Farmers' united bloc redefines influence in Congress
Organized farmers once blamed for discord now wield power through a farm bloc that groups Farm Bureau Association Farmers National Grange and National Farmers Union. With about 3 000 000 members they can dominate a Congress many of whose members lack clear aims, showing cooperative efficiency that could draw more people to farming.
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Congress
Farm Bureau Association
Farmers’ National Grange
National Farmers’ Union
House
Senate
Hoover, Denby
Mellon
William Burns
Secret Service
Frank White
United States
John Bartlett
Civil Commission
Capitol
Congressional Gymnasium
Columbia
Washington
Charity of
Union
Central American Federation Proposed By United States Observer
The piece argues for a Central American Federation combining Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador with potential Nicaragua and Costa Rica. It notes similarities to the United States, cites distrust of the Monroe Doctrine, and suggests a unified strong government could ease regional affairs.
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Europe
America
Central American Federation
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Ireland
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Mexico
Panama
United States
Uncle Sam
Central America
After Dinner Tales and Dinner Party Jests
A fancily described shop owner defends genuine crocodile skin while a critical customer tests a satchel. Treasury Secretary Mellon mocks bores at a dinner, comparing a silent bore to a dead donkey. A senator explains disappointed constituents with a chart showing government salaries.
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Treasury
Mellon
Smith
On The Spur Of The Moment Wins Important Announcement
The Spur Of The Moment claims a major announcement win in a high profile event. Officials and observers note the outcome as a decisive moment for the team and its supporters.
Giants and Yanks in Opera House Benefit Game
Plans mention a Giants versus Yanks event staged at the Metropolitan Opera House with Carmen and Aida as the operatic pairings. The notice notes refreshments for attendees and hints at lineup uncertainty while mixing in unrelated world gossip and oblique local color.
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Giants
Yanks
Metropolitan Opera House
Aida
Opera House
Treasury warns about misrepresented family savings claim
The Treasury cautions that the claim of $1,000 saved per American family is inaccurate. Experts note funds are being diverted and lent back to households at interest rates around 10 percent plus a 15 percent bonus, amid concerns over the program’s framing.
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The
Treasuryates
To & Garage
Isman’s Lot Darkens Over Arms Conference Clash
A stark linguistic duel hints at a bruised tone in Isman’s story as the arms conference faces conflict over inclusivity. The piece suggests tension around limited participation versus broad access, underscoring the struggle for decisive outcomes.
High mortality feared among home brewers
Mortality rate is said to be very high among home-brewers. Only trouble is, they don't take their receipes with them.
Tax Law Becomes Simple If Taxpayers Have No Votes
The remark suggests Congress could treat tax law as straightforward without taxpayer input. It frames a hypothetical where absence of votes renders tax policy decisions simple for lawmakers.
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Congress
A Playground For Congressmen
Official Washington plans a Congressional Country Club to ease cross branch ties. The 1590 member club on 400 acres near Washington will feature a nine mile outpost, a clubhouse, and potential golf course by architect Devereux Emmet.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
D. C
Congressional Country Club
Washon
Congressional Club
Potomac
Virginia Hills
Braddock
George Washington
Devereux Emmet
Athens Leader Sam Johnson Called a True Man of Athens
A profile honors Judge Sam M Johnson of Athens Ohio highlighting a life from Trimble counter jumper to major in World War I. The piece notes his leadership, service with the National Guard and US Army, awards including the Legion of Honor Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross, plus his postwar probate judgeship and community respect. It also mentions his wife Edna Crossman and a public tribute on Armistice Day.
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Trimble
Sunday Creek Valley
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Morgan County
Edna Crossman
National Guards
France
W. B. Johnson
New York
World Wire Services
Sam Johnson
Ohio
Athens County
State of Ohio
Washington
Businessmen Gym Class Rebounds In Bad Weather
Inclement weather keeps golf crowd away as Athens business men flood the gymnasium each morning. They jump run quarrel and yell in knee length suits like schoolboys, yet no one ever seems to get sore.
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Athens
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
An information service from The Athens Messenger offers readers a Q A bureau under Frederic J Haskin director. It states no legal medical or financial advice, no domestic dispute settlement, no research on subjects. Send a question with full name, address and two cents for return postage.
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Apy
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Anata
Andrees
The
Inquirer
War Department on enemy aliens and other quiz items
Public Q A compilation covers enemy aliens in the United States, edible mushroom nutrition, founding of the French Academy by Cardinal Richelieu, Civil Service exam preferences for ex service members, and ambergris as a perfumery material with its description and properties.
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War Department
United States
French Academy
French Institute
Cardinal Richelieu
Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Letters
Academy of Sciences
Academy of Fine Arts
Academy of Moral and Political
Indian Ocean
Lottridge S P King Dead After Short Illness
Lottridge S P King an elderly resident died at his home following a brief paralysis. Funeral services were held in Orange on Saturday at 10 oclock conducted by Rev Brister. Community notices list visits and gatherings from Athens, Hockingport, New Asbury, Vanderhoof and Coolville with local clergy planning upcoming meetings.
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S. P. King
Orange
Rev
Brister
William Blackwood
George Fields
Hockingport
C. D. Swartz
Leslie Morris
Athens
Alda McKinley
Harter Fortney
Cook Lawson
New Asbury
Lemon Townsend
Ivan Bond
Chutes
Coolville
Rexal Boggs
Boge
John Davis
Police disperse communist protest before U S embassy in Brussels
In Brussels on October 21 police broke up a communist gathering in front of the American embassy and made several arrests after the crowd became noisy.
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Brussels
Threatening letters sent to Ambassador Harvey over Sacco and Vanzetti case
United Press reports letters purporting to come from communists were received by Ambassador Harvey urging the release of Sacco and Vanzetti, the Massachusetts paymaster murder convicts. The note adds a coded rhyme line and offers no further connections.
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Harvey
London
United Press
Sacco
Venzetti
Massachusetts
Ambassador Harvey
Death ends pardon bid of Ohio convict at London prison
Fred Ellis aged 44 a fourth term inmate at the Ohio penitentiary died at the London prison farm twenty five days before expected parole. His pardon was set for November 15 due to ill health.
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Columbus
Fred Ellis
Ohio
Ellis
London
Mother Reflects On Boy’s Appetite Amid Illness
A mother notes her son’s continued strong appetite despite illness, pondering how a child can seem unwell yet hungry. The remark highlights parental concern and observations of a child’s health at home.
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