Freight car shortage looms as harvests strain rail system
The American Railway association warns of a potential car shortage amid peak traffic as wheat crops in the Southwest, fruits and vegetables in the Pacific coast, and coal and grain flows accelerate. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific join to add 5,041 reefer cars, lifting capacity to 39,000, while returns of empties and peak efficiency remain critical. Prices and livestock markets also shown with varied ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Railway Association
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Northwest
Southwest
Trans-Missouri, Kansas Regional Advisory Board
Southeast
Midwest
Lake Country
Central South
Ozark
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
California
Geneva
Hood Rubber reports stronger orders despite slow spring
The Hood Rubber company notes slower sales due to late spring but shows more orders on hand and more active accounts than a year ago. For the year ending March 31, sales totaled 38,592,471 dollars and about 10,000 men are employed at the Watertown plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Hood Rubber Company
Watertown
Hogs Eyes On $15 Market Peak At Kansas City
Livestock market report from Kansas City on May 24 notes hog prices rising toward 15 dollars per hundredweight after recent gains, with prices reaching about 14.50 a hundredweight in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock
Kansas City
Pipe rush boosts Pittsburgh mills in May market
Steel Pittsburg report notes pipe mills operating at 8 to 50 percent capacity with strongest demand. Scrap and pig iron markets remain quiet as mills focus on pipe production for near term orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STEEL
Pittsburgh
Livestock Markets Chicago May 24 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle receipts 22 000 fat steer trade slow yearling steady heifers and cows slow. Hogs receipts 45 000 market uneven 10 15 cents lower top 14 55. Slaughter cattle and calves listed by weight with good to common grades and price ranges. Sheep receipts 11 000 wool and lambs steady to 25 cents lower with certain prices shown for clipped lambs and packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
California
Used Cars and Local Advertisements From Early 20th Century
Classified blurbs list Ford 1920 coupe cars with shock absorbers new paint and overhaul, Chevrolet coupe 275, Ford parts from 60, Buick touring with new tires 75. Fluff Rugs from old car rugs cleaned, Dandy restaurant noted, lawn mowers self adjusting 16 inch cut 11.50, hardware prices 7.25 to 13.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickle & White
Cevrolet
Josan Ru Rug Works
West Street
Masts Restauran
Cincinnati Livestock Prices Report
Cattle receipts 1450 market slow with good to choice steers at 9 to 9.50 and calves active at 11 to 12. Hogs receipts 4200 steady with choice packers and butchers around 14.65. Sheep receipts 725 steady with good to choice 6 to 7 and lambs 16.50 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Pittsburgh livestock market reports show varied receipts across categories with steady to active pricing. Cattle, veal, sheep, lambs, and hogs listed with ranges for quality categories and weights, reflecting a mixed but stable market.
New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Staples
Markets report quiet and steady for multiple commodities. Flour unchanged, pork firm with a 4,000 unit mess, lard steady in the middle west, raw sugar firm, coffee Rio No 7 on spot, tallow firm, hay steady, dressed poultry dull with varied per item prices, live poultry steady, cheese and butter steady with receipts listed, teas steady with regional color lines and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle West
Rio
Santos
Pacific Coast
Chicago Produce Butter and Keg Receipts and Prices
Chicago market report shows butter receipts 14 075 with creamery exports at 4014c and grades 40c for firsts 300. seconds 34 36c and extras 39 1A¢c. Kegs receipts 26 178 with ordinaries 27 2S8c. firsts 2814 2091¢c and extras 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wool Prices Quiet in Boston Market May 24
The wool market in Boston remained quiet with expectations of weak demand for the western clip at current prices. Fine territory staple quoted at 1.10 to 1.15, fine unwashed Ohio delaines at 44 cents, Buenos Aires 4s at 29 to 30 cents, and pulled wool at 1.15 to 1.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ohio
Buenos Aires
Market prices for grains and seeds in rough format
Commodities listed include corn rye oats cloverseed timothy alsike butter hay with prices per unit and futures notes. No. 2 slag and various grades shown. Prices range from about 17 to 30 dollars with butter around 42 to 45 cents.
