How to Burn Ohio Coals in the Home and Mail Carrier Routine
A regional bulletin urges efficient coal burning to cut waste and soot, citing health, property damage, and cost. It highlights improper furnace firing, smoke, and the need for state guidance from the Engineering Experiment Station. The piece shifts to public mail delivery, detailing a typical Athens route, carrier workload, and urging proper postage handling and etiquette for better service.
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Athens
Ohio
Blythely
State Engineering Experiment Station
Columbus
Postal rules and city mail service strain in college town
Observations show postal workers in a college town face higher demand with 2,500 extra students. Telegraph and business activity rise, increasing calls, fuel use, and daily workload. The post office operates at full speed eight hours daily under federal limits.
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Uncle Sam
What About the Future Hunter Army in Southern Ohio
The article compares hundreds of local hunters to a six million strong national sportsmen force and warns that disease predation and natural limits threaten future game. It urges sportsmen to help solve wildlife problems, noting conservation and prohibitory laws alone are insufficient.
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Ohio
Thanksgiving Dinner Then and Now in Colonial Virginia
A period piece notes that colonial Virginians used vast quantities to prepare feasts with three quarts of oysters in a single pie and two pounds each of butter sugar raisins and eggs in cakes. Beef soup required twenty pounds of beef and four gallons of stock. The piece contrasts those meals with modern costs and reflects on gender roles and excess.
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Virginia
Gotham mayor back in office sparks Socialist vote surge
In New York on election night November 18, Norman Thomas led the Socialist ticket to the largest Socialist vote in Manhattan history as the city returns its dapper mayor.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Gotham
Norman Thomas
Dog Catcher
Manhattan
From Marion to New York A minister’s son prints a path to faith
The narrative traces Thomas, born in Marion Ohio and son of Reverend Welling Thomas, from a modest upbringing to a ministry calling. He delivers papers as a youth, meets famed teachers at Princeton, and edges toward a controversial yet growing congregation while confronting urban poverty and human suffering.
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Thomas
Curbstone
Marion
Ohio
Welling Thomas
Norman
Harding
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
Henry van Dyke
Man seeks social reform after life abroad
The passage follows a man struck by a harsh reality who becomes absorbed in studying life on the other side. He moves to a settlement house on the East Side waterfront to work among the poverty stricken and questions economic justice through direct action.
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East Side
Socialist candidate and wife from Hell's Kitchen tale
A Socialist political figure married Violet Stewart, known as the Angel of Hell's Kitchen, and they lived in a tenement to witness urban life. He led a church in Harlem and shifted toward socialism after WWI era debates, drawing intervention from President Wilson.
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Hell's Kitchen
Violet Stewart
Gramercy Park
Thomas
Harlem
Wilson
Thomas Volt Emerges as Socialist Party Figure in America
The text notes Thomas Volt drifting toward the Socialist party, not fond of politics, yet becoming a prominent teacher of the party in America after Eugene Debs's death. Living quietly in Greenwich Village, Volt is recognized worldwide and was seen with Premier MacDonald during a recent U.S. visit as the sole companion of the Marion youth.
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Thomas
Socialist Party
Eugene Debs
America
Greenwich Village
MacDonald
Marion
Quote on religious shift from Mark to Marx
The speaker recalls a line about switching loyalties from the gospel of St. Mark to Carl Marx, noting the struggle behind such a change and the toll of suffering.
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Thomas
St. Mark
Carl Marx
Measures That Menace Real Values In Securities Liquidity
A fragment notes that certain measures would threaten real values or the liquid condition of securities essential to business. The line hints at financial policy debates impacting market liquidity and corporate finance. It mentions the word measures and securities in a context of business necessity.
A Max Interest Rate Proposal for Loans
A maximum interest charge of seven percent for private or corporate loans is proposed as a prudent starting point. Bankers will lend when money idle, since lending is their core function.
Why Not Under Control Lend Money Direct to Seekers
A brief note discusses direct lending to individuals seeking funds, questioning whether the policy should permit lenders to bypass intermediaries. The idea prompts debate over access to credit and potential risks.
Navy Inquiry Seen Wrapping Up With Light Fallout
Happenings About the Capital reports that the Senate committee investigating William B. Shearer is nearing closure with only one or two witnesses likely. Dr. Maloney of New York may testify about a secret British document, and President Clinton L. Bardo of New York Shipbuilding might be recalled.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
London
William B. Shearer
Shortridge
California
Robinson
Arkansas
Allen
Maloney
New York
Shearer
Clinton L. Bardo
New York Shipbuilding Company
Navy
Drew Pearson
J. M. Reeves
Frank H
A Daily Study in Correct English
W t and GORDON present a brief guide on common errors in English. It covers double negatives mispronunciations and misspellings with examples and a push to grow vocabulary by mastering one word daily, focusing on versatile as today's sample.
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W T& Gordon
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy argues diet and proper exercise curb disease and ugliness. He urges balanced feeding, daily deep breathing, corrective exercises, and hobbies to counteract modern specialization. Q and A discuss joints and dust exposure with practical guidance on exercise and avoiding sudden strain.
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Frank McCoy
Building funds and job creation debate
Opinion argues that financing should prioritize new jobs while questioning bank access to funds. Criticizes Federal Reserve's control of money as being concentrated in finance experts and calls for changes to ensure borrowers receive necessary support.
Credit and credit policy urged to save home business
The speaker argues credit is vital to industry and cites Hoover aiding Belgium Russia Armenia during wartime. He condemns Federal Reserve credit management by lenders and warns that letting clerks run credit would spark panics while urging collective effort to expand constructive, labor giving enterprises at home.
