Brindle bulldog missing ad noted in old Athens issue
Ten years ago Chris Tomax advertised for a brindle bulldog lost by him. The Roof Garden Review planned by G. F. Morgan was shown in Athens. Mrs. Fred McKay attended a missionary society conference in Corning. War demand stressed sugar conservation. The Commercial club ran a clean-up drive. Pi Beta Phi hosted a surprise dance for Phi Delta Theta. Lively pollen cases sold in May sales at 9 cents a pair. Mr and Mrs Eugene Woodworth announced the birth of a son.
Thoughtful Quotations and Miscellany Card
A compact collection opens with a biblical verse from Revelation about ruling with a rod of iron followed by a sharp epigram critiquing men who claim compassion for fishing yet abuse their spouses attributed to Christopher North.
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Christopher North
Consolidation Coal closes ten mines amid industry shift
The Consolidation Coal Company announces the permanent shutdown of ten high cost mines in its eastern field holdings. The move reflects a broad consolidation trend as operators face overproduction, falling prices, and wage cuts. Thousands of workers face job loss as markets stabilize and production costs are pared.
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Monster Consolidation Coal Company
West Virginia
Consolidation Company
Hocking Valley
Ohio River
Jacksonville
Ohio
Arthur Brisbane
Messenger
Brisbane
Michigan
Athens Makes Southern Ohio Firsts in Telephone Service
The Home Company begins automatic telephone service in Athens, adding another regional first. Athens already led with aerial and underground cables and common battery service, and the new fireproof building ensures reliable, 24 hour automatic operation guiding future needs.
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Athens
Ohio
Old Athens High bell treasured by local residents
In Athens the community recalls the now lost high school bell once rung by generations of students. James Mansfield owns the bell among his relics and invites locals to hear it again at his McKinley Avenue home, a gesture that echoes the bell’s long service to the school and custodian Charles Sheldon’s memories.
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Athens
Lo Wgan
James Mansfield
McKinley Avenue
Charles Sheldon
Reflective Athens Sympathizes After Lincoln Assassination
The passage recalls the shock of President Lincoln's death and the shared sorrow in Athens, noting how communities respond with quiet sympathy when news of the assassination reaches them. It emphasizes collective mourning and communal understanding during a pivotal moment.
Brisbane Warns of Billions Era and Reckless Markets
Arthur Brisbane warns that the United States has entered a era of massive finance with weekly bank clearings reaching eleven thousand seven hundred forty millions of dollars. He notes Wall Street speculation worries Britain and urges restraint to avoid financial disaster. He compares rapid economic moves to a child clinging to a speeding car.
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America
Europe
Nobile ship feared sunk as Arctic search continues
News skims the margins of hope as Nobile's last radio call on Friday raises fears the big ship has been forced onto the ice. Italians, including many famed aviators, will supply others to continue his work. A glimmer of better news remains possible but slim.
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Nobile
Seven Lions Attack Trainer After New Addition Joins Act
Seven lions in a cage nearly killed their trainer as jealousy surged after a new lion was added to the act. The incident highlights risk in dangerous animal performances and prompts safety questions for ongoing shows.
Unwritten law Breaks at Belmont Park
Belmont Park will see three women ride in an American race marking a break from tradition. The riders are described as ladies prominent in society here and abroad.
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Belmont Park
Transcontinental foot racers reach New York after perilous journey
Survivors arriving in New York from Los Angeles describe their courage and endurance. The report condemns cruel money making schemes that torture people and calls for an end to such practices.
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New York
Los Angeles
Long distance running fades before instant world links
A chalkboard history contrasts ancient Marathon to Athens with modern telecommunication. It notes electric signals travel around the globe seven times per second and calls span from New York to Los Angeles in a minute, suggesting thinking replaces running as humanity’s premier skill.
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Marathon
Athens
New York
Los Angeles
Prediction of world tribulation found in Great Pyramid
A claim circulates that someone discovered a May 29 prediction of great world tribulation etched in the Great Pyramid. The source offers no corroboration and presents the omen as a guaranteed immediate response to superstition over reason.
Tidal wave fear prompts seaside hotel cancellations
The public anticipates a major tidal surge scare in England leading many to cancel weekend bookings at coastal hotels and seek alternative plans. Authorities have not confirmed specifics, but residents monitor beaches and weather forecasts for potential impacts.
