Publication and editorial staff notices and rates
The notice lists Gordon K. Bush publisher and Gen Mer Harris managing editor with Rational Representatives and John W. Cullen Company in Chicago New York Detroit. Advertising rates available at home or foreign offices and obituaries cards of thanks incur a nominal charge. Filed at Athens Post Office as Second-Glass Matter under Act of 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rational Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Profit and Loss Versus Hope and Fear in Freedom
The piece argues the economy runs on profit and loss, with success tied to offering valued products at fair prices. It asserts fear drives the lazy as much as hope drives the industrious, and that removing work incentives would replace freedom with coercive government power, moving away from liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Bill Threatens Freedom in Military Subversive-Thought Act
A Senate passed bill aims to punish any advice urging disobedience by service members, risking broad censorship. Critics warn wartime hysteria could turn antiwar writings into violations, enabling military authority over public speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCormack-Tydings
Senate
House
Washington
Headlight Courtesy Varied in Localities Along Athens Roads
An Athens motorist tested headlight dimming on night trips north of Columbus and found few drivers yielded the courtesy. Over three nights between Athens Albany Guysville and Pratts Fork only five motorists dimmed for an oncoming car. The writer notes higher night dangers and cites the need for fewer glare during evening drives.
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Athens
Columbus
Athens County
Albany
Guysville
Pratts Fork
Toledo Plan Averts Labor Strife With Peace Board Test
The Toledo Plan proposed by Edward F. McGrady shows early success by settling a pastry shop strike and returning 100 workers to their jobs. A board with equal employer and union reps facilitates negotiations mediation or arbitration after shop talks stall. McGrady says peaceful talks avoid strikes and violence and can solve disputes. The approach merits continued observation in daily labor relations.
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Toledo
Industrial Peace Board
Edward F. McGrady
Mr. McGrady
The News Behind the News by Paul Maillon
Washington column notes Vice President Garner shows a poker face and secret tricks as he holds power over unclear legislative matters. Rumors claim he hides a hole card, keeping Congress in suspense about tax bills and adjournment.
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Paul Maillon Washington
Garner
Senate
Washington
Political standoff on tax bill adjournment and bonus issue
A White House strategy debate argues delaying Congress to pass the Roosevelt tax plan and bonus is likely. Leaders hint adjournment within three weeks as leverage, while official statements are seen as bargaining postures and threats rather than firm intentions.
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Messrs
Roosevelt
Garner
Congress
Frazier-Lemkertes
White House
Borah
Roosevelt Raises Weathered Watch at White House
President Roosevelt has eased up in the past week with fewer callers and shorter hours at the White House. He remains in his office later and leaves earlier than usual, and his Sequoia weekend trip ran longer than typical.
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Roosevelt
White House
Sequoia
Treasury wary as House weighs keg liquor authorization
The Treasury pushes for stricter controls on keg liquor amid talks to authorize distribution in kegs. Morgenthau may offer higher appropriations for bootlegging detection if keg liquor sells. Treasury fears bulk cutting and vows to kill any House keg measure in the Senate.
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Treasury
House
Morgenthau
Senate
Grave for Third Party Move in Congress Clears
A Chicago conference on a third party fizzled as leaders fled and Nye and Marcantonio urged caution. The piece notes weak leadership, uneven relief funding, and hopes for reform amid New Deal tax and court changes. It ends with a Denver teacher seeking the old West’s blunt language and spanking.
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Nye
Marcantonio
Amlie
Wisconsin
Chicago
Denver
District Tales of Long Ago
Eyewitness account describes Morgan’s raiders looting village stores in Ohio and sending goods to trade for food amid a burning bridge. Rebels crossed toward Pomeroy, set fires on pine wood, and then rode on, with townspeople gathering to witness the destruction and share stories. (Continued tomorrow)
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Ohio
West Virginia
Vinton
Morgan
Pomeroy
Health Hints on Moles and Cancer Risks
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that most people have moles at birth and many moles can become cancerous if chronically irritated. Key warning signs include bleeding, growth in size and prominence, and nearby gland enlargement. Regular checks are advised for moles in irritation-prone areas.
Murky Mud Road Promises Prompt Rural Voter Doubt
Edna Harpold of Chester Ohio argues against pre election promises to fund old road improvements. She urges farmers to seek deeds not words, demanding better roads rural electrification and steady income before election day rather than promises after.
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Edna Harpold
Chester
Ohio
Athens Club Leaders Re-elected and Community Notes
Probate and Juvenile Judge 8 M Johnson was re elected president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce with officers C M Gill T N Hoover M M Kerr Carl Beasley L W Roberts and Harry Beckley. A Chicago professor proposed year round schooling to aid mothers nationwide. J K Vickers visited family in town. Mrs Frank R Murphey hosted her bridge club at 156 East State Street. Dr W A Matheny spoke on Science Teaching at Fine Arts Auditorium.
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M. ‘Johnson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Gill
T. N. Hoover
M. M. Kerr
Carl Beasley
L. W. Roberts
Harry Beckley
Frank R. Murphey
East State Street
W. A. Matheny
Fine Arts
Burglary at Hutchinson and Stickney store on Court Street
Twenty years ago the Hutchinson and Stickney store on Court Street was burglarized. The item notes various local social updates including visitors in Columbus, trips to Middleport for a funeral, and travels through Ohio and Michigan, along with a remark on the four forms of sales tax.
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Hutchinson and Stickney
Court Street
Removal of a mole a simple medical procedure
The text explains that mole removal is straightforward under local anesthesia. It emphasizes cutting out tissue to fat, then microscopic examination to ensure cancer is not present. Self treatment with caustics or irritants can provoke growth rather than control.
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon Statistique Major General Dupont
General Charles Dupont led France's Second Bureau in Paris and kept a vast memory of German officers and formations. During World War I he reported to Joffre and Foch, recalling intricate enemy details from memory. After a discovered spy, Allied control limited German access to information, and a new state of affairs followed.
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Charles Dupont
Paris
Germany
Joffre
Foch
Dupont
Jo Darien Finds Chance Encounter at Crest Lake Inn
Jo Darien, finishing her first college year, learns her father is out of work and takes a part time job at a marine supply store where she meets Douglas Marsh. He hires her as a hostess at his Crest Lake inn, causing tension with her fiancé Bret Paul.
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JO Darien
Douglas Marsh
Crest Lake
Bret Paul
Marsh
Babs Montgomery
Peter Fragonet
Fragonet
Miss Conley
Babs
Mr. Fragonet
Conley
Miss Darien
Seavers
Ames Obituary Notifies Readers of Local Honor
A brief obituary notice in Ames informs readers of a local resident's death and attendance details. It notes the deceased's ties to the community and expresses condolences to family and friends.
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Gordon K. Bush
Mer. Charlies BH. Harris
Toledo Plan’ Works
Philadelphia
Tammany Hall
DR. Morris Fishbein
the Public Forum
the Messenger
R. L. Woodworth
Hocking
Kiwanis Club
J. K. Vickers
Mrs. M. P. Vickers
C. A. Bingman
Grosvenor Street
Mrs
F. S. Hooper
Middleport
Lew Farmer
Hull Foster
Michigan
R. A. Dalton
Chauncey
George Clark
General ‘Statistique
Doctor Seavers
Ser Tua
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