Pedestrian amber signal pilots safer crossings in Athens plan
Athens officials push a traffic rule letting pedestrians start on amber while cars stay green, with longer amber cycles planned. Education for drivers and walkers is key, and youths may face fines for ignoring signals as authorities prepare to curb risky behavior. Southeast Ohio eyes more visitors as Route No 50 and Route No 7 boost highway travel toward Washington and across the Ohio River corridor.
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Robert Wood I
Athens
City of Cincinnati
Ohio
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio River
George Washington
West Virginia
E Eame
February flag display duties urged by patriotic groups
The article notes February hosts two national holidays Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Patriotic societies push proper flag use and designate display days. Daughters of the American Revolution in Ohio renew the call for citizens to show the flag on these dates, with optional display on Mother's Day.
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Lincoln
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ohio
Congress
Public display days for the American flag emphasized
Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are flag display days. Constitution Day September 17 Columbus Day October 12 Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving and Ohio Day November 29 highlight public respect. Ohio Day marks Ohio's statehood and underscores proper flag etiquette. The article urges broader public awareness and observance of these occasions.
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Ohio
Churches Lead in Beautifying Towns and Education
American architects estimate 200 million dollars a year is spent on church buildings across the nation. Smaller towns now see churches adopting varied designs harmonizing with traditions and climate, aided by denominational architecture bureaus guiding size and planning.
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Bureaus
The Tragic Rise and Fall of Broadway Beauty Bobbie Story
A memory of Bobbie Story once crowned the loveliest barmaid in Lowestoft and later a Broadway showgirl who faded into obscurity. She drifted through Covent Garden to Ziegfeld and Carroll, then vanished from the stage. The piece recalls a life ended by a gas-lit apartment, a stark reminder of fleeting fame.
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New York
Bobbie Stor
Jee Ella Storey
London
Rule
Covent Garden
Bobbie
Charlot
W York
Chain stores threaten small retailers in market scene
The passage notes retailers cutting prices and bypassing middlemen as chain stores threaten small vendors. It contrasts big chain efficiency with harm to "little people," highlighting the impact on local merchants.
Desert to City: Coyotes to Two Million Population Now
Three hours after leaving the desert you arrive in this city on a path toward two million residents as news from around the world floods the streets with shouted headlines and chatter.
Last of the beauty barmaid found to have few possessions
An obituary fragment recalls a Broadway barmaid who died penniless, with only five cents in her purse. Police recovered three coats, outdated pumps, and stockings from the apartment, leaving only memories of a once celebrated figure on the street.
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Broadway
Mexican President Ortiz Rubio Advocates Progressive Development
The new Mexican president Ortiz Rubio concluded his inauguration expressing warm friendship with the United States and urged Mexico to become a modern power through development of natural resources.
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Ortiz Rubio
United States
Mexico
Wall Street Cheered as Big Buyer Adds Four Million Shares
The market rose as a large purchaser boosted confidence with a four million share buy. Prices advanced while smaller traders joined the rally, signaling broad optimism on the trading floor.
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Wall Street
Why I Write About California
A local East editor prints a column answering why the writer covers California. The reply states plainly the author is in California, asserting place drives perspective and reporting focus.
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East
Independent
California
No local jealousies in America say all states share success
A quotation asserts that no state should envy another as all 48 states, from Florida to Washington, are linked in California’s interests and collective prosperity depends on mutual prosperity.
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America
Florida
Washington
California
California Population Estimate Sparks Debate
About 56 million residents are in California according to a new figure. Officials and analysts discuss implications for services housing and infrastructure as state growth attracts attention from policymakers and the public.
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California
Diet and health Qs from Dr McCoy and scarlet fever advice
Health notes by Dr Frank McCoy include a weekly menu plan with meals from Sunday February 9 and a column answering readers on scarlet fever and swallowing glass. The scarlet fever guidance covers exposure risk, incubation, and travel of germs, plus cautions on keeping affected children away from others.
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Frank McCoy
Exam dates and quick facts from a 19th century Q&A
This column answers reader questions on topics from West Point vacancy exams to Easter Island, stateroom origins, Mount Popocatepetl climbing, Missouri abbreviation, Venus de Milo height, Pittsburgh Pirates ownership, long non stop rail runs, and screw production history. It cites March exams, mountain ascent details, and 1836 machine-made screws.
