We progress by science and irony in a restless age
A satirical column mocks progress in science and society. It notes teachers must wear full body smocks in Michigan, warns of cigarette smoking babies, reports a Cleveland couple suing the city after a DUI arrest, and jokes about flying without machines, daylight ghosts, and an earth stop from tidal friction. The piece ends questioning why good men avoid running for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Cigaret
Robert Fulton
Cleveland
Paris
Wall Street
This Boy Needs a Spring and Summer in the Country
An eastern city three year old can name cars but cannot distinguish farm animals. The author urges the boy’s parents to provide country life and outdoor experiences to prevent him from growing up disconnected and like a piston. The piece laments lost youth and the value of rural play and chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob White
Walnut Grove
Resist the Short-Sell Impulse and Watch Stocks Rise
A Chicago trust chief cautions against short selling as General Motors hits a record high and other giants like New York Central and Canadian Pacific break price records. The piece comments on investing prudence, Ford’s five day week, labor notes, and global wealth, urging readers to read and think rather than gamble.
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Mitchell
Chicago
Wall Street
General Motors
New York Central
Canadian Pacific
Louisville & Nashville
Northern Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Dupont Company
Vanderbilt
New York
Jay Gould
Vital force drives life beyond food says Dr McCoy
Health and Diet Advice by Dr. Frank McCoy argues that vitality is a cosmic force distinct from digestion. He cites a ten year old who fasted five weeks yet remained strong and claims mind and vital energy can function independently of food when the body is healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
McCoy
Pape
American Invasion of Paris Is Complete
Paris dispatch notes the arrival of American troops and culture in cafes, theaters, and streets. It jokes about tipping, champagne, and daily life in Montmartre while recounting exchanges with locals and tips about travel, theater, and handling trains. It includes reader questions on health and home remedies with brief answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lesion
Gilbert Swan
Lafayette
Legion
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Alabama
Underwood
Cafe de la Paix
Heaven
Montmarte
Paraquette
Etil
London
Thompson as Dry Progressive Prospective Democrat
The piece weighs Huston Thompson of Colorado as a potential dry progressive nominee for the Democrats at the convention. It notes his FTC chairmanship and trust-busting record, his complex appeal to Wilson supporters, and the likelihood that the anti Smith faction will rally around a strong figure to hold together.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Huston Thompson
Colorado
Thompson
Smith
Reed
Glass
Owen
Meredith
Wall Street
Thompsson
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Sweet
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Sup
Cisitu
Presidents of The Hocking Valley Railway Since 1868
The Athens Messenger letters column asks to publish a corrected list of railway presidents from 1868 to present. It provides names with service dates from 1868 through October 4 1937 including M Greene and successors to J Haraban and Dougherty of Logan O. as of 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
M. Greene
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Putae Barere
Benj. E. Smith
M. of
Burke
Shaw
Co. Walte
N. Stonsarrat
Stevens
J. Haraban
Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskin
A compiled Q and A includes family details for Frank Norris noting Charles G Norris as the last living of a six child family. It records Barnum and Bailey Circus abroad in 1889 90 and 1898 93. It lists Latin as the top taught language in high schools with French Spanish German and Greek following.
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William Nicholson
London
Frederick Koenig
London Times
Charles G. Norris
Frank Norris
Charlies
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
M. T
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F. W. Bush
Pubr
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American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles
Green
American Federation
Ford
Japan
Atlantic
Pacific
Nevada
America
Colorado River
Gulf of California
American Legion
By the Way
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Braucher
Hoe
Richard M. Hoe
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Grolier Society
Mr. Thompson
Federal Trade Commysssion
PS Forum
Frederick J. Haskin
Chichesters
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Ofactr
Monca
Tinncidester
Buckeye
Columbus
Ohio
Lee So Laeen
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