Tainted Money and Philanthropy in Rockefeller Gift Debate
The Federation of Labor shows little support condemning Rockefeller's 70 million donation to the General Fund. Critics warn gifts influence beneficiaries, but supporters argue money itself is neutral and should fund education and research. The piece urges using wealth for constructive aims, noting libraries bear diverse books and education remains the solution.
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Federation of Labor
Rockefeller
Gmnger
Andrew Carnegie
Secretary Colby urges Spanish language emphasis in education
Secretary of State Colby, returning from South America, calls for more Spanish in American schooling and mocks the worth of Latin and Greek studies. He says English alone won t carry Americans abroad and language is the barrier to progress, urging officials to use Spanish or Portuguese in diplomacy and commerce.
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Colby
South America
Tazi America
Predicted Marriage Notice Confounds City Desk
A cub reporter seeks to announce a forthcoming marriage but the editor rejects the phrase announcing a marriage before it happens. The revised item reads that the marriage is predicted for the daughter, reflecting a publishing caution.
Child protests school over daily spelling changes
Six year old Bernice declares she will not attend school again due to the teacher continually changing spelling words. Her mother asks what is wrong and the girl insists learning is useless because the words keep changing.
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Bernice
Pensioned coachman Keeps Lodge Gate Post
The respected coachman resigns to a pension and lodgegate duties as a chauffeur takes over. He receives a portrait in full regalia with his favored horses. his wife comments the likeness is strong except for the buttons.
Burglar Caught In Attempt To Rob New York Police Station
A man tried to break into a New York police station but was apprehended. Other notes reference banana uprisings in Honduras, tax breaks for large families, and whimsical observations on marriages and politics.
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Ouo
New York
Chesterton critique of cave man myth and educated ignorance
The piece weighs Mr Chesterton's lecture on the cave man idea and modern education. It argues many claim knowledge yet lack understanding, praising the peasant who knows what he knows and admits what he does not. The reviewer muses on British authors touring America and the polite irony of Chesterton's message.
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Gontlus
Gil Keith
Chesterton
America
Dickens
Mr. Chesterton
Mr. Cheesterton
Questions and Answers on Postal and Address Details
Readers can request guidance by writing to the office in Washington D C. The note mentions the need for exact names, proper addresses, and stamps for return postage. It emphasizes concise questions and proper identification to receive accurate answers.
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Frederic Tor
Washington, D
Giler
General knowledge Q and A from 1920s Bureau guidance
A compilation of questions and answers on war risk compensation for refused operations, cartel ships in international law, income tax for single individuals, burial expenses borne by the War Department and Bureau of War Risk Insurance, star constellations, cleaning eggs with vinegar and water, and U S gasoline consumption in 1920. It quotes officials and provides brief rulings and figures.
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A. D. AL
B. A
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
G. G
France
War Department
Washington D. C
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Logan Clay Plant Fire Spurs Logan Brick Plant Talk
The Messenger reports the Logan Clay Product Company may build a large brick plant in the Pfeiffer and Dicken addition in the east end, as Supt. Cole told Rotary Club members. The new site promises employment for nearly 400 workers once completed, while debris clearance continues at the burned site.
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Logan, O
Bis Logan
Daily
the Messenger
Logan
Supt
Cole
The
Products Company
Rotary Club
Pfeiffer and Dicken
Edith Kelley Named Principal at Springfield School
Mrs Edith Kelley, once of this city and Nelsonville, has been appointed principal of a Springfield public school where she has taught for three years. She formerly taught in Nelsonville and in this city before moving to Springfield with her husband the late Lowell Kelley, a railroad man. Previously Edith Linn, she is regarded as an excellent teacher by Springfield school authorities.
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Edith Kelley
Nelsonville
Springfield
Kelly
Lowell Kelly
Detroit
Logan
Kelley
Edith Linn
Damon Oil Company Formed by Logan Trio
A new oil company named Damon Oil Company is organized in Logan with a $16,000 capitalization. Organizers are Ed Davis, L P Mooney, and Vance Webb. The firm has leases in the eastern part of the local oil field amid a noted drop in oil prices.
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Logan
Damon Oil Company
Messrs
Ed Davis
L. P. Mooney
Vance Webb
Damon Company
Groundhog Weather Prediction Questioned
A reader questions the groundhog forecast and notes last week's weather diverged from Washington weather bureau hints. The February 2 forecast had predicted fair weather, yet conditions differed.
