The Fate of Great Fortunes and Their Dispersal
An essay argues wealth is ultimately redistributed through philanthropy and taxation. It cites Russell Sage Carnegie Rockefeller Ford and others, noting fortunes shrink as heirs taxes and charity spread wealth back to society. The piece suggests wealth cycles from accumulation to public uses and warns profits rarely endure in families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Carnegie
Mr. Rockefeller
Gieen
D. Jr
Rockefellers
Henry Ford
Wall
Rest Periods in Housework
An exhaustive study of fatigue in industry supports brief rest intervals during the work day. The modern housewife often neglects these rests, yet experiments show workers perform more and maintain health with short, regular pauses.
Nurse position ad seeks trained applicant for warmer climate
Classified note asks for a trained nurse willing to relocate to a warmer climate. The short ad emphasizes the need for capable care and readiness to move.
Ventures in Common Sense by Ed Howe
How an ordinary worker becomes a successful entrepreneur through steady work, reliability, temperance, and community service. The author traces the path from young family man to proprietor, stressing fair dealing and long devotion to work as key to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Nei
ED Howe
The Value of Saving as Public Virtue
The piece defends saving as prudent for sickness old age education homes and tax support for public needs. It argues thrifty individuals are better citizens while criticizing those who rely on others and labeling frugality a beneficial guiding principle.
After Dinner Banter Sparks Tobacco Joke
A humorous exchange imagines a college student smoking 7,000 cigarettes a year. The joke pivots on whether higher education aids business, teasing the tobacco trade with a punchline about the collegeer helping the industry.
Cautionary Exchange Warns Against Delayed Illness Action
A man urges immediate medical help in a neighborly chat, warning that cemeteries are full of people who waited to see if sickness worsens. The quip highlights values of prompt medical attention and prudent care.
Crimson Gulch Justice in a Busted Card Trick
In Crimson Gulch, Cactus Joe recalls catching a man dealing off the bottom of the deck and committing him to the asylum. The frontier town treats card sharp tricks as proof of unsound mind worth no argument.
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Cactus Joe
Crimson Gulch
Duck Makes Downcast Cook a Duck Joke
A country housewife with limited cooking skill bakes a heavy cake and tosses it to the ducks. Moments later two boys ring the doorbell and quip that her duck has sunk, delivering a grim pun on the meal.
New Jersey preacher and white slavery case teased
A commentary notes the possible sentencing in a white slavery case involving a New Jersey preacher who ran off with a young congregant. The item also mentions England Japan war ties and Mme Galli-Careis announced marriage to her accompanist with a light editorial aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
War Memorial to Animals in Europe and America
A essay in a New York Times style piece argues for a war memorial to animals. It cites reports by Ernest Harold Baynes and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on horses dogs mules camels elephants oxen mice reindeer pigeons cats and goldfish. It notes pigeons' heroism at the Somme and goldfish aiding chemical defense analysis. It recounts an anecdote of Satan near Verdun where a small garrison held a vital line amid German fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
New York City
Europe
Ernest Harold Baynes
Society For the Prevention of
Museum of Natural Hisey
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Batte
Bayfee
Pal
Addito
Germany
Ing
the Somme
Baynes
Satan
Verdun
Dog Hero Satan Bravely Flies To Save Message
In a besieged garrison, Duval pleads for his dog Satan to deliver a vital message. Amid shellfire Satan leaped the trench and flew toward the town on three legs, reaching the lines despite a mortal cost to Duval.
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Duval
Satan
Viola
Memorial to animals tilts toward horses and mules
The article recalls WWI acts by dogs and pigeons but argues that horses and mules deserve two thirds of the credit for steady, long term support. It notes animals wear Croix de Guerre and Legion d Honneur, yet credits patient labor over heroic moments as the war’s true help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baynes
Question Answer Service From The Athens Messenger
Public notice advertises a Q A service by The Athens Messenger Information Bureau. Readers may mail questions to Frederic J. Mesn tor with two cents postage for return answers. It clarifies it cannot give legal medical or financial advice or handle domestic disputes.
