Old Reynard the Sly Fox Mounted in University Museum
An article describes Old Reynard the sly fox from woodlands now mounted in a growing University museum. It explains fox traits, differences between Red and Gray Foxes, and notes the folk tale about a Christmas goose theft. It discusses fur value, silver fox breeding, and Michigan farmer returns from fox farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sly Fox of the Woods
University
Reynard
Museum of
Thiae
North America
Michigan
Coalville Civic Club Expands School Facilities and Lighting
The Coalville Civic Association raises funds to equip schools with cement walks and electric lighting. The drive, led by volunteers two years after the new high school opened, gathered pledges of $100 from key signatories to support auditorium equipment and home economics department needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalville Civic Club
Wolus Tavigie
Coalville Civic Association
Athens
Tessa Hogi
Sheen
Home Econonies Department
Wien
High Scheel
Enon Smaney
Veuip
Unite Ing Jt
Legacy Fortune Triggers Grief and Tricks in Austere Heiress
A wealthy peasant woman and her daughter learn they inherited a distant fortune from relatives who died abroad. As they face suitors, relatives, and charity schemes, conmen and a charitable drive threaten their privacy and peace, while they cling to modest life and dignity. The tale follows family shock, adrift fortune, and social pressure in the wake of sudden wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
United Suites
Theron
Blue Mountains
Silestaen
Militant hotel keeper refuses sale to Rockefeller ally
In Yarrytown New York Mrs Barther Moore, hotel owner opposition to John D Rockefeller Jr buying her property, fights a takeover bid. She denounces Rockefeller’s rep for rail venture and vows not to sell despite pressure and blackmail. Locals report promises of cheap relocation and threats as rail plans sweep through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Jr
Arrytown
Stytecu
Barther
Im Moore
Dolin
Rackefeller
Trutant
New York Central
Herbefetler
Beccake
Qocklefelter
New York
Pat Mies Moore
Yarrytown
Dad Woods
Jonele Rand
Crete
Cherpitas
Gia Terminia
Len Ani
York
Rome
Aadmil
Jfront
Rockefeller
Moore
Mieckefetler
Tiawever
University Janitor Sets Punctuality Record Ringing Bell Nine Times Daily
An Athens Ohio University janitor, Howell, completes his seventh year with near perfect timing. He rings a school bell nine times daily for 36 weeks in winter and five days weekly for nine weeks in summer, totaling about 1440 rings in six years and an estimated 12 060 total bell pulls including extra occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Howell
Ohio University
Tas Pest
V Towett
Fingitas
Gaia Stoan
Extraordinary 19th Century Broadsheet Ad Claims Two Cent Book
A fragmented historic notice extols a daily book for two cents and hints at sensational ads and social gossip. The garbled text references Mrs Moore, a store room, and a questionable scheme with ordinary days paper and various names, suggesting a sensational auction or publicity stunt in Philadelphia and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe Fm
Pune
Athens
Tornado Season and Spring Storms Analyze Weather
The article discusses spring tornado activity and compares dust and sand storms to tornadoes. It references famous tornadoes in 1896 and 1596, notes rotary winds, defines cyclone versus tornado, and states that tornado season centers on March to May with peak activity in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Ashington
Gobi
Desert
Shanghai
Sahara
Athantic
Tornade
United States
Wil
Marth
Avril
Eland
Courthouse Evolution in Athens County Ohio Through Three Eras
The piece traces Athens County Ohio courthouses from the 1800s log structure to a brick 1818 building and later 1878 replacement. It notes early uses as meeting halls and schools, lists notable figures, highlights finances, contracts, and bonds, and details the 1878 bid process and construction timeline. It mentions key figures and events shaping the county seat’s judicial home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Silas Bingham
Leonard Jewett
Court House
Henry Bartlett
Henry Hariett
Board of Commissions
Quysville
General Assembly
Ohio
Hen’ Court House
W. M
George Townsley
Halla
Athens Massenger
Constructiog
Athens Journal
N. EK
The
Recorder
Treasury of
Cleveland
King
T. J. Harris
Columbus
Brant
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Osway
Jimiman
Stetson
Ir Annals of Public Service
Mme, Jaubert
Portene
Thea
Fanbert
Hart
Eliat
Dugethier
Iso
Berthelot Fracbert
Alalters
Ry Hage Ase Saundess
Aea Seevieg Writer
Munnen
Mike
Bustgiew
Dorantico
Cathal Om Ua
Otrieats
Mother Gach
Augustus C. Howett
Bell
el Daime
Tianel
Tarrytown
Courthouse Tower
Virgene Brill Messenger
Thomas Ewing
Athens Idar
Neecher
Drwin
Hunter
Brasee
Stanberry
Ane Medill
Lancaster
Samuel Vinton
Simeon Nash
Callibolis
Goddard
Connesville
William Woodbridge
Arius Nye
Marietta
Jengih
Caleb, Merrit
Joseph MM. Miles
Besi
L&14
Court of Common Pleas
Robert J. Slaughter
Silvanus Ames
Elijah Wadeh
Henry Tharttert
State of
Treas
Urer
Havi
Veter Shettey
I. Winaterwald
Pete Shettey
Plebt
John Cartwright
Court of Common
Vleas
Chios
N. Moore
J.D. Trown
Alan Armstrong
Boards of Commissioners
Auditor's Office
Pete Nie
He County Aadd
F. Finsterwald
Board of Commissioners
Bulding
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