKee at her parents home in Beaumont on August 11 1899. Reverend Cyrus Rose of Athens officiated. An elaborate reception followed the ceremony with bell ringing in the traditional style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore-Mckee
Beaumont
Aug
Earnest Moore
Carrie McKee
James McKee
Cyrus Rose
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co
Messenger
Athens Ohio
Opinovis
Flipper
Atlanta
Bar-le-Duc
Satan
Paint Rock
Ana Spankin
Ruth Cameron
lElimts
Henry
PRAGE
Neew
Marshfield
Bebe
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Trytrtr
Angel Ridge
Miss Nellie Pickering
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Parfay
Republic
Prodium
Republic Rubber Corp
Youngstown
Ohio
Republic Tires
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!