New Russian currency the tchervonetz explained
Washington reports describe Russia testing a new currency the tchervonetz backed partly by gold and commercial paper. The system contrasts with the old ruble and German rentenmark noting government trust papers secure the new notes and aim to restore confidence while prices rise and hoarding risks persist.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
United Stats
State Bank of the
Soviets
Russia
Gresham
Obervers
A Thought for Today Reflections on Time and Life
A brief collection of two quotations on human life and time. The first cites Job 8 9 about our transient existence and limited knowledge. The second, from Victor Hugo, warns that life is shortened by wasteful use of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
The Welcome New Year
A reflection on New Year mindset and renewal. The piece notes that resolutions can start any day, but the calendar year brings psychological refreshment, hope, and the sense of a fresh power to face joy and sorrow alike as bells ring and friends exchange Happy New Year.
Speculation and Speed Mania Across American Life
The piece argues Wood on the New York Stock Exchange reflects risky speculation with wide harm to many, then shifts to a broader critique of American urgency. It decries gambling, brokerage overhead, and the contagion of easy wealth while contrasting foot speed with automotive urgency and warning that speed harms health and lives.
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Lieut. Wood
Leonard Wood
New York Stock Exchange
Philippines
Grandpa
Rival Pros Overshadow Budding Talent in Competition
The article contrasts seasoned professionals with lesser skilled entrants, noting how veterans consistently outperform amateurs like Tom Lawson and other small competitors. It highlights the gap between elite and novice performers in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lawson
Get behind your teacher
After holidays, parents and school trustees are urged to back teachers. The piece argues teacher support boosts student welfare, growth, and education, noting appreciation from the community improves morale and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belieg
Mayor vetoes city engineer and service director merger
Bucyrus Ohio Mayor Charles F. Picking vetoed the council action to combine the jobs of city engineer and service director. He says the ordinance limits eligibility and interferes with the mayoral right to appoint under statute.
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Bucyrus, O
Charles F. Picking
Christmas Visits Hint At Quiet Town Happenings
Mrs Add Stewart has been ill for weeks. Mrs Israel Chesser Sr is summoned to Vinton county near Harris Chapel to be at her mother's bedside as condition remains critical.
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Add Stewart
Israel Chesser Sr
Vinton County
Harris Chapel
Questions and Answers from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger discusses an information bureau offering Q A service and presents sample questions and answers on topics from Paris Peace Conference delegates ages to early American glassmaking and legal deed consideration. It notes the bureau does not provide legal medical or financial advice.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic 3
Haskin
Washington, D. C
Inquirer
Paris
Andre ‘Tardieu
France
United States
Virginia Colony
Jamestown
New Jersey
Allowaystown
Salem County
Caspar Wistar
Columbia
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Pittsburgh
Caesar
C. B.C
Julius Caesar
Mars
Rome
New England
Florida
Sousa's Instrument Range and Career Highlights
Sousa began with violin euphonium and trombone in student days and also played flute. He later learned viola and achieved professional status on that instrument before focusing on composition and conducting.
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John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Charles Darwin
Darwin
K. F. Pb
Roger's Dayton Band Performs in Wellston Tabernacle
Paul E. Lieger's 74 piece Dayton band played a concert in Wellston's new tabernacle on Saturday evening. Notable selections included Southern Sines medley with The Old Folks at Home, The Mocking Bird, My Old Kentucky Home, Old Black Joe, and Leave the Old Slave Sleeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Paul E. Lieger
Dayton
Tabernacle
Union Gee A Seasonal Satire From The Messenger
A humorous Christmas note recounts a festive feast spoiled by overcharge and odd dishes like broiled guinea pig and crawdads. The writer jokes about wintering hardships and teases staffer Bro. Johnson while foreshadowing March or April revival.
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St. Claus
Bro. Johnson
Messenger
Visitors Trace Route Through Athens With Family Ties
Master Stoy Riggle of Foster Place Athens spent the weekend as a guest of cousins John Jr and Owen Snedden Everett Sayre and son Francis of New Brighton Va en route from home to Racine to visit relatives stopping for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs John Snedden on Saturday Miss Ossie Trout near Mineral who did house work for Mr and Mrs William Garnel here returned home for Christmas and now reports tonsillitis
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Master Stoy Riggle
Foster Place
Athens
John Jr
Owen Snedden
Everett Sayre
Francis
New Brighton
Racine
John Snedden
Ossie Trout
Near Mineral
William Garnel
Church Seeks More Light as Power Plants Stall
Dick Jones and N. B R. Saylor along with A. W. Snedden and local church report stalled electric power plants. The church especially lacks adequate light and power, highlighting a widespread shortage and urgent need.
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Dick Jones
R. Saylor
A. W. Snedden
How the Nation Is Protected From Serious Disaster
The article explains the bank reserve system and the Federal Reserve, detailing how reserves support depositors, enable loans, and prevent panics. It compares independent banks before and after the Fed, describing twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks and the flow of reserves among member banks.
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Bank Reserve
Committee On Public Education
The
American Bankers Association
Federal Reserve System
United States
Congress
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Jin
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