Publishing and Advertising Rates and Staff Listings
The notice lists Gordon K Lush as Publisher and General Manager with Charles H. Harris as Managing Editor and a National Representatives team including John W. Cullen Company in Chicago New York and Detroit. It notes advertising rates and subscription pricing through the Athens post office, with carrier and mail options across Ohio and varying term lengths from weekly to yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon K Lush
Charles H. Harris
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Personal Touch and Trust in Big Business Relationships
A column decries impersonal commerce and praises big business for delivering daily comforts. It argues workers and leaders should cultivate personal trust with customers, noting modern distance between producers and consumers weakens national unity and invites foreign competition.
Meanings Lost in Numbers and Government Practice
A reflective piece critiques U S governance for overlapping spending and pet projects citing uncertain unemployment figures ranging from one to three million and dispute over illegal foreign residents. It argues official data is vague, hindering policy and business, calling for clearer economic and social statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bureau of Immigration
United States
New York City
Manhattan
Broad and Sensible AFT Eyes Proposals From Roosevelt and Others
The American Federation of Teachers plans to ask Roosevelt and other presidential candidates what they would do for education if elected. The approach seeks clear commitments so voters can judge candidates by promised actions, though it notes that candidates face pressure from noisy minority views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Teachers
Roosevelt
Swiss cheese treaty exposes holes in London accord
Paul Mallon argues the London naval pact leaves a key fault in article 26 allowing any signatory to suspend obligations if national security is deemed affected. He notes even diplomats acknowledge the treaty fails to promise true peace.
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Washington
London
Treasury income returns show slight rise over estimates
The Treasury released statements claiming revenue returns are about nine tenths of one percent above official estimates. A Treasury official had projected monthly income between 438 million and 450 million dollars, but actual total stood at 369 million with a possible end-month total above 400 million. The discrepancy suggests business did not improve as much as expected.
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Treasury
Congress Modifies Antidiscount Bill Through Substitution
The Logan version faced no hearings while the Borah Van Nuys substitute gains hearings. Senators seek to save face by amending the Robinson Patman bill to conform with the Borah Van Nuys approach. The aim is to standardize discounts and curb chain store favoritism while broad price fixing is trimmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robinson-Patman
Logan
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Borah Hint of Defection to Roosevelt Side
Rumor in political circles says Senator Borah may pivot to support Roosevelt for a second term after the Republican convention. It suggests he could amass influence through a swap, though many see it as an opponents’ fabrication. Still, some well informed people expect the scenario to unfold.
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Borah
Roosevelt
Townsend Movement Under Scrutiny in Borah Campaign
Republican leaders grow uneasy over Townsend backing for Idahoan Borah as House investigators near a key evidentiary phase. The resignation of Townsend official Robert Clements is seen as a possible preemptive move to appease the inquiry.
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Townsend
House
Robert Clements
Campaign strategists weigh talents for key party roles
Strategists from both parties quietly prepare for a high profile campaign season. Claude Bowers is expected to return from Spain to take a major Democratic microphone position. Republicans also line up talent including a major New York life insurance official, Lewis Douglas, Ohio Attorney General Bricker, and Wisconsin University President Glenn Frank.
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Claude Bowers
Spain
Cicero
New York
Hoover
Lewis Douglas
Ohio
Bricker
Glenn Frank
Wisconsin University
Call for clear platforms in Roosevelt era politics
The speaker laments public leadership diverging from hard common sense and accuses officials of listening to the wrong prophets. The piece urges candidates to present broad lines and pledge to follow them as closely as possible in the voters' best public interest.
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Roosevelt
District Tales of Long Ago in Rutland Meigs County
In fall 1816 brothers Josiah and Robert Simpson arrived in Rutland Township Meigs County from Maine and started large families. Nathan Simpson married Liva Nye and their son G Perry Simpson became a lawyer in Pt Pleasant W Va with daughter Liva Poffenbarger editing The Pt Pleasant Gazette. Their daughters Rosantha died young Mandana married Alvin Bing ham, the Binghams later in Toledo. Josiah’s daughter married Ethan Cowdery and another married Dr Abel Phelps. Nathan’s second wife was Nancy Hendry. Nathan served as associate judge and prosecuting attorney. Robert’s family near Harrisonville included a daughter who married Elisha Hubbell Benedict and another who married Lucius Bingham. Sarah Ann married Jeremiah Carpenter and became matriarch of a notable Meigs family. she died in 1887 aged 8. Amos Carpenter Sr arrived from Virginia, settled Rutland and by 1818 bought land in Columbia Township and spent his final days on that estate.
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Josiah
Robert Simpson
Rutland
Meigs County
Maine
Rutland Township
Nathan Simpson
Liva Nye
George Nye
Athens County
G. Perry Simpson
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Liva, Poffenbarger
Rosantha
Mandana
Alvin Bingham
Binghams
Toledo
Josiah Simpson
Ethan Cowdery
Shade River District
Abel Phelps
Pomeroy
Nancy Hendry
Harrisonville
Elisha Hubbell Benedict
Emily
Lucius Bingham
Sarah Ann
Jeremiah Carpenter
Columbia Township
Meigs
Amos Carpenter Sr
Virginia
Ohio ice trade leaders meet in Toledo convention
Mr A E Whaley returns from Toledo where he attended the Ohio Association of Ice Industries session at the Hotel Secor. Dr and Mrs W R Brown of Kalamazoo Mich were guests of Dr and Mrs Victor Whitehouse. Dr Brown taught at Western State Normal School. Mr and Mrs C D Hopkins and daughter Rachael were in Columbus for the wedding of Miss Ann Willard and Mr William Inglin.