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Hoover
Belgium
Russia
Armenia
America
Federal Reserve
Secretary Good''s relapse warns against food during fever
After optimistic doctor reports, Secretary Good''s relapse underscores a rule against eating when fever signals a toxic condition. The note emphasizes keeping diet minimal during illness and monitoring for worsening symptoms.
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Good
Secretaries fight poison to regain health in struggle
The account recalls Secretary Good's high temper and his body fighting poison as he persisted through illness. It notes that he began taking nourishment for the first time, marking a turning point in his condition.
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Secretary Good
Nourishment and decline in patient’s deteriorating state
The text notes that taking nourishment worsened the patient’s condition, the body cannot absorb food and remove poison simultaneously, and the patient shows some improvement only when food is withheld. Relatives remain distressed as the patient has not eaten for days and wood is given, when it should be avoided.
Relapse Follows Exhausting Digestion After Strenuous Work
A patient experiences a relapse amid heavy digestion duties and extensive food assimilation, compounding strain on a body already overworked.
Doct ors mislead families about food during illness
The text argues that doctors wrongly urge food for patients with poisoning in the blood, claiming it sustains strength. It asserts water, rest, and quiet are sufficient, and accuses some doctors of lacking knowledge on proper care.
Man in average condition can live on water long periods
A health bulletin notes that an average person can survive on only water for about twenty days or more without serious harm. It cautions against feeding someone with high fever or signs of sepsis, emphasizing medical consultation.
Immigrant Family of Nineteen Seeks Work in California
Timothe n Pappin arrives from Russia with nineteen children and grandchildren bound for California. They are determined to work hard and will accept any available jobs, not just make motions of work if needed. They will switch to different kinds of labor if one line dries up.
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Timothen Pappin
Russia
California
Sam
Reading of a move to Lincoln California by truck
The text describes Timo’s brother taking nineteen people to Lincoln California in his motor truck instead of rail fare. It claims the plan will shock many Americans and that this is viewed as a move to get ahead, noting a personal plea about working hard to get warm.
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Schofield
W. H. Frost
H. C
Admiral Reeves
Frose
Tram
Pearson
Washington
Navy Department
Shearer
Geneva
Navy
California
Timothen
America
Lincoln
California's fifty-future heirs of labor bequest
The speaker asserts that when the nineteen complete life’s work they will own property and enhance California’s wealth and prosperity far beyond what the state can give them. The remark frames a future of growth through individual ownership and productive contribution within California.
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California
Answers to Questions From Frederick J Haskin
A quiz of curiosities covers male Siamese twins the Go dino brothers Lucio and Simplicio in the United States. 884 US airports with 1 035 more in construction. Trail of the Lonesome Pine on Big Black Mountain near Big Stone Gap. rail cars with dancing on recreation trains. Schneider Cup cost England 95 million. monument to Lieutenant John Fitch in Burdstown Kentucky.
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N. A
Lucio
Simplicio Godino
United States
K. S. Be
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Lonesome Pine
Big Black Mountain
Big Stone Gap
Kentucky
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
England
John Fitch
Burdstown
Memorial to Lieutenant Fitch Steamboat Inventor Unveiled
A 1926 joint appropriation of 15000 funded a suitable monument to Lieutenant John Fitch the inventor of the steamboat. The memorial was unveiled with impressive ceremonies on May 25 1927 after Senate and House approval on February 12 1926.
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John Fitch
United States Senate
House
Fitch
County survey set on Athens highways for state aid
Road officials plan a survey of several highways around Athens County over the next few days. Estimates will be prepared for repairs ahead of a meeting with the state highway department and the County Commissioners next week.
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Athens County
State Highway Department
Fire Chief Meighen Resigns. City Accepts Statement
Fire Chief Hugh Meighen of the City Fire Department submitted his resignation to Safety Director Franz Woodworth. The resignation was accepted and will take effect on or before December 15.
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Hugh Meighen
City Fire Department
Franz Woodworth
Athens County Christian Endeavor Convention in Athens
The Athens County Christian Endeavor convention will be held in Athens at the Christian Church Friday and Saturday. Arthur E. Whitney state secretary of the organization will be on the program.
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Athens County
Christian Endeavor
Athens
The
Christian Church
Arthur E. Whitney
Streckers Return From Visit To Marietta
Mr and Mrs C F Strecker returned today to their home in Marietta after a weekend visit with their son and daughter in law Rev and Mrs C L Strecker.
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C. F. Strecker
Marietta
C. L. Strecker
Birthday party honors Eddy and Trimble at State Street home
A small informal gathering was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Eddy on State Street to celebrate the birthdays of Miss Iva Eddy and Miss Grace Brown Trimble.
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B. F. Eddy
State Street
Iva Eddy
Grace Brown Trimble
Federal Building Construction Nears in Athens
The $100,000 Federal Building project in Athens, funded during the final days of General C. H. Grosvenor’s congressional term, is approaching imminent start.
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Athens
C. H. Grosvenor
Congress
Youngest Student Pledged to Ohio University Fraternity
Edwin Charles Weich, listed as a one year old and son of Mr and Mrs C H Weich of South Court Street, has been initiated into a social fraternity at Ohio University marking him as possibly the youngest pledge.
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Ohio University
Edwin Charles Weich
C. H. Weich
South Court Street
Mrs Green and Margaret McKowan Visit Lancaster Return
Mrs. R. Green and her granddaughter Miss Margaret McKowan returned to Lancaster today after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Blackwood.
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R. Green
Margaret McKowan
Lancaster
John Blackwood
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