American merchant marine to get $1 million advertising push
The United States Shipping Board seeks about $1,000,000 in the next fiscal year to promote the American merchant marine worldwide. The board plans to fly the American flag on vessels and expand passenger as well as freight service. Its 440 ships sail globally with 87 trade lines linking New York Philadelphia Baltimore and international ports from Salonika to Shanghai.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
America
United States Shipping Board
Congress
Shipping Board
England
Royal
New York
Baltimore
Philadelhia
Saloniki
Constantinople
Genoa
Naples
Barcelona
Marseilles
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Porto Rico
West Indies
Caribbean
Cherbourg
Plymouth
Bremen
Scandinavian
Baltic
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Liverpool
Manchester
Australia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Orient
South Pacific
Pacific
MORMONISM UNDER FIRE IN LONDON PRESS
London newspapers wage a winter campaign against Mormon missionaries in England. They claim Utah’s Mormon influence is a den of iniquity and describe raids and abductions, while church leaders insist polygamy is no longer practiced.
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International News Service
London
Eng
United
Utah
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Sparrows Mice and Rats Counted in County Pest Contest
In a pest killing contest at Tiffin township farm bureau, 2,980 sparrows 2,888 mice and 1,636 rats were destroyed along with owls and chicken hawks. Ernest Linebrink captained the east side which claimed victory by a narrow margin.
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Tiffin Township
Ernest Linebrink
Harding asked to become honorary president of boys club federation
President Harding was asked by Eddie Ambrose, 14, of the News Boys Club of New York City to become honorary president of the boys club federation which includes about 140 000 boys nationwide.
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Harding
Washington
International News Service
Eddie Ambrose
Newsboys Club of
New York City
Boys Club Federation
United States
Morse Indicted in War Contract Embezzlement Case
Charles W. Morse a New York shipbuilder and financier was formally charged with conspiracy and embezzlement in connection with government war contracts. The indictment was returned today by the District of Columbia grand jury.
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Morse
Washington
International News Service
Charles W. Morse
New York
Grand
District of Columbia
Australian mudfish Survives Nine Months Out of Water
A study notes the Australian mudfish can endure prolonged terrestrial life, surviving nine months or more out of water under specific environmental conditions. Researchers highlight adaptation traits enabling this drought tolerance and potential implications for amphibious physiology.
Mice Catching School Opened for Kittens
In New York a clothing maker started a mice catching school after discovering two feral cats teaching their kits to hunt. The free classes are always full and no entrance exam or tuition is required. The original faculty members are now senile and ineffective.
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International News Service
New York
Women to Take Charge of Wooster Park Dances
Mayor M. R. Limb asks Wooster Federated Clubs to run summer park dances. Club officers in the last campaign urged park dances be placed under municipal control and now will oversee the events.
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Wooster
M. R. Limb
Women’s Federated Clubs of
Wooster City Park
Federated Clubs
Local Notes from The Plains and Nearby
Mrs Will McElfresh suffered a paralytic stroke on her left side Tuesday and is improving. Evelyne Aleshire worried about roads toward Jeff Herrison’s and Dave Aleshire’s, fearing mud would ruin their trip. Four first robins were seen Feb 24 by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins in their yard. Ed Anderson visited Zaleski Thursday and bought a fox hound. The little son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Moore is reported ill. Relatives of Mrs George Ma say she is doing well in a Columbus hospital. Mr and Mrs Harrison Potts shopped in Athens and traded houses with John Porter this week. Irvin DeWees and Cleborn Copperas of Mansfield visited Will Keplar. Roy Hawk’s incubator hatched 49 chickens Friday, giving The Plains ample poultry. Joe Hutchins was Sunday guest of his nephew Harry Patton and wife at Nelsonville. Jeff Harrison and daughter Frances drove to Circle Hill Saturday. Mrs Fanny Ball and children, Herman Humphrey, Jeff Harrison and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Fred Slater Sr. motor to Athens Saturday.
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Will McElfresh
Evelyne Aleshire
Abrigail
Jeff Herrison
Dave Aleshire
Joe Hutchins
Ed Anderson
Harvey Moore
George Mathey
Columbus
Harrison Potts
Athens
John Porter
Irvin DeWees
Cleborn Copperas
Mansfield
Will Keplar
Roy Hawk
Harry Patton
Nelsonville
Jeff Harrison
Frances
Circle Hill
Fanny Ball
Herman Humphrey
Fred Slater Sr
Jad Salts Kidney Remedy Warns Against Kidney Strain
An old health puff promotes Jad Salts and Drink More Water to flush kidneys. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing backache and bladder irritation, urging daily four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in water to restore kidney function and prevent illness.
