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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1926

Page

4

Advertising rates and puzzle note from a historic issue

Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreisn eth Nominal charge for obituary, carde of thanks, A THOUGHT FOR TODAY The way of the transgressors is hard. To step aside is human. The PUZZLE OF HARD TIMES discusses long depressions, Hoover and Gary, and whether booms and busts can be controlled. It ends noting it as a crossword puzzle.

United States E. H. Gary America Secretary of Commerce Hoover Gary Federal Reserve

National War Sentiment and Defense Call Urged

A war era voice argues for truthful war portrayal and strong national defense. The piece criticizes romanticizing conflict and urges training soldiers, ready battle ships, and public conviction against unnecessary carnage while stressing the need for clear explanation of war’s meaning.

The Big Parade shines a brutal War film debut

A Columbus theater screens The Big Parade praised for realism and power. Critics say it surpasses Birth of a Nation in impact while urging viewers to feel the true hell of World War I rather than treat it as spectacle.

Columbus America Europe

Florida and Chicago Streets in a Turbulent Mix of Progress

Arthur Brisbane Davies Warfield praises Florida’s resilience after a tornado and lauds Seaboard’s reliable service. Chicago’s State Street lighting festival signals a booming retail era while debates over American leadership in world affairs surface. Senator Reed emerges as a potential Democratic presidential contender.

Davies Warfield Florida Seaboard Chicago State Street Fifth Avenue New York

Oil in the United States Faces Critical Supply Warnings

Washington dispatch reports federal officials warn of a shrinking oil supply with only enough crude to last a few years. Experts debate consumer behavior and optimism as new reserves and strategic measures are discussed amid fears of energy strain.

S. A John Emerson America United States Bureau of the Cengsua Redolph Val

Broadway Tales and Oil Board Notes In 1930s New York

A collage of Broadway chatter and Hollywood anecdotes frames a discussion on film lore and stage life. The piece also reports the federal oil conservation board's cautious optimism about future supplies, urging pursuit of new fields and efficient use of existing reserves to reduce dependence on foreign sources.

York Broadway Stephen Gisop Lowtey Sidelee Sianu Atrek Manhattan Frank Sumneroz Oerius Freland Mercken Hana San Francizca Tan Epes Mary Talmadges Constance Norm Tom Jole Griffith Shea Tam Warner Brothrs Halltinge Magic Hollywood Fred Thomson Gene Tunney Thomson Gene Gilbert Swan Ing Federal, Oil Conservation Board Secretary of the Interior Commerce Hoover Davis Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Rabert

Private plans for air mail bid bidding to private firms

The Post Office Department announced it will relinquish the trans continental and overnight New York Chicago air mail services and will advertise within 80 days for bids from private enterprise to take over the service.

Washington URI Post Office Department New York-Chicago

Albany tally ho ride honors Mrs Bluhart guest week

Mr L Dow Poston chauffeured to Albany to honor Mrs Florence Bluhart of Dayton, guest of Mrs T H Biddle this week. Ohio University defeated Wesleyan College 65 to 0. Mr Fred S Picker ing hosted a Phi Delta Theta football team dinner at Hotel Berry. attendees included Tommy Jones Elliott Hey man Wood Lever and Mr Picker ing.

L. Dow Poston Albany Florence Bluhart Dayton T. H. Biddle Fred S. Pickering Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Hotel Berry Tommy Jones Elliott Heyman Wood Lever Mr. Pickering

This Man Knows of Distant Events By Stewart

Charles P. Stewart profiles J. Butler Wright assistant secretary of state and former White House ceremonies officer who coordinates diplomatic greetings. Wright keeps a confidential list of notable dates and ensures timely felicitations for visiting dignitaries and foreign governments.

Charles P. Stewart Ashington State J. Butler Wright White House Charles L. Cooke Coolidge State Department Wright Washington Trement Doug Cooke Laura Harlan Bolissa Masaryk Butler Wright House

Wood types used for heads of wooden golf clubs

The forest service states that wooden golf club heads are mainly Persimmon, with Dogwood also used but less common.

The Forest Service

Heroic Rescue by St John Green in New Orleans

St John Green, 72, a heart disease sufferer, jumped from a dock in New Orleans to rescue a drowning boy. He placed the youth safely ashore and was hailed for swift action amid a dangerous incident.

Heglro New Orleans John Green

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Aided Girls and Mothers

A testimonial recalls Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helping a teenage girl recover from years of weakness and later aiding her in motherhood. The ad cites Mrs. Frank Sellers of Vinton Iowa praising its effects and urges girls to learn from personal experiences shared in pamphlets.

Vinton, Towa Lydia Pinkham Frank Sellers 7Th Avenue Vinton Iowa Lydia B. Pinkham

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