Advertising rates and notices from national representatives
National Representatives John W Cullen Company lists advertising rates at home and foreign offices. Obituary cards for banka Enteree available at Athens Post Office. Second Class matter under the Act of 1918. Subscriptions and carrier rates shown for Ohio and other regions. Rates include monthly and weekly options with varying prices.
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John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Banka
Athens
Mei
Ohio
Kansas School Closures Do Not Imply Denied Education
William Allen White argues that Kansas closed about 400 schoolhouses mainly due to consolidation and population shifts, not funding cuts. He notes only three of 8,607 schools closed for financial reasons in 1935-36, with nine pupils affected, who were reassigned with bus service.
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Kansas
Democratic National Committee
Dust Bowl
State of
London
Landon
Kansas Common Schools
William Allen White
Emporia, Kans. Gazette
Prepared for Worst as Buses Stop for Children
Since early last month arrests rise in this district for violating the state law on passing school buses. More buses and motorists raise hazard each year. Vehicles are plainly marked and drivers must slow when a bus stops. Children wait along roads. drivers should anticipate worst even if fault lies with youth.
Government Payroll and its Burden on Citizens
The piece argues that nearly three million government employees are paid by taxes from citizens, totaling over four billion dollars annually. It admits some are necessary for legitimate services, but many are unnecessary, wasteful, and stifle private enterprise by expanding costly bureaus that are rarely abolished.
Behind The News War Winds Shift In Europe And Domestic Politics
Paul Mallon discusses Belgium distancing from France signaling a shift toward Fascist and Communist blocs. He notes France's declining power, potential war with Germany and Russia, and the impact on European balance of power. He also mentions government workers worried about DuPonts funding Democratic campaigns and a costly 2 percent salary contribution drive.
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Washington
Belgium
France
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
Germany
Russia
Italy
Spain
England
Soviet
Austria
Hungary
Balkans
Treasury to guide possible tax bill changes next session
RFC chairman Jones urged liberalization of the corporation tax with plant expansion and debt retirement deductions. Jones, FRB Governor Eccles, and FDIC Chairman Crowley reportedly pressed for changes against the Treasury, which prevailed last session. The outcome depends on Roosevelt and the Morgenthau-Oliphant advisers versus Crowley Eccles Jones positions.
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RFC
Jones
FRB
Eccles
FDIC
Crowley
Congress
Treasury
Roosevelt
Morgenthau-Oliphant
Messrs
Crowley, Eccles and Jones
Cabinet Rumors About Roosevelt Second Term Circulate
Gossip predicts possible replacements for key posts if Roosevelt is re elected with Wallace and Hull noted as excluded. Names like LaGuardia for labor Couzens for Commerce and McNutt for War appear among speculative options backed by some officials.
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Wallace
Hull
Roosevelt
General Johnson
War Department
LaGuardia
Labor
Couzens
Commerce
Joseph Kennedy
Lehman
Treasury
McNutt
Donald Richberg
Johnson
Richberg
Harry Hopkins
Tobacco Road No More Aims to Find New Uses
English laboratories seek new applications for tobacco. Dora praises America for pioneering a tobacco road, signaling a shift in industry and potential cross Atlantic collaboration.
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Dora
America
Which Came First the Hen or the Egg Debate
A playful feature riffs on the classic question as a scrawny waitress delivers the dish, joking that both the chicken and its egg arrive before the other. The piece leans into light humor about origins and causality.
Detroit Farrier Kicked by Horse During Shoeing
A Detroit man was kicked by a horse he was shoeing causing injuries. Local reaction questions safety practice while authorities advise caution and proper equipment.
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Detroit
Goat Wanders Into Studio Eats Scenario
A press agent recounts a goat entering a studio and consuming a scenario, but leaves whether anyone rescued the animal unresolved and unspecified.
The Bureau Growth and Public Payroll Burden Debate
The text argues the need that created the bureaucracy may pass but the bureau remains and grows in size cost and political power. It calls for valuing productive workers as government workers rise and warns taxpayers cannot sustain rising public payrolls while private payrolls struggle.
Seasons of Nature and Lovers in Poet’s Corner
Verses reflect on the four seasons with nature’s beauty and seasonal joys. Readers Eleanor Sewell Doris E Cullums Hazel McCallum share lines about spring dreams summer warmth autumn colors and winter life in farm settings.
