Athens Messenger and Ohio Press Associations Report
The Athens Messenger notes affiliations with the American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Obio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association and the Full Leased Telegraph Wire Report of United Associations in a regional press network update. The item lists memberships and collaborative reporting groups for the newspaper.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Obio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
The
United Associations
A Thought for Today from Romans and Plutarch
A brief moral reflection quotes Romans 16 16 urging humility and adds a Plutarch observation that self admiration, not virtue, breeds superiority. The pair offers a compact note on character and perspective.
Now Is The Time To Buy In A Buyer’s Market
The piece argues prices and buying power are at post war highs with low interest and abundant supply. It urges businesses to stock up for next year, push recovery, and emphasizes American wealth, low costs, and the need to act despite pessimism. It cites Harriman Bank and Trust Company advertising optimism.
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Hoover
Nation
Ohio
Athens County
United States
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company of
New York
America
England
Close of the Tourist Season in Europe Travel Spending
The piece notes Americans spent about 500 million dollars to visit Europe this summer. It suggests some travelers gain little from Paris exchanges, but overall the trip broadens view, exposing Americans to a civilization unlike their own and reducing provincialism as travel scales rise. The closing of the tourist season marks a turning point.
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Europe
Paris
America
Sir Thomas Lipton Drives Public Interest in Yachting
Lipton dominated coverage of the Sir Thomas Lipton cup races drawing 98 percent of the attention. Yachting at this scale appeals mainly to multi millionaires and fans rely on Sir Thomas as the gate to interest. The sport’s appeal rests on his involvement more than the racing itself.
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Terprise
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Extravagant stockings selling for 500 dollars headline tale
New York reporter details the then extravagant world of high priced stockings. Wells Peck shows a 500 dollar pair in a glass case while buyers and lace from Belgium drive the sum. A fashion lapse ends with a relieved customer wearing the luxury briefly.
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Wells Peck
Fifth Ave
Mary Pickford
Holywood
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Belgium
Mach
New York
Silk Stockings and Exuberant Fashions at World’s Fair
The article recalls extravagant stockings from grandma’s era, noting silk stockings were rare and costly. It cites a Chicago World's Fair display of red white and blue hosiery with stars, popular among bicyclists. Now the market noted cheaper, with even the wealthy limiting to about 7.50 dollars for a stocking, as Massachusetts knitters produce simpler one thread stock.
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Massachusetts
Actress Anna Held Recalled By J Lornegan From Peacock Alley
J Lornegan recalls the old Peacock Alley days and memories of stage star Anna Held. The reminiscence highlights the era’s theatrical glamour and social scene surrounding the legendary performer.
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J. &. Lornegan
Peacock Alley
Anna Held
New Yorkers Demonstrate $500 Stockings on Leg
A New York demonstration showcased stockings priced at 500 dollars worn on a human leg. The event highlighted luxury fashion and consumer interest in high priced hosiery.
Ak Promotes Farm Life To Retain Young On Dren Farms
The article notes that children on dren farms have limited chances for enjoyment and are inclined to leave. It suggests AK could persuade them to stay by making farm life happier.
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Dren
Veterans Hospital orders Tom Thumb golf course
Golfers scoff at small courses as useless but the United States Veterans Hospital orders a Tom Thumb course to aid war veterans with mental disorders. Doctors say the game will provide a harmless reality to occupy them and distract from morbid fancies.
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United States Veterans’ Hospital
Waldman Seeks Socialist Buyout of New York Utilities
Mr. Waldman, candidate for governor of New York on the Socialist ticket, calls for government purchase of all public utilities to nationalize essential services. He argues state ownership would ensure fair pricing and universal access.
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Waldman
New York
Repair Shop Operator R Y Vabozo Explains Ne w York Address
An OCR fragment lists R Y Vabozo operating a China repair shop at 43 Lexington Ave New York. It mentions golf, a binnie kill river dam project at Shawnee on Delaware, a boy retrieving items, an oyster 12 inches across from Willapa Bay Tinaca Washington.
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China
Lexington Ave, New York
Willapa Bay
Tinaca
Wash
Waning prejudice against rich men in politics noted
The Washington Letter argues a shift in the electorate favors wealthy politicians over poorer ones. It cites early republic leaders like Washington and Adams, notes later presidents such as Chester A. Arthur and Theodore Roosevelt, and highlights Andrew Mellon as an example of wealth aligning with honest governance and tax-saving potential.
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Washington, D. C
Republic
United States of America
George Washington
Adamses
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Dan
St. Thomas Jenifer
John
Randolph
Roanoke
Lees
Virginia
Randolphs
Pendletons
Carrolls
Massachusetts
Livingstons
New York
Pinckneys
South Carolina
Blounts
Georgia
Public utilities reform proposal to save 194 million
The speaker argues combining street cars subways railroads gas electric light power and telephones under public operation would save 194 million dollars annually for the people. He notes potential gains depend on who would run the utilities and criticizes current officials for prioritizing dividends.