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Ohio
Washington Weather Bureau
Senior Logan resident suffers slight stroke at home
Mrs. Emily Petty aged 84 of West Second street was found to have sustained a slight stroke Saturday morning when her household tried to awaken her for breakfast. A Logan native since the Civil War era, she is one of the town’s oldest residents.
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Emily Petty
West Second Street
Businessman Reports Quiet Operations in Murray City
An operator and businessman said activity in Logan on Saturday was slow with business and coal operations notably quiet in the Murray City district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Murray City
Mrs Louie Quasser and friends visit Price in South High Street
Mrs. Louie Quasser Miss Emma Petty and Mrs. W G Brown arrived home from Columbus Saturday evening after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Edwin Price on South High street.
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Louie Quasser
Emma Petty
W. G. Brown
Columbus
Edwin Price
South High Street
Miss Phil Brooke Visits Sister in Columbus Return
Miss Phil Brooke returns home from Columbus where she was the guest of her sister Mrs. John Billison for a few days.
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Phil Brooke
Columbus
John Billison
Railroad Shops Start After Month Shutdown
After a month idle period the Hocking Valley railroad shops resumed operations this morning with about sixty percent of the former force. Repairs on 1890 cars are being handled at outside contract shops, and the company expects to shorten the time at the local shops. Business has been light for six to eight weeks.
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Hocking Valley
Armstrong takes tenancy at Falls Mill farm
L C Wright at Falls Mill secures Bert Armstrong of Union Furnace as new tenant. Armstrong replaces Fred Sterling who moved to Logan. Armstrong is described as an expert farmer.
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L. C. Wright
Falls Mill
Bert Armstrong
Union Furnace
Armstrong
Fred Sterling
Logan
McKay Visit Highlights Athens Resident in Town
F. M. McKay formerly of Losan now living in Athens spent Saturday and Sunday in town visiting his daughter Mrs. Lanning.
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F. M. McKay
Losan
Athens
Mrs. Lanning
Westminster Guild Meets in Cherry Avenue Home
The Westminister Guild was entertained Friday evening at Mrs. John Wellman’s Cherry avenue home. Attended by many, with hostesses Mrs. Lou Work Mrs. Clayton Schelde and Miss Ada Krieg. The program was varied and of meritorious interest. Refreshments were served.
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Estminister Guild
Westminister Guild
John Wellman
Cherry Avenue
Lou Work
Clayton Schelde
Ada Krieg
Sedalia Man Visits Homeland After Long Absence
John Lynch of Sedalia Missouri travels to Losan to view the old town he left at age six. Few faces from his memory remain as he revisits the place of his youth.
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John Lynch
Sedalia
Losan
Toledo businessman Joseph Jones visiting Logan and the valley
Joseph Jones of Toledo, a business man from the Frog metropolis, traveled through Logan and the valley this week on business.
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Joseph Jones
Toledo
Logan
The
Valley
Metropols
Westerville Auditor of Otterbein University Visited
J. P. West of Westerville spent over Sunday in this city with his sister Mrs. J. G. Collins. A Hocking county product and one of our brightest country teachers he now serves as auditor at Otterbein University in Westerville.
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J. P. West
Westerville
J. G. Collins
West
Hocking County
Otterbein University
Ladies Aid Outing and School News at Millfield
Members of the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church visited Glouster for a social event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dean with a dinner, Victrola music, and sewing plans noted. The Pri mary grade pupils of East Side and West Side schools earned praise for perfect attendance in February. County seat visitors included F. E. Boudinot and Jerry Hutchinson while Arthur Ogg of Pittsburgh toured with Morgan Gardner Electric.
