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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1925

Page

12

Parking tests city shopping trends attract reforms

The piece discusses how retailers assist customers with cats and parking, noting garages, door delivery, and shuttle buses. It speculates on a shift away from centralized shopping districts toward suburban sprawl to ease congestion, awaiting Department of Commerce recommendations on a major urban parking reform.

Wade Sadeas Diamond Atten & Checker Novell Pad Department of Commerce

Bills By The Bushel In Parliament And Congress

A comparison shows British Parliament averages under 300 bills per session while the U S Congress introduces thousands. The Senate lists 955 bills and the House 2927 in a day, with totals rising to 4430 by week’s end. The piece argues the pace would require hours and minutes per bill and critiques the impracticality of such a rate.

Senate House of Representatives House Rae

Auto taxes could be simplified for car owners

The piece argues that automobile taxes are layered across federal purchase, state license, gasoline, and a perty Tis one on sorvente ciperpe. It calls for a single consolidated payment to reduce red tape and streamline tax collection.

Department study on parking affects merchants and shoppers

The Department of Commerce airs a careful study of national parking as it relates to local commerce. It examines parking accommodations for merchants patrons and notes growing space concerns making it harder for shoppers to park near desired stores.

Department of Commerce

The Cow and Big Business Commentary on Milk Industry

A newspaper piece notes that a national corporation buys large New York and Philadelphia milk firms, aiming for about 100 million dollars in annual sales. It highlights milk as a major sector, 제조 waste reduction goals, and the need for affordable, wholesome milk delivered to homes, warning that public scrutiny will follow if the plan fails.

New York Philadelphia Department of Agriculture

Noted French Woman Educator Drives French Sales School

Mile. Sanua, a leading French educator, helped organize Ecole Technique de Vente to train women in sales. Her efforts created private schools, bureaus, and athletic associations. the Paris Chamber of Commerce funded a new campus, with graduates now filling top posts in the French cabinet.

Washington PD. C Bites Reacher Craig Bacon Mile Louis Sauna France Ganua National Council of Preach Women United Chamber of Commerce of Paris Ecole Technique de Vente Mile. Sanus Palestine Egypt Sweden United States College Sevigne Association Des Institutrices Diplomees Sanua Paris Chamber of Commerce

Dress hints for girls draw many readers in Zanesville

The Zanesville Signal notes that many girls read fashion hints and dress guidance, prompting ongoing interest in style tips and outfits.

Zanesville, O

Judge Ford Seen as Top Filver Maker in History

A Star columnist muses that Mr. Ford may be the most successful filver manufacturer ever, weighing his influence and legacy in the music world. The note reads as a subjective opinion pieces by Marion Q. about Ford's prominence.

Ford Marion Q

Airship Quip Clashes Over Mitchell Trial Reporter

An exchange notes that words flew at the Mitchell trial, a jab suggesting sharp rhetoric with hostility. The Newark Ohio American Tribune hints that talk outpaced even the record airships in tone.

Newark American-Tribune

Husband Overwhelmed by Wife's Bills Cited

Defiance Crescent News notes a common complaint as many men feel drained by debts incurred by their spouses. The column comments on financial strain and social expectations surrounding household spending.

Crescent-News

Education expense yields quarterback for son

A Fos Ltoria Times item notes that a society man spent $10,000 last year on his son's education and secured a quarterback.

Fosltoria, O Times

Girl Seen Walking As If Under Mistletoe Vibe

A short Urbana Illinois Democrat item notes a girl walking with a natural, mistletoe-like air, captured in a quaint local observation. The blurb reflects small town charm and casual public sighting.

Urbana Democrat

Woman Reflects on Bragging Men in Mansfield Journal

A Mansfield Ohio Journal quote notes that when a woman tolerates a man bragging about his past, he may expect her to handle his future affairs. The aphorism weighs social dynamics and gender expectations from a historical perspective.

Mansfield Journal

Better Pie Politics at Capitol Echoes Frye Era Standards

Congress faces a pie problem as Clarence MacGregor seeks better meals in the House restaurants. The Buffalo Democrat, champion of the Capitol kitchen, recalls Frye era pies while members demand home style cooking despite high patronage and slim profits.

Charles P. Stewart Washington Clarence MacGregor Buffalo N. Y Capitol MacGregor House of Representatives Committee On Accounts Congress Senate Fryé Maine Committee On Rules Frye Congressional United States St Fen Sentative MacGregor Dantena

Garlic and Lemon Pedlars Roam New York Streets

In New York City garlic and lemon peddlers roam districts with Italian and tea loving crowds. Many are former indoor workers directed outdoors by doctors. They carry packs on their backs and chant cries outside windows as the exclusive wares they sell.

New York

Sidelights on Likes and Dislikes of a Great City

A columnist notes increasing public smoking among women in the city. Early on women bought only luxury brands, but a middle aged shopper recently lit a cigarette at the counter before leaving. The observation suggests evolving social habits.

Jand

Toledo Driver Crashes Into New Building Under Construction

An autoist from Toledo Ohio collided with a building under construction prompting speculation about the driver's intent. In other news a French explorer reports a 2400 year old bread find and cautions about selling relics to restaurants. A critic predicts profits in dyeing Christmas neckties another color.