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England
End of the World Panic and Property Loss in 1000
The text recalls the 1000 AD apocalyptic fad where thousands in Europe sold or forgave land and climbed mountains in white garments, believing the world would end. It warns readers not to let May 29 drive rash financial moves like selling stocks or real estate, noting the lack of a true end.
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Europe
Wanamaker Store Abandons Broadcasting in New York
Merchants nationwide note Wanamaker's New York flagship ceases broadcasting saying it does not aid the store or advertising strategy. The move signals shifts in retailer promotion and media use during the period.
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Wanamaker
New York
Child at Circus Delights Mind Beyond Math
A young boy at the circus is distracted from multiplication and spelling by elephants and clowns. The scene captures childlike wonder as the show entertains rather than educates.
Advertising that pairs with jazz and pictures
Reading ads at leisure while listening to radio crowds debate amusement over next day goods. The narrator argues advertising should not clash with jazz or singing and is most effective when it features pictures and is easy to read.
Paris exhibits diesel engine auto with direct gas start
Paris presents an automobile powered by a Diesel principle with no carburetor valve magneto spark plug or compression system. It starts cold directly on gas and uses oil costing only a quarter as much as gasoline, intriguing engineers at General Motors and Henry Ford.
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Paris
General Motors
Henry | Ord
German engineers weigh Diesel engines for dirgible flight
German engineers explore using diesel engines for airships to achieve long range. Aerial diesels are lighter than perfected airplane gas engines, but heavier than gas engines of equal power. Diesel fuel offers weight savings over comparable gas fuel for long journeys.
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy answers readers questions on dropsy causes and treatments and on insomnia diet. He explains that swelling often signals heart or kidney or liver issues and that tapping may be used in emergencies but cure requires treating the root cause. He offers diet tips including orange juice use and guidance on salad dressings with olive oil.
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McCoy
W. H
Answers to Questions on History and Facts
A compact Q and A digest covering topics from Greenly Island and Peary to Jewish funeral customs, Lindbergh, Kentucky statues, and the Circus Maximus. It presents dates, places, and figures with concise factual responses in a question by question format.
Sailor Life and a Dish in a Puggle Theme
A jumble of crossword style clues and word fragments referencing sailor life food and slang. The page blends puns misprints and partial answers with notes on abbreviations and letters. It reads like an experimental puzzle column with stray terms and curious spellings.
Cloud watcher to sheep herder shifts in New York notes
By the Way in New York reflects on obsolete city skylines jobs once watched storms from rooftops. The piece jokes about cloud signaling power needs and the shift to automated weather alerts as traffic noise and crowds at Flo Ziegfeld shows rise. It recalls Ziegfeld’s casting and Anna Held’s fame.
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New York
Manhattan
Electric Power
Flo Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld
Chicago College of Music
Anna Held
Vare Emerges as Likely Kingmaker in 1928
Washington dispatches depict William Scott Vare of Philadelphia central to the 1928 nomination scene. Mellon's camp and Vare's machine clash as Vare leverages influence to steer party support toward Hoover, shaping Pennsylvania power dynamics and president-making potential.
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Washington
William Scott Vare
Philadelphia
Vare
Mr. Vare
Mr. Ware
Andrew Mellon
Mellon
Andy
George Wharton Pepper
Melllon
Senate
Ancient arena and swan seasons raise modern conflict
A fragment cites a Roman arena holding 159 000 spectators with capacity later 585 000, plus Fourth Century use for games and chariot races. It questions swan open seasons in the United States and notes rare trumpeter swans in western regions. The text then shifts to labor tension, urging business leaders to support unions amid coalfield disputes and union strategy in Athens County Ohio.
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United States
British, Columbia
Alberta
Montana
Public Forum on Ohio Coal Strike and Miner Welfare
A public forum letter criticizes Athens county business leaders for pressuring the governor to protect non-union miners in the Hocking valley. The writer argues businessmen misjudge the strike and warn bankruptcy for those around if the miners lose their fight.
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Athens County
Ohio
Jacksonville
Bic
Hocking Valley
Columbus
Athens
This Date in American History Highlights
Key events include 1672 the first declaration to settlers in Boston against the Dutch, 1711 Washington commanding a force in Pennsylvania against the French, 1813 Noah Webster dies, 1893 Chicago World’s Fair opens despite protests, and 1912 Marines land in Cuba to protect American interests.
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Boston
Washington
Pennsylvania
Noah Webster
Cuba
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