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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

4

Modern Milk Tank Car Transforms Dairy Transport

A Chicago health official lauds the refrigerated milk tank car as a modern miracle enabling long distance dairy shipments. The General American Car Co donated tanks for a Wisconsin to Miami relief milk run, with 6000 gallon capacity per car and low transport costs.

Ohio Miami Florida General American Car Company Chicago Wisconsin Flint Michigan Detroit Creamery Company, & Distanes

Local Sports Defeat Sparks Snowstorm Era at Eastern Grounds

Atheny high afadlines report a heavy battle where the school team fell to the Snow Raging on Eastern Wellston Athletic Club last Saturday afternoon on the front grounds of the latter by a score of 4 to 0. The article also notes a burglary at the residence of Calvin Linscott near Amesville, with valuables stolen including a shot gun revolver watch and clothing.

Atheny High Eastern Wellston Athletic Club Uncle Sam Haymore Calvin Linscott Amesville Washington 4Thens Ohio A. L. Johnson Athens Brothera

Warning on Ohio finances underscores looming cash shortfall

State Treasurer Harry S Day warned Governor Donahey in the 1925 year end report that curtailed revenues and rising expenses would exhaust the state surplus within a few years. He noted receipts were 5 million lower and expenditures 4.5 million higher than the prior year, with two thirds of excess spent by the governor. Auditor Tracy later said the treasury was empty in 1926.

Harry Day Vic Donabey Ohio Donahey Mr. Day Tracy

Maggie McGurn lifespan of service celebrated in city piece

A portrait of Maggie McGurn highlights 50 years of steady work across town. The article notes her punctuality, medal from John G. Shedd of Marshall Field & Co., and a pension on her golden anniversary, though she wishes to keep working for daily bread.

Desis Maggie McGurn Miss McGurn John G. Shedd Marshall Field & Co Chicago Maggie

Washington Deemed Only Human by Contemporary Reader

The piece notes that George Washington, long revered as a near deity, is shown by Hughes to be just like the rest of us, a reminder that even the Father of His Country is human.

Washington Hughes Apert Hughes George Washington MacKenzie King United States Canada J. Pierpont Morgan Europe

Queen Marie in New York Romanian Colony Observes Amid Diverse Tastes

The article describes New York's Romanian community around Houston and Orchard streets, with cafes, libraries, and shops featuring Romanian culture. It notes residents' strong ties to homeland politics, literature, music, and cuisine, and mentions Queen Marie visiting America, with community leaders and clubs highlighting prestigious cultural ties.

Broome Street New York America Balkans Romania Marie

Delegates Named for Tax Conference in Philadelphia

Governor Vic Donahue named thirty nine delegates to represent the state at the annual tax conference in Philadelphia on November 15 under the National Tax Association auspices.

Columbus Vic Donahey Philadelphia National Tax Association

Fewer Marriages and More Divorces

Census Chief W M Steuart reports 1924 saw 1 178 318 marriages 45 606 fewer than 1893 while divorces rose to 170 052 from 165 096 in 1923. He links trends to varying state divorce laws and economic conditions amid a long rise in divorces over 50 years.

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Answers and Questions about Science and History

A compilation of historical Q and A items covers paper making by Charles Fenner t, U.S. postal mail costs, bee hearing research by Dr. Phillips, musical chords definition, and the continued use of the guillotine in France and elsewhere.

Charles Fenerty Post Office Department D. AL EG. F. Phillips The Bureau of Entomology

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