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A. E. Whaley
Toledo
Ohio Association of Ice Industries
Hotel Secor
W. R. Brown
Kalamazoo, Mich
Victor Whitehouse
Brown
Western State Normal School
Tea-bridge at Cottingham Home Awards Won
Mrs. E. A. Cottingham hosted a tea-bridge at her residence. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Russell Finsterwald and Mrs. T. N. Hoover.
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E. A. Cottingham
Russell Finsterwald
T. N. Hoover
Winged mercury hats recall fashions from two decades ago
The half remembered trend notes feathered and sailor elements in hats. Mesdames Elsie Druggan and Nelle Roach are cited among Red Cross nurses in Paris and a death calls Miss Roach home. Watkins and Jefferson family updates close the item.
Mrs Shirley Summoned to Columbus by Mother's Illness
Mrs P E Shirley was called to Columbus due to the illness of her mother Mrs Maria Cooper.
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Nelle Roach
E. Wayne Roach
P. E. Shirley
Columbus
Maria Cooper
Walter Scott Dies After Auto Crash Near Loveland
Walter Scott a 19-year-old hitchhiker from Rayford West Virginia died from injuries after being struck Monday by a car driven by 60 year old William Sturm near Loveland Ohio. Sturm was exonerated after the accident.
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Hamilton
Walter Scott
Rayford
W. Va
William Sturm
Loveland
O. Sturm
Unusual Perfume Materials Read Like Lesson in Chemistry
Perfume makers explore strange bases with castor oil powering some scents and coal tar giving a vanilla aroma. The shift highlights experimental blends as chemists seek novel fragrances beyond traditional essences.
Health Hints And Diet Health Hints And Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein notes that meat lacks key vitamins found in glandular organs and should not dominate reducing diets. He cites Edmund Kean’s diet lore as unfounded, argues meat is an important nutritive source when properly cooked, especially for workers, and warns against overemphasizing meat for personality traits.
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Morris Fishbein
Edmund Kean
Fur skins and dyes health query on skin infections
A health column answers that fur neckpieces or coats laid on chairs pose remote but possible infection risk. It notes para phenylenediamine dye used by furriers can irritate skin and cause severe inflammations in some individuals.
Meat Portions and Nutritional Values Explain Diet Limits
The article details protein fat and calorie content for various meats. It notes duck breast slices give 19 g protein, 3 g fat and 100 calories per 84 g, roast beef 24 g protein 18 g fat 240 calories, and steak portions around 10 g protein 6 g fat 100 calories. It concludes meat products do not greatly aid weight loss diets.
Quotes on unemployment and service workers in 1920s America
The column combines a Borah remark about 12.5 million unemployed Americans with a Los Angeles convention quip about waitresses distracting customers. The items illustrate political and commercial attitudes toward labor and service work in the era.
Poet Laureate and the world's worst verse
A wry remark on the poet laureate role insisting the office fuels much of the globe's poorest poetry. John Masefield notes laureates keep anthologies of bad verse stocked and ready for readers.
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John Masefield
England
Employment Analyst Quote on Character in Photos
A California State Employment Bureau analyst notes photographs reveal little about inner character, arguing silhouettes convey similar limits in assessing people. It emphasizes caution in judging suitability from appearance alone.
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H. L. Walker
California State Employment Bureau
Third Time's Charm Entangles Toby Ryan In Fashion Show
Toby Ryan, a department store model, faces scrutiny from Carol Marsh and gossip as she navigates a fashion show in Manhattan. She reconnects with Tim Jamieson, questions his interest, and receives a dinner invitation that hints at Fate and ambition in their social circles.
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Toby Ryan
Manhattan
Marty Hiatt
Maurine Ball
Toby
Ben Blake
Timothy Jamieson
Harriet Holm
Carol Marsh
Jamieson
Tim Jamieson
Carol
Wally
Bette
Carol Mars
Ryan
Privac
Poetic Voices and Farewell in a Community Page
The column features readers submitting verses by Messenst and others. It includes two poems titled My Dear Old Friend and Take My Sight, with names and addresses such as MRS ELLA VERNO of Jacksonville Ohio and MARION WELCH of Rutland Ohio. The pieces convey grief, memory, and faith as neighbors bid farewell and reflect on loss in a local context.
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Athens
Paul Mallon
State Department
Mary Watkins
Belpre
Mrs
J. A. Watkins
H. G. Jefferson
Bloomingburg
Mrs. W. T. Jefferson
They
U. S
William E. Borah
Sid Hoemaker
Los Angeles
George Clark
T. M. Med
Pat. Orr
NEA Service, Inc
Weqgjock
BY Laura Lou Brookman
Tim
Harriet
Janet
Miss Landers
Betty
Betty Turnbull
Tim Jamiesons
Tom Prescott
Park Avenue
Carol Was
Poet’s Corner
Messenst
Ella Verno
Fifth St
Jacksonville
Marion Welch
Rutland, Ohio
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