Butch Grover Leads Ohio University Center
Agitation rose for higher pay for Athens county teachers while Hugh Gormley the Glouster mayor eyed a larger office. EB Walker and P Moler were elected officers of the Athens county Agricultural society. Ten years ago Miss Myrtle Mardis and others appeared for the Woman's Music club.
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Hugh Gormley
Glouster
EB. R. Walker and
P. G. Moler
The
Athens County Agricultural Society
Myrtle Mardis
Mae Poston
Helen McKay
Ida Bowser
Samuel Siegal
Woman's Music Club
Sleep gives way to estate questions at Northampton hospital
A Northampton state hospital patient who died leaving eight thousand dollars to relatives faced a dispute whether the heirs or the state should claim the estate. The case echoes debates in Ohio about payment for care and the duty of relatives to contribute to a ward’s expenses as welfare workers monitor the funds and ensure accurate charges.
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Northampton
Mass
State of
Massachusetts
Ohio
Ialand
Athens Hospital
Rat-Killing Contest Urges Farmers in Athens County
Athens county farm leaders call a year round rat eradication effort urging farmers to use traps dogs clubs poisons and gas in a countywide contest to reduce rat damage. They note rats destroy millions in property annually and spread disease, urging rubbish removal and cleaner buildings to support war on rats.
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Armers
Athens
Unit States
Ohio
Athens County
Yes
Unthinkable War Prospect Questioned in Cold Study
The author argues for unemotional analysis of a possible war between the United States and England. Rather than shouting unthinkable, he calls for calm study of the situation and planning options to avoid conflict.
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Admiral Plunkett
England
Murder in Canada Faces US Protests Over Executions
A Canadian authorities plan to execute a young woman for murder sparks surprise and protest from the United States. The piece argues Americans treat murderesses with sympathy and question Canada’s use of the death penalty.
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Canada
United States
Parental Education Seminar Draws Large NC Crowd
About 600 attendees at the first North Carolina Institute on Parental Education heard speakers stress parental responsibilities. The talks emphasized honoring parents and providing wisest training, while cautioning about honesty and the limits of language.
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Ore Sian
North Carolina Institute
Gia
California Energy Debate Sparks High Country Folklore
Arthur Brisbane reports from Los Angeles on a brisk day with William Fox and Lupe Valez among the crowd at the Riding and Breakfast Club. J. A. H. Kerr notes California vigor, while financier C. U. Ochs explores regional commerce and a projected 1927-28 sea transportation bill totaling about six hundred million dollars for foreign shipping.
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Mr. Ochs
New York Times
Los Angeles
Douglas Fairbanks
Lupe Valez
J. A. H. Kerr
Security Paceng Bank
Ships and Merchant Marine share of trade drop over time
The speaker notes that the country spent about three thousand million dollars on ships during and after the war but still has no merchant marine. They contrast 1830 when American ships carried 89 percent of American commerce with 1926 when that share was only about 32 percent.
Birthday reflections on Washington and entangling alliances
The author notes Washington opposed entangling foreign alliances and warns that dependence on foreign countries for wartime supplies could create entanglements.
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Washington
Spaniard Upsidedown to Fight Godfrey for Big Gate
The Basque Azcadan nicknamed The Spaniard Upsidedown will clash with a tall powerful color man named Godfrey next week. The local crowd has paid about $44,000 in tickets to see the bout, reflecting high public interest in boxing across regions from Pacific to Atlantic. Men will pay ten dollars to witness a spectacle they would not pay five dollars to read.
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Godfrey
Pacific
Atlantic
Notable Basque Uzcudun draws boxing attention
Anthropology students note Basque Uzcudun and Southerican Fir po as two of the most powerful prize fighters in a century. Jack Dempsey or Gene Tunney say they are willing to let others handle Uzcudun. He lands hard and seems to shrug off blows.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Frank Lockhart Dies Attempting 200 MPH Beach Run
Barney Oldfield hails Lockhart as the greatest driver in history after he drove a car to 200 miles an hour on a Florida beach then lost control and plunged into the sea. The stunt is condemned as valueless and dangerous, reflecting risks in extreme speed ventures.
