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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
6
Hockingport Mrs. Ben Anderson received word that her son Roy Anderson has joined the U S Marine Corps and is currently stationed at Norfolk Virginia.
Messrs Dritton and Medley visited Marietta Saturday while Mrs Earl Dickerson Miss Drue McWhorter and Mrs Iola Cook were Parkersburg visitors. The Steamer Senator Cordell carried the largest Ohio river cargo seen at Hockingport and turkeys and other foods moved to Pittsburgh markets. Captain M F Noll and W E Roe back a new Cincinnati passenger packet to rival Great Lakes liners, touted as the finest Ohio trade boat.
The Athens County School association met at Chauncey high school. Lectures, talks, and discussions covered athletics, supervision, school visitation, and finances. A unanimous vote adopted a creed and flag salute, with condolences for the Walden family.
United States Attorney Burke and Federal Judges Bledsoe and James announce a stricter policy to seize and condemn motor cars tied to bootleggers under the Volstead act. They note past schemes to reclaim vehicles via third parties and parts swaps, aiming to end deceit.
Dec 21 El Paso report says rebel General Enrique Estrada ordered a forced loan of 5000 pesos on Guadalajara merchants with Dr. Cutberto Hidalgo enforcing collection. Chamber directors assist. Federal officer Jose Rios arrived at Mazatlan after rebel escape. Six Mexican fiscal guards trucks crossed the Rio Grande toward Naco to join General Ferrier's command.
Hollywood officials launch a nationwide broadcast sticker urging young people not to try breaking into the film industry in Los Angeles. The campaign aims to spare untrained youths embarrassment and protect them from the perils of Hollywood’s pursuit, officials say.
The Star of the Morning chapel boat lies near Notre Dame on the Seine. A black barge with a small cam panile and cross, it draws passers by who wonder about the vessel and its priest Monseigneur Platau who has served sailors and river wanderers with Mass and guidance for ten years.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Russell welcome a son born December 16 near Torch. The infant is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs G P Russell of that area.
John Morald and his dog Boots traveled from Boston to New Orleans when a sighting by Arthur Greenwood of the American Legion Post led to Morald being arrested for improper display of the American flag. He spent a night in jail, apologized, and was allowed to continue with a pledge not to repeat the act.
Eliza Walker 80 an ex servant who inherited wealth and rose in New York society will be buried in America as she wished. Her body was exhumed in Lincoln with the American vice consul present before transfer. Wealth estimates range from 1 to 10 million dollars.
An engineering method uses salt brine injected into a stream to measure flow velocity. Electrodes at set distances detect brine, timing with stop watches yields the water speed, aiding hydro electric calculations. Professor C. M. Allen of Worcester, Mass., is credited with the approach per the Engineering Foundation in New York.
Henry Johnson faced arraignment in Canton on a theft charge. After testimony, the judge ordered thirty days in jail. Johnson thanked the court and the judge replied with a courteous caution about demeanor.
A man tells police he studied etiquette as a defense while being led away to serve his sentence. The remark suggests an attempted justification for prior actions amid a court process.
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.