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Timothy
Bean beetle arrives in city from Ohio state study
The Mexican bean beetle showed up May 15 per M P Jones OSU extension specialist. Thomas Johnson says 7000 beetles were placed in a cage at Athens State Hospital Grounds to time their emergence and warm weather could boost their numbers. Magnesium and calcium arsenate may control them though spraying may not be needed for about three weeks as eggs hatch. Demonstrations are planned in the county with exact dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Jones
Ohio State University
Thomas Johnson
Athens County Farm Bureau
Johnson
Ohio University pageant unfolds outdoors on Ohio Field
The women’s department of physical education at Ohio University presents an outdoor pageant titled The Tree Lover on Ohio Field at 6:45 tonight. The production promises a beautiful and impressive telling with acting dancing and storytelling to carry the tree lover theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department of Physical Education
Ohio University
Ohio Field
Richland Avenue
Ruth to Begin Revival Services in Fairview Church
The New Mont Ruth will start revival services this evening at the Fairview church in Carthage town. Abies is listed as a participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Ruth
Fairview Church
Carthage
Townabies
Redpath program promises a bigger Chautauqua in Athens
Chautauqua season tickets reach the local committee and ads go out as Redpath program plans a robust season in Athens from June 22 to 28. Paul A Potts highlights features including the Moscow Artists ensemble and Mile Nina Sergyeva with Russian dances and comedy. The Wedding Feast will boast elaborate costuming scenery and lighting.
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Paul A. Potts
Redpath
Athens
Chautauqua
Mr. Potts
Pianist Clarice McKiblen To Give Senior Recital At Ohio U
Miss Clarice McKiblen student of Mrs. Clarence Robin son presents her senior recital at 8 pm Tuesday in Ewing Hall Auditorium. This caps the 1926 class from the School of Music Ohio University. Program includes MacDowell Sonata Tragica Bach Bouree in B Minor Beethoven Ballade Op 47 Debussy Spanish Rhapsodie Rachmaninoff pieces and more, with Miss Witham asSecond Pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice McKiblen
Clarence C. Robinson
Ewing Hall
School of Music
Ohio University
MacDowell Largo Maestoso
Bouree
Cebel
Wesece Moratt Rondo
Baker Named Portsmouth District Manager. Clutts to Athens
W D Baker of Canaanville longtime mining figure and Fuller Brush veteran becomes sectional manager for the Portsmouth district and departs for his new post. Frank Clutts of Athens succeeds him in Athens county after serving with Fuller in Jackson county. Baker advanced twice in his first year with Fuller and previously worked in Jackson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Baker
Canaanville
Fuller Brush Company
Portsmouth
Athens
Frank Clutts
Fuller Company
Jackson County
Baker
Athens County
Knights Prepare Burial Procession for W B Edgar
A special conclave will meet at 9 am in the Masonic hall before departing for Nelsonville to attend the funeral of W B Edgar conducted by the Knights Templar. They will gather at 10 am in Nelsonville and go to the M E church for the 10 30 service. Edgar belonged to the Blue Lodge Nelsonville, Athens Council and Athens Commandery.
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Masonic Hall
Nelsonville
W. B. Edgar
Knights Templar
M. E. Church
Edgar
Blue Lodge
Athens Council
Athens Commandery
Recital Tonight by College of Music Students
The College of Music Ohio University presents advanced voice violin and piano recital under Prof Clarence C Robinson at 8 p m in Ewing Auditorium Admission is free and the public is invited
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College of Music
Ohio University
Clarence C. Robinson
Ewing Auditorium
Memorial Day Observance at Burlington Church Service
All day services will be held on Memorial Day observed May 31 at the Burlington church. Rev. Howard Warner of Athens will deliver the address. Music will be furnished by the drum corps. Refreshments will be served on the grounds.
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Burlington Church
Howard Warner
Athens
Gasoline prices rise in New England by Standard Oil
New York May 24 U P reports gasoline prices in New England were raised by Standard Oil of New York. Tank wagons now charge 21 cents per gallon and filling stations 24 cents, up one cent.
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New York
U.P
New England
Standard Oil Company of
Pioneer Resident Ruth James Celebrates 80th Birthday
Ruth James of Chauncey celebrated her eightieth birthday at her Millfield home. She has been bedridden after an eight year paralysis stroke. A large, surprise gathering of relatives and friends attended a cafeteria style picnic dinner. Music came from William James and daughter Collister. The event included extensive attendance from Sugar Creek, Chauncey, Millfield, and surrounding areas. Floyd Rivers married in Athens. couple to reside in Zanesville with Rivers employed there.
