Athens Daily Advertiser Subscription Rates
The paper lists subscription pricing for carriers and mail in Athens and surrounding counties. Rates include one year 4.50, six months 2.80, ten weeks 3.00, and weekly rates with extra postage details available on request. The notice credits Associated Press and local and national advertising offices.
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Associated Press
Joce News
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallo
Hocking
Moran
Vinton
Washington
Raymond Clapper Urges Clear Words on Economic Priorities
In a Washington column, Raymond Clapper defends Business Week editorials on wartime priorities. He warns against word traps in defense measures and argues that the price system may yield to a priorities approach for national defense. He notes rationing and shifts reflect history, urging Republicans and business leaders to ignore fear of labels.
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Business Week
Adam Smith
Back to Local Government Says Ohio Governor Bricker
Ohio Governor Bricker urged a return to local government at a state wide meeting of county officials. He warned that Washington centralization threatens local autonomy and that reliance on federal and state funds erodes citizen initiative and bond voting for local improvements.
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Washington
Ohio
Bricker
Holiday Hazards Rise With Winter Fire Risks
The 1940 41 Ohio early winter brings unusual temperature swings and rising fire and accident hazards. Heat now and light later strain heating systems while careless handling of holiday decorations increases property damage in town and rural areas. Residents urged to practice common sense to prevent winter fires and highway incidents.
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Ohio
Censored War Comic Tease From Time Magazine
A Robert J. Casey spoof in Time mocks wartime censorship by describing an air raid over an unnamed European golf course where 75 rabbits die and 25 shelter occupants escape untouched. The piece closes with a calm parrot wandering the street muttering, keeping details vague.
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Time Magazine
Chicago Daily News
Robert J. Casey
England
Anderson
Tobacco Taxes Rise as Federal and State Revenues Grow
The National Tobacco Tax Conference estimates nearly 100 million dollars in tobacco taxes this fiscal year. Federal tobacco tax revenues rose 5 percent in 1940, while state yields increased 13 percent. Tax rates vary by state from 2 to 5 cents, with defenses and other costs likely to push the burden higher in coming years.
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National Tobacco Tax Conference
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
My Lady Nicotine
Carrie Chapman Catt Speech at Woman's Centennial Congress
An excerpt reflects Carrie Chapman Catt addressing the New York City Woman's Centennial Congress, rejecting tyranny by any name and invoking the era of dinosaurs to illustrate resilience.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
New York City
Unemployment fund pressures likely to change social security rules
Bruce Catton surveys Washington on unemployment compensation, noting a $1.7 billion reserve growing toward $2.25 billion by July. Debate centers on liberalizing benefits and easing the employers’ tax via experience ratings, with federalization possible and major roles for the McCormack bill and labor groups.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Social Security Board
A. F. of L
McCormack
John W. McCormack
National Association of Manufacturers
Peace as healing influence, world elevates
Quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson frames peace as the world’s healing and elevating force, emphasizing its transformative power.
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Woodrow Wilson
Finland aid and famine in wartime column plea
Editor Charles R. Larson argues Americans should allow Finland to receive food medicines and clothing via Finnish ships. He condemns starving Finland to pressure Nazi Germany and urges renewing support alongside the Allied cause. He cites Red Cross aid and criticizes Arctic blockades and Soviet shipments through Siberia.
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the Messenger
Russia
Finland
Europe
Germany
New York
Red Cross
U. S
Britain
Siberia
Hitler
Stalin
State Department
Charles R. Larson
Portland
Reinstated rural mail carrier on Route Four Nelsonville
George D. Hall, a Spanish American War veteran, was reinstated as rural mail carrier on Route Four in Nelsonville. The record notes the move as part of local postal staffing.
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George D. Hall
Nelsonville
JOIN WITH ENGLAND: A CALL TO ALLIED TRADE SHIFTS
A letter from John L. Southard of Jacksonville argues for the United States to ally with England against Hitler. He proposes selling 50 percent of U S fighting equipment to England and 40 percent to China, keeping 10 percent for training, and maintaining leverage to be first among nations after the war.
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Hitler
Sam
England
China
Christ
U. S
John L. Southard
Jacksonville
Christmas Boost in New York City Mail Volume
During the Christmas period each year a 40 percent rise in first class mail originates in New York City driven largely by Christmas cards.
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New York City
Immigration wave cartoon in 1920 era sparks relief plea
Twenty years ago a cartoon shows American Labor asking Uncle Sam for legislation to curb the one million immigration wave of 1920. An Athens ad list includes S. W. Gadbury advertising produce with sugar 12.00 per 100 pounds and beans 6.00, along with local firms selling Christmas goods.
