Gompers Uses Nonpartisan Frame in Labor Campaign
The article accuses Samuel Gompers of pursuing a nonpartisan campaign while targeting Republican Senators Watson, Wadsworth, and others who backed the railroad bill with an anti strike clause. It notes Democrats Smith and Thomas also backed the bill and Gompers ignores them, publicly backing the Democratic ticket. Labor leaders may resist his approach with independent voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Watson, Wadsworth
Mins
Senate
Smith
Maryland
Thomas
Colorado
Scone
Better Balanced Education Plan Enhances Schoolwide Competition
A prominent midwest preparatory school splits pupils into two groups to earn credits in all school activities including academics and athletics. Individual scores determine periodical results and a year end banquet hosted by the losers. The system aims to raise both scholarly and athletic achievement by encouraging improvement in each pupil’s weaker area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
W Hether
Corn cobs become valued byproducts in postwar waste drive
The article notes a shift from hog by products to corn cobs as valuable resources. It highlights corn cobs supplying cellulose for explosives, paper fillers, acetates for lime, and furfural for paints and lacquers, urging Americans to save corncobs and minimize waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chicago
United Department of Agriculture
As A Woman Thinks a Two Way Rule
A woman narrator recalls a dinner with her mother’s visiting socialite friend who never engages with theater or politics and struggles to find common ground. The piece hints at gender roles and social engagement from a midcentury perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith B. Moriarty
Modern Young Woman Learns Broader Life Beyond Narrow Interests
A 1920s reflection describes a modern business girl who feels excluded by a woman's world of canning, baking, and weddings. The narrator resolves to broaden her interests to understand daily life beyond her own concerns, suggesting mutual learning between genders.
After Dinner Stories and Public Museum Etiquette
A sergeant major cracks down on a private in uniform carrying a bucket for water. Mrs. Jenkins raises a Chinese orphan girl who resents American fingerprints on her identity. A museum doorkeeper enforces a rule about leaving umbrellas at the door for all visitors.
On The Spur Of The Moment A Farm Life Dream
A Connecticut farmer with four small farm plots intact for generations imagines how he would spend a sudden million. He would buy galluses a new pair, shoot the mule, buy a good plow horse, and take life easy for the rest of his days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmell
Connecticut
Luke
Boston Streets and Traffic Shape a Winding City Plan
Boston officials consider a new thoroughfare to ease congestion in the western district, widening avenues and creating a continuous route from the Common area. The report notes a reshaped police force, many veterans, and a brisk urban culture with Bostonese speech, the Boston bag, and distinctive dress shaping daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Boston
Mass
Boscity
Ess
Washington
Trafic
Questions and Answers Information Bureau Notice
Readers can send inquiries to the Athens information bureau Frederic J. Haskin director Washington DC for factual information only not advice on legal medical or financial matters provide full name and address and enclose two cents stamps for return postage all replies sent to the inquirer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pension rules for Spanish American War veterans detailed
The Pension Bureau explains Act of June 65 1920 grants $12 to $30 monthly pensions for soldiers or sailors who served 90 days in the War with Spain the Philippine Insurrection or the China Relief Expedition and were honorably discharged and not disabled by vicious habits. Pension age scales: 62 $12 68 $18 72 $24 75 $80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
Spain
Phillippine
China
United States
India
W. P
Department of Agriculture
Navy Department
Egypt
