Mexico viewed as pleasant surprise by U S Steel chief
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp returns from Mexico praising improving business social and political conditions. James W. Gerard calls President Obregon a strong man bringing peace and prosperity and friendly U S relations. Trade with Mexico grows as internal peace and revival of agriculture and industry support a hopeful adjustment of disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Mexico
James W. Gerard
Germany
Obregon
United States
Diaz
The Burden of Farming in the Urban Age
The piece argues declining farmer numbers versus city growth is misunderstood. It cites a Chicago Tribune cartoon and notes urban markets, higher yields, and labor-saving methods allow modern farmers to produce more with less effort. The message endorses the “Back to the farm” spirit as valuable despite demographic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Valu
Ex-presidents and ex-miners spark new career wave
The piece humorously notes ex presidents and ex miners turning to varied trades across the nation. It cites thousands joining the shipping board auto business art sales vacuum cleaners and vaudeville while railroads face a looming crisis. A playful warning about meeting well dressed former figures in hotel lobbies closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Jake
Eddie
Canada enters commercial film era through government bureau
Ottawa reports Canada creates a government run film office to promote national life and industry. The agency plans to distribute free films to schools and clubs while charging trade customers, aiming to rival commercial studios and showcase Canada’s diverse climates regions and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Nebraska
Moving Picture Bureau
Algonquin Park
Washington
Department of Trade and Commerce
Quebec
Lake Louise
Indus
Wallflowers and Dance Night at Athens Legion Ball
The narrator observes the Athens American Legion Dance with students and faculty mingling on a cool evening filled with lilac air and new winter attire. Professors dance, parents watch, and memories clash with modern jazz as Fred Fenzel longs for past rhythms while a Legion gift car signals quirky luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Cream of
Athens
Fred Fenzel
Fred
Fee
Dr. Howe
Karl Darth
Ben Covert
Was the Savannah a sailing vessel with auxiliary engines
The Navy Department states the steamship Savannah used sails and engines. The voyage land to land took 22 days, with engines used for only 14 days in that trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Navy Department
England
Faston
Maryland
America
Debt Repayment Reaches Fifteen Year Milestone
In Mount Vernon Ohio on October 3 a man repaid Harry Bennington eighteen cents dating back fifteen years. The debtor owed the money from when Bennington was a Cleveland newspaper carrier, presenting the long overdue debt in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon, O
Harry Bennington
Bennington
Cleveland
New Air Speed Mark Set in Deutsch Cup Race
Etamphs October 3 Kirsch a French pilot won the Deutsch cup race covering 180 miles in 1 hour 4 minutes 39.2 seconds. Judge Taft attended the event as dignitary observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etamphs
Kirsch
Obituary for Christtopher SchoeMial in Germany to Jacksonville
Christtopher SchoeMial born in Cabel Germany October 18 1855 died September 10 1921 after 66 years 10 months and 23 days of life. He married in Germany and had 12 children seven survive including five who preceded him. Second wife Amelia M Bauer joined him 11 years ago. He was a diligent provider and neighbor and a member of the R of P lodge Jacksonville Ohio for 28 years. He leaves a wife five sons two daughters three sisters and many relatives and friends. Peaceful slumbers.
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Christtopher SchoeMial
Cabel
Germany
Amelia M. Bauer
R. of P. Lodge
Jacksonville
Ohio
Thanking neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during our sad bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. We also thank P lodge Rev. Wilson and N R Andrews the funeral director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.lodge
Rev. Wilson
N. R. Andrews
Poland’s Postage Stamps Reach 150 Varieties in Two Years
In its two years as a republic Poland has issued one hundred fifty varieties of post age stamps, marking a prolific early period for philatelic output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Mirror behind Car Sparks Debate in Narrow Escape Tale
A passenger describes riding in a new petrol wagon with a rear view mirror for the driver. He notes the device allows a view of the scenery behind, calling it a good invention though implying controversy over the incident with another man’s wife. The exchange hints at a moral dispute surrounding the ride.
Questions and Answers Information Service Offer
A public information bureau announces a service to answer questions from readers. It specifies it cannot provide legal medical or financial advice and will not handle domestic disputes. Submit question with full name address two stamps and return postage. responses mailed directly to the requester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Inquirer
Answers From The Reader’s Corner
The piece compiles questions on biblical timelines authorship late publishing insurance of mail to France and sailor insignia with concise historical notes. It cites Professor James Orr, Henry D. Thoreau, and the U S Post Office Department for factual context on timing publishing and mail services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Orr
International Bible Encyclopedia
Henry D. Thoreau
Concord
Mass
France
Post Office Department
California
S. R
National Museum
Sierra County
C. A
Navy Department
Nelson
Trafalgar
The
Nile
Copenhagen
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Athens Mesenger & Herald Printing Co
Messenger
Hubert KE Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Joe Petts
Alabama
Ted
Joe
Daisy Moore
By Frederic J. Haskin
New York
Sven
War Department
Court House
Hebbardsville
Hiram Roy Wilson
Golf Club
Ushne
Taft Good
Amelia Schoeman and Family
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
ST. Louis
U.S.A
F. C. Stedman Company
Coon
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Chesterfield Arette
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