Athens State hospital appoints former officer as supervisor
George W. Port, after a year on the local police force, becomes supervisor of the Athens State hospital succeeding Jerry Donovan. Athens Chamber of Commerce weighs government building for city with Grosvenor offering aid. Ohio University reports 115 376 receipts and 109 411 45 expenditures. A mass meeting for students to learn new songs follows a contest. The football team gears up for the Thanksgiving game against Marietta with 300 to 500 rooters expected to travel to Pioneer City. Ten years ago: Allied news and Fairbanks in The Good Bad Man at a local theater.
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Eorge W. Port
Athens State Hospital
Jerry Donovan
Ohio University
H. H. Haning
Harris
Marietta
Pioneer City
Olga Nethersole
Sappho
Rex Beach
George Ade
George Eastman
David Belasco
Broadway
Ina Claire
Gilbert Swan
Thought for Today Reflections on Power and Growth
A compact reflection notes growth from small beginnings to strength and emphasizes that power follows quality, not mere numbers. It contrasts a nation’s potential with the impact of a single individual and echoes Emersonian ideas.
Religion questions spark public feedback on faith and life
An article discusses a religious referendum proposed by American churches, listing questions on belief in God immortality prayer Jesus divinity and biblical inspiration. It notes divisions over divinity and inspiration and highlights two simple, personal questions about church involvement and the role of religion in life.
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Jesus
Judge sentences eight lynching mob members in Douglas Ga
In Douglas Georgia Judge Harry D Reed sentenced eight members of a lynching mob to prison and the ninth as leader to life in the penitentiary The judge said lynching harms rights and liberties and warned communities to swiftly punish lynchers to deter such crimes and banditry
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Douglas
Harry D. Reed
Peel
Seeing America and Seen by It Queen Marie Returns
Queen Marie of Romania reflects on her U S tour as America’s hospitality and local committees shaped her schedule. She notes the irony of a monarch wishing to see America while being seen by Americans during a tightly packed itinerary.
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Mexican
America
Teuton
Mueen Marie
Balkan
New York
Queen Marie
Jean Gretziano
We Wanted to Impress the Queen More Than Be Hospitable
The speaker explains that the aim was to showcase American greatness to the queen rather than offer genuine hospitality. They express a wish that the queen could return incognito to see America as it truly is, not through staged entertainments.
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America
THAT OIL WAR THREAT
Arthur Brisbane warns readers about deceptive real estate ads promising free land and water improvements in California. He says he does not endorse any land offer or authorize use of his name and urges caution against swindlers while urging prudent purchases and gratitude for the future.
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California
United States
Remark on Modern Knowledge Advances Across a Grand Era
An observer extols the current era as the most wonderful period of history, noting a twenty five year surge in human knowledge and scientific achievement unmatched in the prior thousand years. The reflection underscores rapid progress across science and understanding.
Be thankful for scientific assurance on Earth's longevity
The passage reflects gratitude for scientific confidence that Earth will endure for at least one hundred million more years. It imagines possible returns with many lives ahead to witness settled Earthly problems and ethical progress amidst imagined noble emulation replacing base competition.
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Earth
Lawyers Describe Bribery Case as War Threat Honor
Mr. Falls lawyers claim one incident explains why he is defendant in a bribery case as a warning of Japan’s war threat to the United States. They state naval oil reserves were raised under an agreement to store oil on the Pacific coast to meet a possible attack. The government allegedly failed to store oil for itself.
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Fall
Japan
United States
Pacific
Government action targets Denby in Japan attack claim
The defendants will subpoena Mr. Denby former secretary of the navy to show that an attack by Japan was expected five years ago.
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Denby
the Navy
Japan
Flying Machines for a Global Air Fleet Idea
A reflective editorial suggests building a large airborne fleet to quickly sink any enemy armada within six hours. It argues sustaining a ready air force on both coasts, with ongoing practice and supplies, as a strategic national goal.
William Stevens Emerges Strong On Hall Mills Stand
Willie Stevens once seen as weak willed now testifies with directness and rapid replies on the Hall Mills murder case, surprising friends and baffling an able lawyer as William Stevens answers on the stand.
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Willie” Stevens
Hall-Mills
William Stevens
After Murder Stevens Takes Up Christian Science
Friends report Mr Stevens began practicing Christian Science soon after the killing with deep interest. The text suggests his self control is linked to the faith, noting the doctrine that one can do a thing if they want to.
