Ford withdraws bid for Muscle Shoals sparks southern anger
Oct 14 report from Atlanta shows disappointment across agricultural political and financial circles as Henry Ford ends his bid for Muscle Shoals. Leaders warn farmers lose cheap fertilizer prospects while financiers note continued idle project potential. Governor Walker says the South loses voice in national affairs and vows to try again.
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Atlanta
South
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ford
Clifford W. Walker
Georgia
Appeal to Court for Certificates for Children
Probate Judge Stephenson heard appeals from three Hocking county residents after the county superintendent refused working certificates for their children. Virgil Bowby 17 testified Tuesday morning, with the judge taking the case under advisement. The verdict will influence two similar pending cases.
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Logan
Stephenson
Hocking County
Virgil Bowby
Sam Bowlby
Hear Evidence in Hocking County School Case
Judge E O Pettitt heard evidence on the Webb Summit School dispute in Hocking County Ohio. Petitions by Fells township patrons sought to restrain contractor Henry Jaco from moving the building toward Webb's Chapel church near the New Straitsville pike. A temporary injunction had barred action. decision pending after briefs by Athens attorney Woolley.
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Pettit
Woolley
Athens
Policeman Denies He Was Shot and Killed in Wheeling
Patrolman Harry Rice of Wheeling challenged a Pittsburgh paper's report of his death. The article claimed Rice was killed after being shot by Dave Corbett of Washington, D C, who received seven years in prison for the crime. Rice, wounded in the incident, survived and was flooded with requests after his supposed demise was published.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Mark Twain
Harry Rice
Pittsburgh
Rice
Dave Corbett
Washington, D. C
State
Truck and Car Crash at Courtney Hill Crossing
A traction car collided with Charles Wilkes's coal truck at the Courtney hill crossing between Athens and Nelsonville. Wilkes did not see the car until reaching the crossing and jumped clear, leaving the truck to the wreck. The traction car suffered no damage. the crash caused about 600 dollars in damage to the truck and its load.
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Wilkes
Courtney Hill
Athens
Nelgenville
Nelsonville
John Sargent Reaches Sixty Years Service Milestone
Though blind for nearly ten years, John Sargent of Pontstone England has reached sixty years of service as a parish? caretaker and long time employee. His dedication marks a rare longevity in local public service.
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Mearly
John Sargent
Pstone
England
Wet Night Mystery on Youngstown Street
Dan Owles strolling with an umbrella on a dry evening drew police attention. Three officers investigated odd behavior and found a quart of wine hidden in the umbrella weather stick. Ovios was taken to the station as the scene unfolded.
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Youngstown
Dan Owles
Ovios
Orlos
President Coolidge will defer reply on German loan query
Washington reports President Coolidge will not answer Mayor Hylan's demand for details on the German loan. He will await Secretary Hughes's return to Washington and refer the letter to him before replying. The White House noted officials will not heed the mayor's claim that silence is sinister at such a time.
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Washington
Coolidge
John F. Hylan
New York
White House
Hughes
One Major Talk Arranged for President Coolidge
Washington, Oct 14. President Coolidge will deliver a concluding speech for his campaign in Washington before eastern members of the Chamber of Commerce on October 24. He will stay in Washington, using press and radio to reach the public and will continue a back porch tour meeting small delegations from the South. Three short speeches are planned this week and radio work is possible for a Federated Jewish Charities banquet on October 26.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
United States Chamber of Commerce
South V
New York
Federated Jewish Charities
Dixie Highway Opens From Chicago to Florida
The Dixie Highway Route A from Chicago to Florida will open officially on November 15. Engineer Charles O Connor says the road cuts the Mason Dixon line and saves motorists about 1000 miles on the Chicago Florida route. It represents a major cooperative highway project funded by civic clubs in Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina gasoline taxes and contributions from Chicago Detroit and Dayton groups.
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Chicago
Florida
Charles O'Connor
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Detroit
Dayton
Sinking Beltar Ends Arctic Expedition Led by Algarason
A sinking ship Beltar, towed to Scarborough, marks the failure of Grettier Alg arson's Arctic voyage. Begun July 16, the Beiter developed a leak near the Norwegian coast and the crew, all young Englishmen, abandoned the mission despite temporary repairs.
