Advertisement rate card fragment for obituaries and subscriptions
Fragmentary notice from a newspaper listing advertising rates for obituaries and cards of thanks. Mentions offices in Chicago and New York, home and foreign advertising, post office designation, second class matter under the 1918 act, and subscription prices by mail in Ohio with yearly and partial terms.
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John W Oulieo
Chicago
New York
Materec
Athens
Ohio
Business as tax collector in nation’s commerce
Merle Thorpe argues in Nation’s Business that taxes flow through every link of the economy from oil to electric utilities, landlords and workers. He notes Goodyear pays high wages and taxes per worker, while invisible rivals in every purchase push wages down. He warns taxes are borne by stockholders, workers, and consumers, urging business to speak for social welfare and oppose excessive taxation as responsible statesmanship.
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Merle Thorpe
Electric Light Company
Railroad
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Washington
Traffic Patrol Warns Against Intoxicated Drivers
The State Highway Patrol conducted an unexpected traffic check near Nelsonville to curb unsafe driving. Inspectors found many vehicles with defective brakes lights horns and misplaced tags and urged stricter enforcement against intoxicated and reckless drivers citing dangers to public safety.
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Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Ohio
Folly in Speed Laws and the 35 MPH Dilemma
A motorist charged with killing a child after a street dash was acquitted when evidence failed to prove speeds above 35 mph. Witnesses cited estimates between 30 and 40 mph, highlighting the flaw in rigid speed limits. The piece argues safety requires street specific rules, as 35 mph can be safe on a boulevard yet dangerous in residential areas with children.
Tolerant mind defined as tolerance for unpleasant ideas
A quotation by Dr George E Vincent former president of the Rockefeller Foundation states that a tolerant mind endures unpleasant ideas regardless of difficulty and upholds others right to express them.
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George E. Vincent
The
Rockefelle ‘Oundation
Behind the News on 1920s industrial recovery and employment
Paul Mallon analyzes recent factory performance noting 85 percent of workers employed and 78 percent of normal wages while living costs are 79 percent of normal. He highlights a 15 percent unemployed gap, production rising faster than payroll, and varying industry recoveries, with a cautious forecast of a summer slump in industrial output.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Drought Drives New Deal Relief Measures Tradeoffs
Widespread concern among New Deal business makers centers on the drought and its political implications. Behind rushed relief efforts lie considerations guiding government action through November. Expect maximum federal relief, though opinions differ on the drought’s severity.
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New Deal
New Deal Critics See Roosevelt Speech as Political Move
Analysts among New Deal supporters view Roosevelt's acceptance speech as shrewd politics not a rejection of New Deal economics. They believe he used opponents' arguments to push his aims, while Zioncheck's fence escape underscores his unique conduct.
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New Deal
Roosevelt
Zioncheck
Midwest man refuses work over world owes him living
A midwesterner proclaims the world owes him a living causing an impasse. Finland may assume the debt to resolve the dispute. A young companion of an aging college athlete’s daughter battles a bad case of athlete’s foot. A Florida beach skeleton marked a pen low in rules, and resting in bones now seems allowed.
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Finland
Florida Sands
District Tales of Long Ago in Ohio’s Muskingum River Mill Era
Long before steam power, Captain Jonathan Devol built and ran a floating grist mill on the Muskingum River near Marietta. He pioneered ships and mills, including a 40 foot water wheel, a wool carding machine, and the first cloth dressing mill in Ohio. He aided Silas Devol’s children and saw his era marked by frontier enterprise and early Ohio pioneers. Col Return Jonathan Meigs, an Ohio Company surveyor and revolutionary warrior, also figures in this district history as a prominent early settler credited by Congress with a sword for valor.
