Pricey rubber and world ties reshape a nation
A discussion on rubber prices tracing a drop from 1.21 to 60 cents per pound after Hoover’s urging to use rubber wisely. The piece notes a British Stevenson Act attempt to stabilize supply, and how limited supply boosted prices before a rebound and reclaiming of old rubber. It links global events to local Athens impacts and anticipates world‑centered thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Great Britain
Hocking
England
Russia
Japan
Athens
Sporting Blood and Community Progress
Damond Runyan argues in the Scranton Chamber of Commerce article that every city has sporting blood, the belief that its future is worth a bold bet. He distinguishes between cities that invest in real estate and local industries and those that hoard money, stalling progress in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damond ‘Runyan
Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Hocking Valley
No Way to Poll as Communities Change Over Time
The piece argues modern crime waves reflect a shift from communal to individual identity. It laments loss of public opinion as a social deterrent and notes weakened community ties and trust, with gang dynamics rising as local bonds erode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Beth
Kseneral Wu Pie-Fui Active in China
Kis general Wu Pie-Fui is noted as active in China in the fragment, implying ongoing military or administrative involvement. The text hints at formal titles or roles but lacks full details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kseneral Wu Pie-Fui
China
Your Rich Uncle by Arthur Brisbanes Remarkable Allegory
Arthur Brisbane argues political bosses like Pennsylvania figure Vare tried to buy a Senate seat with half a million in contributions. He warns such power politics threaten constitutional oversight while noting immense federal revenue and Wall Street's delight at the rising money flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Vare
Pennsylvania
Senate
Sam
Tom Reed
Congress
Wall Street
May car loadings point to strong economic growth
May weekly car loadings topped a million with July forecasts at 1.1 million. The speaker argues such growth signals prosperity in the fall, noting the country earns over seventy thousand million dollars annually yet fails to produce even one percent of potential wealth.
Anonymous letter fuels religious tension in New York
An unsigned letter circulated nationwide prompts accusations against the Ku Klux Klan for attacking Governor Smith and others. It claims to be from "A daughter of the revolution" and targets congressmen clergymen and teachers. the daughters of the revolution deny the claim.
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Smith
New York
Ku Klux Klan
Opposition to Governor Smith Address at Monticello July 4
A protest letter condemns Governor Smith as a Roman Catholic invited to give the principal address at Monticello on July 4. The letter claims the invitation signals an invasion of the solid south and calls it a crowning step by Rome to place a Roman Catholic in the White House.
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Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Smith
Solid South
Rome
White House
Letter hints Smith McAdoo split in Monticello invite
The anonymous writer says Governor Smith pursued the Democratic nomination early and was invited to Monticello by Gibboney, a McAdoo supporter. Breckenridge Long, another McAdoo backer, suggested the invitation. Southern Democrats prefer Smith if they cannot win with McAdoo, and Monticello’s Fourth of July program will include Protestant, Rabbi, and Catholic priests to satisfy all groups.
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Smith
Rome
Monticello
Gibboney
Breckenridge
McAdoo
Secretary Davis warns of Red Menace in election scandal
Secretary of Labor Mr. Davis calls communism the only threat to American ideals while arguing that a two million dollar election scandal in Pennsylvania poses a greater danger to the American ideal than Bolshevik demonstrations.
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Mr. Davis
Pennsylvania
Democracy's paradox: protecting power while silencing the many
The passage argues that in a system labeled democracy the real control rests with a ruling elite. It contends that the majority, the "little men," are placated by minor gains and kept silent about their lack of political influence.
Lord Dunraven Dies as Yachting Legend
A grand obituary notes Lord Dunraven has died for his famed racing yachts and contributions to sailing. The piece contrasts his era with modern craft while mentioning an Australian native refining a boomerang, symbolizing ongoing innovation.
Mussolini Senate Rejects Gambling Clubs in Italy
The Italian Senate blocked gambling clubs and warned against Monte Carlo imitators on Italian soil. It warned such venues would draw Americans and other foreigners, while fascism pledges to stamp out gambling to set an example to others, including the United States where track betting thrives. Rich gentlemen and English track gambling are cited as supporting large betting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Senate
Monte Carlo
Fascism
Italy
United States
England
Apricot Origins Stir Debate Over Import Habits
A humorous note claims apricots are native to China and suggests a playful jab at standards, noting they should have shaved before entering this country. The aside references cultural origins and travel etiquette in light satire.
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China
Elephant in British Museum With Nine-Foot Tusks
An article notes a British Museum elephant whose tusks reach nine feet in length and are as large as a single aching tooth.