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Answ
Athens Messengernformation Bureau
Frederic J. Mesn
World tonnage rose postwar from 49 to 57 million tons
Answers from multiple agencies cover topics from shipping tonnage and the longest railway tunnel to naturalization rules for Germans, Russian refugees, and the damage caused by ivy and woodbine. The figures note 57,314,000 tons of ships 100 tons or more in 1920, and the Simplon Tunnel length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplon
Canplon
Alps
Bureau of Naturalization
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Russia
American Red Cross
Europe
Poland
Department of Agriculture
Local notes on illnesses and travel from Harrisonville
Harrisonville updates include Mrs. Howard Alkire returning from Columbus for hospital treatment and visit with her mother Lena Turner reported as ill earlier. Dr Hugg sees Mrs. Carl Chase. Mrs. Dye returns from Gallipolis with treatment. Others listed are resting or traveling for health and business nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Alkire
Columbus
Lena Turner
George Clark
Pendergrass Lumber Company
W. H. Dye
Gallipolis
Guy Pettit
Martin’ Chase
New Holland
Col. Brooks
Pomeroy
Ad Forrest
Rutland
Casey
Ray Alkire
Jiiden
Guy Bolin
Ella Days
L. Shriver
J. G. Derry
Stawart
Musterole Ad Warns Mothers to Have Quick-Relief On Hand
An old Musterole advertisement urges mothers to keep a jar for rapid relief from sore throats and neck discomfort. It touts Musterole as an instant first aid and remedy for adults, noting widespread use and reliability.
Local Hocking Valley Officials Visit Columbus on Company Business
Fred Ambrose traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for business. Tom Phillips, river division engineer for Hocking Valley, went to Columbus on Friday with company officials. Charley Strain, general foreman of Hocking Valley shops, also visited Columbus Friday to confer with operating officials about local shop affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Phillips
Columbus
Charley Strain
Hocking Valley
Mr. Strain
Local visitors and family notes from Nelsonville and Columbus
Misses Mable and Lou Shafer of Nelsonville stayed with Miss Emma Petty on West Second Street Thursday. Columbus visitor Jim Kreig arrived Friday and Mrs. L. K. Showalter shopped there Friday. Frank Engle of Cleveland visited his ailing mother Mrs. Barbara Engle Saturday. once a Hocking Valley telegrapher, he now works in Cleveland in electrical business, accompanied by Virgil Engle.
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Mable
Lou Shafer
Nelsonville
Emma Petty
West Second Street
Frank Engle
Cleveland
Barbara Engle
Mr. Engle
Hocking Valley Railroad
Virgil Engle
Frank
Milliner Mrs Richey in Columbus on business
Mrs. Richey, a milliner, was in Columbus on Friday for store related business. Little Jimmy Krieg was in Columbus on Saturday for business.
Jury Gets Ankle Curtains For Courtroom
Judge Pettit orders ankle curtains to screen female jurors in the courtroom citing modesty and long sitting periods. Tipstaff Tom Collins to handle orderly work while the courthouse janitor performs the labor. Citizens warned that courthouse crowds may affect plans for burlesque show displays.
Stricken in Bank Hon John F White in Critical Condition
Hon John F White a leading citizen and bank vice president was stricken at the Rempel National Bank and taken to Cherrington hospital. Reports from his bedside say little hope for recovery as he had suffered head pain for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. White
Rempel National Bank
Cherrington Hospital
White
Dentist Harry Eastman Stricken by Pneumonia
Local dentist Dr. Harry Eastman is confined to his North Mulberry Street home with pneumonia described as in its worst form.
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Harry Eastman
North Mulberry Street
Presbyterian Tea Brings Birthday Members Together
The Presbyterian church ladies hosted a birthday tea for congregants with February birthdays. Many members attended and enjoyed the gathering hosted by the group and their guests.
