Diary fragment in Athens hints at early modern Pepys style notes
A diary entry from Athens Ohio dated November 28 details domestic squabbles over Abrigal jealousy about an umbrella and interactions with clerks. The piece also recounts evening theater at the Columbia and light social observations, ending with questions and brief trivia sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Samuel Pepys
Herbert W. Brooks
Preston
Strecker
Joe
Lew Roberts
Fletcher Metcalf
H. Vernon
Kresge
Fieedwood
Abrigal
Sewlers
Court Street
Merrill Kerr
Hocking
Columbia
Star
Bill Moser
A Touch of China at Capitol Hotel Delegation Hq
United Press reports Washington scene where Chinese delegates use a Cairo hotel as their Beijing inspired hub. Information bureau walls bear Chinese scripts and pigeonhole files while staff use red lacquer sticks to summon stenographers. Delegates sleep facing Pekin with incense scents filling corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Blumenfeld
United Press
Washington
China
Cairo
Information Bureau
Local papers shift from pure localism to national and world view
The piece notes changes in small city newspapers over seven years, moving from a focus on local news to broader national and world affairs. It argues readers now expect coverage of labor crises and global events, with less emphasis on local scandals, while praising families who live modestly and maintain steady, lasting homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mall
Ndt
Gentlemens Agreements In Far East Talks Spark Public Doubt
Washington correspondents discuss the possibility that the Far East conference may end with a mere understanding rather than a formal treaty. Americans prefer hard terms and the arms limitation program also demands a formal agreement. The Senate may assert its treaty making power in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washon
United States Senate
Senate
Six Generations Family Photo Shows Six Generations Alive
A current newspaper features a multi generation family portrait spanning six generations from a baby to a 103 year old great grandmother who remains healthy. Four generations together are uncommon and five are exceedingly rare.
Spell Your Name Becomes Court Contempt Quip
In a humorous courtroom moment a witness attempts to spell his name Ottswell Wood and is ordered to begin again as the clerk threatens contempt. The judge asks for the name and the witness states Ottswell Wood, spelling it O double T I double U BE double L double U O D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottswell Wood
Youth’s jittery ride over watch purchase in railway coach
A boy traveling home by rail sways side to side after buying a watch. A farmer in the same compartment asks if he is in pain. The youth explains the watch will stop unless he keeps moving.
Gossipy jokes and quips from a bygone column
In a light editorial note the columnist riffs on social trends and rough wit. Jokes touch on fashion hats marriages and wealth while quips reference public figures and the Russian revolution and a bath keeping tone cheeky and observational.
Pearl Farming and the Rise of Cultured Pearls
Frederic J. Haskin explores the clash between true wild pearls and cultured pearls from Japan. The piece covers Mikimoto’s farming process, the debate over distinction, and the emergence of synthetic glass imitations that threaten traditional pearl trade.
Police Chief’s mace misfire on dog on Court Street
A Scotch Collie chased autos along Court street as the Chief pursued it with his mace. He missed the dog and his shot was described as ineffective, while the narrator notes the Chief should leave the dog alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Go to Church Sunday in Athens Churches
The writer urges crowds to attend next Sunday as part of a “Go to Church Sunday” across Athens churches. He notes the event’s appeal and longs for a full church with a choir singing “Old Black Joe.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Friend vows daily Christmas reading this week
A friend on the Court House corner plans to read Christmas suggestions every day, Sundays included, and challenges others to join. The speaker aims to visit Logan this week, hoping the trip happens. Sam Blume allegedly holds a grudge over a milk can story, but the speaker plans to dodge him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Logan
Sam Blume
Athens Messenger Answers Question Service Notice
Readers are invited to submit questions to the Information Bureau in Washington. The service specifies no legal medical or financial guidance and will mail replies after a request with full name address and return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Adarose
The
Inquirer
Nations at Disarmament Parley Named
The Conference for Limitation of Armament includes Great Britain France Italy Japan Netherlands Belgium China Portugal and the United States. Arthur Brisbane born December 12 1864 will be 57 next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Belgium
China
Portugal
United States
Arthur Brisbane
No Need to Swallow Drugs Cited Cure Claim
An advertisement denounces swallowing medicines for healing a head ailment. It promotes Hyomel medicated air as reaching the disease's seat and claims guaranteed results from McKeg Drug Co. Judge Taft good 5c cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeg ‘Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athena Eiener & Herald Printne Co
Messenger
Ohio
W. F
Bureau of Standards
Fryatt
Brussels
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Forest Service
Basil King
Who's Who
William Benjamin
Basil
Knights of Old
Egypt
Central
South America
Greece
Assyria
Rome
French
D.S. A
Capitol Hotel
Skee Ces
Roy
Ajax
Marat
Hylan
Roested
London
Gerry
Thura
Truchs
Herr Heinz
Heinz
Wuile
Kokichi Mikimoto
Mr. Mikimoto
United States Patent Office
Bay of Age
Mikimoto
Taft Good
U. S
U.S
Royal Cord Tire
Orld
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!