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West Point
United States Military Academy
Fastersland
Easter Island
Wizetelly
Pepys
London
Nazeby
London Gazette
England
Smollett
Roderick Random
Whiffle
Mount Popocatepetl
J. McA
Mt. Popocatepetl
Diego de Ordaz
Mexican Geological Survey
Missouri
Mississippi
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sam Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Louisville
Kentucky
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Vancouver
London Midiige
Scottish Railroad
Euston
Carlisle
Archimedes
Free Trade Vision Across States Sparks Comment on California
A speaker argues that Americans gain from freely trading goods within the union. The speaker notes every state benefits and California enjoys broad free trade with all states, asking what European nations would give for such openness. The remark highlights national economic unity and cross state commerce.
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California
Appreciation for Blessings When Hearing Good News Across America
A reflective exhortation urges gratitude and prayer when receiving uplifting news from any region of the United States, framing gratitude as a spiritual response to positive events.
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America
Conquistador Cortes Brings Virgin Statue to Mexico City
In the sixteenth century Hernan Cortes brought a gold crowned Virgin with child to Mexico City. The statue was placed on an Aztec pyramid as Christianity supplanted native religion, with each faith replacing the other as it gained power.
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Hernan Cortes
Mexico City
Jesus
Conan Doyle and the limits of spiritualist belief
The article muses on spiritualists praying for Conan Doyle's recovery and questions what beings they envision. It asks whether they imagine an infinite ruler of space and time receiving souls and sending messages, noting such ideas seem unlikely yet acknowledging every religion deserves respect.
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Conan Doyle
Petition Signers Fill Capitol Hall Amid Pension Pushes
Amid a flood of petitions to Congress, amateur lobbyists push for various measures. Spanish War veterans seek pensions while World Court ratification and Pulaski Day memorials attract substantial support from diverse towns and groups nationwide.
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Senate
Woman's Relief Corps
Boston
Salem
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Rodeph Solomon Sisterhood
Lo ‘Bloom
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Washington County
Ark
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North Dakota
General Federation of Women's Clubs
South Shore Country Club
Buffalo
N. Y
William Henry Bauman
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Federal Building Loan Board
Treasury Department
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Ill
KWKH
Shreveport
Lawrence
Mags
Linnaean
American Eagle
Braddock
North Braddock
Department of Education
Vandal Plunder Targets World Religious Icons
In Constantinople Turks seize St. Sophia crown the cross removed and a crescent placed. In Mexico City vandals scale the Aztec pyramid stripping the Virgin statue of crown jewels robes and the infant Jesus. Many fear divine retribution and thieves face uncertain fortune with their loot.
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Constantinople
St. Sophia
Mexico City
Jesus
Russia aims to standardize every aspect of life
The article notes Russia seeks to make people as nearly alike as possible by standardizing food clothes houses furniture beds and even planning uniform women’s dresses for all.
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Russia
Quotations on progress and civilization in a provocative note
The excerpt contrasts roughness with civilization, arguing progress comes from striving to outdo others. It references historical imagery of “the first savage woman” and uses provocative satire about gender and culture. Tone is editorial and provocative.
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Russia
Niagara
Daily Study in Correct English Word Guide
A compact guide highlighting misused words and pronunciation. It explains usage for effect versus affect, celestial pronunciation, and common spellings like spinach. Includes a vocabulary challenge with effrontery defined as shameless boldness impudence and an example sentence.
Henry family returns from Columbia visit in New York
Mrs. H. D. Henry arrives home after a trip to New York City with daughters Lucille and Alice Henry who studied at Columbia University. They stop in Warren for a visit with friends before church events and a Sunday sermon on reading.
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H. D. Henry
New York City
Columbia University
Lucille
Alice Henry
Warren
Rupp
Mohicans
Morgan
Mackie
Presbyterian Church
High School Scout Harold Graham Hears NYC Trip
Harold Graham a junior and assistant scout master from Troop No 2 leaves with Superintendent Morgan for New York City this evening.
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Harold Graham
New York City
Morgan
Mrs Hannah Ashton Visits Daughters in City
Mrs Hannah Ashton of Clarks Chapel spent the latter part of the week visiting her two daughters Mrs Louise Cullums of East State Street and Mrs Addie Angell of Franklin Avenue.
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Hannah Ashton
Clarks Chapel
Louise Cullums
East State Street
Addie Angell
Franklin Avenue
Miss May Harris Returns From Duluth Visit
Miss May Putnam Harris arrives home Saturday from Duluth Minnesota where she visited her aunt Mrs Lucius Whipple. Real estate transfers include in Athens Village 8S S and Della Shaw to Jesse A Watkins lot 2180 consideration 1000 dollars.
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Duluth
Minn
Lucius Whipple
Athens Village
Della Shaw
Jesse A. Watkins
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