Bareback Riding Fell Out Of Favor At Circus Show
A circus performance featuring bareback riding has waned in popularity as audiences prefer other acts, according to organizers. The act, once a crowd favorite, saw reduced attendance and is now rarely scheduled in tours.
Baalmann's Gas Tablets Promote Quick Relief
A retail advertisement claims Baalmann's Gas Tablets ease breathing calm nerves and reduce heart excitability. Sold in a yellow package by Cline's Pharmacy and other retailers for one dollar, J Baalmann chemist San Bernardino.
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Baalmann
Cline
J. Baalmann
San Bidaicieco
A Pound Car of Calumet Confirms 16 oz Size
Consumers are reminded that Calumet baking powder comes in a full one pound container of 16 ounces. Some brands use 12 ounce cans, so buyers should verify the size to ensure they get a pound when needed.
Local social and church notes from Athens area
Sunday visits include Stewart and Dana Busch with parents and J. Biddison party guests. Rev. Snyder preached with wife Olive Murphy still ill. Eva Burke recuperating at home after hospital stay. Isaac Barnhart and family visited the Biddisons. Claire Oliver moved into Benson Davis home. Lewis Ludwick of Athens visiting. work on local farm. George Wetherell visiting his wife in Zanesville. Orley Dye of Athens State Hospital visited mother. Ladies Aid to meet at C. W. Townsend’s Thursday at 2. Fourth high school lecture at M E church. March 4 weekend trip to Athens for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pierce. Also a local health ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Dana Busch
Lhfe
P. T. Busch
J. Biddison
George Sands
Athens
Rev. Snyder
Olive Murphy
Eva Burke
Parkersburg
M. E
Isaac Barnhart
Claire Oliver
Benson Davis
Lewis Ludwick
Ludwick
George Wetherell
Zanesville
Orley Dye
Athens State Hospital
Ladies Aid Society
C. W. Townsend
M. E. Church
Guy Pierce
Supreme Court invalidates North Dakota grain laws
The U S supreme court ruled that the Non-Partisan League grain laws of North Dakota are invalid because they conflict with federal law. The decision was announced February 28.
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Washington
North Dakota
Supreme Court of the United States
Hidden Fortune Found After Farmhouse Fire
In Hicksville on Feb 28 authorities announced nearly $15,000 in cash and certificates of deposit were discovered hidden in the home of the late William Orr who perished in a barn fire at his farm. Orr was believed to own only the farm prior to the blaze.
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Hicksville
William Orr
Here
Meaniest Thief Steals From St. Agnes Church
In Cincinnati on February 28 a vandal took 3 dollars from the St. Agnes Church poor box and ten collars from the candle stands. The act is described as the work of a mean thief.
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Cincinnati
St. Agnes Church
Mexican Rebels Fail Exico City Disturbances Reported
Rebel actions continue in Central America with reports of unrest in Guatemala. An attempted capture of Guatemala City failed, according to information received today from Cuatamala.
Minaret Plan Approved by Farm Leaders
Congress may authorize cooperative marketing giving farmers the right to organize and market crops jointly to raise prices. Farmers at the National Agricultural Conference favored the plan and cited California Growers Exchange manager G Harod Powell defining cooperation. A cooperative must be farmer owned and governed with patronage returns proportional to use.
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Warren W. Wheaton
G. Harod Powell
Los Angeles
California
Ee Growers’ Exchange
Lemon Lotion for Soft Hands Promises Rosy White Skin
A home-made lemon lotion blends two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to yield a quarter-pint of gentle lemon bleach. Shake well for a skin softening, whitening effect cited as superior to glycerine and rose water. Stage stars allegedly use it for a smooth, clear complexion without irritation.
Debate invitation on afterlife in Carbondale letter
P.O. Mace of Carbondale Ohio invites readers to a Bible discussion on salvation after death. He argues for universal accountability and individual judgment, urging Brother Tucker and Brother Butts to examine Matthew chapters 23 and 24 and consider Sodom’s fate, millennial judgment, and personal faith.
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Kondon
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Hollister
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Huthrie Auto Sales Co
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Trace
the Carpenter How. Co
D-Linn Boren
Editor
Messenger
Brother Tucker
Brother Butts
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Finench
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P.O. Mace
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