National Grange backs federal highway plan in sentiment survey
Farm sentiment across the United States favors government involvement in highway construction and maintenance. Responses from 21 states show a 12 to 1 vote in support of Senator Townsend's national highway system and federal highway commission. Replies span Maine to West Virginia, Washington, and Oregon.
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Washington
United States
National Grange
Charles F. Townsend
Maine
West Virginia
Oregon
No. 40 Blood Remedy Promises Relief for Chronic Ailments
Gary Indiana April 25 1919 A woman suffers over three years with chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation stomach trouble and nervous spells after trying many doctors and medicines she reports taking two bottles of Number 40 and now can eat freely sleep better and feels much improved she plans to start a third bottle McKee Drug Co sells the remedy believed to aid gallstones appendicitis eczema and other conditions including chronic rheumatism and skin diseases
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Gary
Ind
Daily
Mendenhall
Altho
Gostine Rainey
Jefferson St
McKee Drug Co
Cotton Mill Workers Threaten General Strike in New England
Fall River Mass November 29 A threatened general strike looms as more than 38000 cotton mill workers in Fall River vote to strike Monday unless they win a 25 percent wage increase. Union leaders plan to widen the action to mills across New England if the demand is not met.
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Fall River
Mass
Cotton Manufacturers Association
New England
Kinslow Joins State Board of Motion Picture Censors
J Kinslow former federal inspector of explosives assumed duties as a new member of the state board of motion picture censors in Columbus today. He succeeds Charles G Williams who has joined the attorney general's office as special counsel.
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Columbus
Kinslow
Federal Inspector of
State Board of Motion Picture Censors
Charles G. Williams
Coshocton
Attorney General
Circuit riding priests go modern with motor transport
Episcopal Church nationwide campaign surveys show bishops requesting motorcycles automobiles and a motor truck to extend parish reach in sparse regions. Clergy across South Dakota Texas Kansas Western Colorado New Jersey seek motorized gear to quadruple or more their preaching reach and service range.
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Hugh L. Burleson
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Clinton L. Quin
Texas
Houston
Garner
Amarillo
North Texas
Coreyaes
James Wise
Kansas
Topeka
Sunay
Frank Hale Touret
Colorado
Paul Matthews
New Jersey
Episcopal
Miners Demand Higher Wages If Idle Outlook Persists
Athens county miners say weeks of idle work may continue after government posting of a fourteen percent increase. They favor Wilson's thirty-one percent offer over Garfield's fourteen percent and doubt early returns to work. Rumors of state control stir fear of a trap, while public sentiment shifts toward the higher proposal.
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Athens County
Wilson
Garfield
Cox
Ohio
Theory Held by a Number Contemplating Situation
A fragment notes a theory proposed by a man who has been thinking the situation over. The wording implies cautious reasoning and hesitation before presenting the concept as a settled conclusion.
Akron names first city manager salary at ten thousand
Akron's first city manager under the new charter will be paid 10000 dollars yearly starting January 1. The figure was set at a meeting of Mayor-elect W. J. Laub and the incoming council. a specific manager choice had not been made.
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Akron
W.J. Laub
Troy Grange to Meet December 6
COOLVILLE O Nov 29 The members of Troy grange No 905 are requested to meet Saturday Dec 6 at ten o clock sun time for installation of new officers after which an old fashioned banquet will be served to the grangers and their families Come and bring well filled baskets and help make this a glad day Remember all new members will be guests of honor also the offer to any granger contemplating in matrimony will be null and void after this date After dinner a social time will be spent with music etc
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Coolville
Troy Grange No. 905
Bread Made with Sea Water Suggested by French Scientist
A French scientist recommends using sea water in bread for invalids and children, arguing it offers nutritional or health benefits. The claim is presented as medical guidance from the researcher.
Tough Luck for the Kids Christmas Tree Shortage Warned
Chicago on November 29 faces a Christmas tree famine say John Hartman the city Christmas tree man. He warns rail fuel shortages may prevent trees from northern Wisconsin and Michigan forests and that Vermont may be needed. prices could rise by at least 35 percent and possibly more.
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Chicago
Ill
John Hartman
Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale Planned With School Involvement
The Red Cross Christmas Seal drive and tuberculosis education will run December 3 to 5 before U S schools. Supt. Morgan and Supt. Root organize the program with Miss Maria Grover supervising town stamp distribution and Marie Swaim handling university and training school efforts. Mrs H A Hatch leads the local sale effort and Mrs Robert Woodworth oversees daily report checks.
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Red Cross
United States
Morgan
Alex Root
H. A. Hatch
Athens National Bank
Maria Grover
Athens High School Friendship Circle
Marie Swaim
University
John Hancock High School
M. T. Walsh
Robert Woodworth
Cafe Owner Beats Thief After Carique Entertains Offer
Joseph Harris cafe proprietor in Cleveland Ohio confronted a man who boarded his car and offered a large liquor stack. The assailant fired a revolver wounding Harris in the neck and losing teeth before Harris threw him out and sought medical help. Harris is hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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Cleveland, CO
Joseph Harris
Harris
Lettish reps in Berlin declare war state with Germany
Berlin dispatches report Lettish representatives have withdrawn and declare a state of war exists with Germany due to attacks by German troops under Colonel Belmont on Lettish forces.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Belmont
Appointment of Milton D Hughes as estate administrator
Milton D Hughes has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Joseph Lax late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 28th day of November AD 1919. H T Phillips Probate Judge of Said County 11-29-30tw.
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Milton D. Hughes
Joseph Lax
Athens County
Ohio
H. T. Phillips
Said County
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Bordeaux
Adams County
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Montana
G. W
N. High St
Cupp Columbus
Rey’s
Grippe
Ment
Plete
E. Carpenter
Townsend
Grangers
NEW England Age
Chevrolet
B. Flint
Mich
B. Flint, Mich
Motor Auto Sales Co
Episcopal Church
East 28 Street
New York City
Athens County Union
Troy Grange
J. C. Snedeker
Stewart
Guyeville
Vol
Victors
Edisons
Emersons
Columbias
Amberol
Furnishing Co
Athens Furniture Exchange
P. S
Thomas Cabeen
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