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Uncle Sam
S. W. Gadbury
Nelsonville
Broadwell Ladies Aid Quilting and Social News
Broadwell Ladies Aid Society held an all day quilting event followed by a potluck dinner with attendees from Athens and surrounding areas. Local visits included Mrs. William Cummings of Bartlett and guests at homes of the White and Parsons families. Several residents reported illnesses and family visits from Albany Hermon Ireland W Va Columbus Stewart Sand Rock Carbon Hill Lathrop and Lathrop areas.
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Broadwell — Ladies Aid Society
Bessie Gorham
Lizzie Totman
Mildred Parsons
Athens
Myrtle Ogg
Laura James
Freda Nice
Hattie Hendershot
Minnie White
Hazel Burke
Mary Nye
William Cummings
Bartlett
Bernard White
Edward Conant
Clyde Conant
George Smith
William Young
Roy Lee
Rufus White
Lawrence White
Albany
Everett Starling
Hermon
Lester White
Broadwell
Simon Layton
Ireland
W. Va
Clarence White
Richard White
Columbus
Vint White
George Ogg
Stewart
Ella Ogg
Betty Grandstaff
Sand Rock
Frank Parsons
Ray Nice
Carbon Hill
Gerald White
Sandusky
Amos White
John Smith
Lathrop
del Smith
Cave Entry Adds Tension to Ronnie Wes Adventure
In Rainbow Canyon, Ronnie and Wes approach a cave where Lona and a mysterious man were seen. They worry about danger, discuss lighting a torch, and Wes keeps a pistol ready as they enter a dim, narrowing passage. Shapes emerge in the cave ahead.
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Ronnie
Wes
Lona
Wesley
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Rainbow Canyon
Lana
Ronica
Huck Finn
Becky
Hidden Cache in Rocky Room Reveals Weapons and Provisions
Wes and Ronnie explore a widened corridor cave in the Rockies. They uncover canned foods, clothing, a cartridge belt, and three rifles with ten automatic pistols and ammunition clips secured in a separate compartment. The find suggests a wilderness cache or ranch storage, raising questions about origin and purpose.
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Wes
Ronnie
Wesley
Sequel to Walls by Marguerite Moore Bidwell
A poem in verse about building emotional walls that crumble under love and mercy. The speaker reflects on patience, suffering, and forgiveness as barriers between two people yield to rekindled affection. The verse ends with the speaker forgiving the other and the walls dissolving.
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Marguerite Moore
Bidwell
Corning Social Notes and Local Gatherings
Social notes show Red Cross contributions accepted at Park Drug Store or with Mrs. M R Brown and Miss Jacqueline Lamb. Four Past Matrons meet as Fern Post joins the Past Matrons Association with 13 members attending a social hour after business. Funeral attended for James West with ties to Corning and Sans Souci Michigan. Pinochle club hosts at East Hill with prizes and lunch. Universal Bible Day to be observed at United Brethren Church with sermon The Lost Book and special music. large crowd expected.
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Fern Post
Sunflower Chapter
Eastern Star
Lee Thomas
United Brethren Church
Arthur C. Shonkwiler
Public School Hosts Operetta Rehearsal and Dec. 12 Show
Teachers of grades one through six rehearse for an operetta titled Littley Black Sambo to be staged in the high school auditorium Thursday night December 12 at 7 30. Leads include Dick Cady as Sambo Reta Ann Spence as Mambo and Billy Garrison as Jumbo.
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Littley
Alice Mae Wilson
Eliza Murray
Margaret Schlingerman
Dick Cady
Sambo
Reta Ann Spence
Mambo
Billy Garrison
Jumbo
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select Last
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio News Paper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Raymond Clapper
Congress
Wendell Willkie
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
the Public Forum
David H. Moore
Washington D. C
Derre Christine
W. Browning Betts
Athens City
PTA
Glouster
Madison
L. E. Richardson
M. M. Murphy
W. A. Craft
Emmett Anderson
Robert Skinner
E. H. Lantz
Anna Cunningham
Garnet Hambel
Nell Lawson
C. A. Pride
L. W. Ley
A. H. Chute
Cornwell's
Cline Pharmacy
C. C. Millikan
Moler Auto Sales
Swanson Furniture Company
Scott Haney Company
D. Zenner Company
Hutchinson and Stickney Shoes
McCune Tire and Accessory Company
Chase _ and Reading Grocery
Emmett H. Cotton
J. L. Beckley and Son
Logan Book and News
Stratton’s
Parker Brothers Piano Company
Fulton Grocery
Preston’s
M. T. Ellis
Broadwell Social Briefs
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
BY Oren Arnold
Dude College
Rocky Mountains
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Corning Social Notes
Tony Wycinskiy
Joseph Wycinski
Fred Grey
East Hill
S. E. Frasure
J. G. Blower
Leon Kellery
Brady Pierce
Ralph Briggs
Clarence Garrison
Pierce
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Mary Irwin
Clara Hern
Myrta Moore
Zanesville
A. A. Conrad
Lancaster
Paul
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