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Stevens
Christian Science
Rockefeller Gift Enriches Brown With Lincoln Letters
John D. Rockefeller Jr presents Brown University with 485 Lincoln letters, a donation portrayed as a personal challenge compared to his large frequent gifts. The item notes Rockefeller’s long association with philanthropy and the letters’ origin from Abraham Lincoln.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Brown University
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Rockefeller
Lincoln Praises Grant as Hard Worker but Poor Writer
In a letter Lincoln describing General Grant as a very copious worker and fighter yet a very meagre writer or telegrapher. The remark highlights Grant’s prolific field leadership contrasted with limited communication skills.
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Lincoln
General Grant
Wonders of the Air and a Will Rogers Voice
A pilot marks his 119th mail flight over mountain routes totaling more than 66 000 miles without an accident while a newspaper man joins for a ride. Broadcasts avert a sea distress and a Chicago performance scene draws 50 000 000 viewers as Will Rogers rises in prominence.
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Washington, D. C
Inter-Mountain City
Independence
Kansas
Will Rogers
Rogers
Broadway Skyscraper Theater Draws Big Crowd and Buzz
NY columnist Gilbert Swan notes the Paramount sky scraper theater drawing a mix of stars and critics, with Will Hays speeches echoing patriotic fashion. Rogers faces controversy after a abroad stint while Ina Claire and Lois Moran attend the premiere amid fashionably mixed reviews.
Who Writes Widest Read Poetry and More Q&A
A Q and A column discusses Omar Khayyam as the most widely read poet, West Point as the finest military school, Zane Grey’s switch from dentistry to authorship after 1896, and U S railroad totals with 256222 miles in the United States, 251 in Hawaii, and 789 in Alaska.
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United States
Hawaii
Alaska
C. F
Athens State Hospital Plans Power Plant and Cottage
The Athens State hospital proposed spending 93 500 for 1917 plans to erect a new power plant for 53 500 and a cottage for male tuberculosis patients was planned. The Ohio Select List of Daily Newspapers noted paper prices rising 100 percent and voted to raise subscription and advertising rates.
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Athens State Hospital
Ohio
Retailers Seek Leather Substitute Amid Shoe Price Rise
Across the country no relief appeared in the rising price of shoes. Retailers planned to search for a leather substitute to curb costs and offer affordable options to customers.
Radio Scheduling Notes from Major Markets
A fragmented list of radio stations with listed times and programs across cities. It notes orchestras, concerts, variety shows, host programs, and children’s or band dance formats in Chicago New York Los Angeles and other markets.
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Chicago
KDIA
Pittsburgh
Wis
Revitaas —Orchestra
WLW
WJZ
New York
Hoston Symphony Orchestra
WBBM
Chicago—Orchestra
Nashville
Bernancy Poqrens
WHA
Louisville
Cincinnati—Orchestra
Waers Aeere
Georgia
Wees
KFI
Angeles
Variety
Chicape
New York—Revue
WCAE
Cleveland—Orchestra
Los Angeles
Washington—Orchestra
Fort Worth
New York—Orchestra
KFL
Many Weep as Marie Goes Home
Queen Marie will not return to Washington for an unofficial visit leaving society in sorrow. Luncheons receptions and teas planned for her return are canceled causing dowagers debutantes and diplomats to feel the loss. The queen may skip due to King Ferdinand health and past radical demonstrations affecting her decision.
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Ashington
Queen Marie
Washington
Printing Company
Louisville
Mile
Gretziano
Ferdinand
Marie
Chicago
Cleveland
How to Heal My Sore Legs at Home
Local ad from A. C. Liepe Pharmacy offers home remedies for sore legs and related conditions. It invites readers to describe their case and mentions a Milwane address, 1394 Green Bay Ave. The note promotes free writing and claims to heal ulcers enlarged veins and goiter.
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A. C. Liepe Pharemacy
Green Bay Ave
Milwane
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C. S
Arthur Brisbane
Frederick J. Haskin
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York
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Hiram Hawkins
Lois Moran
Dick Watts
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Braucher
WEA Gervice, Inc
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WIZ
Detroit
Rodney Dutcher Messenger
Nash
Athens County Nash Company
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