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The
Presbyterian Church
All Day Sewing Held by Episcopal Ladies Guild
The ladies guild of the Episcopal church gathered for an all day sewing session at Mrs. Harry Watson's home on West Front street. Nearly the entire guild attended and the hostess served a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
Harry Watson
West Front Street
Baker's Dozen Stork Visits Local Family Again
The stork delivered a thirteenth child to Mr and Mrs Joe Acker two miles north of town. The infant is hearty and both mother and baby are doing well.
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Baker’s Dozen
Stork
Joe Acker
Delicate Operation Recovers Mrs Breene at Home
Mrs Charley Breene remains at her North Mulberry street home recovering from a delicate operation performed Friday morning by a Columbus specialist. She is reported to be recovering nicely according to late updates.
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Charley Breene
North Mulberry Street
Columbus
Breen
Court of Appeals session postponed to February 22
The Court of Appeals session set for February 2 is postponed to February 22 due to Judge Walters illness. Judge Roscoe Mauck of Gallia County will join the bench. Hocking Valley railroad shops announce no restart until March 1 delaying 325 workers. Miss Fannie Keynes shows slow recovery after illness and brother's death.
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Court OF Appeals
Walters
Circleville
Roscoe Mauck
Gallia County
Fannie Keynes
Miss Keynes
Will Keynes
Miss Edith Elder Returns From Galbrower-Huddleston Nuptials
Miss Edith Elder, guest at the Galbrower Huddleston wedding in Middleport last week, has returned to her home in this city.
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Edith Elder
Galbrower-Huddleston
Middleport
Judge Sparnon Recuperating at Magnetic Springs
Judge H. FE. Sparnon rests at Magnetic Springs after a three week illness. He was afflicted with the peculiar malady sweeping the area and is improving under care. Mrs. Sparnon accompanies her husband during his convalescence.
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H. FE. Sparnon
Magnetic Springs
Judge Sparnon
Mrs. Sparnon
Powder Puff Signage Lists County Officials
In the old court house hall the first door on the right leads to the recorders office now filled for a short term by Mrs. Thad L. Allen who has been sworn in and received her commission to take charge of the office.
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Recorder’s Office
Thad L. Allen
Term lasts until first Monday in September
The term extends to the first Monday in September. The prosecutor’s office, held for a full term by election of Miss Mary Cave, has occupied the post since January 1.
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Mary Cave
Student George Watson Visits City Over Weekend
Mr. George Watson an O A student at Athens spent over Sunday in this city as the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson on West Second Street returning to resume his studies on Monday morning.
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George Watson
Athens
Harry Watson
W. Second Street
Grand jury in Hocking County adjourns until January 31
The Hocking County grand jury adjourned two weeks ago until January 31 and reconvened Monday morning. They processed leftover business from the regular session and added accumulated matters to the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Grand Jury
Probes to Start at Capital After Assembly Action
Two new probes of state administration likely begin early this week. Senator Hopley seeks an investigation of the highway department amid reports of contractor collusion and inflated contracts. A second proposal targets the oil inspectors department with action by Senator Whittemore and Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
Hopley
Crawford County
State Highway Department
Ohio
Republican House
Whittemore
H. S. Atkinson
Davis
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad Claims Easy Break
No-To-Bac tablets are advertised to curb desire for cigarettes cigars pine and chewing tobacco. The ad promises relief from cravings and claims the habit may end with use and offers a money back guarantee through the druggist if craving persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousapis
Week of pivotal votes for Ohio legislature opens with heated agenda
Columbus January 31. Legislators reconvene at 5 PM to tackle a busy schedule. Key items include temperance measures soldiers bonus repeal of direct primaries reform of the Smith one per cent law tax and revenue proposals abolishing the highway advisory board and various crime wave remedies and reforms.
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Columbus
State Highway Advisory Board
Sinn Fein Attack Kills Woman at Mallow Station
In Cork on February 1 Sinn Fein members shot and killed a woman who waited on the platform at Mallow with her husband, Inspector King, who was seriously wounded.
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Cork
Sinn Fenners
Mallow
King
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