War area inspection by a foreign writer near Woosung
A United Press report from February 11 describes a Chinese owned car trip to the Woosung front near Shanghai. The writer observes Japanese bombardments wrecking villages as Chinese sharpshooters hold lines and Japanese forces prepare for a larger offensive. Intricate details note airfields, entrenchments, telegraph wires, and Japanese marines.
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B. D.C
Bess
United Press
Sianghal
Wosung Mt
Croek
Fean
al Pps
Woosung
Cathay Hotel
Shanghai
Japane
Whangpoa
Geneva Leader Under Fire Near Woosung Creek
In a ruined landscape along a highway near Woosung Creek, Chinese soldiers lie dead as Japanese forces advance. Gunfire echoes with bullets pinging into shattered Chinese houses while Chinese sharpshooters emerge from ruined buildings and exchange fire with advancing troops.
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Woosung Creek
Mailin P
Blelaway
Ivy
Mies
Woosung Villey
Loved to Eat and Now She Can The Story of Lane’s Diapepsin
New York businesswoman Miss Lillian Ralston of 1160 York Avenue suffered headaches and heartburn after meals and sleep issues for five years. After using Lane's Diapepsin she reports losing five pounds and feeling well, urging others with indigestion to try the product from their druggist to avoid meals causing discomfort.
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Lillian Ralston
New York City
York Avenue
Lane
Pape
Duggist
Linst
Supreme Court to Rule on Powhatan Merit Rating Case
Suncreme Court Hlears End of Powhatan Case as arguments centered on the merit rating system used by the Industrial Commission to set worker premiums. Attorneys argued whether the system can base rates on hazard-based classifications, potentially allowing varying rates by occupation and employer risk.
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Suncreme Court
Hlears
End of Powhatan
Columbus
Toe Supreme Court
Sytem
Hellman
Oneral
Puny
Din Berment
Ue Suepreme
Imvatia
Mts
Bettman
Uentite
Poewhatan Coal Company
Acuks Alent
Industries Commission
mypUy
Hinsen
Adams County bench position filled by governor appointment
In Columbus on February 7, Governor White appointed to tie Adams County bench succeeding George W. Wail V Stephenson of West Union. The move merges common pleas and probate courts and places Vives in the new unified office in Adams County.
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Adams County
Columbus
Feesolay
West Union
White
Drdrge Wail
Stephenson
Westeos
Oorth
Ohio Supreme
Cort. Kessler
Ada Toaurty
Television Growing Popular in St Louis Area
Amateur television experiments unfold as a new hobby amid rising interest in St Louis. Operators like Gardberlet showcase 19 watt transmitters, with Wednesday schedules and ongoing VHF reception tests at the station KW. Public interest grows as local experimenters explore clock synchronized transmission with master timing at the power point.
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Sago
Reg Lowe
Vinwala
Advat
Hisbun
Measures Sought to Curb Unfair Contests and Promotions
Washington reports that Senator William Humphrey of the Federal Trade Commission advocates measures to curb deceptive and misleading contests and prize schemes used to obtain mailing lists and sell merchandise. He warns these promotions extend nationwide and erode consumer confidence.
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Washington
Ferend
William Humphrey
Federal ‘Trade
Caomeieviin
Tedey
Wyton Soli
Humphrey
Audb
High School Class Visits Athens by IT High School
Members of the Printing Class at Jacksonville Trimble High School under WM C Merritt toured The Messenger plant and local businesses in Athens on Wednesday. The group included Elizabeth Danke William Grimm Frank Kearns Charles Sharp Rutland Deal Frances Talbert Margaret Shirkey and several others.
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Jacksonvillee Trimble High School
WM C. Smerritt
Messenger
Athens Wednesdey
Elizabeth Danke
Willam Grimm
Frank Kearns
Charles Sharp
Rutland Deal
Frances Talbert
Margaret Shirkey
Josep N. Antle
Mary B. Cole
Charles H. Gil
Howard Merritt
Joe Christman
Bessie Swindell
Ralph Hofsington
Joe Grubb
Elden M. Grinstead
Carl V. Herbst
Pauline Antle
Melvin G. Koona
Arthur Schvenlan
Helen M. Morrison
Mary Russell
Flora Grimm
Audrey McLaughlin
Medrith Rainey
Sophia Chakey
Alberta Raber
Lindle Ray
One Cent Stamp Not Good on Valentines
Postmaster Harry McKinstry warns that a one cent stamp cannot mail valentines. An unsealed envelope with a valentine requires 14 cents postage when the sender’s name is on the card. If sealed, 2 cents is needed. If the message names someone other than the sender, a 2 cent stamp is required even if unsealed.
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Harry Mckinstry
Valentine
Lawmakers Debate Route Authorization Amid Campaign
The Columbus report outlines a legislative session scene where committee members including Moy push for a route plan. Members weigh emergency powers, impact on commerce and employment as supporters urge rapid passage while opponents raise delays and costs.
Dunkers Among First Chesterhill Settlers
A fragmentary account describes early Chesterhill settlers with names like Raum Judy, Jis I Hatt, Lempsey Linawei, and Jesse Beck. It notes a meeting in Chess and a voting event at Henmans Run. The text also lists Belmont and Jefferson County residents and mentions later arrivals including the Pattersons and Cadwalader family members.
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Pennsville
Henman
Raum Tuddy
Jis I Hatt
Lempsey Linawei
Jesse Beck
Benjamin Way
Samuel Tampton
Whandisi Lee
GG. King
Atl
Belmont
Jafferaen Countel
Alf Kylands
King
He Pattersons
Reese Cadwalader
Nathan Gray
France Huestia
the Crewes
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Satan
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Ted
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Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
Dorothy Gray Preparations
Karess
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