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Ohio
Muskingum
Marietta
Jonathan Devol
Devol
Muskingum Valley
Alleghany Mountains
Silas
New York Harbor
Silas Devol
Boston
Ohio Valley
Col
Return Jonathan Meigs
Benedict Arnold
Congress
Ohio Company
New West
Canadian House Closes Cupid's Hunting Ground
Ottawa reports the Canadian House of Commons bans workplace dating while the body is away as clerk Arthur Beauchesne issues orders prohibiting meetings between male and female employees in offices. The measure aims to maintain decorum during the absence of the House.
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Ottawa
Ont
U.P
House of Commons
Arthur Beauchesne
Boas
Fourth of July at Grandma’s House Poem
Poet’s Corner contribution from Anna Lee Brown details a bustling Fourth of July at grandma’s house in Hollister Ohio. The poem recalls firecrackers, grandpa’s cannon, family gatherings, and simple treats like chicken ice cream and cake, celebrating with a lively crowd.
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Grandma
Anna Lee Brown
Hollister
Ohio
Thoughts and Memories by Ruth Sayre A16
A contemplative verse from Ruth Sayre of Trimble Ohio age 16 reflecting on youth knowledge and grace. The poem contemplates the ache of knowing vs the comfort of memories and a quiet room with a book and a loved one. Ends with a note about no rain in 21 years in Assuan, Egypt.
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Ruth Sayre
Assuan
Egypt
Health Hints And Diet By Dr Morris Fishbein
Americans seek summer recreation but child care at large resorts is often lacking. Small hotels or cottages with proper supervision are better for children. Camps supervised by state health codes offer medical staff, sanitary facilities, and education. Parents must verify camp medical access, food, water quality, and prevention of fatigue and hazards.
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Morris Fishbein
Runaway Bride navigates Paris to a South American voyage
Marcia plans a quiet exit from Phil after his plea to leave. In Paris she discovers Camilla’s wedding to Bob and learns Phil has sailed with Camilla to Rose Brazil while she boards a late ship to Cherbourg alone. She realizes Phil believed she did not care, and rushes to stop him.
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Phil
Marcia
Marion
Marcia Cunningham
Israel
Camilla
Cam
Bob
Marcja
Paris
Cherbourg
C. M
Camilla Howe
P. B
Mareia
New York
South America
Paradise
Mystery Next House of Shadows opens July
Ida Gleason writes a clever mystery for The Messenger serials. The tale begins Thursday July 2 as the second in the summer series. A girl inherits a mysterious old mountain mansion and an exciting adventure follows.
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Ida Gleason
the Messenger
Women of The Plains meet at Graves home
Women of The Plains gathered at Mrs. Robert Graves's house to discuss the Women's League. Two new Nelsonville teachers were hired Misa Imelda Smith and Nellie Hamer. Wayne Kennedy, Pleasanton, recalled 50 years ago prices. Hogs then cost two and a half cents per pound. A daughter Mary Jane was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moler of Cleveland. Mrs. O. FE. Guteman and two children of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. James Ginnan.
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Women of the Plains
Robert Graves
Women's League
Nelsonville
Misa Imelda Smith
Nellie Hamer
Wayne Kennedy
Pleasanton
Mary Jane
Arthur Moler
Cleveland
O. FE. Guteman
Columbus
James Ginnan
Citizens repair road slip on Sharpsburg Hill
A group of residents gathered on Sharpsburg Hill to fix a slip in the road while Ladies of Mt. Hermon and Sharpsburg district prepared a dinner for the workers. Also noted are visits and travels of local residents and guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Rey Lash in Columbus and the Kirchers’ motor trip to Buckeye Lake.
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Sharpsburg
Mt. Hermon
FE. Rey Lash
Columbus
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Poet’s Corner
Messenger
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Signa
Trimble, Ohio
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Mateee
Shifle Temple
Myrna Loy
MEN OF
IRON
Helen Welshimer
NEA Service
Rio de Janeiro
C. P. Kircher
Buckeye Lake
W. 8. Foutch
Lena
West
John H. Preston
Charles Radcliffe
Lancaster
James P. McVay
Margaret
Camb Mass
EB. J. Jones
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