National Advertising Rates and Subscription Details
Advertising rates of application at home or foreign offices and nominal charges for notices appear in this issue. Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed for Ohio and other areas, including yearly, half-yearly, and weekly options. Second-Class Matter under the 1918 act is noted for the Athens Post Office.
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John W Cullep Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens
Ohio
Busy Doing Things Anyway in Meigs County 4-H and Scouting
The district sees women and children busy with hobbies this summer through gardening, scouting, and 4-H club work. Backyard gardeners share tips, and flower shows are anticipated. Scouting reaches new heights with many older volunteers aiding youth, and county clubs exceed 500 members in rural areas, driven by dedicated, selfless leaders.
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Meigs County
Albany
Nelsonville
Signs Mean Nothing on Speed Warnings
Observers note drivers in unfamiliar towns ignore speed limit signs. Home-town drivers feel entitled to ignore cautions, while strangers slow for signs yet risk collisions. Tourists’ presence may reduce overall danger, but pedestrians and children remain at risk in confusing intersections.
Easy To Get Lost In Rural Towns And Country Roads
Rural travelers and locals alike struggle with poor street and road signs in Southeastern Ohio. Marked houses are rare, boxes lack names, and many towns rely on outdated or missing identifiers. Motorists frequently get misled by unmarked routes, while drivers named Bill Smith on Green Street in Jonesville symbolize the familiar frustration.
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Ohio
Bill Smith
Green Street
Jonesville
Tenant Problem Grows in American Farms
The tenant movement rises as many farm operators earn less, with 1930 income about 26 dollars a month dropping to 18 four years later. Mortgaged land yields less than tenant-operated plots, and many owners have relinquished farming to others. The future impact on the economy remains uncertain.
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Ohio
Two belts in US politics and many unimportant nuts
A fragment reflects on political history, contrasting two major belts with a chorus of lesser figures. The line hints at central figures shaping the national discourse while noting numerous peripheral actors. The source reads as a critical aside about political focus versus noise.
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United States
The Borah delegates and a mock convention
The piece recalls Borah blaming Walter Brown for Ohio delegate troubles and notes Borah delegates voting for Brown to gain leverage. It mocks conventions as archaic and argues renominating Roosevelt is mainly for ballyhoo, criticizing party publicity and media air time during the convention.
Lowden in Reckoning for Ticket Leads at Convention
A Virginia or Illinois political scene centers on Lowden who is considered a leading candidate for top spots. Two Illinois delegates visited London and reported he is in good shape but aged, with occasional pains. They say London fears the pressure of a national campaign and would rather not endure endless delegations or stump speaking.
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Borah
London
Walter Brown
Ohio
Brown
Lowden
Illinois
Mr. London
Convention Rumors and Roast Beams From Prohibition Era
The piece notes smoke filled rooms at the convention with little substance beyond impersonations of power. It mentions conflicts over loudspeakers, Roosevelt observers, and a suggested slogan comparing Hoover’s three years to Roosevelt’s. A distinct anecdote claims Hoover invited Justice Stone to his Maryland lodge and a witty reply about fishing and law. It also hints Chairman Bert Snell as a potential vice presidential possibility.
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Harry Hopkins
PWA
Roosevelt
Washington
Hoover
Supreme Court
Stone
Maryland
Mr. Stone
And Then We Miss It Water Woes Hit Logan Area
A Northern Ohio regional reflection warns that water is no longer free or plentiful. The piece notes widespread drought conditions across southeastern counties, with wells failing, creeks drying, springs gone dry, and communities discovering fragile supplies after years of ignoring warnings. It underscores the costly turn from abundance to scarcity.
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Logan
Ohio
Comet Sighting Linked to Zioncheck in Washington
The Ohio garageman reported seeing a new comet, a claim deemed true as Zioncheck was known to be in Washington at the time.
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Ohio
Zioncheck
Washington
If Al Smith Walks Out At Philadelphia Convention
A walkout by Al Smith at the Philadelphia convention could unsettle Democrats and affect party dynamics if he slams the door and withdraws from the event. The risk hinges on Smith's stance and the response of party leaders amid ongoing tensions.
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al Smith
Philadelphia
Restaurant Dreams for a Streetcar Named Hope
A fragment evokes a streetcar tale with a hopeful turn toward transformation into a restaurant. It hints at change and revival, suggesting a community space repurposed from transit to dining, carrying a nostalgic tone.
