Don’t Slack Exercise of Civic Duty in November Vote
An urging to voters to cast ballots on Election Day to curb lax participation and ensure reforms. The piece argues that each slacker vote carries a cost to the nation, citing wartime sacrifices and past political outcomes to emphasize the impact of individual choices at the polls. It ties political engagement to national progress and fiscal accountability. It also notes railroads increasing efficiency under private operation and the public’s expected benefit from continued progress.
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White House
Justice Hughes
Jose
Gece
Ateasen
Railroad freight records mark week ending October 9
Railroads reported 1 009 447 cars loaded with commercial freight in the week ending October 9 setting a present year record. The figure likely reflects a true peak due to more careful loading and fuller use of cars. Shippers note faster handling and more regular passenger service as improvements continue.
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Pasenger Techina
As A Woman Thinks Me ee et tt et By AN
Ex teacher now in business reflects on staying mentally fresh and avoiding stagnation. She argues women should continually study and adapt to remain up to date, predicting she will be more interesting than peers in years ahead despite a fixed salary past. Copyright 1920.
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Edith BH. Moriarty
After Dinner Stories from Pearson's Weekly
A small boy sobs on a doorstep over dusty new trousers. A sympathetic old lady consoles him as he laments mother would not let him remove them during dusting. The anecdote captures a gentle humorous moment from a Pearson's Weekly feature.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Social Rivalry Over a Formal Evening Invitation
Smith Farman amasses wealth after a relative’s death and his wife seeks society. She invites the exclusive Hartt family, who respond they are well and will be at home Wednesday at eight. The exchange underscores restraint in social circles and formal etiquette.
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Smith Farman
Woman buys hat and bears own fate
A witty remark notes that when a woman overspends on a hat she must bear the consequences herself. The line implies personal responsibility for fashion choices.
Salem landmarks and Hawthorne lore amid colonial gems
Salem's historic Chestnut Street mansions draw architects as visitors explore The House of Seven Gables. Hawthorne's birthplace and the witchcraft era, Gallows Hill ruins, and Hawthorne House reveal the town's blend of old homes, museum exhibits, and settlement work affecting 250 families.
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Frederia J. Mage
Boston
Salem
Old Salem
Chestnut Street
Waetiansemee
House of Geven Gables
Gallows Hill
Salem VV
Bos
Martha Corey
John Hathorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Cusom House
Union Street
Susan Ingersoll
Conyen Company
Susan
Seven Gables
Susan Ia
Mrs Thomas Voice To Women Promotes Pinkham Remedies
A reader letter extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Vegetable Pill as relief for menstrual health and childbirth discomfort. The note credits personal improvement to the products and urges others to seek free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Morrice
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Maes
Real Estate Transfers Across Townships and Boroughs
A compiled list details numerous property transfers in Dover and Lodi townships and Rome and Trimble townships. Transfers include Robert Day to William Adams 98 acres, Courtney to Courtney 31.46 acres, and various parcels with nominal or specified prices, often $1, across multiple owners and lots, including 1 acre to 90 acres and mixed subdivisions.
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Dover Township
Robert Day
Adams
Chas Fitzer
O. B. Smart
C. Courtney
H. Courtney
Chauncey Corporation
Geo. Nye
Thomas and McHarg
John Glass
L. L
Maggie Sweagy
Geo
Chas
Mulling
L. M. Tucker
Jas. Birge
M. B. North
Clifford Courtney
Don
Mary Jane Ragan
Lodi Township
Jos. Hawk
John
C. C. Chappell
Anna Swarté
Ira Eator
H. J. Benson
C. B
E. J. Boala
Everett
L. King
F. King
Rome Township
K. H. France
Chas. B
B. Norris
J. Hartley
Samuel Hartley
Thos
J. Daniel
Grant W. Sewell
James Summers
Marriage Licenses Listed For Columbus and Surrounding Areas
Rufus D Elite and Louise Kelley both of Columbus and Né sonvile appear among marriage licenses. John Elliott and Godie Glenn of Athena, George Gingerella of Glouster with Florence Skinner, Elza Adams of Carpenter and Bessie Crum of Nelsonville also listed. Orlo Gast and Lucy Edleman, Douglas Fay and Pearl Rush, Gerald Dunlevy and Myrtle Hope, Harry Grigsby and Ada Carsey, Wm Talbert and Mary Sheridan, with Dwight C Wells and Nettie Stolze and Fred D Love and Bessie Mac Ray among others.
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Rufus D. Elite
Columbus
Louise Kelley
Nésonvile
John Elliott
Greenfi
Godie Glenn
Athena
George Gingerella
Glouster
Florence Skinner
Elza Adams
Carpenter
Bessie Crum
Nelsonville
Orlo Gast
Wadsworth
Lucy Edleman
Athens
Douglas Fay
Pearl Rush
Trimble
Gerald Dunlevy
Jacksonville
Myrtle Hope
Harry Grigsby
Ada Carsey
Wm. Talbert
Mary Sheridan
Hollister
Dwight C. Wells
Nettie Stolze
Fred D. Love
Bessie Mac Ray
Mission Workers Elect Officers at Two Day Meeting
The wom an's foreign missionary society held its annual convention at First M E Church. Officers elected include President Mrs. F F Lynch Marietta and First Vice President Mrs F Dearth Marietta. Others cover Second Vice President Mrs Bettle Howe Nelsonville Third Vice President Mrs Mary G Ness Athens and secretaries and treasurers from Marietta Nelsonville Athens and Supt roles amid delegates from the district. The meeting reviewed work and progress across areas.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
F. F. Lynch
Marietta
F. Dearth
Bettle Howe
Nelsonville
Mary @G. Ness
Athens
C.L. McNeal
W. M. Scott
Jessie Lovel
M. J. Pake
Young Peoples
H. A. Hatch
Athen
C. B. Dowler
P Nville
Hartley
Ite
W. L Sluta
Tarietia
Local Leader Reports Rise in Youth Work Results
Mrs. H. A. Hateh of this city, prominent in young people's work, gave an enthusiastic report on last year's endeavors and their outcomes as part of ongoing activity in the auxiliaries.
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H. A. Hateh
Red Cross aids ex service men in Athens County
Over the past year the Athens County Red Cross has logged 1314 interviews with veterans or relatives leading to $300000 in Government Insurance reinstatements or conversions. It reports $170000000 paid to beneficiaries in 25 year installments, with $20000 or more yearly to disabled soldiers, and $3588.39 from disputed allotments. Seventeen steel tools and wage news note a Pennsylvania inventor.
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Athens County
American Red Cross
M. D. Hughes
Red Cross
Athens
Unclear text fragment prompts no clear event
Fragmentary OCR lacks identifiable people places or events to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable bits do not present a verifiable incident or headline.
Letter Praising I M Foster for Labor Support in Congress
A letter from a labor ally lauds I M Foster of Athens Ohio for aiding United Mine Workers and the Ohio State Federation of Labor. The writer cites hearings, a House resolution, and Foster’s tireless support of organized labor across parties and asks voters to recognize his record before reelection.
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United Mine Workers
Ohio State Federation of Labor
I. M. Foster
Athens
Ohio
Labor
Washington
Mine Workers Organization
Mr. Foster
Mrr
Foster
Organized Labor
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