Warning to Southern Ohio coal trade on shipping unmerchantable coal
Mr McKinney secretary of the Southern Coal Exchange warns that the Hocking district is losing markets because miners and operators ship dirty coal. He says the coal is high quality but unmerchantable due to dust and impurities, and urges a shift to clean merchantable coal to regain position as a king coal in markets. The piece cites government data and industry impact through the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinney
Southern Coal Exchange
Ohio
Ainebent
Chamber of Comfee
Hocking
Hocking District
King
Ruth and Landis Clash Over Babe Ruth Suspension
A judge disciplined Babe Ruth for moonlighting amid World Series duties. Ruth received a suspension until May and a fine, while critics question fairness and double standards in baseball governance. The piece cites the Supreme Court stance on conduct likely to influence others and notes potential irony if roles were reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Landis
Mighty Bwatter
Muth
Landis Mor
Uncle Sam
Ruth
Autumn leaf show sparks memory in tavern talk
In a park musing, a leather imitation leaf fascinates the Man with Wonderful Relatives who recalls his uncle making such trinkets. Mrs Corntassel quips about Josh and his manners while Mr Corntassel notes summer boarders complain about prices, hinting at keeping up appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Front Porch Banter Ends With Spoon Thefts
A Kansas girl and an Emporia boy lingered on a rooming house porch after curfew. The girl dismisses him with a quip about confectionery and he agrees to act as a cafeteria helper, starting with the spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Emporia
Ex-bartender Takes Soda Water Clerk Job
A bartender-turned-soda water clerk reflects on leaving the bar scene. He likes the new work but notes the old atmosphere is gone, though he finds compensation in customers enjoying soft drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Spur Of The Moment Poker Lessons In Conference Tactics
Premier Briand learned poker on the voyage and uses its tactics in the conference. Count Laszlo Szechenyi arrival noted with playful admonition to sneeze thrice and clap. Harding led the United States, and a theft report claims forty thousand gems were stolen from a parked automobile. A wedding notice hints at pink chrysanthemums in the altar bower. The piece also comments on sales tax, German money printing, and King Henry VIII's wives. Mayor Hylan of New York states he will finish his term, and no one doubts his intention.
How Mail Is Lost
Frederic J. Haskin explains common causes of lost mail in New York and Philadelphia including misaddressed letters, stuck mail in boxes, bags left unshaken, and delayed delivery. He notes major costs of misdirected mail, urges clear addresses with return details, and describes post office efforts like finger printing to curb theft during the Christmas rush.
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Frederic J. Haskin
New York
City
New
Philadelphia
Columbia
New England
New York Post Office
Post Office Department
United States
Ohio university portraits and Alpha Phi Alpha
A feature on colored students at Ohio University detailing members in clubs and sports. Howard Mayle and Edgar Barrier are highlighted alongside football stars Harry Jefferson and Jim Wade. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at 19 Lancaster street hosts fifteen members with Fairfax as president and BarrER as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Howard Mayle
Edgar Barrier
Wardenberg
Univerrsity
Harry Jefferson
Jim Wade
Miss Daniels
Lancaster Street
Alpha Phi Alpha
United States
Harvard
Penn State
Columbia
Cornell
Elliot Fairfax
Edgar Barrer
College of Business Administration
Harvard College
W. C. Matney
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Baltimore
Maryland
Fairfax
Barrier
Frederick Douglas
Welcome Free Dog Feed House in New York Sign
A columnist notes a New York sign offering a free meal for dogs. The narrator jokes about visiting Geoffrey Morgan to join in for a complimentary feed. The piece mixes local color with humorous street chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geoffrey Morgan
Absence Records Highlight Rivalry Between Foster and Logan
An official report from Washington shows Foster missing roll call 46 times while Ricketts of Logan never missed. The speaker criticizes Logan influencing congress and vows to confront Izzy when seen.
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Washington
Foster
Ricketts
Logan
Congress
Izzy
Sister Declares Ailments, Seeks Police Chief Aid
A humorous note from a sister in Stewart sends only woes about toothache and spinal trouble, but directs the writer to tell troubles to the Chief of Police, asserting that is his duty and paid role to handle such concerns.
