Old King Coal of Hocking District in Coal Market Talk
W. D. Mc Kinney of the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange addressed chamber members about Hocking coal. He warned the district must raise production and quality to regain markets and wages, noting oversupply and weak demand despite high capacity, and urged action to restore Hocking coal’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. McKinney
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Hocking District
Hocking Coal
United States
Toledo
West Virginia
Kentucky
Lancaster
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Northwest
Hocking
A Novel Naval Peace Proposal at Washington Conclave
The author argues modern naval arms are wasteful and proposes a triangular war with one battleship per nation or a land brawl with single combat. He suggests converting war tools into peaceful uses like barber signs and sewer tubes and notes Russia reportedly revolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Restoring Market Reputation Amid Lost Trust
The article discusses declining standing in key markets and outlines steps to rebuild credibility. It highlights leadership, customer communications, and measurable quality improvements as central to restoring investor and consumer confidence.
Rival Western Teams Hire Pro For Big Bet
A town backing a football game hired a celebrated pro player to boost odds. He opened with a 70 yard touchdown run but was soon out of the game. The manager explained the payment plan was a dollar per yard to prevent bankruptcy for the town.
Train conductor mocks passenger in Florida encounter
A Florida train scene ends with a red faced conductor demanding a fare or ticket. The dried up passenger struggles then offers his pasteboard, prompting a sharp retort about exercising more or eating legs. The humor hinges on a foiled pun and a boastful comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Local error corrects John Russman visit timing
The Holyrood Gazette clarifies that John Russman did not go to Lyons for business last week but visited on Monday this week to see a girlfriend. The paper says the prior report was mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyrood Gazette
John Russman
Lyons
Peace As A State of Mind by Frederic J. Haskin
Washington columnist discusses Dr. Crile's view that war stems from brain wiring shaped by heredity and education. He argues public schooling and journalism should reveal war’s real costs to curb aggressive impulses and reduce calls for future conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
George W
Brotherhood
Crile
Universal ‘Brotherhood
Such nice people and a tangled tale at Stewart
A local message notes Fred Laughlin visited Athens to discuss Abrigal and Rebeccah Lodge in Stewart. The writer claims mischief and four bachelors named Howard, Hannibal, William, and Ed are involved, hints at a planned dinner, and warns of gossip while denying certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Laughlin
Stewart
Athens
Rebeccah Lodge
Abrigal
Fred
Laughlins
Rebeccah
Abriga
Millie Lemon
Mary Minear
Blanche Rowell
Olive Run
Eva Norris
Esta Seaman
Home Loman
Dewey Newman
Jacksonville
Howard
Hannibal
William
Wm. Biggeins
Ed McAfee
Hannibal Wryer
Laughlin
Pay Wetherell
Wade Dean
H. W. Leiper
Brill
M. J. Carlton
S. J. Biddison
G. HB. Hawk
R. A. Lowman
J. W. Balderson
P. X. T. Winner
Guy Pierce
Art Finsterwald
Wyatt Minear
Owen
Han Beebe
Nothi
C. A. Jones
Torch
George W. Dewees
Genere Merchant
Opponents to Cleveland Depot Fight Move to Court
Led by Peter Witt, critics pledge to challenge the franchise and permit for the new Union Station on the public square, arguing the project is illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
the Square
Peter Witt
Union Station
Public Square
Christmas Dinner Plans in Torch Community
A writer notes preparations for a simple holiday meal with turnips and potatoes from Torch residents C. A. Jones and George W. Dewees. The tone praises Torch neighbors and their generosity as the author celebrates in a warm, communal spirit.
New Mexico Suggestion Circle Highlights Tonight
The suggestion group releases several new items for this evening. Readers are urged to review the fresh notes and consider their impact.
All right Albany I Will Be There Cause You Are Nice
A compact promise of a future visit to Albany. The speaker compliments the locals and commits to being present soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Answers and Answers in The Athens Messenger Q and A
The page presents a reader Q and A column from The Athens Messenger. It covers passport availability for Germany and Austria, honey use with soda in cooking, oldest churches in New York City, Roman numerals origins, fish survival after freezing, and description of the straw cat also called pampas or grass cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Hungary
New York City
K. N
The
Dutch Reformed Church
Episcopal Church
Bureau of Fisheries
Siberia
Pampas
Birds That Sing All Year Round
A note observes that only the robin and the wren sing year round while other birds show periodic silence. The remark highlights continuous song as a distinctive trait of these two species.
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Old King Coal
Russia
Hobert & Ward
Fifth Avenue
Wabash Avenue
America
Ighbor
Hig
Magdeburg
Emil Buhring
E. R.N
Milkado
Jummo ‘Tenno
Athens Messenger — Information Bureau
Frederic J. Hastin
Inquirer
What
Garters
Mackinaws
Scott Haney Co
Good Clothes
Federal
Federal Bureau of Education
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