Agreement with Mexico eases travel after February first
The two governments have agreed that Americans entering Mexico and Mexicans entering the United States will no longer require passports after February 1. The accord signals improving US Mexico relations and a friendlier climate for trade and cooperation. President Obregon is stabilizing Mexico, restoring peace and industry, and reducing past tensions with the United States.
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Mexico
United States
Pup
Washington
Mexico City
Obregon
Far East trade prospects judged limited by poverty and literacy
An American businessman returning from the Far East concludes China offers little immediate market for new goods. Despite 400 million potential consumers, about 350 million seek only basic food, and literacy progress is slow even after alphabet reforms. Some successes exist with kerosene, sewing machines, and cigarettes, but most exporters face a hard path. trade with Canada is also discussed.
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Far East
China
Standard Oil Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
British-American Tobacco Company
Canada
Laughing fit sparks gag at press humorists meet
John Charley Chepson, a new American Press Humorists member in Philadelphia, amused crowds with his loud laughter. A planned joke to elicit a speech backfired when he confessed he was exhausted and declined to speak, revealing sincere humor rather than staged praise.
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John Charley Chepson
American Press Humorists’ Association
Philadelphia
Chepson
Spur Of The Moment Notes And City Headlines
A satirical tour through headlines and quirky notices. A New York story on a steel netting rug, four suits pressed for a dollar fifty, and jokes about husbands and champagne bootleggers. January captions linger as motion picture houses tout the “Coolest Place in the City.”
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New York
Southern big red sweet potatoes push into northern market
Frederic J. Haskin reports southern sweet potatoes invade the northern market, aided by advertising and new distribution plans. He notes the Jersey potato remains popular but southern varieties are praised for higher sugar, digestibility, candied use, and longer storage.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Washington
South
United States
Jersey
California
Southwest
Carolina
Harmony Housewarming With Blue White Scheme In Athens
An ornate report covers Mrs. Abrigal Watch Dog’s elegant Harmony home warming held Saturday night. Guests include Ed Carpenter and Lonnie Weiss among Athens residents, with blue and white decor, blue devil fish soup, popcorn balls, and a musical program led by Mrs. Jim Warner.
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Abrigal
Harmony
Ed Carpenter
Jim Warner
Lonnie Weiss
Golly
Jim Carpenter
Elza Graham
Mill Street
Athens
Graham
Bill Moler
Tim Hill
Link Duncan
al Rossi
Jess Finsterwald
Carl Beasley
Steenrod
W. Gadbury
F. M. Moore
Nelsonville
Clinton Webb
Stephen JSON
C. F. Lauer
Logan
Bill Salters
Bill
Meeda Sprague
Nancy Sams
Ed. Carpenter
Chas. Lonas
Olson's Famous Bridge Midnight Thought Ad Offer
A quirky note compares standing on Olson's Famous Bridge at midnight with a prompt to use a want ad. The ad pitch urges taking action now, hinting at a practical benefit from placing a classified notice.
Athens Boys Triumph Over Zanesville Saturday Night
The writer hails Athens victory as the best game seen and notes New Straitsville girls defeated their counterparts Saturday night, praising the rival teams and players.
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Athens
Zanesville
Questions and Answers Information Bureau Notice
Public notice about the Athens Messenger Information Bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. It explains the service offers general information only and cannot provide legal medical or financial advice. Send a question with name and address and two cents postage for return mail.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Fire destroys Beaumont home. 4 year old dies
Beaumont, Texas, January 28. Jack Deaton, four year old son of Mr and Mrs William Deaton, was burned to death in a fire that destroyed the Deaton home early today. Other family members escaped in their night clothes.
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Beaumont
Tex
Jack Deaton
William Deaton
Deaton
Italy tests man propelled torpedo craft for navy
The Italian Navy has trialed a man propelled torpedo that carries a pilot astride the weapon. After selecting a target, the operator detaches and swims back to his ship while the device combines torpedo, hydroplane and aircraft features. It is to be adopted into standard naval arms.
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Everglades
Escalente de Fontenada
Straits of Florida
Carlos
Sudan
United States
Department of Agriculture
John L. Sullivan
London
Three-Plane Navy Emerges From Washington Arms Talks
Washington reports that despite extensive reductions the world’s navies retain a three-plane structure with air, surface, and undersea capabilities. Carriers and air power remain intact while battleships shrink. submarines are limited but still seen as a potential threat.
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T. N. Sandifer
International News Service
Washington
Jutland
Doctor Unaware Patient’s Serious Illness Revealed
A sick man suspects the doctor underestimates his condition, highlighting a potential gap in diagnosis. The narrative contrasts patient awareness with medical oversight.
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
O. Postoffice
Athens Mesen- Gee & Herald Priniing Co
Messenger
Tfe
Asia
Robert KK Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ay Intl Feature Service, Inc
AIS
Charley
Higley Bible Class
Higley
Charles III
Germany
Dionysius Exiguus
Naturalization Bureau
Draft Board
Naturalization Court
America
Jim Jeffries
J. Gor. A
Fulk I
Anjou
H. C
Azimander
B.C
Thales
Miletus
Kansas
Witchita
Kansas Milling Co
Kansas Flour
Wichita
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company
Distributors
Elbinger New Securities
Painbroke
Eroase Shoe Manufacture Company
Lebanon
Pears
Elbinger Shoe Manufacturing Company
Pogue
Hoffheimer G& Pogue
Theay Colston
Goldsmith
Hosa
A. & J. Frank
Union Trust Building
Cincinnati
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