Obituary and postal rate details from 1920s press
The notice lists associations and offices in Chicago New York and Athens with subscription rates for carrier and mail service. It mentions obituary cards of thanks and various business names including John W Cullen Company and Home or Foreign offices.
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Chicago
Piffth Ave
New York
Geneva
Detroit
Perestieing
Khiasa
John W. Cullen Company
South
Humility, Virtue, and Royal Duty in a Biblical Reflection
A Thought for Today reflects on II Chronicles line where Israel's princes and king humble themselves before the Lord and affirm righteousness. It notes humility as the elder virtue and rightful heir to heavenly throne, drawing on Arthur Murphy's reflection.
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Israel
Heaven
Arthur Murphy
Advice for Women on Charm and Career Echoes Old View
A renowned editor urges business women and young wives to balance virtues with surface charm. He argues that while loyalty, diligence, and honesty aid career success, initial attention hinges on appearance and allure, noting real love often grows from kindness but first impressions come from outward charm.
Missing Ohio student George Kovalchick sparks search
The report details concern over Ohio University student George Kovalchick who vanished after leaving home without coat or hat. Authorities search rivers and streets, weighing life prospects, with speculation he may have ended his life or started over somewhere else.
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George Kovalchick
Ohio University
Hamor
Not a Paying Proposition for Crime in Old World Nations
The text contrasts dense populations with small states where every person is catalogued making crime costly and less profitable. It notes criminals can vanish in dense societies but not where inhabitants are individually tracked, implying better crime control in the Old World.
Mineral Man Seeks Wife Through Classified Ads
In a playful piece the Mes senger classifieds are praised as effective for finding a spouse. The author bets on the Mineral man’s success, urging readers that love can start from ads and that many local men and women will consider matrimonial matches via the paper.
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Messenger
Rebound Comedy Line Draws Laughs in Paris Scene
New York cables report a line from Donald Owden Stewart's play Rebound that especially amuses. A young American in Paris boasts of a romance, explaining he "dropped into Zell's" and "opened purse—there she was," a gag noted for its bold misdirection and humor.
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New York
Donald Owden Stewart
Paris
Zell
Ten Best Talkies of the Year According to Film Daily
The writer disagrees with hundreds of critics on Film Daily’s top ten list and shares his preferred selections. He ranks The Broadway Melody and Madame X among the notable titles, questions distribution factors, and notes titles like The Lady Lies and Alibi that appeared in discussion.
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Eris
Film Daily
Broadway Melody
Rio
Paramount Studio Adjusts Classical Film Arrangements
Report notes changes at Paramount Studio due to new pictures requiring rearranged classical pieces. Details remain sparse but editors cite production shifts and scheduling impacts across departments.
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Paramount
How to seat symphony players for recording
A group of experts including Frank Tours David Mendoza and Jay Gorney advised on orchestra seating for sound recording. They placed bass instruments nearest the microphone with woodwinds behind and flutes clarinets bassoons next, then French horns last, while strings sit opposite the recording device. Bass horns were kept as quiet as possible to reduce overtones, though setups still shift to satisfy a singing star.
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Frank Tours
England
David Mendoza
Radio Broadscaster
Jay Gorney
Mink fur coat heirloom linked to General Blount
Mrs. J. H. Gilpatrick of the St. Regis preserves a mink fur coat with 67 years of service. The heirloom, bought by her late father General Blount in Chicago, endured rain and musty wardrobes as a cherished family piece.
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al Crockett
J. H. Gilpatrick
Swanky
St. Regis
General Blount
Chicago
Lombardo Murder Alleged Police Explanation
Authorities describe the death of Anthony Lombardo as a calculated killing after his prison release. A sawn off shotgun was found beside his body in an alley as police say he had tried to blackmail other criminals.
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Anthony Lombardo
Hunger and healthy eating by Dr Frank McCoy
A health article argues that true hunger signals health, advising regular meals, occasional fast to reset appetite, and careful food choices. It notes many people mistake cravings for hunger, suggests water or juice between meals, and emphasizes protein to balance starch intake.
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Frank McCoy
Questions and Answers on Hair Care and Osteomyelitis
K W asks how red hair can be darkened gradually and how to treat dry coarse hair. The answer says red hair seldom darkens with time, lighter hair is common, and suggests coconut oil rub after washing. M B M asks about his brother's osteomyelitis and alcohol use. The response explains the bone inflammation stems from a toxic condition, urges a high water intake and a strict diet, and offers further guidance if he writes for personalized advice.
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K. W
M. Bb. M
Lees
Nmavine
New York Waterfront Criticized as Miserable and Degraded
The passage contrasts Chicago unfavorably with New York praising its East River waterfront as magnificent once, now miserable and unsightly, degraded and wasted, urging lessons from Chicago.
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Chicago
New York
East River
Chicago’s Lakefront Plan Aims for Grand Boulevard
A proposal suggests halving Chicago’s lakefront improvement cost to create a grand water front boulevard. The plan would surpass London’s Thames embankment and tackle a major traffic problem as cities mature.
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Chicago
New York
London Thames Embankment
Edward R. McLean Tout Instantly Connected Across Cities
Edward R. McLean, owner of the Washington West, a train passenger, praises rapid long distance communication. He chats with Paul Block at The Breakers Palm Beach, then is switched to The Enquirer in Cincinnati, then San Francisco, all in minutes with no hitch. The text credits Mr. Gifford and assistants for smooth telephone service.
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Edward R. McLean
Washington West
Chicago
Paul Block
Palm Beach
Cincinnati
the Enquirer
San Francisco
Mr. Gifford
Chicago Vows Crackdown on Racketeers and Violence
Chicago citizens press for a sweeping cleanup to purge racketeers and murderers. They plan to round up 2000 criminals and suspects and threaten further action if conditions do not improve, aiming to deter crime citywide.
