Prohibition Vote Split in Nationwide Poll Second Week
The Literary Digest poll shows 257,885 for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, 724,141 for modification legalizing light wines and beers, and 191,909 for strict enforcement across twenty states and DC. Ohio totals: enforcement 2,587, modification 73,494, repeal 23,291.
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Literary Digest
the Magazine
District of Columbia
Kansas
Oregon
Washington
California
Ohio
Old Railroader Dies in Columbus at 91
Oliver D. Hevey, 91, longtime railroad worker in the United States, died Wednesday night at his daughter’s home in Columbus. He began as a train boy in 1951 carrying water for passengers and selling candy. He later joined Hocking Valley Railway in 1868 and, after a pension in 1916, remained on active payroll. He supervised the Lancaster to Nelsonville line construction in 1869 and held that role until the Athens extension.
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Columbus
Oliver D. Hevey
United States
Harry T. Irvin
Hocking Valley Biancédad
Lancaster
Nelsonville
Athens
Welfare chief recommends Gal lipolis cottage contract
March 20. Ifal Hf Griswold state welfare director announced he recommended to the director of public works that the contract for erecting a cottage at the State Institution for Epileptics at Gallipolis be awarded to R Burton Childs Findlay on his bid of 39972 dollars.
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Columbus
U.P
Ifal Hf
Home Destroyed by Fire in New Straitsville
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Woche near New Straitsville causing about 2500 dollars in losses. A Roche family daughter was born in an auto accident shortly afterward.
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New Straitsville
Joseph Woche
Roche
Health Ray Seleve Short Wave Could Be of Great Value
Philadelphia March 22 a new electrical short wave ray raises blood pressure inside its sphere creating artificial fevers and possibly a death ray for war use Manning of General Electric told the Engineers Club of Philadelphia at a dinner and stressed therapeutic possibilities in an interview after his talk.
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L T L. Manning
General Electric Company
Engineers Club of
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Engineers
Hog prices pressured by seasonal drop in Columbus
In Columbus on March 20 the hog market shows weakness as prices fall with the seasonal downward tendency and the abundance of cheap meats. C. J. West, director of research for the Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation, comments on the depressing influence.
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Columbus
C. J. West
Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast solution to cold symptoms. It promises to remove aches and congestion with convenient little white tablets, available from druggists for 35 cents and easy to carry.
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Pape
Noon To Midnight Is Greatest Risk Time
Columbus report shows driving risk peaks from noon to midnight after reviewing 800 auto accident claims. Investigators find most crashes in the 5 pm to midnight window, with safer period from midnight to 4 am.
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Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurancee Company
Widening of State Street Approved by Athens Chamber
The Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Hotel Berry approved widening East State Street from the east corporate line to May Avenue. Members emphasized prioritizing streets serving as state and federal highway approaches. City and commerce groups planned to align East State Street with state highway specs amid heavy traffic on U. S. No. 60.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
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Athens City Council
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Decline in U S Coal Production Continues
Washington reports the weekly rate of coal production fell again in the United States for the week ending March 13. The National Coal Association estimates total output at around 77 million short tons while railroads and mines noted lower figures for March 7 and March 13.
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United States
Natonal Coal Association
Loris
Bt SS. Boreas
Lennington, Murch Held Over Disturbing Shawnee Meeting
John Scurlock of Shawnee reports Lennington and Murch held in county jail on charges of disturbing a religious meeting at Shawnee.
Youth Chooses Firing Squad Over Death by Wall
A 21 year old man sentenced for killing his wife faced execution by firing squad at the state penitentiary. He accepted the death penalty rather than a potential trial, with five rifles loaded and ready as guards prepared the courtyard.
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State Penitentiary
New Prescription of Pension For Mary Newlarcy In City
The estate of Mary Newlarcy of this city died in Athens Brete Hospital on Werks Ame. The will appoints PL as guardian for minor heirs and mentions marking a five piles rie gerebatie eorten. Public notice given for probate and guardianship actions.
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Phiu
Mary
Newlarcy
Etly
Athens Brete Hospital
Guarnhan
Severe storm hits village causing power outages and damage
A severe thunderstorm struck the village of Fernwn, cutting power for 34 hours and damaging many homes. Dozens of dairy farms and local businesses reported outages and infrastructure damage as crews worked to restore service.
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Fernwn
Health Board Probes Jamaica Ginger Extract Link to Paralysis
The State Board of Health began analyzing samples of Jamaica ginger extract after reports of partial paralysis affecting several hundred residents. Officials said the investigation focuses on potential toxic components and sources. Local doctors urge affected individuals to seek medical care and report symptoms promptly.
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Marek Fo
Jamaica
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