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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Ohio
Flood Control Theories Debate Dam vs Non Dam Effects
The article argues flood severity depends on storage dams and ongoing conservation efforts. It cites costs and relief efforts in the Ohio Valley including Red Cross funding and federal plans for a half billion dollar flood control program. It notes potential reductions if Muskingum and other Valley dams had been completed and mentions Dayton and Zanesville as having solved some aspects of the problem.
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Hocking Valley
Sassafras
Sumac
Ohio River Valley
Mississippi Valley
Dayton
Middletown
Muskingum Valley
Red Cross
Ohio Valley
Congress
Washington News
Zanesville
Marietta
Parkersburg
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Hocking
Scioto
Miami
Cincinnati
Barroom decor sparks debate over royal mural
The piece notes mixed reactions to a Sacramento bar mural portraying the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Simpson. It questions whether barroom taste should meet royal standards and reflects on the public’s indifference to monarchy and royal symbols in casual venues.
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Sacramento
Duke of Windsor
Mrs. Simpson
Pipe Dream Pension Plan Faces Congressional Skepticism
The piece mocks Townsend’s $200 monthly pension proposal as a pipe dream, arguing that even with many reforms in place, the plan is financially impossible. It notes broad demand for rational social policy but warns Congress will resist new costly measures to avoid Democratic Party backlash.
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Townsend
Congress
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Two Sides to This Tax Debate Amid 1929 Echoes
The piece contrasts a well paid man's tax burden with broader economic woes since 1929. It notes his $75,000 salary is diminished by taxes, service costs, and insurance, while warning both sides have worsened the country’s distress.
Rumor Of Morgan Resignation Shakes TVA Power Debate
Washington hears rumor that TVA Chairman Arthur Morgan may resign though sources say he did not plan to leave. The episode highlights internal struggles over Roosevelt era power policy and the fight between Morgan Lilienthal figures within the TVA and the broader administration plans.
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Washington
TVA
Arthur Morgan
Dr. Morgan
Morgan
Roosevelt
Lilienthal-Morgan
Power Politics and Hidden Forces in Marketing Control
The piece argues Lilienthal and Norris favor government built transmission lines to end private power firms. Morgan backs a gentler approach with a private–public split, while McNinch-Manley factions push a painless, legal route. The text hints at shifts toward a self serving, faction driven policy landscape.
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Lilienthal
Norris
Dr. Morgan
McNinch-Manley School of
New
New Order
Parade marshal rides through rain in inaugural march
Chief of Staff Malin Craig led the parade as grand marshal despite heavy rain. He rode his horse without umbrella, then sat behind the President with boots in rainwater. After the event he read a misprint claiming he dismounted early. A distant detonation echoed from the scene to New York.
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Malin Craig
Craig
New York
Governor Blanton Winship cites flag symbolism impact in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico governor reported to the state department that the Spanish War produced a positive outcome by converting nationalist visitors to support the American flag. He quoted a former independence advocate who said he would have been content with an American flag the size of a postage stamp in Spain.
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Blanton Winship
Puerto Rico
State Department
Spain
Wealth and wages in hard times for luxury households
The piece argues that decline in income among affluent families hurts servants and factory workers as luxury spending shrinks since 1929. It contends high earners still support national welfare through spending, and calls for understanding rather than scorn for the rich's predicament.
District Tales of Long Ago
The deepest Ohio coal mine shaft was in Canaanville on the B and O W railroad. In 1910 Canaan Coal Company employed 129 loaders 16 machine men and 74 day men with George Welsh as superintendent and Charles Coleman as mine foreman until he was succeeded by Henry Shires and then by George Bell. In Carbondale three active drift mines operated with M H Doolittle as superintendent and Jacob Pollock as foremen. another small slope mine was overseen by William Shingier.
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Floyd Brown
George Bell
Carbondale
M. H. Doolittle
Ford Doolittle
Jacob Pollock
William Shingier
Junior High Art Display Promises Student Works
Miss Laura Bailey announced a display by junior and senior high school students. Elza Morris served as district deputy grand master for installation of officers at Magic City Lodge 100 C F. Glouster hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Pendergrass Chauncey for a chicken supper. Twenty one Circle of Ruth members visited Miss Irene McDowell in Deanville. Twenty seven Faithful Martha Class members of the Nelsonville Methodist Church attended a church parlors meeting with hostesses Mrs. Frank Allen Mrs. Tom Bush Mrs. George Radenelle and Mrs. Elmer Bay.
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Laura Bailey
Elza Morris
Magic City Lodge 1.0
C.F. Glouster
Ruth
Nelsonville
Irene McDowell
Deanville
Martha
Methodist Church
Frank Allen
Tom Bush
George Radenelle
Elmer Bay
Swimmer Tries Lake Erie In Unseasonal Dive
Hermo Kangas opened the swimming season on Lake Erie at Conneaut Ohio. A freak mid winter 60 degree day inspired a dive but after ten minutes he found the water not as warm as the air and quit.
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Lake Erie
Rembrandt Exhibit Draws 50,000 in Moscow Month
The Moscow Museum of Fine Arts hosted a Rembrandt exhibition that attracted about 50,000 visitors in one month. The event highlighted the artist's works and drew local and international interest.
