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!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1928
Page
18
New York August 25 Leather furniture returns to homes as a modern interior trend. Designers favor leather chairs with glass tops and matching leather table tops along with rare woods like lemon and zebra. Bright calfskin and morocco in red blue or green color modern small armchairs and sofas feature bold cushions and reptile grain accents.
County Auditor notices list numerous warranty deeds and transfers in Athens Township Athens City Alexander Canaan Carthage Albany Home Nelsonville Will Wash Them tips on cleaning agate and enamelware with hot water soap and polish using ammonia or kerosene
Chauncey August 22. A needed improvement was made Tuesday on the Hood property sidewalk on Converse Street. The bricks were taken up and re laid. Other sidewalk improvements across town are badly needed, residents say.
Israel Lee reports Herbert Chase of New York foresees wide adoption of front wheel drive in the U S within years. He cites space, simpler rear axle, braking on front wheels, quieter ride, lower maintenance and less tire wear as advantages, while noting traction loss, weight distribution, longer wheelbase and higher costs as disadvantages.
Ellis Hall roofing is nearly finished this week. George Parks treasurer of Ohio University notes the stone dormer was replaced with a wood version to ease roof load. The roof has been removed and a new felt roof laid with tile replaced. Copper gutters and down spouts added. Ewing Hall is being repainted and Boyd Hall redecoration is nearly complete.
In Youngstown on August 23, police sought a sedan and its driver who attempted to kidnap 9 year old Helen Maroptlatis late yesterday.
A small village shows a compact two story brick cottage design aimed at economical space and cost. The plan emphasizes a large living room, a kitchen with service porch, ample closets, two upper sleeping rooms, a bathroom, and a stair tower, all with no wasted space and asbestos shingle roofing.
An automotive writer argues brakes are crucial as cars speed up. He notes four wheel brakes require careful adjustment, front and rear balance, and warns uneven braking endangers emergencies. He calls for a brake gauge on dash to show stopping pressure at speed.
A rustic guide on home canning highlights how preserved fruits and vegetables uplift households. It covers sterilization, washing, and hot water processes to prevent spoilage and ensure safe storage for fresh tasting produce.
Reports describe bandits in Manchuria pressuring Chinese Eastern Road workers to construct dwellings and dig trenches for them. They loot timber, seize grain, and ambush rail cars, with attacks near Hailin and Tsitsihar. Ransom kidnappings occur, including 12 Korean farmers, with brutal outcomes for some. A Prussian driver’s car escaped after heavy fire.
Improvements to be finished in two weeks enlarging the plant of Lawhead Print at Washington Street, under manager F. J. Goon. Offices expanded with space for orders, tiling, wrappings, and binding. press room moved. bookkeeping reform planned. cooperation with Prof C M Copeland noted. aim to streamline operations.
A Spanish article notes that dish towels, hung neatly, remain essential kitchen items. Housekeepers stress daily washing with soap and water for sanitary reasons and appearance, with towels needing weekly boiling and regular laundering to prevent recontamination.
W V Turner in charge reports the interior finishing of the Alumni Memorial auditorium is close to completion with an estimated three weeks left. decorators are applying the final color coats in several shades. Howell and Thomas Cleveland are drafting plans. ceiling and walls will match color. main floor installation underway this week. finishing touches and outside work to follow as grading and heating progress.
Work will start on a modern filling station and distribution plant at the corner lot once occupied by a church and two adjacent plots. Will FRCe of the company behind similar stations in Minneapolis and nearby regions will develop the site. Demolition of the church building will begin, with construction by Clark and Riedel’s team. The new fireproof structure will use white sand block and is set to begin after paving the church site.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.