Public Forum on Sheridan birthplace debated in reader letters
In a Public Forum letter, L A Koons responds to claims about General Sheridan birthplaces. He cites Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio and Sheridan’s Memoirs, noting Albany New York as his birth location per Howe and Grant and Molke praise for his military prowess. Koons recommends Howe's account and the General's Memoirs for those interested.
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Messenger
Sheridan
Somerset
Ireland
Howe
Ohio
Perry County
Howe Werote
Albany
New York
United States Military Academy
Europe
von Molke
Read
James E. Murdock
Pikes Opera House
L. A. Koons
District Tales of Long Ago
A concise historical sketch of notable Athens figures. William Reed Golden, born 1827, practiced law after studying under Lot Smith, became a Democratic leader in Southeastern Ohio, and served in the Ohio Senate. Joseph McKendree Goodspeed, born 1834, taught and led schools, served in Civil War units, and headed Athens Schools. Dr. Granville L. Gorslene, born in Athens, practiced medicine, married Charlotte Strahl, and was active in church and Masonic circles.
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William Reed Golden
Athens
Ohio University
W. R. Golden
Lot Smith
William Looy Smith
Smith
McArthur
Athens County
Kate Foster
Ohio State Senate
Ohio
Joseph McKendree Goodspeed
Union Public Schools
Middleport
Carrollton College
Carrollton
75Th
Ohio Infantry
141St Ohio Infantry
Ohio Grand Lodge
Granville L. Gorstene
Manual Labor School
Albany
C. L. Wilson
Starling College
Hamden
H. M. Lash
Charlotte Strahl
Gorslene
News Your Dad Read Ten Years Ago In Town
Edward Murphy of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston visited sister Mrs. C H Horn on route to Middleport to see his parents Mr and Mrs F B Murphy. Mac Bobo and new wife spent honeymoon in Athens with his parents Mr and Mrs William Bobo before returning to Anderson Indiana. Martha Whipple returned from Niles where she taught to spend summer with her parents Mr and Mrs George Whipple. Evan J Jones arrived home from Cambridge Massachusetts where he pursued graduate studies at Harvard during a year’s leave from Ohio University. Prof C C Robinson and Mrs Robinson with Mrs John J Boles left Sacramento Calif for a Canada vacation trip.
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Edward Murphy
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
C. H. Horn
Middleport
F. B. Murphy
Mac Bobo
Athens
William Bobo
Anderson
Ind
Martha Whipple
Niles
George Whipple
Evan J. Jones
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Ohio University
C. C. Robinson
John J. Boles
Sacramento
Calif
Canada
Health Hints Diet For a One Year Old Baby
Health Hints And Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein outlines a fixed daily schedule for a one year old. It details morning noon and evening feeding amounts including milk cereal broth eggs and vegetables and emphasizes a strict routine for the baby's stability and well being.
Glamorous Adventure Begins in New York and Arizona
Gail Everett, an aspiring designer, lands a job in New York but clashes with Madame Lizette. After being fired, she seeks work while navigating dating pressures from Derek Hargreaves and the attentions of Dick Searles. A mysterious Arizona ranch offer from Rex Hall arrives, prompting Gail to consider selling her late father’s Rancho Angelo for a fresh start. The chapter ends with Gail planning to accept the cash offer, while Derek and his companion enter the scene.
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Gail Everett
New York
Madame Lizette
Derek Hargreaves
Gail
Dick Searles
Rosemary
Arizona
Mark Chapman
Travers Mining Co
Mark
Rex Hall
Travers Company
Jed Hoskeer
Giles Harding
Derek
Rita Cordell
Jonas Wolff
Wolff
Natalie
Rita
Debs
Madame Lisette
Rose
Mary
Madame
Geil
Ariz
Miss Everett
Peter Everett
Rancho Angelo
Gaile
Langs
Dad
Rain and storms warned by city figures and stars
A fragmented quote set features Mayor LaGuardia warning of rain and storms in public service, Harold Lloyd recalling Broadway taxi thrills, Martin Young praising mop work for tuition, and Betty Hickman Healy referencing Ted Healy. The text shows mixed, personal anecdotes and humorous takes on work and weather.
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Fiorello
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