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Rembrandts Moscow
U.P
Rembrandt
Moscow Museum of Fine Arts
Jail Calisthenics Tightens Up Columbiana County Prison
Prisoners in Columbiana County jail now follow a daily calisthenics program each morning led by Turnkey John Herman. Sheriff Gosney believes the exercise will prevent ennui and improve discipline among inmates.
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Lisbon
U.P
Columbiana County
John Herman
Gosney
Blood Volume and Chemistry Health Hints by Dr Fishbein
Dr Morris Fishbein explains blood volume and its importance to body function. He notes normal adult blood quantity, how loss affects pressure and organs, and methods to restore volume such as fluids and transfusions. He discusses blood pH, acid and alkaline balance, exercise effects, bile in blood, red cell lifespan, diabetes, and oxygen transport.
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Morris Fishbein
Ten foot begonia grows in Willoughby Ohio
Mrs J H Garman believes she has the world’s largest house grown begonia. The plant is 6 12 years old, touches the ceiling, has 13 to 15 foot branches, and has bloomed for five years. In Jerusalem the city bought a new fire engine but has no high pressure water hydrants, making it useless though admired.
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Willoughby
U.P
J. H. Garman
Jerusalem
River Closes Early on Upper Mississippi
River traffic on the Upper Mississippi and its navigable tributaries was officially halted as the lighthouse service steamer Walkerobin tied up at the wharf for the winter a week ahead of schedule.
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ST. Louis-U.p
Mississippi
Wakerobin
Ring without a country Set CHAPTER XII
Paul returns to Gailport to find his glory faded. He watches Joseph, the new king, win the crowd with vision of a better city. Paul realizes his failure as king and the gap between past glory and present neglect. The tale ends with a summons to speak with the king aboard the sloop.
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Paul
Gailport
Joseph
God
King
Tonneau
Northumbra
Blake
Europe
Jacksonville Social Notes highlights and meetings
Jacksonville is the setting for a social week with the Bridge Club awarding prizes to Mrs. Faye McKinley and Misses Mary and Nell McCann, plus a guest prize to Mrs. Esta Haskins. The Golden Rule Class elected officers at a gathering led by Mrs. Ray Greene.
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Jacksonville
Florence Morrison
Jacksonville Bridge Club
Faye McKinley
Mary McCann
Nell McCann
Esta Haskins
Jacksonville M. E. Church
Ray Greene
Erma Jean Nicholas
Virginia Hartley
Jane Cox
Deloras Davis
Ray Green
Kimberly Social Briefs and Community Notes
Marriage announced for Mary Pauline Wicks to Delbert Pettit in St. Marys West Virginia ceremony on January 13. The couple will reside in Glouster. Flood waters mute Kimberly activity as Hocking River floods. Local road improvements aid 95 percent of Southern Ohio Power plant employees. Mine injury cases healing at home. Community requests 1937 news submissions to Floyd Brown.
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Kimberly
William Wicks
New Floodwood
Mary Pauline
Delbert Pettit
Glouster
Carl B. Johnson
St. Marys
W. Va
Gladys Pettit
West Virginia
Charles Dixon
Hocking
Southern Ohio Power Plant
Ed Green
Kimberly Mine
Carbon Hill
Andrew Kilpatrick
Nellie Swyers
Nelsonville
Cleveland
G. Davis
Eddie Call
CCC
Beulah
Oregon
Irvin Nanna
Floyd Brown
Etall
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
THE
United Press
Republic
Paul Mallon
Brain Truster
Ben Cohen
Mrs
Roy B. Pendergrass
Chauncey
T. A. Cotton
Ruby Gladys Mercer
Darrel Herron
Anna Mae Fenzel
Doris Herron
Emma Price
Ruth Jones
Paul Cotton
Claris Bardin
Esther Herron
Esther Headley
Earl Phillips
Helen Phillips
Joseph Basom
Mildred Riley
Grace Webb
Mary Starkey
Mildred Mansfield
John Henry
Oscar Riley
Alice Phillips
Grace Riley
Dorothy Slutz
Ruth Henry
Mitchell Russell
Mattie Hall
Ruth Armstrong Davis
Philadelphia
E. B. Armstrong
Park Place
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Presbyterian Church
Dale Jones
I. M. Foster
Ellis
McCreary
Giddard
Parks
Banks and Boughton
Dean Richeson
Olson
Biddie
Green and White
C. H. Harris
Haning
George Clark
Madge
Jerry
William Blake
Jacksonville Social Notes
By Geraldine Hoisington
Elizabeth Shafinan
Elizabeth St
Clarence Davis
Roger
Trimble Heights
Frank Davis
Nile Love
Billy
Teddy
William Hill
Lulu Mills
Anna Bycofski
Columbus
Mercy Hospital
Bycofski
A. D. Powell
Beaumont
Jacksonville Depot
New York Central Railroad
Kimberly Social Briefs
U. S
Mohammedai
Anne
Storie
Cioilioinie
J . Pair
Ared
Beal Cain
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