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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
4
Intermediate Credit Act Aids Farmers With Longer Term Loans
The 1923 Intermediate Credit Act creates twelve banks with a 660 million dollar capacity to provide longer term farm credits without undermining banking standards. Farmers can borrow for seed fertilizer equipment dairy and cattle costs and may even use warehouse receipts for stored crops. The law also raises the maximum farm mortgage loan from 10 000 to 25 000 and supports agricultural credit associations.
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Federal Reserve District
Agriculture Credit Associations
Far Away Real Estate Investment Scams Warned
The Department of Commerce warns against foreign land schemes targeting American farmers. West and Middle West investors have lost millions in dubious colonization plans in South American republics. Promises show land at a few cents an acre, attracting unwary buyers.
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Department of Commerce
West
Middle West
Safe rules for buying real estate
The text argues that land worth little without fertility and access to population, and stresses buying only land one has seen. It favors purchasing nearby property for inspection and ongoing oversight, noting land near enough to monitor is generally best.
Election satire hints at Digest vote tally
An amused remark questions practical elections, noting the Literary Digest has already tallied votes, implying skepticism about the election process or results.
Parts and Accessories Industry Now Worth Billions
The parts and accessory business for automobiles totals about 2 billion dollars annually. Much of it covers replacements for old cars, a vast thriving sector even without new car production. The market’s reach and demand ensure enduring growth across American cities.
Tired business men and the hygienic cure
A. E. Wiggam argues the so called tired business man is actually sick from poor hygiene. He urges balanced living, regular work and play, sane diet, and attention to bodily needs to reduce fatigue and stress. He notes many excel by living sensibly and hygienically.
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A. E. Wiggam
New Shorthand Reporting Degree Proposed by Colleges
A four year B S A degree or Bachelor of Shorthand Reporting may begin at Columbia University next year with possible adoption at the University of Louisiana. The article details the craft, its demanding pace, and the growing need for formal training to handle court transcripts and varied linguistic challenges.
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Washington
D. C
Columbia University
University of Louisiana
Mabel
United States
Canada
England
Projections of Europe Travel and Russian Budget Amid Global Tensions
The piece predicts rapid trans Atlantic air travel making Europe accessible within years and notes a New York crowd honoring Captain Eckener of the ZR 3. It contrasts optimistic transport before discussing the Russian budget of one billion gold dollars and asserts Russia’s historic capacity for rapid reform and modernization.
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Wagner
Germany
New York
Eckener
Europe
London
Paris
America
Prohibition War Spurs Killings and Costs in U S
The piece argues that some admire La Follette while rejecting blame on Germany and attributing blame to J Pierpont Morgan Co instead. It notes a domestic bootlegger war with four killed by government agents and 18 by coast guards plus numerous killings in bootlegger disputes and hijacking conflicts. Government costs exceed ten million annually with possible light beer revenue of five hundred million.
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la Follette
Germany
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
J. Pierpont Morgan
America
United States
Akron Eyes Ocean Flying Service With Goodyear Zeppelin Plans
The American Goodyear Zepplin Corporation, owner of Zeppelin patents, will build in Ohio signaling definite hope of a passenger flying service across the ocean.
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Akron
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation
Zeppelin
Ohio
Father of Loeb and Leopold victim funds long life term guard
Jacob Franks, father of the slain boy, creates a fund to prevent pardon or parole for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb after his death. He hopes the fund will deter officials from releasing the murderers, though the boys’ parents may also strive to keep them jailed.
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Jacob Franks
Loeb
Leopold
Franks
Odds and bets on Coolidge and Davis circulate in New York
Official bets posted yesterday show Coolidge at 4 1 2 to 1, Davis at 5 to 1 against, with unofficial bets of 5 to 1 on Coolidge. In New York State, backers favor Davis, with experts estimating odds of 100 to 1 or even 1,000,000 to 1.
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Wall Street
Coolidge
Davis
New York State
Judge Robinson for Ohio Supreme Court Reelection
Campaign Echoes profiles Judge James E. Robinson seeking a second term on Ohio's Supreme Court. The piece praises his conservatism, legal training, and long record as a Republican. it urges voters to support him on election day and explains straight-ticket voting benefits. It also critiques independent voters who scratch ballots and contrasts Republican candidates across state offices.
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Supreme Court
James E. Robinson
Robinson
Supreme Judge
Union County
Marysville
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio State
Supreme Bench
Court of Appeals
Ohio
Judge Robinson
Indianola
Harry L. Davis
Charles H. Lewis
Thad H. Brown
Joseph T. Tracy
Harry 8. Day
C. C. Brabbe
Thomas A. Jenkins
Congress
E. LeFever
George W. Rose
T. S. Morgan
P. H. McKinley
J. H. Grosvenor
Martin P. Ohlinger
Rafael R. Johnson
Elizabeth McGrath
J. R. Sands
R. W. Finsterwald
Lewis W. Sanders
Athens County
John W. Davis
United States
Cuba
Davis
Education for shorthand reporters emphasized in specialized study
The passage notes a proposed college education for shorthand reporters with courses in medicine law and reporting routines. It outlines medicine including surgery pathology psychiatry and anatomy to help understand doctors testimonies in court and aligns with a trend toward specialized training.
Bells Cast at Croydon for Rockefeller Honor
The article notes Croydon England hosts the casting of a premier set of bells described as the finest in the world, commissioned for John D Rockefeller, signaling a major philanthropic or ceremonial project connected to the industrial magnate.
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Croydon
England
John D. Rockefeller
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Credit Act Helpful
By Frederic J. Haskin
George L. Hart
Harding
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Mr. Harding
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