Odd Q and A from old newspaper snippet
A mixed Q A list discusses Baltimore’s population colors Dolly Madison’s maiden name and Pinckney’s toast. It notes Great Stone Mountain’s 7 000 000 000 cubic feet of granite and U S airplane manufacturing in 1921 plus leguminous plant varieties. McArthur high school girls basketball beat Wolliston 5 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dolly Madison
James Madison
Dorothy Payne Todd
John and
Mary (Coles) Payne
North Carolina
John Todd
Thomas Fieming
Jamestown
New York
John Marshall
City
France
Pinckney
Great Stone Mountain
United States
T. H. A. Bailey
Encyclopaedia
Lights on Kites Guide Rum Craft Near Alexandria Bay
Kites with lights along the St. Lawrence signal rum runners moving between Canada and the locality. Authorities say smugglers use shore lantern signals and that farmers have been detained for aiding the illicit traffic. The kite signals aim to mislead lawmen by resembling stars as they sway in the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Bay
St. Lawrence
Aur
Canada
Postal Reform and Odd Reflections in a Fragmented Column
A mixed column argues for postal system reforms including better salaries and a new planning division while criticizing current facilities and budgets. It weaves in ad hoc musings on fear and instinct, noting babies’ instincts and human nature as a counterpoint to public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Department
Asu
Con
Mystery Hovers Over Lost Dogs and Cats Rebuilding Trust
The article discusses animal navigation and a 2000 mile journey of a collie owned by G. F. Er of Silverton Oregon. It questions what guides animals and notes how animals’ senses and instincts may explain long-distance travels. It also covers why youths leave home, warning against overprotective parenting and urging independence and self-reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Er
Silverton
Oregon
Wolcott
Ind
W Brasier
Mr. Grissly
Lent and Spring Season Intertwined in Easter Prep
The piece explains Lent’s naming from spring and its timing with Easter. It notes health benefits of seasonal dieting as winter ends, urges lighter meals, and mentions spring cleaning and renewed spirits as days lengthen and nature awakens.
Congress Investigates Congress By Frederic J. Haskin
Washington dispatch explains that in 1938 Congress already faces numerous investigations and threats of more as it probes government actions. The Teapot Dome inquiry dominates, exposing the invisible government and damaging many reputations while inviting broader inquiry into the Veterans Bureau under Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teapot Dome
Roosevelt
Congress
Veterans’ Bureau
Forbes
Congressional Committee
Grand Jury
Courts Turn in On Wide Ranging Postwar Probes
The investigation into Attorney General Daugherty and his conduct of the Justice Department draws broad attention as inquiries expand to the Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation, Alaska coal, Internal Revenue waste, Alien Property Affairs, naval reserve leases, Philippines administration, Prohibition Enforcement Bureau, highway aid, and Treasury Bond duplications. Congressional inquiry uncovers Bok Peace Award spending and possible extra cash by Bok, with no final conclusions yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Matanuska
Alaska
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Naval Oi
Buena Vista Hilla
California
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Federal Highway Aid System
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Columbia
Thevernment
Air Service
United States
Open season for investigations spurs wide inquiry drive
A congress driven by desire to probe Soviet propaganda and a broad array of topics pursues inquiries into a Russian plot to seize the White House, fertilizer interests, flour price conspiracies, medical diploma mills, Klan activity in Texas, oil concessions abroad, sealskin contracts, land frauds in Texas, and who bore responsibility for World War I, plus a push from President Coolidge for a Northwest land grant to a railroad and a private bid for a presidential run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Congress
Henry Ford
Texas
Coolidge
Congres
Northwest
Questions and Answers by The Athens Messenger Bureau
Information request service offers readers in Athens options to ask questions and receive direct replies. It specifies it cannot give legal medical or financial advice and will not handle domestic disputes or broader research. Send a brief question with full name address and two cents postage for return mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Panama Canal tolls for ballast vessels and passengers
The article explains toll differences for ships passing the Panama Canal. Ballast vessels with no passengers or cargo pay 40 percent less than vessels carrying passengers or cargo. Merchant vessels with passengers or cargo pay $1.20 per net vessel to reach 100 cubic feet of earning capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Tutankhamen
Belgium
Lao-tse
Hamden 500 Party at H. E. Robbins Jr. Home
Two tables of guests played 500 at the Ohmer avenue residence Tuesday night. Prizes for high score were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Calvin, with a consolation prize to Mr. Clifton Roberts. A buffet lunch followed for Mesdames H. B. Robbins Sr. W. E. Stanton E. Calvin and Messrs Stephen Kolb Randolph Robbins Clifton Roberts. Richard Baker and Ernest Robbins left for Detroit, stopping in Columbus en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Robbins Jr
Ohmer Avenue
H. E.calvin
Clifton Roberts
Mesdames H.B. Robbins Sr
W. E. Stanton
E. Calvin
Stephen Kolb
Randolph Robbins
I Clifton Roberts