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Arctic London
Scarborough
England
Beltar
Grettier Algarrison
Beiter
North Pole
Algarason
Kiwanis Plan Special Program Tuesday Night
Athens Kiwanis club schedules Ladies Night on Tuesday October 21 with speaker Arthur McArthur of Cincinnati recounting James Whitcomb Riley. Ray Glo team members, recent industrial league champions, attended as guests and accepted the league silver cup for Ohio University faculty member Frank Gullum who directed the season.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
Arthur McArthur
Cincinnati
James Whitcomb Riley
Ray Glo
Industrial League
Corn Prospects in Ohio Unchanged
Ohio's corn prospects stayed the same through September per Statistician West of the State Federal Crop Reporting Service. Weather was favorable but late planting reduced potential. about half the wheat threshed has moved to market. Tobacco and sugar beet crops will be far below last year as statewide outlook dimmed slightly.
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Columbus
Ohio
West
Federal Crop Reporting Service
Joyful Family Reunion After Remarkable Health Recovery
A family reunion celebrates recovery from chronic gas, digestion pain, and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter states all siblings improved after a course of the remedy which allegedly clears mucus and inflammation causing many stomach and intestinal ailments. The claim notes a money back guarantee and lists McKeuran Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville as suppliers.
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Mayr
McKeerug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Druggists
Gasoline Explosion Fatal to Ohio Woman and Injured Husband
Mrs. Margaret Moore, 27, died at St Elisabeth hospital from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at her Dayton home last night. Her husband William Moore, 82, is in serious condition and not expected to survive.
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Dayton, O
Margaret Moore
St. Elisabeth Hospital
Neuritis warnings and relief tablets advertised
Thousands suffer neurites linked to rheumatism and may worsen. Neuritis brings throbbing pain, muscle soreness and tingling in hands or feet. Copa Neuritis Tablets promise quick soothing of inflammation and pain, priced $1, endorsed by physicians, sold by Mckee Drug Co in Athens and leading druggists, manufactured by Boericke Runyon Co in San Francisco.
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Athens
Mckee Drug Co
Boericke & Runyon Co
Mfrs
San Francisco
Hocking Lead Ohio Mining Output Declines
United States Geological Survey reports the eastern Ohio mining district operates at 67 percent of normal, with the Hocking field at only 18 percent capacity, indicating low production across the region.
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Hocking
Bridgeport
United States Geological Survey
Eastern
Ohio
Tuberculosis Testing of Belmont County Cattle
Federal veterinarians tested 23,652 cattle on 4,189 Belmont County farms for tuberculosis over five years. Only 350 cattle were killed due to positive tests. The team logged more than 14,500 miles in the last fourteen months while conducting the program. Six farmers refused to participate.
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ST. Clairsville
Belmont County
Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Hair Youth Tonics
Edna Wallace Hopper touts Hair Youth a scalp formula claiming thick lustrous hair with no dandruff. She says the product works from the roots, sold in drug stores with a money back promise and a Beauty Book offer.
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Fdna Wallace Hopper
France
Ednan Wallace
Edna Wallace Hoppers
Edna Wallace Hopper
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
Cattle Testing Fee Cited at 26 Cents Per Head
A notice states the required payment to have cattle tested totals 26 cents per animal. The item specifies the fee amount and related testing procedure for livestock compliance.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Harmless Calomel Substitute
Thousands discover Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid. They claim to avoid calomel’s teeth damage and gum issues, quickly address constipation and dullness, and lift spirits with no bad aftereffects. Available 15¢ and 30¢ notes.
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Dr. Edwards
Px. Edwards
Morristown Sees One Car Per Family in Town
Morristown Ohio reports a ratio of one automobile per family with ninety five families and over fourteen cars, most being passenger autos.
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Morristown
Trustees Seek Two Mile General Levy for Roads
Auburn township trustees in Crawford county request a November ballot vote to approve a two mile general levy on township property to fund road improvements and maintenance.
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Bucyrus, O
Auburn
Crawford County
Car Care Advice for Winter Prep
Every motorist who takes pride in the car he drives should check equipment and readiness for cold weather. See Classification 13 for detailed guidance on making your vehicle winter ready.
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