Thrift Year Amid Bolshevik Reported Labor Move
The Department of Labor signals a new shipment of aliens to Russia or Bolshevikia as famine and war ravages worsen in Petrograd and Moscow. The Riga Rundschau description cites extreme shortage, widespread decay, and mass migration as Bolshevism's outcome. The piece urges thrift, restrained spending, and accelerated production to weather the slump and future growth.
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Department of Labor
Bing
Russia
Bolshevikia
Petrograd
Riga
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Ius
Jmme Goldman
America
Lenine and
Bolpon
Thrift Year Reflects Postwar Spending Debates
A year of thrift shows deposits rising but consumer saving lagging. War time lessons faded as spring and summer brought luxury despite high prices. Autumn prompted sobering retrenchment as income fell and many cut spending, with a test ahead if business improves in spring and wages stay low.
Ventures in Common Sense by Ed Howe
The author argues that those with less achievement show more sentiment and belief in their own truth while intelligent people seek opposing views. sentiment has failed but industry temperance fairness and politeness comprise the essence of science philosophy and plain common sense.
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ED Howe
Athens
The Height of Hypocrisy and Rage Across a City
The text portrays a self–styled reformer who proclaims a broad humane mission yet acts for personal gain. He clashes with dissenters, sparking a public quarrel that escalates into widespread feuding. As sentiment tears at the community, weapons replace words and truth fades.
After Dinner Stories Revival Joke About Pony and Umbrella
A liveryman recalls two ladies hiring a pony and trap. They joke that the horse stayed calm while they shielded its tail with an umbrella during a brief shower. The men report no real danger and praise the ride as splendid.
Youthful Representative Tests Confidence With Early Work Ethic
In congress, a youthful representative is praised for self confidence noted from childhood. At eight he sought work during vacation at a grocery. His uncle asks the grocer how he’s faring. the grocer replies I seem to please him, signaling early assurance.
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Congress
William
Higgins Family Quietly Pursues Unseen Arts
Mrs. Jones asks about the Higgins family and learns the wife writes poems no one will read the daughter paints pictures no one will buy the son writes plays no one will stage, and the husband writes checks no one will cash.
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Higgins
Fur And Sentimentality On Killing Fur Bearing Animals
Frederic J. Haskin argues sentimentality misreads fur farming and trapping. He contends beaver and other fur bearers must be controlled to protect farms and stock, and that humane trapping and ranching will evolve to replace wild trapping while sustaining fur supply.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Reoe
Com
Monsense
United States
West
Jason
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Praised by Fayette County Reader
A Clearfield Pennsylvania reader reports relief from monthly pain dizziness and fever after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter asserts the remedy restores strength and urges others to try it. The piece also includes a remark about Athens social life praising local hospitality culture and intelligence.
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Clearfield
Lydia E
Lydia E Pinkham
Harry A. Wilson
R. F.D
Lydia £. Pinkham
Athens City Life and University Ties Examined
A nations of observations on Athens notes the city’s compact beauty and mix of trends while urging civic push for growth. It praises university relations and recalls low local crime. Interleaved are Q A items on lilies corn distilling and railroad heights from multiple readers.
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Messenger
Athens
Ohio University
Bureau of Community Service
United States
Readers Urged to Send Questions for Information Bureau
The Athens Messenger prints an offer from The Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director Washington DC. The bureau will answer questions but cannot provide legal medical or financial advice and will not settle domestic issues. Send a plainly worded question with full name address and two cents for postage.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, DC. C
The
Inquirer
Local notes from Harrisonville and nearby towns
Dr Gribble of Pomeroy visits. Lon Chase funeral attended by Link and Matt Chase in Albany. Ad Forrest from Rutland weekends with friends. Col Brooks ill. Will Day back from Middport. Whooping cough spreads. school closes. Howard Hull welcomes a newborn son Sunday. Week of prayer observed. Lena Turner visits George Turner family. Rev Taylor preaches at C P Church. Riley Lathey visits Pomeroy. Dave Nelson of Dexter visits Ray Alkire family. Mary Stiles improves after nervous attack Friday night. Earl Robinson goes to Newark for work. Dana Turner employed at Thomas Fork mines.
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Lena Turner
George Turner
Rev. Taylor
C. P
Riley Lathey
Pomeroy
Dave Nelson
Dexter
Ray Alkire
Mary Stiles
Earl Robinson
Newark
Dana Turner
Thomas Fork
Local Notes on Losses and Visits
Hockingport Ira Conly lost a valuable horse one day last week. Mrs. Hattie Sherman of Little Hocking was the Wednesday guest of her sister Mrs. Ralph Gunnel. E. A. Sutton has had a furnace out in his home.
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Ira Conly
Hattie Sherman
Little Hocking
Ralph Gunnel
E. A. Sutton
Hia Hamae
Community Notes From Carthage and Surrounding Areas
Local residents report property transactions and visits including Mr Messenger buying Wells property in Carthage township and Charles Hayden attending a tele meeting at Coolville. Visitors from Parkersburg and Harris Ferry call on friends and relatives while Adisa M Elliott learns of a Pasadena New Year tournament via a California letter. A California parade draws 400000 along roads lined with cars and notes well paved roads. Dr Ice of Bloomdale sought a location but nearby property was sold before his arrival.
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Messenger
Carthage Township
Charles Hayden
Coolville
Saturay
Ethel
Gladys Parker
Parkersburg
Ada Buckley
Jennie Taylor
Knowles
F. M. Medley
Hazel Keever
Lawrence Buckley
Torch
Tibbles
Harris Ferry
W. Va
Adisa M. Elliott
Craig Stone
Sawtelle
California
Pasadena
Dr. Ice
Bloomdale
Hebbardsville Revival to Restart at M E Church
Revival services resume at the M E Church in Hebbardsville starting Monday evening January 10 after a pause due to the pastor’s illness. All are invited to attend. Isaiah Johnson has been seriously ill with cardiac asthma but is improving slowly.
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M. E. Church
Isaiah Johnson
Mexican Laborers Vote in Texas Without Naturalization
Representative Box of Texas charged before the Senate immigration committee that Mexican laborers vote in Texas without first naturalization papers. He called for restricting immigration to limit quantity production of Mexican labor.
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Washington
Texas
Representative Box
Senate Immigration Committee
Box
Ford Gains 468 Votes in Michigan Recount
In 468 precincts counted so far, Henry Ford has gained 468 votes in the Ford Newberry senatorial recount for Michigan. The tally has moved through Dickinson county precincts.
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Ford
Washington
Michigan
Henry Ford
Dickinson County
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Bolivia
Geological Survey
England
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Hebbardsville
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Miss Clark
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