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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
4
Foster for Congress and an oath at training camps
The article endorses Representative Foster for renomination in the Tenth district arguing his long service, committee weight, and loyalty to constituents. It also notes an oath taken by soldiers at citizens' military training camps affirming allegiance and obedience to authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Congress
Tenth
House
John Smith
United States of America
Honest Labels Debate in Misbranding Legislation
Washington columnist outlines a stalled national misbranding bill. Industry groups oppose strict labeling for textiles, leather, and fabrics arguing complexity and cost make reliable labels impractical while some lawmakers push for consumer clarity under the pure food and drugs act precedent. The piece notes vast technicalities in wool types and manufacturing chains complicating any universal label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Washington
Noted Electrician B G Lamme Dies as Physics Innovator
The item recalls B G Lamme as one of four great American electricians alongside Elfson Tost and Steinmetz. It notes his death and his standing as a master of electrical science, mentioning his influence and work value to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Lamme
Elfson
Tost
Steinmetz
Lamme
Gory Lamme
Sten
Rockefeller and the duty of wealth to society
The piece extols John D. Rockefeller as a benefactor who funds science and education, condemns unfettered competition, and envisions a future where people own natural wealth and build universities and institutions. It critiques political bosses and cites missionary protection in Japan and superstition in folk beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John D. Rockefeller
Jean T. Rockefelter
Hie
Athens Messenger Information Bureau Notice
Information Bureau invites readers to send questions to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C for factual answers. It warns against legal medical or financial advice and requests full name address and two cents for return postage. Replies sent directly to inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Signals used by catchers and pitchers in first class baseball
The text lists common signals between catcher and pitcher, noting one and two finger signals for fastball and curveball. It also contains unrelated Q and A items on fabrics, military pay, track length, and stamps, mixed with trivia about World War II memorials and frozen elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas Brothers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
New York
Madison Square
Redman Wanamaker
Oregon
Chemical Warfare Service
Victor Herbert
Reginald de Woven
Harry B. Smith
Cecil Scott
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Robin Hood
Post Office Department
Dry Batteries Explained in Early Electrochemical Text
The article explains that dry batteries are not truly dry inside and that if they were completely dry no current would be produced. It notes the term electrotype and mentions the dry battery concept in a technical discussion.
Local visitors extend stay before returning home
Mr. and Mrs. William Scharf, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Piehl, left Tuesday for Columbus to visit their daughter before heading back to Aurora Indiana. Pr and Mrs C J Zimmer and children of Lexington Kentucky came to visit Mrs Zimmer's parents Mr and Mrs J W Silage. Dr Zimmer returned yesterday and the others will stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scharf
Frank Piehl
Columbus
Aurora
Ind
C. J. Zimmer
Lexington, Ky
Local Marietta and Middleport Residents Linked in Names List
A readable fragment lists Raymond Bell of Marietta Murl Vanmeter of Racine Albert Thomas and Dilian Summer of Cheste Homer Hawkins and Louise Reuter Jed Thomas and Marietta Cross Earl Springstoin and Edith Genheimer plus others. It notes that Howard Younts former owners of Middleport theaters closed their business house and moved to Columbus. A marriage license was issued at Gallipolis for Lafayette Nelson of Middleport and Maude Reynolds Addison born in 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bell
Marietta
Murl Vanmeter
Racine
Albert Thomas
Dexter
Dilian Summer
Chestre
Bryan Morrow
St. Meascot
W. Va
Margaret Hickmhan
Middleport
Homer Hawkins
Rutland
Louise M. Reuter
Pomseroy
Jed A. Thomas
Edith Genheimer
Pomeroy, R. D. 2
Howard Yount
Columbus
Gallipolis
Lafayette H. Nelgon
Maude Mreyno
Addison
Cable raid targets liquor manufacture linked to family