Federal Trade Commiission
Ohio
Boy Scout Corner Explains Scout Movement and Benefits
This feature outlines how Scouting educates boys to think critically and act selflessly through Scoutcraft activities like safety, first aid, tracking, nature study and camping. It argues Scouts promote good citizenship, physical and moral development, and inclusivity, urging parents to enroll their sons with affordable dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Scouting
America
Army
Athens
Local families visit relatives in area on Sunday
Lookout Dan Hawk and family of New Marshfield visited Dora Hawk. Ed Hawk and sons Walter and Chester were guests of Fred Herron. Virgil Baughman and daughter visited Sam Scott. Noble Collins travels to Michigan. Will Bell returns from Columbus. Kate Gillian returns from Nelsonville and Columbus. Harry Hawk visits Noble Collins. George Scott and sons join Holiness tent meeting in Albany with Fred Elliott family. Worley West of near Raccoon visits cousin Doy Gilham. Thomas Bailes of Athens calls on Noble Collins. Athens shoppers include Mrs. Sam Scott and others visiting Fred Elliott and Silas Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hawk
New Marshfield
Dora' Hawk
Ed Hawk
Walter
Chester
Fred Herron
Virgil Baughman
Sam Scott
Noble Collins
Michigan
Will Bell
Columbus
Kate Gillian
Nelsonville
Harry Hawk
George Scott
Fred Elliott
Albany
Worley West
Near Raccoon
Doy Gilham
Thomas Bailes
Athens
Silas Scott
Local Notices From The Plains And Surrounding Towns
The Plains area hosts visits from relatives including Mrs Dickson of Athens and Mr and Mrs Roy Marlatt of Adrien Michigan. Local sports: Plains beat Woodwood 8 to 4. Regulars like John Schust, Miss Norma Ferguson, and many guests travel between Athens Chauncey Amesville and Nelsonville for events and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobo
Dickson
Athens
Roy Marlatt
Adrian, Mich
Charles Conrad
Marlatt
Rachel Harris
Plains
Fioodwood
John Schust
Glouster
Lydia Beachout
Flora McHarg
Russell
Lucy Surgeon
Floyd Barker
Chillicothe
Sergeant
Thorn
Thelma Surgeon
Gene Mercer
Ralph Porter
Floyd Linscott
Amesville
Will Bobo
Alfred Turner
Albany
George Gabriel
Nelsonville
Pa Ee .Mareer
Cherbill
Waa
Realty Transfers in Nelsonville and Nearby
John Bowers transfers lot 2 to William Bowers for 700 dollars. Mary Stratton to William Gehoenover transfers lot 454 for unspecified consideration. Margaret Graham to J Walt Graham transfers lot 1803 for 500 dollars. Harry B E Minner to Belle Van Horn transfers lot 883 for 2000 dollars. John L Robinson to J C Jenkins transfers lot 1197 for 1000 dollars. Ashford L Hewitt to Charles Windell transfers tract of land for 600 dollars.
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Nelsonville
John Bowers
William Bowers
Mary Stratton
William Gehoenover
Margaret Graham
J. Walt Graham
Harry BE. Minner
Belle van Horn
John L. Robinson
J. C. Jenkins
Ashford L. Hewitt
Charles Windell
Marriage Licenses in West Virginia and Ohio Towns
Ralph Boyd of Cannelton West Virginia a miner and Marie Hammond of Trimble were issued a license at home. P W Helwig a justice of the peace and N B Edgington a Nelsonville clerk oversaw the ceremony for Florence Emmish of Nelsonville a bookkeeper with Rev A Y Wilcox officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Boyd
Cannelton
W. Va
Miner
Marie Hammond
Trimble
P. W. Helwig
N. B
Edgingtom
Nelsonville
Florence Emmish
A. Y. Wilcox
Pale children crave iron tonic syrup Grove's
The note promotes Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup as a harmless remedy for pale children and iron needs, priced at 75 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
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Athens Messenger
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
Postoffice
Bt Na Co
Athena
Ert & Ware
New York City
South Abash Avenue
Enen
Bose
Ola
Fan's Hall
Funnel Hall
Paris’ Underground Railway
Aden
Ime
BOY Scout
Chas. O. Pickering
North Court St
Vermont
Canada
National Starch Company
H. J. Revise
Swetland Brig
Cleveland
Petey
Buffalo
Ellicows Square
Pete
Peter
N. Y
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