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Chauncey
Ruth James
Millfield
James
William James
Collister
Sugar Creek
Wyona Gardner
Hazel Lahugh
Ruth Lahugh
Mozelle Tanborey
Marguerite Lewis England
Charles S. Bradfield, Jr
L. C. Strausbaugh
Logan
Hayes Pritchard
Laurelville
Ohio
Grave Myers
Tex Myers
Pauline Myers
Glouster
Cyrus James
Alvin
Floyd Rivers
Athens
First Christian Church
M. E. Chatley
Clarence Morris
Thomas Fennell
Frank Rivers
Zanesville
Plains Couple Weds Friday in Nazurene Church Ceremony
At the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Shank Virgil Adams and Miss Blanche Coon of The Plains were married Friday evening with Rev Miss Millicent Klee of the Naz rine Holiness church officiating. Witnesses were Mrs Margaret Adams Mrs Walter Wharton and Mrs Earl Shank. They plan to live in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Earl Shank
Virgil Adams
Blanche Coon
the Plains
Millicent Klee
Nazerine
Chauncey Couple Host Dinner for Out‑of‑Town Guests
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hines of Chauncey entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday at their East Converse street home. Guests included Mrs. Marie Mourn and son Glennis, Albert Hawk of Athens, and Mrs. Ella Tedrick of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
W. D. Hines
East Converse Street
Marie Mourn
Glennis
Albert Hawk
Athens
Ella Tedrick
Portland Celebrates New Highway in Meigs County
Portlanders in Meigs county held a Friday celebration at Lock 21 to honor the new highway and its builders under Ray Shafer of Athens. Speakers included a Meigs county commissioner and the auditor Mrs Shank. Refreshments were served and several local families attended.
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Chauncey
Ray Shafer
Athens
Portland
Meigs County
Lock 21
Shank
Millicent Klee
the Plains
Chauncey Residents Attend Murray City Gathering
Mrs. L. L. Sweazy and daughter Ruth with W. M. Ogan of Chauncey visited Murray City Sunday. They joined Mrs. Cora Lenninger of Athens, Miss Sylvia Lenninger of Detroit, Mrs. Cleo Kellenbarger and little Joe of Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Babe McAfee of Jacksonville for a social at Earl McAtee’s home, longtime Chauncey residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
L. L. Sweazy
Ruth
W. M. Ogan
Cora Lenninger
Athens
Sylvia Lenninger
Detroit
Cleo Kellenbarger
Joe
Logan
Babe McAfee
Jacksonville
Murray City
Earl McAtee
Columbus Woman Recovers From Appendicitis Operation
Ruth Thompson of Columbus who underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital a few days ago is reported recovering. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cochran of Chauncey. Her mother who had been with her in Columbus for several days has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ruth Thompson
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Local Couple Weds in Athens
A local couple tied the knot in Athens in a small ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple shared vows at a downtown venue, with guests noting a warm, intimate atmosphere and a reception following the ceremony.
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Athens
Chauncey Personal News From Local Visits
Chauncey residents share weekend visits with relatives in Glouster Logan and Chauncey. Harry Swart and four sons visited Elton Coffman. Ruth Sweazy spent a week in Logan with William Kellennberger's family. Cora Lenniger and Sylvia Lenniger visited Chauncey hosts L L Sweazy. Wilma Palmer returns to Chauncey from Bremen after employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry D. Swart
Elton Coffman
Glouster
Ruth Sweazy
Logan
William Kellenbarger
Cora Lenniger
Athens
Sylvia Lenniger
Detroit
Promissory Notes in Existence in Ancient Times
Fragmentary line notes indicate promissory instruments existed around 400 B.C. by traders in early Mesopotamian or Aegean contexts, suggesting early forms of debt acknowledgment and financial record keeping.
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B.C
Wide Waters Stirring Sea Novel
Captain A. E. Dingle presents Alden Drake a softened former sailor who while visiting Sailortown falls with Jo Bunting and drinks heavily. After being dubbed a dude by Captain Stevens and beaten aboard the Orontes, Drake is listed as Roy on the ship’s articles, drawing Mary Manning’s attention. A clash between Joe Bunting and Tony escalates as Drake intervenes with a beating for Tony.
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Alden Drake
Sailortown
Jo“ Bunting
Drake
Stevens
The
Orontes
Roy
Mary Manning
Joe Bunting
Tony
Joe
Sailors clash and Mary steers the ship at dawn
Drake wins a rough fight with Tony and Tubbs as the crew recovers on deck. Mary Manning takes the wheel, charms the crew, and shares a quiet moment with Mr. Adams while Drake covets her attention and polishes brass. The voyage resumes with a rising sun and busy seabound tasks.
