Athens County bids farewell to veteran judge Worstell
The Athens Messenger notes the retirement after twelve years of service by Common Pleas Court judge Lawrence Grant Worstell. The article lauds his conservatism, legal rigor, and unblemished record, praising public service, integrity, and the friendships he built in Athens County over 37 years. It reflects on the value of judiciary independence and invites readers to contribute to open discussions in Public Forum.
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Dance Craze Grows As New Yorkers Embrace Tango Business
In New York Gilbert Swan notes a surge in dance pursuit with Arthur Murray expanding into a large building and Ned Wayburn closely following. The city sees a rise in dance factories, with colleges supplying instructors and a mix of bankers and brokers seeking lessons while studios offer extensive hours and private rooms for practice.
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Manhattan
Arthur Murray
Ned Wayburn
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Pettonal Ballrage Dante Authority
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Harvard
Vassar
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Inquiry on alcohol in bread and historic pavements
The text questions whether alcohol remains in bread dough after baking and cites early concrete pavements in Bellefontaine Ohio 1892 and a 1865 route to Good's Station Inverness Scotland. It discusses skating origins among Norse Swedes Danes Finns and Dutch, defines public opinion, and estimates bale cotton sheet output from a 309 pound bale.
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Good's Station
Inverness
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More Truth Than Poetry By James J. Montague
A mixed prose and verse piece extols bold feats from mountaineering jungle hunts to a cheeky town life. It shifts to reflections on student effort and work ethic in Athens, praising students who combine study and earning, aided by business mentors and the value of practical experience.
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More Truth
James J. Montague
Jearns
Athens
Mhost
Thought for Today on Duty and Obedience
A brief reflective note urges obedience to a inner duty within the body, drawn from a dated religious or moral instruction. The fragment references the notion of a mustal body and a call to follow its guidance as a moral compass.
Cartoon Explains Friday's Strip of Duke de Aries
The cartoon recounts Duke de Aries a silk hated fashion plate from Paris 1830s to 1851 noted for oversized headgear and cultured refinement. It mentions Major Nowell Yoore with Lae Cone and Tom Thentrope and Newell’s 27 inch height, 24 pound weight, plus skating on a small ice block as a noted talent. It closes with a note on ice density and a Monday feature titled The Oldest Living Thing.
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Two Theodore Garys shaping American industry policy
Frederic J. Haskin profiles Theodore Gary and his son who built the independent telephone empire. The elder Gary reshaped U S industry, facing Bell System opposition as he expanded in Missouri and the Mississippi Valley, mastering crises and advancing independent lines nationwide.
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The Fifteenth Census Bookie Offer in Athens
The Athens десяnvet introduces a new bookie The Fifteenth Census. The text describes population data and reformation efforts tied to census work and mentions the cost and distribution details. It references aliens Messenger Washington Information Bureau and requests copies and funds.
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Information Phread Census Notice in Gobk Arstitios
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a Washington DC director and a census related item with scattered names and phrases. The readable elements include Frederic J. Haskin as Director in DC and references to a census timing or notice, but the rest is garbled.
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Broadcast plans spark pope influence talk in clear voice
A fragmentary 1900s era news snippet discusses Mr. Relton and others involved in a chaotic scene and hints at a pope broadcast event. It mentions February 42 and plans for a first broadcast to Protestant Americans, with advisers aiming to widen religious influence and various named figures in worn, garbled wording.
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Stalin era economic musings amid wartime chatter
A garbled, heavily distorted text contemplates Stalin and Soviet policies, contrasting them with American capitalism, labor movements, and potential future leaders. It references unemployment, farm boards, and wheat prospects, with dubious commentary on Russia and global revolution.
Local items span sports, crime and meetings in Athens Ohio area
A roundup of readings includes Ohio University basketball wins in Marietta, a convict capture at Wheeling, a large Parent Teacher Association meeting in Canaanville Township, and railcar movements on Hocking Valley. Other notes mention a local road petition near Ath and Suger Creek, a dog poisoning scare on West Side, and a Jefferson City fire destroying a state building.
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Chauncey Rowd
Athens
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Central Avenue
Buffalo Emploment Emergency Efforts Highlighted
Coronel Arthur Woods heads the Emergency Committee for Employment in Buffalo, detailing Mayor Reach’s 53 member committee and 18 member executive group. The plan includes coordinating public and private charities, a 1.743 million dollar relief fund for 4,000 families, and a drive to place workers in short term jobs while seeking broader corporate hiring.
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Arthur Woods
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About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
Olive Roberts Barton discusses childcare practices from the perspective of a mother named Trandie, exploring daily routines for infants and advice on feeding, bathing, cleansing, and care. The text critiques common parental anxieties and highlights practical steps used by mothers to manage early child care.
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Adeleen
Hartford Officials Warn Driving Rule Causes Accidents
Hartford motor vehicle authorities say a rule meant to urge correct driving has led to numerous accidents. The official reports indicate drivers misinterpret the policy, causing unsafe actions and higher risk on the roads. Strong emphasis on enforcement and safety measures accompanies the warning.
Fragmentary report on a suspect in a domestic violence case
Incomplete OCR text hints at police questioning a man about alleged harm to his wife. Officers described events and actions surrounding a possible crime but the fragmentary source lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes. The piece preserves a neutral tone with minimal detail due to the damaged transcript.
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