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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

3

Industrial policy debate on machinery standards and scrap

A lengthy discussion describes a national policy to guide industrial equipment use and scrap. It argues that producers may resist replacing old machines, favoring secondhand sales to undercut rivals, and cites standards bodies like the United States Board of Standards as a model for uniform quality rules.

Ching Mey Rere Smachinery Shelly Gout Gia Chilg United States Boau Ion Jon Iomen

Drys Alike Claim Port Proves Them Right

Lunch for Alfalfa Bill had too much work to de tonate the tine to Ro ent at noon. Governor Wo HATA Tl Murrey IncaStantos at Che Gishona City state houses 671 ren by brieycitas hts Tnelt with hing dlaw paper bre chin beak.

Roent Wo Hata Murrey IncaStantos Che Gishona City

View of Sea Glass Virginia Ends Wasted Half Million

Washington reports debate over a prohibition inquiry with supporters calling for a congressional investigation while opponents label the Wickersham report a waste of $600,000. Lawmakers debate amendments and responses from senators and representatives across parties.

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Weather summary shows regional temperature shifts and pressure changes

Yesterday high temperatures ranged from Miami 74 to Phoenix 70. Today lows include Cochran 26 below and Port Arthur 18 below. General conditions indicate colder air moving in over the Lake Region and the valley, with temperatures from 16 to 36 and strengthening Atlantic gale conditions.

Miami Los Angeles Phoenix Cochran Port Arthur Walla Lake Ahla

Beasley Company Stands Firm Through 1930s Hard Times

The I. J. Beasley Company in Athens County notes resilience amid panics from 1905 to 1914 and a 1930 low mood. It touts 120 Sery-A-Wel stores in Athens, Meigs, and Hocking Counties, promoting scientific merchandising and better foods at lower prices to 25,000 area families, pledging continued public service and fair distribution of farm products.

I. J. Beasley Company Athens County Hocking Valley Sery Athens Meiga Hocking Counties

Prohibition Debates and Personal Tragedies Highlight Patchy Report

Disjointed excerpts reference Prohibition politics, a wrecked car dispute over Webb and Nichols, and damages claimed by Looman family members. It notes a World War general’s death, a New York actress and husband, and calls for fair trials of prohibition laws amid confusion and social pressure.

Looman Webb Nichols Loomon Alef Josephine Larkin New York John Joseph McGraw

Fragmentary notes recount a crisis and legal matters in Middletown

The fragment outlines a sequence surrounding a crime and trial with references to a stele, bets on prohibition, education versus age, and the fate of saloon interests. It mentions witnesses, custody, and local authorities as it hints at a broader societal debate.

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Unclear via OCR but War Update Noted in Jan Report

Fragmentary report from Washington dated January 2 notes wartime sentiments and comments by a writer named Kochanski and others. The text references university cup pleads and a concert, with unclear names and places.

To Be Bride of Russian Prince

Palm Beach Florida sees Miss Louise Van Alen set to marry Prince Alexis 2 Matvant of Russia after engagement announced by her mother Mrs J Laurens Van Alen. The couple met during winter visits and plan a formal ceremony once arrangements are complete.

Palm Beach Fla Louise van Alen Prince Alexis 2 Matvant Russia Mra. J. Laurens van Alem Tua Parle

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