General Motors Bid Detroit
Detroit faces a bid from General Motors as highlighted in a United Press Service report. The notice lists sources including the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Dairies
United Press Service
John W. Cullen Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
New York
General Motors
Detroit
Fiery pirate quote inspires steadfast toil
Epigraphs mix biblical exhortation with a verse by Mrs. Osgood urging strength and perseverance. The lines praise strong hands and resolve, promising reward for diligent work and enduring hardship.
Van Sweringens to unite Chesapeake with Hocking Valley line
Merger plans move toward folding the Hocking Valley Railroad into the Chesapeake & Ohio system. The Hocking Valley has run from Columbus to Athens for sixty years, with coal and regional growth shaping its history.
Experts Warn About Indoor Air Quality This Winter
Scientists say homes sealed for winter trap pollutants and moisture. They urge ventilation and testing to prevent mold and health risks as people insulate against cold.
Remembering a Country Sunday Dinner of Old
A nostalgic reminiscence praises a hearty home a Sunday dinner with real chicken gravy mashed potatoes and fresh bread. The writer longs for friendly hill country meals and the simple pleasures of a past dinner scene.
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John Jones
Henry Smith
No Wisecracks on Primping Among Mirrors
Chicago mail order firm finds traffic congestion around plant mirrors as female workers spend at least six minutes daily on powder lipstick and rouge before the looking glass. The piece argues that male readers often endorse flapper primping, framing the behavior as for men’s benefit and thus not to be mocked.
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Chicago
Alice
One Man Cruise Inspires New York City Reflections
The piece follows skipper Hitchcock, a one man crew from Sandusky, visiting New York to share tales with a favorite author. He recounts traveling by tug The Sport through Hudson waters toward Florida, contrasting city life with canal adventures.
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New York
H. L. Hitchcock
Sandusky
Hitchcock
Manhattan
Hudson
Captain Hitchcock
America
Florida
Columbus
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Signs of unrest in Algeria and Moorish uprisings
A column of the Foreign Legion and Moorish tribesmen clash on the Atlas Mountains slope. Reports say 60 Moors killed and many wounded among attacks on French troops. The piece notes religious tensions and warns against relying on Allah for action.
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Algeria
Atlas Mountains
Foreign Legion
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy advises limiting condiments as they irritate digestion and should accompany meat meals. He notes horseradish and mustard have varying effects and warns against using spices with starches. Salt is a mineral irritant in large amounts. moderation is key with all seasonings.
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Frank McCoy
History of Caesarean birth and modern medical cautions
The piece traces early Caesarean procedures begun about 425 years ago and notes high mortality until modern suturing and techniques reduced danger. It warns against overfeeding and emphasizes strong emotions as physical risks, with remarks from Dr. C P Emerson. It also discusses bootlegging corruption and enforcement payoffs in New Jersey.
Why Are My Eyes Bloodshot
A reader asks a physician why eyes appear bloodshot and seeks causes and reassurance. The exchange discusses common factors such as irritation fatigue allergies and environmental triggers and advises rest proper hygiene and when to seek care for persistent redness or vision changes.
Reading Lamp Wattage and Public Knowledge Q&A Snapshot
A compilation of short questions answers covers lamp wattage for reading light the role of women drivers in accidents world population growth hot places Azizia Death Valley and other trivia. Experts note 100-watt bulbs offer good light in shaded lamps 195 or 400-watt bulbs with caveats. data on women drivers is limited. Montana wheat farms yield up to 500000 bushels. world growth around 0.625 percent annually. Azizia Death Valley records 136.4F. Hal Byrd Antarctic film output about 190000 feet to date. NBC offers weather and sport scores but not full news. national flower contest wild rose leads. home study space should be well equipped and quiet.
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Bureau of Standards
B. C
Azizia
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Greenland Ranch
Death Valley
California
Q. Hal Byrd
National Broadcasting Company
H.P. A
Nature Magazine
Columbine
C.T. A
Perfectly Organized Pressure Drives Prohibition Power
Washington notes reveal the Anti-Saloon League controls dry politics in Congress and through enforcement ties. Bishop James Cannon leads a nationwide coalition with 39 allied groups pushing for constitutional prohibition and steady administrative gains.
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Washington
Anti-Saloon League
League
Congress
White House
Harding
Coolidge
Wayne B. Wheeler
Naturalization of William Waldorf Astor in 1899
The text notes that William Waldorf Astor became a naturalized Englishman in 1899 after about nine years of residence in England. It frames this with a desk study remark about proper reading light and reference books aiding a child’s work.
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William Waldorf Astor
England
Daily Study in Correct English Lesson Excerpt
A daily vocabulary note by W and Gordon discusses proper usage and pronunciation. It highlights common errors and suggests building knowledge by mastering one word daily.
Girl Scout Day to be observed by Chamber of Commerce
Miss Louise Price of the Cincinnati District will address the Chamber on behalf of the Girl Scouts in observance of Girl Scout Day. Marriage licenses in Athens County are rising, with many couples applying for permits as veteran service members return from duty. Twenty years ago Josh Devore, former Giants outfielder, spent winter with his parents at New Marshfield. other local notables traveled through the area.
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League
Capitol
Sheppard
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
New York League
E. Pendleton Herring
Harvard University
Department of Government
Chamber of Commerce
Louise Price
Cincinnati
Athens County
Pep
Josh” Devore
New York Giants
New Marshe Field
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Ohio
Hocking Valley Railroad
van Sweringens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio
Athens
Lancaster
Ohio River
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hocking
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo
Logan
Hocking County
Nelsonville
Straitsville
Baltimore & Ohio
Canaanville
Hocking River
Belpre
Toledo & Ohio Central
Kanawha & Michigan
New York Central Lines
Hocking Valley
Hocking Country
New York Central
van Sweringen
Newport News
Virginia
Lake Erie
Tole
Sahara Desert
Nan
Gilbert Swan Messenger
John
Times Square
Mohammet
Pittsburgh
Pittchurch
Mississippi
Bloomfield
Associated Press
Caesar
LY Arthur Brisbane
King Features Incorporated
Allah
John Hix
Fleeger
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Mayott
Igge
Skenadore
West Depere High
Wisconsin
E McClure Newspaper
Syndvate
Europe
Atlantic
Tut
Italy
Spain
Mexico
Ch. J. GC
Orient
Greece
Egypt
L. K
John W
C. P. Emerson
Galapagos Islands
Galapagos
Keats
Alexander
Napoleon
William J. Calhoun
New Jersey
Narrows
Montana
E. A
B. A
Dr. Kucznski
Harris Foundation Institute
House of Representatives
Harry Noble Couden
House
Rodney Dutcher Messenger
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Board of Temperance and Social Service
Methodist Church South
James Cannon
National Legislative Committee
Cannon
McBride
Wheeler
Texas
Bishop Cannon
Lt Ud
Ude
By W. & Gordon
Hal Murphy
Arthur Westenhaver
Albert Douglas
Vomeroy
A. Pr. Frost
Winona
Minn
Stone Ping
Addie Gale Frost
Charles Cameron
John Sprague
Mary Deviyn
Congo
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