Tongues That Talk Poem by Bess V Matchmore
A verse from Logan Ohio extols sharing ideas freely as a kindness to others. The poem emphasizes daily contact and discussion revealing worthy traits in fellow humans and aiding God’s plan through expressive speech.
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Earth
Sky
Bess V. Matchmore
Logan
Ohio
District Tales of Long Ago
On July 13, 1863 Gen John Morgan crossed into Ohio from Indiana with about 2000 men. Union forces led by General Burnside were in Cincinnati and Morgan bypassed the city heading toward Piketon and Jackson, burning depots and wrecking rails. Morgan moved toward Centerville and Buffingtons Island, while Judah pursued from Kentucky and reached Ports mouth before marching toward Oak Hill. The narrative ends with Gallipolis officials reacting as Morgan’s movement caused fear in Vinton and nearby towns.
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H. Bion Bradbury
John Morgan
Ohio
Indiana
Cincinnati
Burnside
Morgan
Batavia
Georgetown
Piketon
Oak Hill
Jackson
Judah
Keystone Furnace
Pomeroy
Academy
Vinton
Gallipolis
Local Athens News Roundup Highlights Early 20th Century Happenings
Ten years ago Arthur Hickman of Athens won the lead in Ohio University play The Showoff. Athens Kiwanis aid to Red Cross relief station project approved. Lawrence Dupler injured by pellet shot during hunting near Clarks Chapel but not seriously hurt. Blackwood PTA officers named for the year. Beata Club sponsor hosts banco party for members. Esther Class hosted by Louise Linncott Amesville. Also notes on social visits, girls basketball results, suffrage club meetings, and Senator Atlee Pomerene speaking in Ewing Hall Auditorium.
Quotes on liquor, women spark debate in bars
Louis Walfs denounces bar maids joining his association while Paulette Goddard notes marriage rumors with Charlie Chaplin. A circus barker's distressed reflection highlights insecure feelings and a misfired heart.
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Louis Walfs
New York
Kenneth Rowley
Meeds face town life with debt and a porch of roses
Kate and Caroline Meed move from a foreclosed Blue Grass farm to a dilapidated tenant house with Major Sam Meed and two servants. They plan a town visit stirred by a party invitation from Cynthia Chenault while the family confronts poverty and fading silver memories from the Civil War.
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Kate
Caroline Meed
Blue Grass
Sam Meed
Althy
Zeke
Morgan Prentiss
Eve Elwell
Major Meed
Jeff Howard
Meeds
Jeff
Morgan Prentis
Morgan
Caroline
Cynthia Chenault
Wellesley
Country Jakes
Louisville
Cynthia
Orst
Cickens
Cyn
Brunet
Gran
Mountaineer
General LaFayette
Pereson
England
Sheffield
Stirling
Major Sam
Major Sam Meed
Ole Miss
Groun
Understanding Headaches and Their Causes by Dr Morris Fishbein
Different headache types arise from nervous, eye, nose, and sinus issues. Treat underlying cause, not just pain. sinus infections often worsen in morning and improve as drainage occurs with upright time.
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Paul Mallon
National Committee
Scotland
Poet’s Corner
Messenger
Eleanor Sewell
Doris E. Cullums
Franklin Ave
Hazel Mccallum Minersville
Arthur Hickman
Ohio University
Athens Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
Lawrence Dupler
Charles McLaughlin
Clarks Chapel
Blackwood Pta
Willard Buckman
Wayne Blackburn
Harley Thompson
Joe MacDonald
Clarence Laughlin
Beata Club
Banco
Louise Linncott
Amesville
Esther
Orletta Walters
Murray City
Nelsonville
Stewart
J. R. Rathburn
Broadwell
T. N. Hoover
Higley
Eleanor and
Alice Phillips
W. R. Phillips
Angella Wood
Mary and Helen Peoples
Elizabeth Woodworth
Doris Henry
Ruth McCormick
Woman's Equal Suffrage Club
A. M. Lewis
McAdoo
J. A. Watkins
Lewis
Senator Atlee Pomerene
Ewing Hall
They
Say
Paulette Goddard
Charlie Chaplin
NEA Lewies
Ten
Grandad
Cline
DR. Morris Fishbein
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