The Value of Wealth and Birds in Farming
A discussion on Frederick the Great’s sparrow policy and its fruit losses, contrasting birds helping crops by controlling pests with the broader idea that true wealth lies in knowledge fame and good deeds. It argues against harming birds and notes accumulation of monetary values as a national mania.
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Frederick the Great
Prussia
Frederick
Department of Agriculture
Henry Ford
Fromea
Wall Street
Business Relapse Signals Weaker Industrial Outlook
The July 1922 report shows large gains in pig iron 177 percent automobile output 59 percent and motor accessories 89 percent sugar 78 percent and electric power 20 percent, among others. Yet transport and fuel shortcomings point to a backward drift, prompting calls for drastic remedies to preserve gains.
Dangerous Radicals Show No Public Alarm After Raid
A newspaper column downplays a raid on a Communist convention in Michigan woods. It argues Americans are not aroused by radicalism or foreign denunciations and contends most political trouble stems from native Americans, not outsiders.
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Michigan Woods
United States
Birds Deserve Fair Pay for Their Good Work
A fragment advocates granting birds fair compensation for their labor and decency, arguing their valuable contribution merits proper reward without resentment.
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Dom
Valued Jewels and Ford Real Estate Highlight Imaginary Worth
The piece contrasts the Bolsheviks offering the Russian crown jewels for 500 million with Ford Motor Company's assets totaling 490 million. It notes real estate at 81 million, patents at 111 thousand, and goodwill near 21 million, emphasizing intangible value like Ford's founder Henry Ford's intellect.
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Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Weather and Opinion Snippets Parade Across Page
A collage of quips and headlines notes diverse topics from a gin insult to a dam project described as nearly complete. It cites U S college girls flying from Paris to London as education, a train incident in Ohio, and a playful remark on neighborhoods and attire.
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U. S
Paris
London
South
Whistling Class Aims to Improve Speech for Youths
In Washington a whistling school led by Dr. Walter B. Swift trains boys and girls including a 50 year old woman. The method links whistling to clearer speech and aims to curb defects such as stammering and phonetic issues, with early tests showing notable improvements.
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Washington, D. C
Walter B. Swift
Boston
Swift
Washington
Kentucky
Whistling Will
Babson Sees Middle Road Trend in Economics
Roger W Babson says socialism is largely dead in the United States and predicts a shift toward a middle of the road policy. He notes labor conservatism, farmer revolt, and rising government involvement in railroads and mines while optimism returns for investment in industry and utilities.
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Wellesley Hills
Mass
Russia
Mexico
Roger W. Babson
United States
American Federation of Labor
Harding
Mr. Babson
Athens Day by Day as Seen by the Messenger Watch Dog
A humorous stroll through Columbus during State Fair week describes Deshler Hotel guests. Travelers, bellhops, clerks, gamblers, and farmers mingle in the lobby while railcars bring sleepers and early risers head to fairgrounds.
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Athens
Deshler
Columbus
Union Depot
Amesville
Knights of the Spud
Fair Grounds
Hana Lon
Columbus Welcomes You Sign On High Street Fun Time
A playful reminiscence notes leaving Union Station for High Street and spotting a Columbus welcomes you sign. The narrator hints the sign feels tailored to their adventures with a companion around town.
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Union Station
High Street
Columbus
Want ads pay and a bold hint of feeling gay
An offhand remark about the payoff of want ads and a claim that using one will make you feel gay. The note lacks context, sources, or verifiable details.
Two More Names Eligible For Magician Tickets
Classifieds announce two additional names, starting next Tuesday and running through Friday, each entitling the bearer to two tickets after ID. The tickets grant admission to George the Magician’s show on September 11, 12, and 18, with a two hour mystifying program. Look for your name under the line "Magician's tickets."
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Deasley Milling Company
George
Information Requests From The Readers Asay Bureau
A vintage notice explains how readers can submit questions to the Information Bureau in Washington with full name and address and two stamps for postage. It clarifies the bureau does not offer legal medical or financial advice or domestic issues research.
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Asay
Reau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Longest legislative day in Congress and large motor bus
The Senate part of the longest day ran from April 20 to August 3 with a daily recess to avoid adjournment and keep business pending. The House record length was in 1886 during a two week plus filibuster on a direct tax bill. A Detroit bus recently carried 185 passengers, far above smaller 28 seaters. Woolen goods makers cite a new German preparation said to make wool moth proof.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Detroit
Germany
Moths and forts and legends in a quiz column
A mixed text quiz excerpt covers mothproofing woolen fabrics, the origin of Chef Menteur fort name from a lying Choctaw chief, midgets not belonging to any race, shorthand origins with Cicero, and U S racing laws. It also notes light travel times to the earth from the moon sun and distant stars.
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New Orleans
Chef Menteur
Lake Pontchartrain
National
New York State
Earth
Hercules
Money or art The Call of the Dollar
London dated report from September discusses a Morning Post article titled The Call of the Dollar exploring tensions between economics and culture. The piece weighs monetary influence on art funding and public tastes amid shifting markets.
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International News Service
London
The
Morning Post
Full Sunday program at First M. E. Church
At First Methodist Episcopal Church a full program is planned with Sunday school at 9:00, morning service at 10:30, Epworth League at 6:30, and evening service at 7:30. Dr. Mc Gurk will preach at both services. The short form of service will be used in morning and evening.
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First M. E. Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Mc. Gurk
Central Ave M E Church Weekday Services
Pastor H J Wintermute leads with Sunday school at 9 10 and preaching at 10 15 on memory The Epworth League gathers at 6 39 followed by an evening service at 7 30 on The Christian Conquest Young Peoples Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 and the mid week Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30
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Central Ave. M. E
H. J. Wintermute
Epworth League
He Christian Conquest
Young Peoples
First Baptist Church Service Schedule at Homer
Smith serves at First Baptist Church in Homer with services at 10 15 AM and Sunday school at 9 15 AM plus a morning worship at 10 15 AM at the I O O F Hall on North Court Street.
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First Baptist Church
I. O. O. F. Hall
North Court Street
Homer
Smith
Tucker Farm Event At Leonard Tucker's Farm
A note reads B S A held at Leonard Tucker's farm. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
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Leonard Tucker
Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Speaker
M. E. Chatley, minister at West State and Congress streets, returns from vacation to lead the Higley Class. Bible school at 9 A. M. and 9:55 sermon. Combined Sunday school and church program noted. Christian Endeavor at 6 P. M. Evening worship and sermon at 7 P. M.
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Christian Church
West State
Congress Streets
M. E. Chatley
Christian Endeavor
Chatley
Higley
Christian Science Service and Gatherings in Athens
The notice invites attendees to Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Man and a golden text from Ecclesiastes. A Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M is also announced with a cordial invitation. The venue is the Christian Science Society in the Athens National Bank Building Fifth Floor.
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Christian Science Society
Athens National Bank
Ecclesiastes
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