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Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Glouster
J. A. Dean
John Morris
Jennie Bee
Mesdames
O. C. Howard
George Wend
Garfield Grimes
Herman Theisen Sr
Clarence Brown
F. E. Boudinot
Brewer Home
Aid Society of the
Church of Christ
East Side
Mary Andrews
Virginia Doolin
Wilma Matye
Eleanor Simpson
Pauline Tracy
Margaret Petras
Annie Vargo
Dwight Hartley
Andy Kish
Ralph Nativio
Donald Partlow
Joe Guerra
Pauli Thomas
Bill Griffey
John Vargo
Ronald Robinett
Emanuel Crabtree
Clifford Omen
Orville Crabtree
Jerry Hutchinson
Arthur Ogg
Pittsburg
Morgan Gardner Electric Company
Charles Ogg
Mae Howard
Beter
Sidney Boudiner
McDougal
William Hartley
Lucy Totman
Athens
Ford Totman
John Daugherty
Needle Club
Christine Courtney
Chauncey
Eleanor Hill
Ladies Aid of
The
Freshman Class Party At Chauncey High School
Chauncey High School freshmen held an early spring party at Miss Ella Grimes home with purple and gold decor. Seated among guests were Alice Simpson Edytha Smart Emma Tracy Helen Doris Mildred Cole Pauline Hill Loretta Stout Mildred Sands Louise Six Orpha Sweesy Thelma Sams Glenis Sams Stella Carter Eleanor Hill Christine Courtney Thelma Rankin Esta Rankin Myrtle Brown Jennie Ruth Katheryn Thomas Erma Atkinson Mark Fisk Basil Buchanan Frank Farrell Pauline Paul William Theisen Guy Sams Ralph Six Floyd McDaniel Eugene Chadwell Ella Grimes Francis Keck Woodrow Farrell and others.
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Ige
Ernest
Wade
Herman Theisen Sr
Paul
Crooks
Bernice Sanders
Ohio University
Mildred Cole
Pauline Hill
Loretta Stout
Mildred Sands
Louise Six
Orpha Sweesy
Thelma Sams
Glenis Sams
Stella Carter
Eleanor Hill
Christine Courtney
Thelma Rankin
Esta Rankin
Myrtle Brown
Jennie Ruth
Katheryn Thomas
Erma Atkinson
Mark Fisk
Basil Buchanan
Frank
Ralph Ferrell
Pauline
William Theisen
Guy Sams
Ralph Six
Floyd McDaniel
Eugene Chadwell
Ella Grimes
Francis Keck
Woodrow Ferrell
Irene Boudinot
McDougal
F. E. Boudinot
Frederic Treadley
Athens
Church of Christ
Harriett Morris
Sunbeams
Ernestine Mingus
Elmer Poling
Roy Andrews
Irvan Warner
Tom Tracy
Vern Robinett
Sunday Road Machines Struggle With Spring Start
A rural Sunday afternoon sees many machines active on the road yet showing frequent failures. The article notes winter layups and intermittent use as causes for widespread mechanical weakness and breakdowns.
Tire Dealer Troubles Ripple to Akron Factories
The tire dealer’s trouble signals increased workload for Akron factories as supply chains strain and production scales adjust to meet demand.
Young man vows death for her to ride as weather clears
A courting young man who swore he would die for his beloved will get a chance to prove his pledge when rain stops and she begins learning to drive their new car.
Coal Mines Ready in Hocking District for Coming Demand
Evidence shows both large and small operators in the Hocking district preparing for a surge in coal demand. Across the valley, small mines are being prepared and larger ones are being repaired or brought back into operation. At least two Sugar Creek mines are on schedule.
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Hocking
Sugar Creek
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Invitation
Do not miss the Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow for local business leaders. The event promises good food and a valuable opportunity to network with town merchants.
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Chamber of Commerce
College gym crowd departs after somber event
A somber crowd left the college gym after a sad event, the mood subdued as attendees filed out in silence and reflected on what had occurred.
Team suffers late defeat after hard weeks of play
The team has fought hard in recent weeks and earned admiration for their play. It was painful to witness a defeat at the final moment after a gritty effort.
Granddad’s March Lions and Lambs Comment Recalled
A March memory recalls our grandfather’s familiar saying about a lion and a lamb. The old refrain tied to the season stirs family history and a hint of guidance for today.
Building Permits Rise 40 Percent in Youngstown
In Youngstown, Ohio, building permits show a 40 percent increase over January with 94 structures authorized valued at 350 635 dollars. The report notes higher activity across the construction sector for the month.
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Youngstown, CO
Name Change Named Floyd Aquaski in Volstead Case
Dover Colorado man Floyd Whiskey altered his name to Floyd Aquaski after authorities said his chosen name could not be used under Volstead Act rules. The filing records indicate the legal change was approved to reflect the new identity.
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Dover, CO
Floyd Whiskey
Floyd Aquaski
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