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Drake
Mr. Adams
Mary Manning
KOTEX Introduces Hygienic Sanitary Pads
A marketing note claims D TIME methods cause distress and introduces KOTEX as a five times absorbent, deodorizing sanitary pad. It promises fear-free wear in sheer gowns and seamless social or business dealings with no laundry or embarrassment. Sold at drug or department stores for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KOTEX
The Royals Set Sail as Crew Faces Turbulent Turn
The main keel gapped and the ship yawed aback as the Royals shook and the flying jib rattled blocks. Maury spun the wheel while Drake tried to assist. The skipper arrived, glared at the helmsman, and ordered a man to the wheel. the seaman then moved to the skylight rod.
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Maury
Drake
East Will Have National Parks in the East
President Coolidge signed the bill creating Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Smoky Mountain National Park spanning Tennessee and North Carolina. They will be the first national parks east of the Mississippi River.
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Washington
U.P
Coolidge
Shenandoah and
Smokey Mountain
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Mississippi River
Hair Loss Stopped by Danderine Dandruff Remedy
A 35 cent bottle of Danderine is advertised to stop hair loss and remove dandruff. The ad claims rubbing a small amount into the scalp daily will halt shedding and eliminate dandruff after a few applications.
Alphabetical daytime radio schedules by city across states
The column lists stations in cities from Atlantic City to New Orleans with their frequencies and daily afternoon and evening programs. It shows time slots for news, music, concerts, orchestras, talks, and special features across many networks and local outlets.
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J. C. Boyle
Chicago Livestock
Clinton Webb
Will
Him
Elliotts Taxi
Carpenter
Lairds Restauran
Stertena
Farm Service Co
Voile
Stork
Court Park
Logan Garage
Geo. W
Hell & Son
Rou Bacner
Gidar
Davenport Bros
Heinlein
Foser Bok
Pittsburgh Livestock Cares
Cleveland
Liberty Bonds
Fairview
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Rachmanioff
Cccec- Senne
Debussy
Miss Witham
Chaunc Annals
Captain A. E. Dingle
Lubbs
Tubbs
Sims
Herbert Oats
Herbert
Nick Coombs
Doctor
Mary
Miss Manning
Saintly
Nps
East Will HA National PA
DR. Pierce
United Press
WEAF
Woo—Charities
WRVA
KGO
WDAF
Wlw—Salon Orchestra
Xost
WPG
Atlantic City
Ambassador Orchestra
McKnight
WBAL
Baltimore
Sandman
Ed Andrews
WGR
Buffalo
Californians Orchestra
Dixie Six Orchestra
Clearwater
WTAM
Hollenden Orchestra
Willard Symphony
WGHP
Little Symphony
Tuller
WW5
WCX
WJR
Goldkette
WTIC
Hartford
Mother Goose
Hub Trio
Fely Clement
Hemmergers
Wear
Lansing
Weer
Miami Beach
F. Montreal
E. C. Woodley
Smith
Rai Newark
Booree
Copenhagen
F Af Turrenter
Omar
United Press Basebal
John Drew
Weaf Grand Opera Co
Ben Bernie
WJZ
Leonard
WMAC
WHN
WFBH
Connie’s Inn Orchestra
WLIT
Philadelphia
Dream Daddy
Agrowaves
Stanley Theatre
WOO
Ritz-Carlton Orchestra
Academy of Music, Public Charities Association
Governor Smith
Adelphia Orchestra
KDKA
Scalzo’s
Johnson Bane
WCAE
William Penn
WJAR
Providence
Richmond
Bizet
Acca Temple Chanters
WAHG
Richmond Hill
Wey
Schenectady
WBZ
Springfield
Capitol Orchestra
Empire Orchestra
WCAP
WTAG
Worcester
AUP
WOI
Ames
Pont Atlanta
Vick Myers’ Orchestra
WKRC
Cincinna
Roehr
Legion Hour
WFAA
Dallas
Cooper
KOA
Denver
Tillotson
Greeley
Colo
WHO
Des Moines
Fort Worth
San Angelo
McFall
Hastings
Diginer
Conservatory
Ae F Hot Springs
Wea
New Arlington
KPRC
South End
WSUI
Iowa City
Wee
Jefferson City
School of the Air
Santrey
Ivanhoe Band
KFAB
Lincoln
KFI
LOS
Madison
Memphis
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Oakland
Eran Oman
Yonday
CNR
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