Silver dollars endure in vaults as lawmakers mull reform
Washington reports over 535 million large silver dollars exist with 6 million on call. Senator Oddie proposes smaller silver coins tied to silver prices to ease circulation and boost western mines while Treasury notes large coins remain largely unused.
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Washington
Tasker L. Oddie
Nevada
Information Bureau answers many reader questions
Frederic J. Haskin’s column explains a free Washington information service with a small fee for direct replies. It covers topics from Alice Brady’s career, street tacks in quiet zones, meaning of Selma, tattoo history, the Federal Reserve’s governor, post office dead letters, Scapa Flow geography, hurricane barometer lows, English naturalization costs, and whether watermelon or musk melon fatten.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
Athens
Selma
United States
Constantinus
Barnun
Europe
America
Federal Reserve Board
Eugene Meyer
Post Office Department
R. E
Orkneys
Pomona
Burray
South Ronaldshay
Hoy
Private power clash over public utilities and Hazlitt tribute
Governor cites private ownership battles as a water power plant valued at 200 horsepower faced a buyout from a major utility. The offer rose to 1.8 million, enabling high charges on consumers. The piece also marks Hazlitt’s 100th death anniversary with notes on his democratic radicalism and French Revolution sympathy.
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New York State
Public Services Commission
England
Hazlitt
Essay on Poets Prose Sparks Debate Among Writers
Writers will be interested in his essay arguing poets cannot write good prose but the claim is challenged as wrong. The piece also references a handball player and remarks that Mr. Kunyen or Mr. Corum could not do better.
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Kunyen
Corum
Tom Thumb Golf and Frugal Sentiments Unite in Verse
A humorously frugal poem praises Tom Thumb and pee wee golf with vivid imagery of miniature courses and tiny putters. It contrasts amateur bliss with pro arrogance and ends by noting tax burdens and political campaigns as lighter targets in a column of short verses.
Enrollment Milestones Mark Ohio University Campus Era
The Ohio University Liberal Arts College enrolled 618 students and the Normal School 413, totaling 1037. Republican clubwomen from across Ohio met in Columbus, later greeting Warren G. Harding in Marion. Also notes two decades back include visits by Samuel Curtis and Eli Dunkle family guests, and Civil War veteran Hartzell Martin.
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Ohio University
Liberal
Normal
T. R. Biddle
Athens County Republican Committee
K. W. Bush
Dr. H. Moore
Ohio
Columbus
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Weekend Guests Visit Dr Basom Residents
Mrs. Walter Steffen and two children visited her sister in law Mrs. Anna McLean of Kenton over the weekend. They were hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Basom.
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Walter Steffen
Anna McLean
Kenton
J. S. Basom
Ohio University College Dance at Armory
Eighty couples attended the college dance at the Armory with music from 7 30 to 10 45. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs Harry Beckley Mr and Mrs Roe Zenner Dean Irma Voigt and C G O Bleness.
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Ohio University
Armory
Harry Beckley
Roe Zenner
Dean Irma Voigt
C. G. O’bleness
Misses Phillips Enter Walnut Lane School Trip
The Misses Eleanor and Alice Phillips, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Phillips, left for Philadelphia to enter the Walnut Lane School at Germantown. Miss Virginia Tilley, head of the Commercial Department, accompanied them.
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Eleanor
Alice Phillips
W. R. Phillips
Philadelphia
Walnut Lane
Germantown
Virginia Tilley
Mr. and Mrs. Cline Visit Son in Oklahoma
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cline of Oklahoma visit their son J. Halliday Cline at his home, describing a family gathering and travel.
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Mrs. Samuel Curtis
J. A. Place
Cleveland
Mrs. Marion Cline
Oklahoma
Mr. J. Halliday Cline
Fryburger Family Returns From Washington New York Vacation
Mr. A. Fryburger and his family came back after spending their vacation in Washington and New York.
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Mr. A. Fryburger
Washington
New York
Local corn roast on the Hocking River banks
A group of residents gathered for a Friday corn roast along the Hocking River. Attendees included Mrs Barth Mrs Hoob ler Mrs Hatch Mrs W B Lawrence Mrs P B Lawrence Miss Baer Miss Baker Miss Barker Dr Ada Ford Miss Everhart Miss Weiher Grace Lawrence Frances Hatch and Mr Karl Barth.
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Hocking River
Barth
Hoobler
Hatch
W. B. Lawrence
P. B. Lawrence
Miss Baer
Miss Baker
Barker
Ada Ford
Rabies Pasteur Treatment Sought After Pup Bite Trio Return
The Allen, Kenney, and Lillie youths with Mrs. Kenney and John Allen travelled from Columbus after seeking Pasteur treatment for rabies. All three boys were bitten by a rabid dog pup during the incident.
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Allen
Kenney
Lillie
Mrs. Kenney
John Allen
Columbus
Pasteur
Georgia Tech Cumberland Game of 1916 Cartoons Mention
The 1916 Georgia Tech at Cumberland football game is recalled with a note that Georgia won 222 to 0 and Jim Preas kicked 18 goals after touchdowns in the first half. The cartoon hints at RIPLEY'S proof and Saturday’s subject line.
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Jim Preas
Georgia Tech
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