Officers confiscated coal a hatchet pump and whiskey tester from the Cable home. Mrs Cable faced charges of possessing liquor as run nline and house of ill fame while Dougass was charged with possessing property designed for liquor manufacture. Both pled not guilty with bonds set at 1000 each. Hearing time to be fixed after attorney consultation. Mrs Cable is wife of John Cable now in Ohio penitentiary for liquor manufacture. The raid followed a previous one at the same location less than a year earlier involving Cable and relatives. Probate court notes several minor children at the Cable home and may involve probation officials for their care and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Foster
Longworth
Sgale
Ohio
Wisconsin
Congress
Cleveland
Coolidge
la Follette
Bob la Follette
Jack
Congres
Japan
America
Runnline & House of Ill Fame
Cable
Dougass
Gifford Hu Arrival Announced
Mr and Mrs Gifford Hu announce the birth of a son at their home on Tuesday evening. Mrs W fins and Mrs Ann Shriner are listed as the proud grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Hu
W. ©. Fins
Ann Shriner
Reckless Driving Arrests Reported On Main Street
Robert Keck arrested by Chief Stewart on Main Street for driving recklessly. Flo pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs at arraignment before Mayor Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keck
Stewart
Main Street
Flo
Costa
Befurs
Wolfe
Voris Couple Arrives In Logan For Indefinite Visit
Mr and Mrs Zeke Voris of Washington DC arrive in Logan for an indefinite visit. They stay with Miss Blanche Moorehead and formerly owned the local greenhouses now run by A Toerner. This is Mrs Voris first Logan visit since 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke Voris
Washington, D. C
Logan
Blanche Moorehead
Suppers Fractures Foot While Trimming Tree
Union Furnace resident Suppers suffered a fractured left foot late Tuesday while trimming a tree at home. A limb fell and wedged the foot, with the break at the base of the toes. Dr Hepler set the fracture and applied a cast. Loomis, an employee of the Presien Oit Co., was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Tr. Hepler
Mr. Loomis
The
Presien Oit Co
Chief Steward Arrested for Unlicensed Vehicle Operation
Ernest Campbell was arrested Wednesday after being found operating a motor vehicle without a license. He appeared before Mayor Wolfe where a plea of entity resulted in a fine of 1 dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Campbell
Campbell
Wolfe
Night raid on Lost Hollow home nets two arrests
A night raid on John Cable's Lost Hollow residence, led by Constable George Shaw, resulted in the arrest of Clell Douglass of Nelsonville and Mrs. John Cable. Two others escaped as officers seized liquor, a pear bottle, and equipment including a pressure tank and gas tester found in Douglass's car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cable
Lost Hollow
Constante George Shaw
Clell Douglass
Nelsonville
Clel Douglass
Cers
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
McArthur Mrs Carl Wallar and Wy man visit Sugar Grove for a few days with sister Mrs Russell Rudolph and family. Mrs Simuel Hays is reported quite with rheumatism. A new son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Naryll Peoples Wednesday. Mrs Jack Horrocks and son Kenneth spending a couple of weeks with relatives in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs C F H Witherspoon and daughter Elizabeth of Streets were business visitors here Wednesday. Messrs M J Pearce and AC Gorsuch were business visitors at Columbus Monday. Relatives here have word of the marriage on July 8 of Mr Morris Perriner and Miss Abe Timms in Cleveland. They expect to reside in Cleveland. Mrs Mary Magers visiting her grandson Dr Frank Wright at Canal Winchester for a few days. Mrs Eliza Shields of Chester WV is visiting her sister Mrs Martha Vansky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wallar
Wyman
Sugar Grove
Russell Rudolph
Jack Horrocks
Kenneth
West Virginia
Inly
Morris Perriner
Abe Timms
Cleveland
Miss Timms
Mary Magers
Frank Wright
Canal Winchester
Eliza Shields
Chester
W. Va
Martha Vansky
Windsor Castle origins tied to lands of Westminster Abbey
A historical note states Windsor Castle rests on land the seventh day of the week implies the crown held from the Abbot of Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
William I
Westminster
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Congress
Nicholas Longworth
Federal
Industrial Institution For Women
Oster
Hhe
Westinghouse Company
Direct Current
Herschel
Renan
Mr. McAdoo
Providence
Pericles
la Foillette
United States
Ye Wo Hum
Ye Wo Hium
Simuel Hays
Mrs. Naryll Peoples
Messrs
M. J. Pearce
A.C. Gorsuch
Yer
Tarmorrow
Gibson Pharmacy
Lydiae
Pinkham
Clinton
Lydi E.pinkham
Mea
Mrs
I. A. Holford
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sportsman
the Scout Clarey Co
Flame of
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