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Chicago
Sitta
Chicago Plans $25 Million Lakefront Improvement
With Commerce Commission approval Chicago will spend an additional $25,000,000 on lake front development. The project aims to further enhance the already praised waterfront, continuing a major city improvement program through new funding and construction efforts.
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Commerce Commission
Chicago
Young McLean on steel bets at Gary plant
The narrative follows Mr. McLean dining at United States Steel's Gary plant while reflecting on Frank Munsey’s purchase of the company for around sixteen dollars a share. He warns that while sensible investors gain, fools gamble and ten million may be lost for every million earned.
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United States Steel
Gary
McLean
Frank Munsey
Mussolini’s Daughter to Marry Italian Envoy in Rome
Mussolini’s eldest daughter Edda, aged 19, will wed Galeazzo Ciaho, secretary of the Italian embassy to the Pope, in the Holy City. Reporters note public wishes for happiness and a jab at the dictator for not marrying.
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Mussoline
Edda
Galeazzo Ciaho
Musserlini
His Daughter to Some Royalty Mentioned in Passing
A fragment notes a reference to his daughter linked to royalty in a distant mention. The stray line hints at social status without further context or dates.
Inheriting Genius Through Daughters, Not Sons
The piece argues that power and greatness pass through daughters as shown by Galton. It praises Mussolini's daughter for her strong, earnest face and suggests she could establish a lasting line akin to Napoleon's.
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Galton
Mussolini
Napoleon
Italian giant Carnera flattens Sigman in Boston match
The Italian heavyweight Primo Carnera known as the human Alp and gondola pusher fought in Boston before seven thousand fans. He needed over a minute to defeat Big Jim Sigman, after a reputation for quick knockouts.
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MR. Carnera
Italy
Venice
United States
Jim Sigman
Boston
Carnera One Month in America Earns $70 000
The article notes that Carnera earned seventy thousand dollars during a single month in the United States. This figure highlights his high earning period and reflects his status in boxing at the time.
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Carnera
America
Notable Purses in Italian Money Shake for Tunney Dempsey
The excerpt notes 1,400,000 lire is a large sum in Italy yet minor to Tunney and Dempsey who reportedly earn as much as 70,000 dollars for a single punch.
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Italy
Tunney
Mr. Dempsey
Daily study note on correct English usage
A compact language lesson highlighting common misuses mispronunciations and misspellings. It teaches proper forms such as Lt almost lost the game centennial four syllables suffrage and offers guidance on vivid word choices offensive insolent insulting plus a maxim to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
Joint GOP meeting to map campaign and delegates
The Athens County Republican Executive Committee and central committees will meet in the Courtroom at 1 30 Wednesday afternoon to discuss campaign funding and strategy and to name delegates to the state convention.
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Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
Professor Martzloff to Lecture on Ohio University History
Prof. C IL Martzloff will lecture on the history of Ohio University tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The same talk will be repeated later for the student body.
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C. IL. Martzloff
Ohio University
Chamber of Commerce
Wilizabeth Horn Celebrates 14th Birthday at Sunnyside Home
Wilizabeth Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs Horn celebrated her fourteenth anniversary with a Valentine party held last evening at the family home in Sunnyside Liiva.
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Wilizabeth Horn
Mr. J
Ohio University to host three indoor meets in March
Twenty years ago Ohio University plans a 2:30 p.m. game against Kenyon on the university floor and athletic director Corbett outlines a series of three indoor events in March. Corbett of H. J. Dickerson and West Liberty High School visit this week.
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Ohio
Kenyon
Atheletico
Corbett
Ohio University
H. J. Dickerson
West Liberty High School
Ohio University Students Cheer Newspaper Launch
Reporters and readers at Ohio University enjoyed the debut of The Cintean, the campus newspaper. The event featured Allison Lillis and a lively gathering as campus journalism begins its new chapter.
Puzzlers Solve a Packed Theme of Clues
A column lists many crossword like clues with numeric markers and a standout entry Savpurday s Answer noting zero clues. Across and down prompts cover poison born sailer wrath unclose harass incense carriage snaky fish nothing attempt vigilant subject unit pun workman fish hisses copies rang a telephone aromatic spice article legal rule constellation courtesy title loiter since slush.
Inquiries and Answers From a Historical Q and A Sheet
A compendium of questions and answers covering topics from mineral production rankings to travel distances, fiscal year definitions, symbolic meanings of the Tree of Life, marriage eligibility in New York City’s City Hall chapel, counts of US booksellers, postage stamp portraits of George Washington, and Alaska’s notable crops.
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Paradise
City Hall
New York City
New York City? Bb, BE. A
New York
Old Age Pension Bills Debated in Congress After 14 Years
Washington hearings set for February 21 and 24 as Congress studies multiple old age bills from Republicans and Democrats. The push aims for federal state partnerships to aid seniors, with proposals ranging from a $365 maximum annual pension to a $10.6 million federal appropriation and creation of an Old Age Security Bureau. The drive follows earlier efforts by London, Berger, and others, noting 2.6 million people over 65 are penniless or dependent.
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United States
China
India
William I. Sirovich
New York
New Mexico
Veterans of Peace and Industry
Rodney Dutcher Messenger
Washington
Congress
London
House Labor Committee
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Berger
American Association For Old Age Security
Ethelbert Stewart
U. S
Labor Committee
Sirevich
McKeown
Oklahoma
U.S
Lirovich
Labor Department
Dill
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circuliations
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King Features Incorporated
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Harlinger, Texas
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Buffalo
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Frewshing
Z Aceea
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Kinder
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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Puzzlers
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Washington, D. C
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American Book Trade Directory
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