Radio Station Hourly Schedule Highlights Across Time Zones

A dense tick of listings shows multiple stations in varied time zones broadcasting orchestras, dance performances, concerts, vocal selections, and studio programs. Notable names include WTAM WBZ WTIC WEAR WEAF WJAR WHAS WGN WTOP KNX and KFI among others, detailing dinner concerts, instrumentals, and special acts through late evening.

WTAM WBZ WTIC CRCK Ill WEAR The Banjo Boys Jack Smith Heda WJAR Weei Wean Wrial WCAP Woe WWJ WCCO Insomnia Club WGN Gr Oregon Scatumack Mabel Lavin Plants F Nighthawk Frolic WSOE Studio Piwkrg Orchestre Little Symphony Shestra Oteths Jaza ‘Olic CFAC KOA Tha Silver Fox KGO KGW KNX KFI Drury Eve Rte 10

California grape shipments peak in September with 1625 cars billed

The peak of this season's grape shipments from California occurred on September 24 with 1625 cars billed out. A car shortage two days later would likely have been exceeded. Last year’s heaviest day reached 11246 cars on September 18.

California

Cigar Stand Owner Notes Women’s Cigarette Purchases

In the upper Nineties a cigar stand owner recalls women blushing when asking for cigarets. With about 40 percent female customers and a stand in a residential area, he reports on what the well smoked woman buys this winter. He notes few women purchase high priced cigarets.

Experience Is the Comb You Earn After Hair Loss

A concise aphorism from the Cincinnati Times-Star notes experience grows when appearance changes, likening experience to a comb used after losing hair.

Cincinnati Times-Star

Come-back Quip About Traffic Officer Staged Ten Blocks Back

A Toronto Tribune item notes a witty retort spoken about six blocks from a traffic officer. The quip reflects a lighthearted street exchange during an urban drive.

Toronto Tribune

Nation on wheels marks booming car use and living trends

The piece notes twenty million two hundred thousand cars in use nationwide with New York leading at 1.6 million followed by California. It praises perfect roads and garages, and describes a thrifty couple building a bungalow and first securing a car to start a year round life.

This New York State California New York

A C F to Build Motor Buses and Trucks

The American Car and Foundry Company will shift to manufacturing motor buses and trucks. President William H. Woggin, valued at five million dollars a year, signals railroads will increasingly rely on automotive equipment as a key part of railroad equipment.

American Car & Foundry Company William H. Woggin

Four Hundred Hand Drama In Long Poker Pinochle Session

A purported report describes a three handed pinochle game involving a famous actor a motion picture official and a jeweler. They allegedly agreed a 400 kitty could be taken but the session stretched into dawn after about fourteen hours before the 400 hand surfaced.

Moving Picture Gilbert Swan

Telephone Rate Hike Sought in New York Federal Court

A major telephone company petitions a federal court in New York to order a 25 percent rate increase, on top of a 10 percent raise granted last year but not yet in effect, as the era of seeking and finding public funds continues.

Federal Court New York

Standard Oil Consolidation Expands Control Across Industry

Standard Oil of California and Standard Oil of New Jersey emerge as leading giants after California Standard absorbs Pacific Oil. The move signals a shift as small independents rise, and Standard aims to own the oil business from the well to the final product.

Standard Oil of California New Jersey California Standard Pacific Oil Standard Oil Standard Means

Standard oil mergers reshuffle assets across coasts

Standard of Indiana absorbs Pan American. Standard of New Jersey takes Magnolia Oil and issues a 35 percent stock distribution at Christmas. Standard of California acquires Pacific Oil and reports 55 000 barrels per day capacity and potential triple output.

Standard of Indiana Pan American Standard of New Jersey Magnolia Oil J Standard of California Pacific Oil

Railroads to run lighter trains at high speed on short headways

Railroads plan to operate light units at high speed with short headways, each express to its destination. This would cut travel time and reduce costly use of heavy locomotives and empty heavy cars along routes.

Wise Californians Endorse New Oil Stock Ties

The piece notes California readers who support Pacific Oil stock will retain the new issue. It recalls Rockefeller influence and Henry Ford praising Standard Oil as a well run business, with Ford described as a judge of business management.

Rockefellers Organization Henry Ford Standard Oil Ford

Munsey Fortune Seen At Forty Million Minimum

Frank Munsey’s fortune is estimated at least forty million by friends. They note it would be larger if not for a twenty million loss in newspaper ventures. He did not sell newspaper stock publicly and his losses were his private business.

Frank Munsey Munsey Ft. Wayne Indiana Ft., Wayne Quincy United States

Peace and Quiet in the Typical Town Home Life

The poem paints a bustling household with children racing about and dirt tracked through the house. Mothers grow frazzled while fathers are rarely blamed, depicting a universal family scene of busy, noisy daily life.

Sis Brother

Poem Fragment from MAL COOCHRAN Daily Poem

A fragment from MAL COOCHRAN published poem reflects on youth’s need for a loud day and parental duty. It contrasts daytime kiddie riot with night’s quiet after children are tucked in bed and stories told.

Mal Coochran

Alabama hunter’s carelessness leaves him homeless

A man from Alabama went hunting and mishandled a gun, resulting in him losing his home and current residence. No further details on location or proceedings are provided.

Alabama

Belmont and Derby course lengths compared in Q and A

Belmont main track length is 1 1 6 miles 3 inches while the English Derby is run on a Derby Course of 1 mile 881 yards. The Derby Course is open country and not comparable to a U S race course.

Belmont J. C Belmont Park Bloom New York Congress

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