Classified Notice Rates and Subscriptions
The Athens paper lists AP rights and obituary charges with carrier and mail rates. Subscription prices in multiple Ohio counties run one year four dollars fifty, six months two dollars, weekly rates available. postage varies by location.
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Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens Post
Athens
Oalls
Hocking
Meigs
Morgen
Vinton
Washington
Charity Begins at Home in Community Chest Drive
Pittsburgh columnist argues for the Community Chest as the humane, efficient method to fund charities. He cautions against drive fatigue and government dependence, urging voluntary giving to reach those most in need while avoiding diverted funds and compelled welfare.
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Pittsburgh
America
Willkie
Doles
Roosevelt for War Willkie for Peace Said by Washington Obscurer
The piece argues elections delay war steps, predicting after November 5 a swift shift to aiding England with aircraft and weaponry. It accuses Roosevelt supporters of propagandizing the public while suggesting Japan and Germany distract voters.
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Washington
Roosevelt
England
Americas
Terriers
Japan
Hitler
Charlie McCarthy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Willkie
American Education Week urged to defend democracy
The article calls on parents to prioritize American Education Week in November 10, urging sacrifice to support school involvement. It stresses education as a defense industry essential to national security, democracy education, and parental engagement, noting teachers’ responsibility to the government and dangers of indoctrination.
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Britain
Ens
Washington Scene: Campaign Scraps and Labor Board Drama
Bruce Catton surveys 1940 political skirmishes from a Republican stronghold. Fisher faces intra party and White Committee opposition while Madden’s labor board fate tests New Deal loyalties. Aliens register quietly under Harrison as fingerprint oddities emerge in Georgia postcards.
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Washington
Hamilton Fish
Natural law and the law of attraction discussed
The letter explains natural law as a framework governing both gravity and social wealth. It contrasts product value subject to supply and demand with land value tied to community, land, and population, arguing both are natural laws that shape society and economy. F. E. Radcliffe from Albany signs the piece.
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the Messenger
Isaac Newton
Earth
Chauncey Voters Clash Over Water and Sewer Bond Issue
In Chauncey a heated vote on a 500000 water and sewer system faced divided opinions among 1260 residents. Supporters used ads and public endorsements to persuade, while some renters and homeowners argued the cost risked homes. The result showed a contested outcome.
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the Messenger
Chauncey
W.P.A
Advice About Your Nerves and Will to Fight Illness
Bertha D struggles with illness and stigma after a syphilis diagnosis and a breast cancer operation. Despite poverty and pain she adopts a firm will to recover, inspiring others as Dejerine and Stevenson stress endurance as key to health.
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WINFRED RHOADES _ i
Bertha
Ces
Cofmmon
Bertha D
Dejerine
Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
God's Gifts A Poem by Alice Frick
A reflective poem celebrates divine gifts in nature. It speaks of flowers, bees, rocks, trees, and beauty as signs of God's creation and calls readers to turn toward doing his will. The author is Alice Frick from Pomeroy Ohio.
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Alice Frick
Obvious truths in jungle drawing room murder clues
Six guests debate motive as Langdon’s desk is rifled and a hidden map might drive the crime. Gundrum links a possible diamond mine map to the theft while Langdon’s killer could have used the storm to hide. Marta vows justice before police arrive.
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Gundrum
Sidney
Craig
Langdon
Hugh
Pat
Nella
Miss Langdon
Picion
Africa
Adam
Togt
Braitwood
Marta
Athens High School Representatives Elected
Athens High School elected representatives include Jimmy Littler Dick Atkins Mary Ellen Bibbee Ruth Chandler Mary Blackburn Bill Warren Allen Spaulding Mary McCune Helen Jones Katherine Campbell Thomas Reading Goldie Ayres Marvin Wood. Friendship Music Club met at Lenore Woods home 66 N Shafer St. Alice Rowan left Waterford to teach. Mr and Mrs Arthur Goodwin Albany entertained friends on Mr Goodwins birthday.
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Athens High School
Jimmy Littler
Dick Atkins
Mary Ellen Bibbee
Ruth Chandler
Mary Blackburn
Bill Warren
Allen Spaulding
Mary McCune
Helen Jones
Katherine Campbell
Thomas Reading
Goldie Ayres
Marvin Wood
Friendship Music Club
Lenore Woods
N. Shafer St
Local Socials and Meetings Highlight 1920s Athens County
Mrs S S Winters and Mrs H H Kinsel hosted sisters Mrs Charles Blackstone and Mrs John Cox. Republican gathering in New England Athens County featured Mayor E C Woodworth and Mrs J T Merwin. Modoc meeting addressed by Prof Homer Cherrington and Mrs H L Atkinson. Athens Reading Club at Miss Helen Townsend. Mrs W L Slutz and Dr W B Bentley as readers. Dr Edwin W Chubb led.
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S. S. Winters
H. H. Kinsel
Charles Blackstone
McArthur
John Cox
Hamden
New England
Athens County
E. C. Woodworth
J. T. Merwin
Modoc
Homer Cherrington
H. L. Atkinson
Athens
Helen Townsend
W. L. Slutz
W. B. Bentley
Edwin W. Chubb
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Hugh Johnson
America Daily
Charlie McCarthies
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Fish
FDR
Duchess County
Eleanor Roosevelt
William Allen White
House of Representatives
Hardy Steeholm
White Committee
Harvard Club
New York City
J. Warren Madden
Labor Board
Madden
John Lewis
New Deal
American Federation of Labor
William Green
White House
Earl G. Harrison
Immigration Service
FBI
Georgia
P.S
Hume
the Public Forum
F. E. Radcliffe
Albany
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Pomeroy, O
New York Jungle
BY Wray Wade Severn
Hough
Chapter
Miss Hempfield
Neila
Russia
NEA Service
By Galbraith
Alice Rowan
Arthur Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
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