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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1926

Page

7

Athens Saloon Closures Enforced by Circuit Court

Historic news item notes the Athens circuit court sustained a motion ordering all saloons west of Congress street in Athens to close immediately. The article also lists three new trustees for the Athens State Hospital and a council plan to build a street from Morris Avenue to Mill Street.

Athens Congress Street Harris Athens State Hoaps William S. Metcalf Bourneville Gloss County James I Sawyer Thornville Perry County Cole. R. Fisher Wilemington Clinton County Morris Avenue Mhi Street

Too Many Automobiles and a Wisconsin Treasurers Tale

A column discusses auto excess and congestion in America, musing on driving limits and the social impact of car ownership. It profiles Elbert H. Gary and the value of helping others rise, then features Sol Levitan the Jew elected Wisconsin state treasurer and his advice on integration, honesty, tact, and hard work to overcome prejudice and achieve success.

America Clomon Levitan Wisconsin Levitan Sol Europe

From Peddler to Trusted Leader: A Remarkable Rise

A man who rose from peddler to a role of high trust speaks of his journey and the values that guided his ascent. His path highlights perseverance, opportunity, and the responsibilities of public service.

Y M C A Controversy Over Labor Speakers Sparks Debate

The Y M C A is criticized for barring a union labor representative amid claims of anti labor bias. Articles note limited Jewish membership, call for broader Christian openness, and reference Queen Marie of Romania visiting without endorsing flashy fashions. Yale economist Irving Fischer warns the dollar’s reduced wartime value.

Irving Fischer Yale

Ford workers and six day week debate rebirths postwar

In 1919 miners pressed for a five day week and shorter hours sparking arbitration that granted wage rise but not hours change. Now Henry Ford promotes a six day week, claiming the era of shorter work weeks is near in all industry, attracting mixed reactions from unions and officials.

Ashington D. C Clarence Dillon Bt T9 Talis Weber and Fields Maude Henry Kord United States FORD Ord American Federation Leuder

New York Nightlife Braces for Expensive Winter Jazz Scene

In New York the nightclub scene resurfaces with flashy electric signs and high per seat charges up to $19, signaling a lavish winter. Saxophonist Roger Wolfe Kahn plans mirrored floors and ambitious new compositions as families and managers push salaries toward record levels, while foreign influences and Parisish styles permeate locally.

York Togyr Wolfe Kahn Amililioraire Otto Kahn Roger Hutter

Apple production estimates and tax receipts query

The dialogue notes forecasts that the US and Canada will each produce about one barrel of apples per three people this fall. Canada is put at 3,006,000 barrels and the US at 40,606,009. It also cites New York state as the top issuer of income tax receipts in 1926.

United States Canada Collector of Internal Revenue Tota New York State

Congress Faces Debt Settlement Debate as 69th Congress Returns

As the 69th Congress prepares to reconvene in December the French debt settlement looms as an early test. Republicans and Democrats clash over the tentative agreement with the American World War foreign debt commission, while anti-American sentiment abroad fuels resistance in the Senate. The dispute centers on whether to ratify or reject the deal affecting roughly half of the debt.

Moving Picture Barner Charles P. Stewart Ashington Congress American World i Foreign Debt Commission Senate Pat Harrison Thaddeus H. Cara Harrison and Caraway France Ohio Harrison

Mcdonald sues Copeland for 61 dollar account claim

Leonard Mcdonald files suit against ledphine Gopelind alleging an outstanding balance for goods sold and merchandise to Copeland. The complaint seeks interest and damages with September 24 as the filing date. An affidavit requests attachment against George Mee Wharter as part of the action.

Leonard Mcdonald Ledphine Gopelind Soos Merchiungise Ly McDonald Copeland Wise George Mee Wharter Melvonald

Seniors Nominate Officers for Ohio Campus Roster

University seniors nominate officers for next term with candidates including Liam Beckwith, Geive Jenne, and Dorothy in a campus ballot. Voters from Athens and Wellston salons will determine president, treasurer, and other posts after morning registration.

Iors Ohio Royle Han J Jonys Rnnon Isanville Osgar Schneider Trevis Athens Henry Dorothy Liam Beckwith Amd Geive Jenne Iarkershur Ikins Wellston Jidta Raissil Sun

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