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Frank Lockhart
Barney Oldfield
Florida
Lindbergh cautioned on risk and funding of his trips
A dismissive editorials warns Colonel Lindbergh against unnecessary risk and notes his self funding for parts of his travels. The piece cites Mr. Ochs on Lindberghs expenses and mentions financing from the Guggenheim flying foundation for US leg. It also contrasts Washingtons legacy with current debates on morals.
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Mr.Ochs
Lindbergh
Mexico
Central American Republics
United States
Guggenheim Flying Foundation
Rio Grande
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy answers readers on diet plans for better health. He promotes an evolving American eating plan built on meal quality, quantity, and food combinations, with readers urged to try the suggested menus and request a special “Helpful Menus” article by mail. The column advises consulting a physician for symptoms like ear roaring and high blood pressure.
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Frank McCoy
North American
Question on brain tumor symptoms and duration
A reader asks about brain tumor symptoms and duration and cure possibilities. The reply notes cases where patients showed apparent brain tumor symptoms that responded to a fasting cure.
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H. H
New York Sketches of a City in Transition and Vanity
In New York, a 89 story hotel rises as cranes reshape Manhattan and a city of 10,000 may dwell above a window. An old man voices dolls and a hat check girl with 25 years service guards 100 hats with perfect checks. Beauty bars loom, beauty shops grow into multimillion businesses drawing visitors nationwide.
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New York
Manhattan
Bretton Hall
Milady
Public Forum on Township Aid and Credit Concerns
A reader petitions for recognition of Miss Bessis Harper and others for township work in Trimble. The note questions compensation levels and unpaid service amid a discussion of relief and community effort.
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Bessis Harper
Trimble
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
In 1927, 17 football players were killed in gridiron action and over 100 were injured. Color trends show six states favor dark blue with white numerals and six favor green with white numerals. White background with black numerals was chosen by five states, while four chose yellow and black and four orange and black. The rabbit punch is a chop to the base of the skull or neck when a boxer is bent over in a clinch.
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R. DA
American Automobile Association
D. W. R. A. Spalding
Magpie vs Clam in 1924 style political theater
Rodney Dutcher previews a coming clash as Democrats likely blast oil scandals and unemployment while Republicans lean on dignified silence. The piece recalls 1924 tactics, noting the oil intrigues around Fall Sinclair and Doheny, and questions November impact.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Harding
Sinclair
Doheny
Congress
Ware
Smith
Vatican Library holdings and basic patents questions
In a Q and A format the piece notes the Vatican Library holds about 500 000 books and 60 000 manuscripts with 100 000 archive volumes across fourteen collections. It explains basic patents as pioneering inventions marking a major advance and cites Bell and Howe examples. It adds the United States supplies roughly three quarters of turpentine and resin and consumes about half the world total.
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New York
Vatican
C. A. PA. Mgr
Enrico Benedetti
United States
Notable 1815 Fulton Dies and 19th Century Debuts
This Date in American History highlights Robert Fulton the Clermont steamboat builder dying in 1815 and a duel between Graves of Kentucky and Cilley of Maine in 1838. It notes Arizona organized as a territory in 1863, Chicago awarded the 1890 World's Fair, and American troops sent to the Mexican border in 1912.
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Robert Fulton
Clermont
Graves
Kentucky
Cilley
Maine
Arizona
Chicago
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Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Onic
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Dailies
United Press Service
Ieee
Yates Reverere 2d
Wabash Avenue
Mernage Ense Dept
Butch Grover
Ohio University
B. D. Evans
R. J. Runion
Mast State Street
Ebenezer Elliott
California
Arthur Brisbane
William Fox
Mr. Chanler
Ochs
America
George Washington
Lord Nelson
Lady Hamilton
Nelson
Qoes
By the Way
Gilbert Swan Messenger
Union Square
Frederick J. Haskin
Montana
Wheeler
Fall
Navy
Supreme Court
Coolidge
Davis
Allence
Shay
Bell
Howe
Hietary
Russia
T. Torestiena
K. Ae
Captain Kidd
Hero Bard Ue Pariah
Fazue
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