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British Museum
Electricity shows broad range of medical devices at show
The Electro-Therapeutic Show in Washington, D C, showcased devices from portable rejuvenators to diathermia heat units and vibratory chairs. Demonstrations included air compressor aids for diphtheria and cataract operations, diagnostic tubes with tiny bulbs, and extensive hospital use of electro-therapeutic equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arthur Williams
New York Edison Company
Reed’s nerve and rise mark senator’s career
Charles P. Stewart recalls Senator David Aiken Reed once having Woodrow Wilson as his lawyer after a tomato tossed at a Princeton rival. Reed’s bold moves include defending tolerance for prohibition and backing La Follette, with a reputation for nerve and independence and a central role in Smoot’s tax bill.
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Charles P. Stewart
Washington
David Aiken Reed
Woodrow Wilson
Reed
Princeton
Dr. Wilson
Answers and Questions on Natural History and Miscellany
A compilation of Q and A on topics from frog metamorphosis to citrus coloring, walking purchase, poplar vs Balm of Gilead, and early Northwest Passage exploration. It includes notes on Billy Sunday’s baseball past, goldfish tail disease, Jewish peers in England, and prehistoric animal tracks with Smithsonian input.
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Guadeloupe
W. I
Gilead
Forest Service
Willow
Dogwood
William Penn
Bucks
Northampton
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Penn
Neshaning Creek
M. V
Valencia
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Colonel Rogers
Bureau of Fisheries
England
Earl of
Reading
Baron Rothschild
Baron Swythling
Herbert Cohen
Montague
M. P
Alfred Mond
Smithsonian Institution
Bartenders and sidewalk artisans adapt to New York jobs
In New York City a shift from bartenders to benevolent associations continues as former bar staff find work in soft drink venues or catering at picnics. Across Sixth Avenue from 26th to 30th streets, repair carpenters and sidewalk artisans solicit work by displaying their tools, arranged with delis and cigar stands for phone calls.
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New York
Bartenders
Manhattan
Bartenders’ Benevolent and Protective Association
Sixth Avenue
Hundreds of miners return to work in Hocking district
In the Hocking district hundreds of striking miners, idle twelve weeks, resume work. The city council bans cows and cattle within city limits. Ohio University trustees announce changes to Boyd Hall dormitory site and leadership.
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Hocking
Car Hill Falls From Girder at Lindley Hall Construction
Car Hill, superintendent for the Lindley Hall project, plunged thirty feet from a girder and sustained a fractured leg. The accident occurred during ongoing construction, with Hill reported in stable condition and receiving medical treatment.
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Car Hill
Lindley Hall
Mrs Madeline Astor to wed William B Dick after Titanic loss
Mrs Madeline Astor widow of John J Astor who perished on the Titanic is to marry William B Dick, according to reports from New York society circles. The announcement ties together high society names amid the famous maritime disaster.
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Madeline Astor
John J. Astor
William B. Dick
Samuel Gompers Addresses Steel Workers in Youngstown Rally
Samuel Gompers spoke to thousands of steel workers in Youngstown urging higher wages and better conditions as part of a labor campaign. He emphasized collective action and organized labor.
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Samuel Gompers
Youngstown
Negotiations Aim to Restore Peace Between Parties
Negotiations were under way to leaders of each party to restore peace and harmony one Republicans and the Progres parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progres
Russian Offensive Claims 152000 Prisoners Taken
In the Brusiloff driven campaign a total of 152000 prisoners were declared captured during the Russian offensive. The announcement emphasizes large battlefield outcomes and strategic impact.
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Brusiloff
The Very Idea and Hal Cochran Nostalgic Readings
A humorous vignette pairing The Very Idea with Hal Cochran jokes. A narrator riffs on weather and garden metaphors then shifts to domestic quips about neighbors and a worried husband rushing home for supper. The piece blends light comic sketches with wordplay.
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Ohio
Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Dailies
United Press Service
Robert E. Ward, Inc
Fifth Ave
South Wabash Avenue
Chicago
F. W. Bush
Publ
Chas. H. Harris
George W. Curtis
Lord Dunraven
Australia
Frederick J. Haskin
Wilson
Pittsburgh
George Wharton Pepper
Pepper
Pre
Bob la Follette
Smoot
Northwest Passage
North Pole
Corte Real
London
the Fellowship
Gilbertswan
the Messenger
W. Super
College of Liberal Arts
Ohio University Board of Trustees
Boyd Hall
Duesseldorfer Fishing Club
Canaanville
McKee's
Trivano
Carranza General
Hal
Mom
Hove
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