Billy and Betty Foil Rope Stitching at Moonlit Circus
Bitty Billy shadows a moonlit circus as wagons load and animals depart. He helps Betty Burro by chewing a torn girth to free her load, then an elephant tests a bridge and collapses it, delaying the parade and prompting a scolding before the tale moves to church.
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Billy
Circus
Billey
Senorita Burreotta
Baby Burro
Betty
Bily
Burro
Saalfielg Publishing Co
Akron, O
Athena and Katie Test a Housemaid Marriage
In a lively debate, Athena argues that Gerald’s new job proves his worth and that marriage to Katie, the housemaid, could work. The narrator counters with traditional views on education and class, while Athena praises Katie’s intelligence, quiet dignity, and reading tastes as a better match for Gerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Gerald
Eee
Gerbai
Lerning
Katie
Bhe
Anette
Kathleen Norris
Athens
Carroll
Dear Mrs Thompson Advises On Love and Secrets
A reader asks about a past romance with a wealthy girl and a loyal but flawed partner, urging gentleness over revenge and caution about secret engagements. Another letter from a 16 year old asks if a 22 year old fiancé requires secrecy and whether visiting or sending flowers is proper, with guidance to be open about engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Local Notes From The Community
Mr John Shust was called to Glou ster by the illness of his brother Mike on Thursday. The sick list includes Mrs Canter Mrs Dorothy Rupe and Evelyn Barnes. Mrs Carrie Brooks and daughters Wilma and Alberta visited Mrs Hannah Brooks at No 0 Thursday. A crowd attended the dance at Newman Worthmans Thursday night. Mrs John Shust and Mrs Thos Goodfellow visited Athens shoppers on Monday. Mrs Charles Tate was calling on
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John Shust
Glouster
Mike
Canter
Dorothy Rupe
Evelyn Barnes
Carrie Brooks
Wilma
Alberta
Hannah Brooks
No. 0
Newman Worthmans
Thos. Goodfellow
Athens
Charles Tate
Seven year old prodigy reads languages without schooling
Peter O'Donnell a seven year old from Wilkes-Barre astonishes educators and business leaders by reading French, Latin, Greek, Welsh, Italian, Slovak and Polish without schooling. He read upside down from a French book during a school demonstration and even reads advertising cards on streetcars. His parents nurture a natural development tilting toward mathematics without formal tutoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Peter O'Donnell
Frank O'Donnell
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Sterling
Peter
Marvel
Kiwanis
League of Nations
Senate
O’donnell
Ents
Farmer Guts 60 Shocks of Corn and a Baby Girl Born
A Plains farmer boasted of cutting sixty shocks of corn in a day despite rheumatism and a career change from blacksmith to farming. He credits Dreco a root and herb remedy for improving kidney function and curing rheumatic pain, aiding sleep and appetite, and plans to take more bottles. Dreco expert Mr. Stout will explain the remedy at Cline Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Hodsden
Route 3
Chillicothe, C
Dreco
Stout
Cline Pharmacy
The Church and Internationalism in Modern Times
J P Wood told the First Presbyterian Men’s Club that true Christianity and true Internationalism are interchangeable. He urged church unity and concerted action to rebuild the world temple and launch a new World Offensive against spiritual lethargy, ending with the line The church is getting religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wood
First Presbyterian Church
L. L. Deissle
Hell
Mr. Wood
Wilcox
Factory School Progress Noted Amid Local Visits
Messrs Charles and Mobert Lee were in Athens on business on Wednesday. Several residents are on the sick list. Mrs Joseph Riley Miss Jennie Bryan and Mr Porter Dickens visited the Factory school recently. Lavada Lee traveled to Cincinnati Tuesday. Supt. Gaskill visited the local school Friday morning. Mrs Joe Riley visited Athens on Thursday. The Factory school is progressing rapidly.
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Messrs
Charles and
Mobert Lee
Athens
Joseph Riley
Jennie Bryan
Porter Dickens
Lavada Lee
Cincinnati
Supt
Gaskill
Joe Riley
Radio Stations Notify Sailors of Kara Sea Navigation Dangers
Three radio stations have been established to inform shipping men of the conditions that make navigation difficult in the Kara Sea. The stations will broadcast warnings, weather, and ice reports to crews at sea and port authorities dealing with Arctic traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Sea
Neurasthenia Aimed At By Pink Pills Testimony
Mrs Frances Mann of Williamsport describes recovering from a severe influenza after neurasthenia left her weak and nervous. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring color, appetite, strength and sleep, and urges readers to obtain a box and mail order a free booklet on nervous disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Mann
No. East Third Street
Williamsport
Dr. Williams
Benefit
Schenectady
N. Y
Geddes Offered Ambassador Post to United States
London reports that Sir Auckland Geddes, president of the board of trade, has been offered the ambassadorial post to the United States and is likely to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Northcliffe
Sir Auckland Geddes
Board of Trade
United States
Obituary of William H. Wilkes Beloved Athens Resident
William H. Wilkes born November 23 1855 died February 13 1920 at age 64 years 2 months 21 days. He left a wife Nancy Hunter seven children six living seven grandchildren one sister and two brothers. He joined the Christian church in 1889 and was known for his kindly disposition and devotion to family.
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William H. Wilkes
Joseph and
Maria Wilkes
Nancy Hunter
Grim Reaper
Clara
Christian Church
Bro. H. L. Henselman
John
Floyde
Salem
George
Athens
Alva Verity
Fisher Station
D. A. Bardin
Susan Beckler
Hiram
Joseph
Charles
Grandpa
Will
Card of Thanks to Neighbors After Bereavement
The Wilkes family thanks neighbors and friends for kind assistance during their recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers contributed by well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkes
A New Frock for the Growing Girl Pattern 3099
A 4 size girls pattern 3099 for ages 8 10 12 14 showcases a school or play dress in fabrics like serge plaid suiting poplin and silk. It notes yardage for a 10 year size and offers mail order pattern details with 10c payment. A second pattern 3121 in four sizes 4 6 8 10 includes bloomers and fabric guidance for wash fabrics and dressy materials.
Change Needed in School System Addresses Immigrant Minds
Cleveland, Feb 21 Dr H H Goddard of Ohio State University told the national council of state normal school presidents and principals that seventy percent of U S adults lack the intelligence of the average 10 year old and a reform is needed. He urged early manual training through fifth grade to fit many for skilled industry as a remedy to early dropout and childish dislike of schooling. Other educators urged remedial legislation to prevent demoralization of teachers due to low pay and union activity.
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Cleveland CO
United States
H. H. Goddard
Ohio State University
National Council of State Normal School
Goddard
National Educational Association
Transport Men Strike In London Amid Dutch Labor Tie
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Havelock Wilson, president of the British Seamen's and Firemen's Union, stating that British and American transport workers back the Dutch unions strike in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Havelock Wilson
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C. H. Berry Co
Michigan Ave
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the Plains
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God
Skemp
Smith
TEAG
Cleveland
Ruth Smith
Columbus
Ohio
A. C. New York
Miss Smith
Margaret Woodbridge
Marie Curtis
Detroit
Alice Lord
Helen Wainwright
Leslie Bunyan
New York
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Citizens Central
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