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Au Stewart
Heaven
Abrigal
Quote on changing social habits from Albans resident
A wise Albans man notes a shift in social life from wine and song to home brewed drinks, personal relationships, and community singing reflecting changing norms and humor.
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Albans
Min Walked by Trimble Lassie Sparks Timid Grin
A Trimble girl named Min walked by and smiled at a passerby. The speaker notes the moment and recalls being amused by the girl's quick wit and gaze.
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Trimble
Min
Athens Glee Club Concert Promises Fine Vocal Evening
The community expects a polished performance from the Girls Glee Club led by Dr and Mrs A S Thompson. Helen Bowles, a Dexter girl gaining recognition in Ohio university music circles, will sing among several local members.
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Athens
A S. Thompson
Helen Bowles
Helen
Dexter
Ohio University
Question and Answer Notice in Athens Messenger
A public requests reader questions with the Fabtiefath Bureau in Frederic Maske as director. It states it cannot give legal medical or financial advice and will not settle domestic troubles. submit questions with full name address and two cents for return reply.
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Tix Athens Messenger
Fabtieath Bureau
Frederic , Maske
Washington
Laden E Burese
Inquirer
Long distance NY to San Francisco line opened in 1915
The Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Company states the New York to San Francisco long distance line was first opened on January 25, 1915.
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New York
San Francisco
Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Company
United States Army
War Department
77Th
The
Bureau of Railway Econ
Payroll Rise in Manufacturing Jobs Noted
Washington reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show 400000 more wage earners on manufacturing payrolls in October than in July. The rise reflects growth across sectors and may signal expanding factory activity.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mining Transport and Railroads Highlighted in Industry Lines
The article notes the roles of mining transportation railroad and agricultural industries in the broader economy. It discusses highway construction as a related development and emphasizes their interconnected impact on regional growth.
Local social visits reported around Circleville area
Torch Mr and Mrs Bishop Givens and family returned home after visiting Willard and Amanda Baker clan. Numerous visits: Mrs Forester with Clara Scott, Samantha Mickle with Susan Palmer, Mabel Dewees with Alma Mowery, Dr Price with Augustus Griffin, and others including Cyrus Jones and Elmer Mauck. Missionary society of the M R church met at Alma Jones home for sewing and dinner.
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Bishop Givens
Circleville
Willard Baker
Amanda Forester
Clara Scott
Belpre
Samantha Mickle
Susan Palmer
Little Hocking
Mabel Dewees
Alma Mowery
Dr. Price
Parkersburg
Augustus Griffin
Cyrus Jones
Elmer Mauck
Coolsville
R. D
Arthur Scarlett
George Dewees
Reedsville
Williams
Will Griffin
Coolville
Lucy Coleman
Helen Scarlett
William Baker
Ireland
Richard Nixon
James Medley
Worthy Beckley
Newton Sleith
the Missionary Society of the M. RF
Alma Jones
Way To Reach Catarrh Hyomei Tested Treatment
A medicinal product called Hyomei is promoted as the safest way to treat catarrh by delivering medicine through the nose and mouth. It claims to go directly to the site of symptoms with guaranteed satisfaction or a refund. Sold by McKee Drug Company.
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Hyomei
McKee Drug Company
Havana
Victor Company
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Athens Messenger
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
O. Postol
Robert Mm Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
South Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ps! Mesenfr & Herald Print Co
Mawsenges
Ruth and
Supreme Court
Eianatou
Briand
Belgium
Harding
Laszlo Szechenyi
Europe
Alexander
Jugo-Slavia
Germany
Henry, VIII
Hylan
Omies
Barry
Natural History Museum
Berne
Switzerland
Gainsborough
Jonathan Butthal
London
Paul
Paul Kruger
Transvaal
Maiden Lane
Lloyd’s Maritime Insurance Association
Cuticura
Josten Cigar Store
N. Court ST
U.S Pat
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine Company
Victor
Victrolas
Victor Records
Victrola Tungstone Stylus
Ictrola Ees
Ir Orr
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