Richard Baker
Ernest Robbins
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Baker
Columbus
Blanchester Guest James Petty Visits Sister
James Petty of Blanchester visits his sister Mrs Frenk Lucas. A former Hamden resident, Petty worked as brakeman on the Portsmouth branch years ago during his earlier railway days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Petty
Blanchester
Frenk Lucas
Petty
Hamden
Portsmouth
Freight derailment delays Portsmouth to Wellston train
An eastbound freight derailed near Roads six miles south of here on Tuesday morning causing disruptions. The Portsmouth accommodation train No 52 ran over an hour late due to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Wellston
Here
Mrs. Tripp and Family Visit Wellston Hosts
Mrs. Stanley Tripp and her children of Wellston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. til on Wednesday. Mr. Ralph Cade left for Portsmouth on Wednesday to seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Tripp
Wellston
A. G
Ralph Cade
Portsmouth
Feuster and Wallace Visit Relatives at Serpent Mound
Messrs. Howard Feuster and Vernon Wallace visited with Vernon Wallace's parents at Serpent Mound at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Howard Feuster
Vernon Wallace
Serpent Mound
Fireman Fred McKinniss Visits Chilliocothe
B. and O. Fireman Fred McKinniss of Chillicothe was a brief visitor here on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McKinniss
Chilliicothe
Hamden Boys Triumph on New Wellston Floor
Hamden high school boys beat Wells ton on opening night in Wellston gym by 17 to 13. Girls team suffered a defeat in the same session, with no final score available in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur High School
Wolliston
Hamden High School
Wellston High School
Wellston
Hamden High School Sgirls
Birthday Celebration For Mr Frank Ramsey At McArthur Pike
Mr Frank Ramsey residing on the McArthur pike north of Hamden was surprised Sunday by a large gathering of friends and neighbors celebrating his birthday anniversary. It proved a joyous occasion for all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ramsey
McArthur Pike
Mr and Mrs Will Attend Theatre Trip in Wellston
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Will with their son Mansel and nephew John Bagley visited the theatre in Wellston on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Will
Mansel
John Bagley
Wellston
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years dr ugists note the record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription and strengthens the kidneys liver and bladder to do their work. Swamp Root stands the test of years and is sold on merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by writing Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY and mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mrs Rowe and daughter visit Hamden hosts
Mrs. Joe Rowe and her daughter Joan of Canaanville spent Tuesday in Hamden at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rowe
Joan
Canaanville
Hamden
Leo Stanton
Mrs. Lewis Weekend Visit to Columbus kin
Mrs. Thomas Lewis and her daughter Mary Edna and son William spent the weekend in Columbus visiting Glendon Bagley and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lewis
Mary Edna
William
Columbus
Lewis
Inlaw
Glendon Bagley
Former Vinton County Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Thomas Slosser of Cleveland suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash and is confined to St. Joseph hospital. The Slosser family once resided in Dundas and the incident is noted in local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton County
Thomas Slosser
Cleveland
Slosser
St. Joseph Hospital
Dundas
Mrs O C Morehead Hosts Kensington Sewing Club
Mrs O C Morehead will host the Kensington Sewing club next Friday afternoon at her Paine Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Morehead
Kensington Sewing Club
Paine Avenue
Wilbur Named B and O Section Foreman at Mineral
Joe Wilbur former section hand under his father William Wilbur is appointed section foreman for the Baltimore and Ohio at Mineral. His territory covers the Carbondale branch from Mineral to Carbondale. He recently returned to work after a several week layoff caused by three fingers being cut off by a motor car at Dundas at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilbur
William Wilbur
Mineral
Carbondale
Joe
Dundas
New High School Teacher Employed in Hemden Schools
Mr W H Huff is appointed as a high school teacher to fill the unexpired term of Mr Nichols who recently left. Huff is identified as an O S U U man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Huff
Hemden
Nichols
Huff
O. S. UU
Mrs. Chassie Monahan Hosts Daughter Guest
Mrs Chassie Monahan welcomed her daughter Mrs Fred Donaldson of Chillicothe as a guest on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chassie Monahan
Fred Donaldson
Chill'cothe
Fires Spark Across Town Prompting Rent Fee Concerns
A surge of fires prompts property owners to consider collecting rents in advance. Local authorities urge caution and remind residents to review fire safety measures and insurance coverage. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
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Belle
Henry
Bureau of Missing Persons
New York City
Peedecric
J. Haskin
Deta
Billy’ Patterson
National
Washington
OIL Inquiry
Slo As
HOU
Maleate Cis Mes
Independent Wall Paper Co
Fren
Dept V
Preveburgh
Gemiernen
Federal Motor Trucks
F. O. Sheldon
North Court St
Athens
Tritipp
Simmons
Automotive Battery & Electric Co
Excelall Auto Paint
P. E. Roush
Mgr
Second St
Fred R. Beasley
Scott Ffaney
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